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Kwesi Arthur featuring Vic Mensa – Winner
The king is back is what social media is saying with a new joint titled “Winning”. Assisted by Ghanaian-born US-based rapper Vic Mensa, the drill-esque song starts with vocals from Bigg Homie Flee spitting that hand to god ghetto motivation, backing the theme of winning as described by Kwesi and Kwesi. You know we want more wins and fewer ops.
King Promise – Slow Down
King Promise has been keeping the internet active since releasing his single Slow Down produced by the legendary Killbeatz, and Nonso Amadi. With dope visuals directed by Andy Madjitey, Sony Music UK’s latest signee is not slowing down any time soon. Speaking to King Promise, he shared with iMullar that “This song is special to me and sounds like nothing out there. I wanted to go crazy with the video, so I told Andy to allow his imagination to run wild with the concept. The concept is pretty easy and wavy, but the outcome of the video itself feels grand at the same time, and I love that about this video.” Watch it here.
Smallgod, Headie One & O’Kenneth featuring Kwaku DMC & LP2Loose – Sinner
‘Sinner’ is a spiritual street hymnal about staying true to your nature and your environment. Cementing his brand as a connector of cultures, Smallgod links Headie One & LP2Loose from the UK with Kwaku DMC & O’Kenneth of the Kumerican Asakaa Boys for a Ghana/UK drill all-stars performance. A must-watch.
Supa Gaeta featuring Olaxde – Text Me
‘Text Me’ by Supa Gaeta featuring Oxlade is your routine love song, but one with a novel twist It explores self-isolation and its toll on relationships as per the current world situation. With Supa Gaeta fervently assuring his love that no distance whatsoever will tear them apart, he expresses how we can all stay connected during these trying times. Watch the new visual here.
Quamina Mp featuring Kofi Kinaata – Back to the Sender
Quamina MP showcases his high-life music prowess as he collaborates with Kofi Kinaata on this new song titled “Back to the Sender”. The duo details how strongly they are protected against evil schemes and adversities as they navigate throw through life’s ups and downs. Both prayer and a potential street anthem, tap into your manifest destiny by listening here.
G4 Boyz featuring Jay Bhad & O’Kenneth – Hmm [Remix]
Speaking on drastic life changes within these past several months, Jay Bhad and O’kenneth jump on the wavy remix thread of “Hmm” by the notorious G4 boys. The drill (Asakaa) tune is one of the many drops released by the G4 boys today. They’re probably making moves *eyeball* right now. Stay Active!
M3nsa – Forward
After a successful Kickstarter, M3nsa makes a comeback with the first single, “Forward” off his upcoming project. M3nsa on this hip-hop/rap song speaks his truth and advises his fellow humans to just push forward, everything is achievable but nothing great comes without sacrifice.
Zilla Oaks featuring SGawd -2 Faded
Zilla Oaks just dropped his part 2 of No ZZZ and the streets are eating. On this track featuring upcoming Nigerian rapper Seddy aka SGawD, the duo craft an all-night rager joint laced with clever wordplay and vibes on top of vibes. Best heard at the time during the night when you’re seeing double. Soak it in here.
FAVE – “Beautifully”
Choosing to remain indie, “Beautifully” is FAVE’s first release since the year-long break after NBU release last year. “I think every day someone discovers a new way to describe love.- A new name. A new phrase. You know it’s beautiful. You know it’s wonderful. You don’t know when you call it Beautifully Wonderful Love out of the blues, willing to follow them anywhere. Soon you’re making claims to how ‘nobody knows’ the secrecy that exists in the bond between you too. “ FAVE added. Listen here.
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