NEW SOUNDS – WEEK 41
Each week, we accumulate a list of newly released songs that we think you should hear because music is the only universal language of peace and love. Here are some of the best releases you may have missed this week and don’t forget who put you on these sounds. The “Hot Off The Press” playlist is available on Apple Music, Spotify and Audiomack
This list will be updated every day with new sounds released this week till Sunday.
Kay T featuring Medikal & Ahtitude – Ghost
The last time Kay T featured Medikal, they delivered “obi ne yem”, hard lyrics and amazing visuals. It doesn’t look like the collaborations will be over soon as they bring another heat jam titled “Ghost”. Rapping and singing over a drill-trap beat, Kay T, Medikal and Ahtitude lay down simple calm lyrics but with deeper meanings than you can imagine. Known for directing his own videos, Kay T went extra hard on the visuals for “Ghost “, you’ll definitely love it.
Deadpeepool & Rich Kent featuring Various Artistes – Otan Hunu remix
We never imagined sitting through a 6-minute music video and enjoy it from start to finish, “Otan Hunu” sparked some wave months ago when it was released. The song went viral and a lot of people fell in love with it, if you loved the original song then you’ll definitely love the remix. The remix features Medikal, Tulenkey, Fameye, Kuami Eugene, Deon Boakye, Bosom P -Yung and Malcom Nuna. Every single artiste killed their verse with so much ease. This has to be one of our favourite remixes in recent times, we hope you enjoy it as much as we did.
King Joey – lately
King Joey releases a new single titled “Lately” ahead of the release of his trap/hip-hop E.P “Young & Active”. The new single features Atsuson Jr, a Ghanaian artist and together they come up with a unique fusion of alternate trap and ambient sound. King Joey highlights recent events of his life and the undulating nature of living as a whole experience. The song was produced by his label mate BADSZN.
Gh Drill – Obaa Tumtum
If you’re familiar with the evolving Kumasi drill called ‘Asaaka’, then this song will definitely be a jam for you. OBAA TUMTUM which translates to “Black Beauty” is a black queens, Nubian queens and brown skin females appreciation song that seeks to empower the black women to love herself as much and as hard as she can. Inspired by good vibes and positive energy, Gh Drill seeks to express himself and the way he feels and wants his fans to appreciate the GH DRILL even more. According to him, the song is a part of his effort to tell the Ghanaian Kumasi drill story to the world.
Eazzy featuring Quamina MP – Duna
Eazzy and Quamina MP have teamed up to deliver a song in appreciation of the female body especially the ass. You can only enjoy the song and vibe to it unless you’re a stern lover of the female backside then you’d have to pay attention to it, enjoy it either way.
Shatta Wale – Fuck SARS
Nigerian celebrities have led the youth to embark on peaceful protests throughout Nigeria and London, Ghanaians have added their voices to it by using the hashtag on social media and in other ways. Dancehall artist Shatta Wale has added his voice to the End Sars movement in a new song titled “Fuck Sars “. In the song, he addressed issues of police brutality and how Africans are quick to support foreign countries while they ignore the issues and things happening in their own continent.
Projects
Bosom P-Yung – Acheampong Boys
Bosom P Yung has gradually moved from being an internet sensation whose music everyone looks forward to. Traditional trap aa he calls his genre, he has managed to win the hearts of many, both old and young with his craft and his new project is one everyone should look forward to. “Acheampong Boys” is a 7-track star-studded tape by P Yung, the tape features Kwesi Arthur, Joey B, Medikal, Yaa Pono and frequent collaborator Kweku Smoke. With production credits going to A – town, “Acheampong Boys” is definitely gonna get your head bumping and moving to your feet.
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Marince Omario – Tsotsoo EP
Sending a message through his music is Marince’s way of expressing the way he feels or thinks at a moment. According to him, “Tsotsoo Ep” was made in memory of his grandmother but he does not fail to tell the story of his personal experiences. “All the 5 songs on my Tsotsoo EP are a sonic reflection of my grandma’s outsized personality and her enduring impact on my life, even in her death”, he said. Fusing English and Ga, Marince seeks to inspire and motivate people with this new project.
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Viceroy – Prima Facie
Prima Facie, meaning “at first sight” is the title of this project by Vïceroy(Coby Dadzie). The mixtape takes you through a journey of the composer’s thoughts and experiences. From the Intro where he gets an assurance of everlasting love, to the outro of friends views on the kind of person the composer is. With the likes of Siribeatz, Produ B, Kofikay and JNKVNGZ on the production credits. Prima Facie is a musical representation of who the composer is and what he’s gone through “at first sight”.
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