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Rapper Koo Ntakra has officially released to the public the full track list of his yet to be released second studio album titled ‘KOK’.
The recently crowned Eastern Music Awards, Rapper and Artist of the year on Friday night made the full track list of the ‘KOK’ album public during a media listening session, where he took the media through all the seventeen (17) songs, giving full insight into the concept, idea, production and what his thoughts are of each and every song on the album.
‘KOK’ meaning ‘King of Kofcity’ is an enviable niche which the artist has created for his brand through his hard work, determination and zeal to hoist the flag of music from the Eastern part of Ghana higher at all cost, especially Koforidua and Akwapem mountains, and has become widely accepted by many in the Ghanaian music circles, thus the title for this album project.
The 17track album varies in genre, from Hip-hop/Rap, Afro Beat to Pop, and will feature artists including; Edem, D-Cryme, Choirmaster, Efi January (RnM fame), Cano Z, Yaa Pono and D.I from Nigeria amongst other upcoming artists.
According to management of the artist, the ‘KOK’ Album will be officially out doored to the public on November 4th at Dadi’s Bar in Koforidua, where hardcopies and other album merchandise will be sold. The album will be available exclusively on aftown.com from November 6th 2017 for digital purchase and stream, then will be later sold worldwide on all digital music stores.
Koo Ntakra’s ‘KOK’ album is executively produced by himself together with Qhola Beatz and Gulfcoast Entertainment and will be digitally distributed by aftown music and Ignite Creatives.
Koo Ntakra Unveils Track List for ‘KOK’ Album Ahead of Nov. 4th Launch
2Ligit Records‘ very own A.I., is set to drop a third single ‘Moving On‘ on friday 27th October, 2017. The single is off his much awaited EP dubbed Headstrong.
According to the ‘Grind‘ hitmaker , ‘Moving On‘ has a party slow tempo vibe and is produced by WillisBeatz , who was recently named Producer Of The Year at the Ghana Music Awards UK 2017.
Born in Accra, Ghana. Emmanuel Kwadwo Ayisi Oware, known by his stage name A.I., is a Ghanaian Afro-pop, Hip-Hop and R&B Artist.
In May 2014, he won first place in the Hip-Hop/R&B category with his song “Anger Management” (the first time in ISC’s 13-year history, an artiste from Ghana had won first place in a category) at The International Songwriting Competition (ISC), held in Nashville, Tennessee, U.S.A. The competition is widely recognized as the world’s most prestigious and respected songwriting competition.
He has gone on to release gems including Paper , Burn Fat , and has been equally outstanding when featured on songs by other artistes with the most notable being Grind by Vision DJ.
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A.I. Set to Drop His Third Single ‘Moving On’ on 27th October, 2017
The Someone Loves Me hit maker eShun was seen at the late high life legend Benjamin Akono Kofi Yankson popularly known as Paapa Yankson’s final funeral rites which took place at the forecourt of the State House in Accra Saturday 21st October 2017.
Countless number of people from the music fraternity, the arts industry, members of the general public, were there in their numbers to say bye to the high life legend.
As people file past the casket, not a lot of tears are shed nonetheless, perhaps an indication of a full life well lived by Paapa Yankson.
He will be remembered for contributing to the edification of souls with his voice and his music especially his impact on the current crop of new artistes in our music scene.
‘I am sad I couldn’t have an opportunity to work with him or make an acquaintance with him. The last time I saw him was at the VGMA’s this year. He pulled an amazing performance though in a wheel chair and said he was gonna do his last album but that couldn’t happen sadly.’ eShun shared sorrowful.
eShun mounted the stage with Veteran Musician Paulina Oduro and performed Papa Yankson’s ‘Tena Mekyen’ with Bessa Simone playing the Keyboard and Dan aka Shabo playing the Bass Guitar.
‘I couldn’t go cos I think he wasn’t my age mate. If it was a new artiste, I’m sure I would have been present,’ B4Bonah said when George Quaye asked him on Pundit on GHOne.
“I didn’t even know anything like that was going on; I’m being honest”, King Promise said. “I got the date missed up.” Was Nana Yaa’s responds to George Quaye’s question.
Some of the known faces at the funeral includes : President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo; Catherine Afeku, Minister of Tourism, Arts and Culture; Musicians Union of Ghana (MUSIGA) president, Bice Osei Kuffour (Obour); past President Sidiku Buari, Asiedu Nketia of the National Democratic Party (NDC) and Ahuma Bosco Ocansey (Daddy Bosco), an administrator at MUSIGA.
Some musicians at the event includes: Pat Thomas,Nana Fynn, Rex Omar, Yaw Sarpong, Daughters of Glorious Jesus,Abrantie Amakye Dede,Bessa Simone, AB Crentsil and others.
The late Paapa Yankson passed away after a short illness on July 21, 2017. He was 78.
On the day of the funeral, it was discussed on Peace 104.3 Fm’s entertainment show dubbed Entertainment review that, apart from Kofi Kinaata, no other young artiste was spotted at the funeral ground. The information that the young artistes didn’t show up was not entirely true. Aside Kofi Kinaata, High life musicians: eShun, Yaw Stone, Assanqoma and many others were also there to pay last respect to the legend.
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eShun Pays Last Respect to the Late Highlife Legend Paapa Yankson
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On Tuesday, October 17, President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo set social media ablaze when he sent a tweet wishing dancehall artiste Shatta Wale happy birthday.
What made that tweet unique was that the President addressed the dancehall artiste in pidgin.
When Shatta Wale, born Charles Nii Armah Mensah Jnr. on October 17, 1984, turned 33, he received a rather exciting message from the President.
President Akufo-Addo wished the ‘Taking Over’ hit singer “Happy birthday @shattawalegh!”
Shatta Wale would have been satisfied with the fact that the President recognized him on his birthday but the First Gentleman was not done yet.
Taking things a notch higher and in pidgin, the President added that, “You for come visit me for Flagstaff House o!”
Overwhelmed by the message from President Akufo-Addo, the dancehall artiste swiftly responded, “ah! but @NAkufoAddo U be guy oo!! pidgin reply paaa…i feel you ruff..lol”
Shatta Wale thanked the President for the birthday message and noted that he will pay him a visit soon. “Thank you, your Excellency. I will follow the necessary procedures and pay a visit soon Mr President. I hope my land cruiser will be ready”
Source: www.myjoyonline.com , Ghanaweb
VIDEO: I Didn’t Expect Shatta Wale Pidgin Tweet to Go Viral – Akufo-addo
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In an interview with okromouthAfrica, Raquel has hinted two singles with a feature from the ‘Koko’ hit maker E.L, to be released before the Christmas festivities, after successful releases earlier this year with ‘I Slay’ ft Medikal Produced by (Magnom Beats), ‘Happy Birthday’ Produced by (Slimbo) and ‘Lakabo’ Produced by (Shaker) .
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Ahead to the release of his forthcoming ”West African Vibes” (WAVs) album, the B.A.R. (Best African Rapper), E.L has been granted a feature in the prestigious fashion and style magazine – Vogue (USA).
In his feature titled ”How one Afrobeat superstar is reinventing Ghana’s most prized fashion treasure”, E.L spoke about how he’s picky about his ”Kente”; also known as nwentom in Akan, is a type of silk and cotton fabric made of interwoven cloth strips and is native to the Akan ethnic group of South Ghana. ”It’s tradition in Ghana – buying fabrics, gifting fabrics”, he says.
E.L also said when he needs something special for a show or red carpet event (he won Artist of the Year at the 2016 Ghana Music Awards), he turns to his tailor, Chocolate, who runs a studio in the Dome neighborhood of the capital.
Chocolate has a knack for using traditional motifs, including kente, in unlikely ways, such as piping on suits. ”It should always be with a twist. Culture is dynamic. It’s always changing. Our fathers wore cloth, but we want to create a contemporary look”, says E.L. He further went on to say if he needs something ready-made, he goes over to Studio One Eighty Nine, the boutique and clothing line operated between New York and Accra by designer Abrima Erwiah and actress, Rosario Dawson.
The ‘Abaa’ crooner is currently promoting his new single ‘Pay Like A Boss’ and it’s doing very well on radio, blogs, websites across the country and nationwide.
Vogue is an American fashion and lifestyle magazine made up of many components including fashion, beauty, culture, living and runway. Vogue began as a weekly newspaper in 1892 in the United States, before becoming a monthly publication years later.
Read Vogue Article https://www.vogue.com/article/afrobeats-kente-cloth-ghana-el
Source: Live fm
E.L Makes Vogue Magazine Feature
Maverick light heavyweight boxer Braimah Issah Kamoko popularly known as Bukom Banku suffered his first professional defeat on Saturday night.
The defeat came by way of a 7th round technical knock-out in a cruiser-weight bout against undefeated Samir Bastie at the Bukom Boxing Arena in Accra.
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Officially signed to 2MG Music, a label owned by multiple hit producer Mix Master Garzy, Eno Barony formerly Eno, in a recent interview declared she has finally arrived in the music business with rap music to that effect. Eno, one of Ghana’s finest female emcees deeply rooted in rap music said she is the best and finest female rapper in Africa.
Known for her pregnant lyrical prowess, energy and efficiency on a beat anytime, any day she clearly stated that most of the female acts in Africa are into singing which makes the rap game male-dominated, therefore she is blowing her horn as the best female rapper in Africa front lining and championing the female rap course.
Eno Barony, she is calling on other female acts heavily rooted in rap music to work and go hard on their rap skills as it will go long way in helping to diversify the growth of the industry and will also expose their talents to the outside world and music lovers at large.
Lamenting on how the female rappers are ignored by the industry, she expressed how it actually dispirited the upcoming female rappers which makes it very difficult for them to excel doing rap music as female. This situation makes a lot of female rappers turn to become singers which in a way affect the industry’s growth.
She emphatically stated that she is nowhere near quitting or giving up on her career as the best female rapper in Africa. According to her, what Ghanaians and the world at large have seen her do were just the tip of an iceberg. Interestingly she proved music fanatics that she really means business by releasing a single with Sista Afia titled “d33d3w”, the song is making waves locally and internationally.
Seemly she is yet to truly declare her stand as the best female rapper by dropping her yet to be released album christened “Yaa Asantewaa”. She confidentially asserted that “I see myself an A-listed artist, not an underground act”. In her opinion, every artist has his or her own following in the music circle, she is playing her role in the rap genre of music and performing on many event platforms.
Drawing down the curtains, the hip-pop diva said some Ghanaian artists are doing exceptionally well with their music across the borders of the country. Such acts include Stephanie Benson, Sarkodie, Samini, Stonebwoy, Shatta Wale, et al. These acts are being recognized on the world stage and also winning prominent awards for the country.
She pleaded that, stakeholders, promoters, DJs, bloggers and Ghanaians in general to support and help push the Ghana music, our pride to that effect, to the world. This, in turn, can get more Ghanaian acts international awards nominations, which they equally stand chances of winning many categories on the global market.
I’m the Best Female Rapper in Africa – Eno Barony
Sunday October 22nd will be etched in the memories of many Ghanaians as a tall list of top stars converge at the Accra Mall food court to party and pay tribute to the contribution of DJ Mic Smith to the Ghanaian and international music industry.
For the past decade, Mic Smith known in real life as Michael Owusu-Smith has demonstrated a monstrous mastery of his craft. His flawless control of the turntables has endeared him to the hearts of many in Ghana and across the shores of the country. So on an occasion to recognize his efforts in putting the country on a different pedestal, “A” list DJS like Andy Dosty, DJ Kess, Nigeria’s finest, DJ Neptune, DJ Mensa, Killa Fingers, DJ Vyrusky are amongst the DJs on rotation to celebrate with him in mega style.
The Shutdown King as he is affectionately called has paid his dues both to the music and Djing fraternity.
So on the night, expect artiste like Mr. Eazi to take things easy as he delivers explosive tunes from his arsenal. E.L, A.I, Magnom, Kojo Cue, are also part of a tall list of performers to thrill patrons at the free concert dubbed SHUTDOWN 2017.
About DJ Mic Smith
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Micheal Owusu known as DJ Mic Smith is an event, club, radio, mixtape and artist DJ and also an entrepreneur from the republic of Ghana.
He also currently holds several nominations from Ghana DJ Awards; The Redbull club DJ of the year award. Mic Smith is also the official DJ for international Afrobeats star Mr Eazi signed to the highly successful Ghanaian record label Miester Music .
Mic began DJing by “accident” when looking for a job over 10 years ago, where he had an embedded passion for music and allowed this to take more of a forefront in his life than it had previously. At Hot fm (93.9) in the early stages of 2008, he started as a radio presenter who presented the entertainment news on the Drive Time Show hosted by Okyeame Quophi.
Within a year of life in the media world, Mic began spinning. His talent was pushed to the next level, when he became resident DJ at one of the most recognised clubs in Accra, Rockstone’s Office known to many as Django. Over the years he was the main focus entertainment at the club and his talent on the decks quickly earned him the nickname ‘The Shutdown King’ exposing him to many opportunities including national and international gigs.
Source: Ghanaweb