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Thursday, September 30, 2010

New Stuffs!!!!! Check Them Out

Anajo Black to perform at Music Mania 2010. Click here to read ==>
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3lah - Beat Killing Machine(Exclusive Biography) Click the following link to read==>
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Dem Tinz- Tortori (BRAND NU SINGLE)!!! Click this link to download==>
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Jaliil - Power (Remix) (BRAND NU SINGLE)!!! Click here to download==>
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And so many others. Visit http://ghundergroundcypher.com/ for the best of Gh Underground Tunez and Newz

Friday, July 23, 2010

GhUndergroundCypher.Com ( NEW SITE!!!)

I want to thank y'all for making this happen. Without your support, we wouldn't have come this far. On behalf of the Gh Underground Cyper team, I once again say thank you to you all.

First of all, some of you might have noticed that its been a long time we updated this blog. Sorry about that. But I am sure you would be glad to know the reason for our inability to update.

For your information, the Gh Underground Cypher wont be operating on this blog any longer. We now operating from GhUndergroundCypher.Com .

Join us there, lets have moooooooooooooooore fun!!!!

Saturday, July 10, 2010

New group to hit your screen soon.(DIARY)

Diary is a group of two boys who have been in the underground for a long time and now making it up.
GUC had the chance to had an interview a member of them ;(Cris.)


GUC: What is Diary about?
Diary: Diary is a group of two boys.Am Cris and the other is Seth.
GUC: How Long have you been doing music?
Diary: We have been in music for 8years now.
GUC: What inspires your song writing?
Diary: Inspire? Our life and love from others.
GUC: Which artist inspire you in music?
Diary: I love Eminem and he inspires me with how he puts his words and lyrics
GUC: What are some of the challenges you face as an upcoming artistes?
Diary: Challenges, alot, don't get time for your self, the up and downs get too much and you even forget to rest.
GUC: Which category of people do you aim to reach with your music?
Diary: We do everything even the pastors do like our music
GUC: Now our last question.What is your message to your fans?
Diary: For our fans we love them all and they should look up for good music from us soon.(DIARY)
Click here to download Diary's new track ft Guru.

BLESS THE MIC- HOME TO THE UNDERGROUND

In at least the last half-decade, the voice of the underground has found just the right platform and place to anchor their voice. Mi Prime Entertainment's Bless The Mic show every Thursday's night at the Tantra Night Club has proven to be a solace to hear both the very best- and very worst of underground music and entertainment.
Pass-throughs from Wanlov the Kubolor, Kochoko, Macho Rapper, Scientific and Skillions have graced the show- so has Sarkodie, Ghana's latest music heavyweight at some stage in his career.
This show provides the platform for about 80% of Ghana's finest rap artistes, and credible contenders for the sole ticket for the motherland in Channel O's Sprite Emcee Africa. Gigs on the night usually include live freestyles, vocals, rap performances and the occasional renditions from musical instruments. Every performance here is generally appreciated and there is an environment of extreme rapport and camaraderie.

Bless The Mic is home to happiness- and perhaps that provokes the only conspicuous flaw to this extraordinary concept. Its embracement of any repertoire, regardless of mediocrity contributes to little or no standards at all in activity. A top producer in Adenta, a suburb of Accra once in a conversation said, "The thing about Bless The Mic is you either belong here or just don't''. This is entirely true. Those who patronise the show embrace it fully as a religion. However new patrons may either cherish it for its simplicity, uniqueness and vibrancy; while others may despise the relative chaotic atmosphere, unorthodox renditions and the occasional mediocrity.

There could be a handful of criticisms but the naked truth however remains, that Bless The Mic will continue to entertain lovers of underground music, and home and hone Ghana's brightest talents struggling to make it from the underground. There may be a lot of additions to the show, and obviously a lot of support from corporate bodies would go a long way in greasing the wheels that push this great concept of nursing, grooming and exposing the future of the Ghanaian music industry.

Bless The Mic will hopefully stay for a long time- and the brain behind Mi Prime Entertainment, Pee Y's ingenuity duly appreciated and rewarded.

Long Live Bless The Mic! Long Live the future of Ghanaian Entertainment!!!

Thursday, July 8, 2010

EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW WITH POPE SKINNY












Pope skinny as he is popularly known, is a Ghanaian rapper from Amanokrom in the Eastern Region of Ghana. On 18/10/09, Labanti of the Gh undagee Cypher team, managed to interact with the musician for about five minutes.

This is how the interview went.

G.U.C: Good day, Pope Skinny
P.S: Good day, man. Whats good?

G.U.C: We've heard the name Pope Skinny on radio, seen it in newspapers, on the t.v and all. Is that your real name?
P.S: (laughing)...My real name is Edwin Ohene Darko

G.U.C: So Mr. Ohene Darko, could you tell us more about yourself?
P.S: My real name as I said earlier on is Edwin Ohene Darko. I come from Amanokrom-Akwapim in the Eastern region of Ghana.

G.U.C: Pope Skinny, I want to ask.......at what age did you realise your talent?
P.S: Age???....hmmm, i can't really remember but I recall I was very young then

G.U.C: Who inspired you to do music or who was your role model as a kid?
P.S:: I didn't really have a role model. But I loved Bone thugs and Harmony

G.U.C: So, how did you become a musician?
P.S: You know as a kid, I was just rapping around. But things got really serious when I got into Senior Secondary School.

G.U.C: Before I move on? Which secondary school did you attend?:
P.S:: I was in Aggrey Memorial school in my first year, then I moved to Adonteng secondary school, where I completed.

G.U.C: Do you remember any of those you started rapping with?
P.S: Yeah, I started rapping with Abortion and King Palmer in English. Later, when i started rapping in Akuapem Twi, I was "rolling" with Shankoma, another Akuapem rapper in the Eastern region.

G.U.C: How did you do it, I mean like moving from the underground to the Ghanaian music scene?
P.S: It wasn't easy doing that at all. I remember back in 2002, when I was still in the underground, I was featured by 4x4 on their album at that time. This made me the first Akuapem rapper to hit the scene. After that, I had other artistes like Okomfo Kwadei, Buk Bak, Castro, Obrafuor and others featuring me on their albums. It was in 2005 I finally released my first album, entitled, "mmre pa"

G.U.C: Have you working on anything recently?
P.S: Of course. You know it just can't end like that. I have released some singles already. And I just finished work on my second album.

G.U.C: If i may ask, what is the name of your second album? And what should we expect on it?
P.S: The name of the album is Round 2. As for what to expect on it, you already know your boy Pope Skinny, I give nothing but the best. I have several tracks and "mugu" remix on it. Go grab it and feel the heat...(laughing)

G.U.C: So tell me, what have you achieved for yourself as a Ghanaian rapper so far?
P.S: Talking about achievements, I can't name them all, but some of them include meeting big people and you know as a young boy like me I've been able to go places I never thought was possible and all that.

G.U.C: What is your own opinion of the current state of the music industry in Ghana?
P.S: I am very happy about the way things are going, you know, the industry is growing bigger and bigger making it possible for artistes to sell their work to the world.

G.U.C: One last controversial question, rumours have it that, you have a "beef" with O.K, I mean, Okyeame Kwame. How true is it?
P.S: I am really glad you asked this question. I want to let my fans and all know that, I have no "beef" with O.K. No "beef" at all.

G.U.C: Pope Skinny thanks for your time. But before we depart, what would you want to tell all your fans?
P.S:I want to say a big thank you to all my fans for praying for me in my absence from the music scene and to all who love me.


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Monday, July 5, 2010

Reggie Rockstone (Biography)

 
Reginald Osei popularly known throughout the world as Reggie Rockstone (the Godfather of Hiplife) is a rapper of Ghanaian origin. He was born in Britain on 11th April in the late 1960's and raised in his motherland Ghana.
Reggie lived some part of his life in the United States where he attached himself to the hip hop movement in the early 80's as a dancer. He then came back to permanently live in his motherland. 1994 remains the turning point of his entertainment career as he came back to Ghana to start the hip life genre. He has played  important roles in the development of this uniquely African genre in Ghana. He raps in style in both English and Twi (a language spoken by some Akans in Ghana).

In 2004, Rockstone won the Kora Awards for the best African Video and he performed in front of a 50,000 person crowd in Ghana, together with international artistes like Shaggy. In 2006 he recorded another hit track with the Jamaican Dancehall artiste, Beanie man titled “Chuku Chaka”
Rockstone recorded three albums for the Kassa Records label:
  • Makaa Maka (I Said It Because I Said It), 1997
  • Me Na Me Kae (I Was The One Who Said It), 1999
  • Me Ka (I Will Say), 2000


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Saturday, June 26, 2010

Trigmatic murders them all

There has been so many remixes and re-fixes of Gyptian's hit single, "Hold yuh". Popular among these are one which features Young Money Star, Nicki Minaj, another which features Machel Montano and Vybz Kartel, a short freestyle by Konvict Music's new recruit, Sarkodie of Ghana and several others across the globe. But, one which remains unique among them all is Trigmatic's version. It has enjoyed massive airplay since its release and is rated by music fans, who have had the opportunity to hear it as the best among all the others.

Trigmatic, Ghana's hip hop, hip life and dancehall artiste literally, killed the track. For those of us who have heard him do his thing on other tracks, we consider this as another one of "Trig's Works". Combining tight lines, real talks, street talks with good rhythms, Trigmatic is able to literally get fans jumping up and down, upon hearing his music.You would know what I am talking about if you find yourself listening to some of his tracks. Most famous of his tracks are, "Silly", "Kwashe Girl" and " my life".

What are you waiting for? Download Trigmatic's version of "Hold Yuh" and decide for yourself. CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD

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Thursday, June 24, 2010

There are too many stars, I want the universe- JA'LIIL

 Jaliil Abdulai is one of Ghana's upcoming hip hop artistes. He is well known for his great lyrical ability and his excellent producing skills. The Gh Underground Cypher news crew managed to have him say a little more about himself, his fans did not already know. Read further for details of this exclusive interview.

G.U.C: Tell us something about yourself.
JA'LIIL: I am Ja'liil, a Confident, care-free, controversial, crystal clear and sometimes weird fellow.

G.U.C: How did this music thing start for you as an artiste?
JA'LIIL: I started off by listening to lots of artists and genres. I listened to MJ (Michael Jackson) and Janet Jackson. I always wanted to know why our parents liked the Elvis Presleys, Sinatras, Beatles and their likes, so I listened to them also. I discovered rhyming at the age of seven, wrote my own rhymes at eight and started rapping at eleven.

G.U.C: What inspires your song writing?
JA'LIIL: A lot inspires my songwriting. From my thoughts, emotion, things I have seen, done, my imagination and a whole lot that happens. I touch various topics; negative and positive. I used to draw a lot during my childhood and I have channeled all that into rhymes, so you can imagine how I get inspired.

G.U.C: What are some of the challenges you face as an upcoming artistes?
JA'LIIL:Well, I don't really call them challenges. But, a few of them are when decided to quit rap at age 16, for personal reasons. I was about the same age when I was introduced to beat making. I returned to rap after a period of four to five years. One other thing that bothers me is false 'tele-evangelists' lying about how EVIL hip hop is. You know, they are just telling lies that sound true. Or at least, mix the truth with some lies. Those guys are all about the money, just like we artists are. And I will go deeper into that in future discussions.

G.U.C: How many singles or albums do you have at the moment?
JA'LIIL:I have no album at the moment but I have got a couple of songs out there, which you can check out at www.reverbnation.com/jaliil. Most are remixes of well known songs, though there are lots of food in the pot ready to be dished out.

G.U.C: Which category of people do you aim to reach with you music? 
JA'LIIL: My audience is mostly 18 and above. And for daring kids who want to act like the big boys do dont try this at home, kids. I have people in their 30s who give me positive comments, high school kids that feel my flow.

G.U.C: Which are some of the artistes you have worked with so far?
JA'LIIL: I have worked with Taurian Deveaux, an incredible, smart and creative singer, on a couple of songs. Chemistry is our only collaboration that is out there and the video is done. I have worked with C-REAL! I say his name in caps. We did a couple of underground songs some time back. This guy is one of my inspirations. I am also producing some of his tracks to come. I have done a lot of work with my team members Rap Berry, Jid, Bedi, Nel Magnum and Funky Boy. These guys are just CRAZY! Trust me. I am also doing some songs with DJ Juls, Nival, Aphrotech, Deli Brasco,Adisa Abeba and Anajo Black. I dont patronize mediocrity, and all the above mentioned are totally off that category.

G.U.C: Are you officially tied to any record label?
JA'LIIL: My home label is an Indie Label called the BBX.8

G.U.C:When is your album coming out?
JA'LIIL: I cannot give a definite time as yet. But when the decision is made, the revolution will be televised. 

G.U.C: Has music been financially rewarding for you?
JA'LIIL: Of course the music is financially rewarding. I believe with hard and smart work, you can get what you want. If you are not making 'something small', then you've got a big problem. And if your not thinking of making it big, you've got a bigger problem.

G.U.C: What do you think about our industry?
JA'LIIL: Well, I think our music is improving. Listening to artists like myself, C-Real, Bils, Ali -skillions-, Jid, Rap Berry, I think the industry's planted good seeds. Also, an honest observation: there are some artists that better focus on their REAL talent and purpose. You cant fit square plugs in round sockets.

G.U.C: What do you think about the “BEEF” phenomenon which is hitting the industry?
JA'LIIL: Beef is very very necessary. Hip Hop is an " I am better than you' kind of thing. Prove yourself, but don't make an a*s out of yourself. But as long as it is kept on wax - i.e. no killing, violence, hatred, there is nothing wrong with beef.

G.U.C: Do you have a “BEEF” with anyone?
JA'LIIL: For now, I don't have beef with any individual

G.U.C: Has stardom affected you in anyway?
JA'LIIL: Stardom? Well, basically, it has allowed me to share my views and feelings with people who can relate, which I think is a good thing. I am really focused on putting Ghana on the map. And I am not just saying; There are too many stars, I want the universe.

G.U.C: How do you handle the women?
JA'LIIL: Women. There are Ladies and B*tches. I treat ladies with utmost respect and hmmm... I love bitches. (laughing).

G.U.C: What is your message to your fans?
JA'LIIL: Keep the movement strong, and let your friends join in! 'Cos we are not just putting Gh on the map, we're illuminating it and leading the way!

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Saturday, June 12, 2010

Mohammed Awal-- The new kid on the block

Nature has a way of making good things happen for everybody. For Mohammed Awal, this could be a moment of his life. Eventhough, he did not emerge as the ultimate winner, he was probably the most talked about in the show. With a rap style like Sarkodie, one of Ghana's favourite rappers, Awal was able to get the whole crowd literally jumping up and down. Thanks to TV3, Cowbell, Indomie and the other sponsors, he came third place with an amount of about GH ¢ 1000 ( Thousand Ghana Cedis), a laptop and other consolation prizes. Watch out for a track from Sarkodie ft Mohammed Awal.
Mohammed Awal- blackstars cheer song


Mohammed Awal- Young Sarkodie (watch out)


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Wednesday, April 21, 2010

EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW WITH DEM TINZ

Dem Tinz is one of Ghana's up-coming musicians, who have been able to really announce their presence in the Ghanaian music industry. Coming out with a hit single, "SIKA NKUAA" that kept fans dancing and nodding at the sound of it. He has performed on at many shows including FIESTA 2009 and THE GAME. Labanti caught up with him after a show and had a little chat with him.

G.U.C: TELL US SOMETHING ABOUT YOURSELF.

DEM TINZ: My name is Emmanuel Amarh Akesseh born in Accra Feb 12,1992. I originate from Ejumaaku Biseasse, Central Region of Ghana. I like poetry, movies, television, music, traveling ,composing and listening to music and I do a lot of reading too. I do not smoke, drink or do drugs ( because I do not need them). I believe in enjoying a good life. I am also a very dedicated Christian.


G.U.C: WHY DID YOU CHOOSE MUSIC AS YOUR CAREER?

DEM TINZ: I chose music because I discovered I had the talent of singing and rapping at a very early age. And this talent developed as I grew. With some support from family and friends, I realised I was destined to do music. In actual fact, I do not think I chose music. I think I rather chose me.


G.U.C: WHAT ARE SOME OF THE CHALLENGES YOU FACE AS A MUSICIAN?

DEM TINZ: One of the challenges which really bothers me is that, show organisers do not usually follow the payment terms. The payments are usually not good enough and the organisers sometimes delay payments, ad this makes work more difficult.


G.U.C: WHAT INSPIRES YOUR MUSIC?

DEM TINZ: I get my inspiration from life and the society.


G.U.C: ARE YOU WORKING ON ANY PRODUCTION OR PROJECT CURRENTLY?

DEM TINZ: Not at the the moment.


G.U.C: IF YOU HAD THE CHANCE TO WORK WITH ANY ARTISTE, WHO WOULD IT BE AND WHY?

DEM TINZ: Given the chance, I'd work with Bobby Valentino. I like him so much. He is a great singer.


G.U.C: WHEN IS YOUR ALBUM COMING OUT AND WHAT SHOULD FANS EXPECT ON IT?

DEM TINZ: Any moment from now to the year's ending. And my fans should expect something new and really special.

G.U.C: WHAT DO YOU HOPE TO ACHIEVE THROUGH MUSIC?

DEM TINZ: I hope to be famous and spread the message of love and unity in our societies, with my music.

G.U.C:WHAT WOULD YOU WANT TO TELL YOUR FANS?

DEM TINZ: You all made me who I am today. Keep on supporting me. I love you all.

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Sunday, April 11, 2010

OBRAFUOR DEDICATES AWARD TO OBUOR AND OKYEAME KWAME

All roads led to the Accra International Conference Center last night to brace the biggest music event in Ghana.

The venue was crowded with celebrities like Majid Michel, Nadia Buari, Confidence Haugen and several music fans, to celebrate and honour our musicians.

The event started with a great performance from one of Ghana's music legends, Amakye Dede. We later saw splendid performances from the younger generation artistes like 4x4, Becca, Efyah, Eazzy, Ruff n Smooth, Doneo, Wande Coal, Jozi of south Africa, among many others.


One shocking moment of the night was when Obrafuor dedicated his award to Obuor and Okyeame Kwame. The collaboration between him and Guru, "Kasiebor" won them the "Collaboration of the year" award.

Many were those who criticised the award with the view that, the song did not even qualify for nomination this year. "Nominations ended last November and the song ( KASIEBOR) was released earlier this year. So how and why was it nominated?". That is the question many Ghanaian music fans seem to be asking. "I don't understand, how that is possible" said one music fan, when he was asked with the same question.


What is your view on this issue? Opinions are like noses, everybody is entitled to one.


On the whole, the event was successful. As Sarkodie won Artist of the Year,
Discovery of the year,
Hip hop/hiplife artist of the year,
Best Rapper of the year,
Album of the Year,
-Wutah won Highlife song of the year,
Reggae Song of the year and
P.V ( a member of the duo) took the Best Male Vocal performance award

-Becca's "Daa Ke Daa" won
Record of the year and she also walked away wit the Best Female Vocal Performance award.


-Most popular song of the year went to Bradez.
-Ayigbe Edem's "u dey craze" won him the Hip hop /hiplife song of the year award
-Highlife artist of the year went to Kofi B
-Afro-pop Song of the year award went to 4x4 and Wande Coal snatched the African artiste of the year.


The most awaited moment was the most prestigious award of the night, " ARTISTE OF THE YEAR", which went to Sarkodie, as friends and family joined him celebrate on stage.


The after-party was held at Afrodisiac night club, where the fun continued till day broke.

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Tuesday, March 2, 2010

INTERVIEW WITH MENSA ANSAH




Mensa Ansah
is a UK based Ghanaian singer, emcee and producer. He is one of Ghana's most hardworking artistes. Combining virtues, humuor and good hip hop/ hip life beats, Mensa is able to reach his fans with real entertainment. Born into a family with interest in music and acting, it comes as no surprise seeing him do what he does. Mensa's father, Mr. Tumi Ebo Ansah was a guitarist of OSIBISA, a British Afro-Pop band. He was taught to play the keyboard by his mother while he was still very young. He is one of the early pioneers of Hip Life, as Reggie Rockstone soon recognised his producing, singing and rapping potentials.

Mensa's works have been recognised by many; CHANNEL O,KORA, MOBO AWARDS, GHANA MUSIC AWARDS (GMA) etc. He was once listed in the TOP 50 GHANAIANS TO BE WATCHED by the BBC.

LABANTI
of the G.U.C caught up with him recently and had a little chat with him.



WHAT KINDA OF MUSIC DO YOU DO? HIPLIFE OR HIP HOP??

M3NSA: The truth is that I make all kinds of music that I find interesting or appeals to me, anything I can vibe to, I might dip my finger into it...So to speak, but, Hip-hop is a big influence for everything that I do. I don't mind too much what people call my music, so long as they are feeling it, and I can keep enjoying making it!

EJUMA IS PROBABLY YOUR LATEST HIT SINGLE. WHAT INSPIRED IT??

M3NSA: Well ''ADJUMA'' was something that I never really took seriously, initially I was just messing around with a concept in my head one morning, and by the end of the day I had the whole first verse in my head. So I sat down one day and produced a beat and recorded the vocals for it all at one go, it initially came to me cos I was contemplating on a subject matter that EVERYONE can relate... and Work/Hustle/ Occupation is something that everyone must do, but the whole idea was to make it more fun, instead of a depressing song, and that's how ''ADJUMA'' came by


I HEAR YOU ARE WORKING ON A PROJECT WITH YOUR PAL, WANLOV. COULD YOU PLEASE TELL US WHAT IT IS ABOUT AND WHEN TO EXPECT IT??


M3NSA: A few years ago Wanlov and I met in New Jersey and decided to do an album together, but we wanted to do something different from the average "collabo" between two seasoned musicians, so for a period discussing ideas, we developed a concept of doing the world's first pidgin musical, and in that process made it into a short feature called ''COZ OV MONI'' so its a very well produced film, but with all the dialogue/conversation in music... a funny yet introspective take on the lives of two good friends living in Accra.

WHAT ARE YOUR DREAMS AS AN ARTISTE?

M3NSA:I just hope that in 30 years to come, my music will still be relevant and be blessed to make even more music...

BEING A UK BASED GHANAIAN ARTISTE, HOW DO YOU MANAGE TO PROMOTE YOUR MUSIC DOWN HERE?

M3NSA:Well there are a few creative ways of promoting music these days, I try and maintain a big online presence, giving away free music, being active on social networks that connect to my music, and just putting out good material all the time, I also have a few videos floating about on the internet and on TV in Ghana. Though nothing beats being in Ghana and making all the necessary moves to stay on the minds of the people.

TALKING ABOUT YOUR MUSIC, WHICH GROUP OF PEOPLE DO YOU TARGET?
M3NSA:I target people who enjoy good music, people who want more than just a pop song that is going to fade away in 3 months, I try and add a lot of afrobeat, highlife, jazz and old school hip hop in my music, so if you're a fan of any of these genres then there is something in there for you! ''NO.1 MANGO STREET'' my new album coming out in the next month is a perfect example, its the most fun album I've ever made to date!

IN YOUR OWN OPINION, HOW DO PEOPLE RECEIVE YOUR MUSIC???

M3NSA: People always have something good to say about my music. I mean you can't please everyone all time, but so long as I am still enjoying what I do, and I get to play loads of gigs, then it means I'm doing something right. The most complaint I've had is that they can't get enough of my music!

WHAT IS YOUR OPINION ABOUT THE RECENT CHANGE IN THE PHASE OF GHANAIAN MUSIC???

M3NSA: Change is good! But change without direction can be disastrous! there's a lot of buzz with the current Ghanaian ''industry'', There was a stage when the music seemed stagnant and not very creative, with all the so called payola business. Now things seem to be picking up, we have some very talented young musicians and Ghanaians seem to be taking the arts more seriously, there's more room for growth but we're getting there!

INTERVIEW BY LABANTI

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