2018’s Jam
When it comes to Ghanaian music, we’ve all been treated to a wide variety of quality tracks this year—whether it be club anthems, drill bangers or more pensive, thought-provoking drops. We’ve seen the usual suspects maintain their spots as the top dogs, and we’ve also seen plenty of fresh, new, hungry artists come through and stake their claim to be considered top-tier artists moving forward into the new year. Here at The iMullar, we understand that it’s a lot to keep on track of every new release from the increasing number of talents rising through the ranks—and that’s not even including the hidden gems that may have escaped your radar. So that’s why our music team have compiled a list of the best songs of 2018, so that you don’t have to.
We’ve included the likes of Kwesi Arthur, Darko Vibes, Kuami Eugene, Kidi, King Promise, B4Boanh, Quamina MP, RJZ and Patapaa, but also have offerings from Medikal, Stonebwoy, Shatta Wale, Sarkodie, R2bess, Joey B, Mr Eazi, Burna Boy, Wizkid, Juls, Maleek Berry, Tiwa Savage and more all packaged into the perfect early Christmas present for your streaming needs to recap the year and get excited for the one ahead. The majority of our list is made up of Ghanaian acts, although we may have included the odd Nigerians in four or five spots but the fact that our list is predominately Ghanaian based is a testament to the talent and hard work of the musicians in our scene, and shows the growth that we continue to make.
Check out the songs we couldn’t stop playing most this year, below, and to read more or see the official videos just click-through the links. The full playlist can be streamed on Apple Music or Spotify.
Kwesi Arthur – The Anthem
Efya – Mamee
Darko Vibes – Stay Woke
Kuami Eugene – Wish Me Well
Kidi – Thunder
King Promise – Selfish
B4Boanh – Devil is a Liar (Remix)
Quamina MP – Waise (Remix)
RJZ – Not Yours
Patapaa – One Corner
Medikal – How Much
Stonebwoy – Mane Me
Shatta Wale – My Level
Sarkodie – Can’t Let you go
R2bess – We De Vibe
Joey B – Sweetie Pie
Mr Eazi – London Town
Burna Boy – Ye
Wizkid – Fever
Juls – Saa Ara
Maleek Berry – Gimme Life
Tiwa Savage – Lova Lova
Kuvie – Energy
Skepta – Energy (Stay Far Away)
Manifest – Azumah Nelson Flow
Worlasi – Okay!
Maayaa – Ride
Mayorkun – Posh
Davido – Assurance
Twitch – ZO!
J Hus – Dark Vader
Victor AD – Wetin We Gain
Teni – Case
Nasty C – Strings And Bling
Joojo Addison – Guy Man
Runtown – Oh Oh Oh
Odunsi The Engine – Star Signs
Tibu – Delay
La Meme Gang – Stone Island
Tulenkey – Child Abuse Refix