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Behind the lyrics: Breaking down ‘Better Life’ by Kwamz and superstar ensemble

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There is no limit to the power of art in telling and documenting the story of the world. Throughout history renaissance artists painted and sculpted important moments in time through their works so posterity remembers. In the music sphere, bards sung the tales of war heroes and great legends; songs that became canons documenting specific events of the past.

Thousands of years down the line and art continues to make the impact. We still have powerful music doubling as a beacon of hope, entertainment and more for people whilst concurrently eulogizing the times for generations to come. In Kwamz’s new song ‘Better Life’ the ace artist and his ensemble of superstars held nothing back as they shared their ‘conscious’ record that highlights some social injustices facing young people in the modern day – whether it is the fight against police brutality in Nigeria dubbed ‘’End SARS’’ or supporting the worldwide struggle for Black Lives Matter.

The Afrobeat masterpiece ‘Better Life’ starts off with real soundbites from the ‘’End SARS’’ protest – nostalgically re-evoking the provocation most of us felt amid the tragic sequence of events escalating from what was a very peaceful protest by Nigerian youth rightfully demanding for better security from their government but instead were met with anarchy and brutality.

The artists wasted no time in lunging in straight away to the theme of the song. Kwamz starts off by singing out a prayer ‘’I’m on my knees cause all I want/All we want is a better life/Better better better ayyyyy/All we want is a better life’’.

Throughout the melodic sing along the talented superstars re-echo Kwamz’s prayer for a better life in their verses. They tell the story through the lenses of their own lives, their struggles, their triumphs living in a world riddled with injustice and their hopes for a better life. There are so many powerful quotes that could be sourced from the lyrics of the song as the artistes laid their emotions bare on the beat ‘’We don’t care about the money, we wanna be free’’, Moelogo chanted in his verse highlighting the importance of freedom to young people in the modern day even over money. In a perfect world, we should not be begging for freedom but here we are having to plead for a basic human right due to all the happenings around us.

Moelogo, SK and Sona take turns singing out the prayer for a ‘Better Life’ – their delivery is perfection as they deftly craft a sing along that gets listeners bumping heads while simultaneously leaving the powerful message in their minds.

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‘Better Life’ is a sculpted work of art. One that will be etched in the minds of listeners for a while. One that will serve as a bold reminder of the times young people in these times have had to endure. Check out the song ‘Better Life’ here:

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FBS tap Siifa and Afronitaaa for hot dance anthem ‘Odogwu’

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After putting fans on edge with the announcement of a surprise collaboration, FBS have finally unleashed their highly anticipated dance anthem featuring Siifa and Ghanaian dancer and choreographer, Afronitaaa and the vibe is unmatched! (more…)

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Wiyaala To Unleash Eleven Singles In Eleven Weeks

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Mark your calendars for May 31st, because that’s when Wiyaala kicks off her eleven-week tune typhoon, releasing a new single every Friday until August 9th, 2024.

Now, we couldn’t resist a little sleuthing. Was this a clever ruse to snag the spotlight? “No way,” says Wiyaala’s manager, John Sherren, with a chuckle. “We’re just clearing the decks in Wiyaala’s song vault before her third studio album drops in the second half of the year—assuming we can get all our ducks in a row,” quips the ex-stockbroker.

And get this: nestled among the new nuggets of sound is a spicy reimagining of her ever-popular banger “Rock My Body,” dubbed the “Binary Remix,” set to sizzle speakers on June 21st.

The award winning “Lioness of Africa” has had a whirlwind year, marked by her 2023 European tour and performances for notable figures including Kamala Harris, the Vice President of the USA, and the Presidents of Ghana and Italy. Wiyaala has also graced the stage at the Africa Games in Accra and invested in her artistic legacy by establishing the Lioness Kingdom in Funsi. This creative oasis spans two hectares and boasts 16 guest rooms, a restaurant, a recording studio, and two stages, one of which is the Wiyaala Arts Centre.

Wiyaala’s dynamic presence extends beyond the African continent, as she has recently been sighted in the UK en route to Slovenia where she will kick off a summer season of European performances. Fans are eagerly awaiting the announcement of her upcoming tour dates. Stay tuned for more updates on this powerhouse artist’s journey.

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Quamina MP and Kofi Mole drop highly-anticipated joint EP “Toopeezy”

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Ghanaian music fans have been eagerly awaiting the latest collaboration between two of the country’s most prolific talents, Quamina MP and Kofi Mole. Building on their previous successful collaborations, the dynamic duo has released their much-anticipated joint EP titled “Toopeezy”. (more…)

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Yemi Alade shares new single “Tomorrow” ahead of upcoming album

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Global Afropop superstar Yemi Alade has released a new single “Tomorrow”— an upbeat track that speaks on the importance of the gift of tomorrow and its promise for a better day. (more…)

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J. Cole gets Slizzy on Cash Cobain’s new single “Grippy”

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April’s Billboard Rookie of the Month and multi-hyphenate NYC mainstay Cash Cobainhas enlisted rap superstar J. Cole for “Grippy”, a new version of his acclaimed 2023 song “Dunk Contest” (8M Streams).

Marking the first collaboration between the pair, “Grippy”sees the hip-hop heavyweight offer his most flex-worthy rhymes over Cobain’s signature sexy drill production. The track arrives amidst a hot streak for the rapper and producer, who recently linked up with Ice Spice for the long-awaited video remix for “Fisherrr” (feat. BaySwag) (26M Streams), which marked her third feature ever. It’s been a massive week for Cobain, who just featured alongside Charlie Wilson on Don Toliver’s new single “Attitude”, appeared on A Boogie Wit da Hoodie’s “Body”, and produced Lancey Foux’s “Gotta Get U”, showcasing why COMPLEX proclaimed that summer 2024 is “looking very slizzy”.

After steadily garnering momentum with R-rated anthems over his own ethereal production — pioneering the playful sexy drill sound and Slizzy Movementthat he’s now taking to mainstream heights — Cash Cobain is primed for his moment in the spotlight. Following the success of smash singles “Dunk Contest” and “Fisherrr”, the latter of which is being hailed as an early contender for song of the summer, Cobain has since hit 3M Monthly Listeners on Spotify, entered the Top 3 NYC Shazam Charts, and occupied the #1 and #3 slots of the NYC Apple Music Charts as well as #45 on theUrban Radio Charts. With recent releases “Dunk Contest” (watch his Genius Open Mic appearance), the Ice Spice-assisted remix for “Fisherrr” (feat. BaySwag), and now the J. Cole-featuring “Grippy”, Cash Cobain is elevating his signature sound — and showcasing its ever-growing widespread appeal in the process.

Last month, Cobain took over NYC with his ‘Slizzy Fest’ birthday show at Irving Plaza, a night that boasted a stacked lineup of New York’s finest along with rumors of a surprise set from a certain A-list superstar. After the hype reached a fever pitch, the growing crowd caused security concerns and the show was ultimately canceled –– but Cobain still wanted to give the fans their money’s worth. So he led the crowd down the street into Union Square and threw a makeshift show with just his crew, a Bluetooth speaker — and hundreds of adoring fans (read ‘I Went to Cash Cobain’s Slizzyfest and All I Got Was That Classic NYC Feeling’ via Rolling Stone and his statement in Billboard). Cobain has since teased potential collaborations with Frank Ocean, Travis Scott, Don Toliver (seen filming a music video here), Lil Yachty and more –– a sure sign of the worldwide stardom soon to come.

These recent releases arrive on the heels of a career-minting 2023 year that wrapped with the production of PinkPantheress’ “Nice To Meet You” (feat. Central Cee), which debuted at #20 on the Billboard Hot 100 (Cobain recently starred alongside her in a nationally-syndicated Apple commercial for the new MacBook). Previous months also saw Cobain produce Drake’s “Calling For You” (feat. 21 Savage), which debuted at #5on the Billboard Hot 100, DJ Travis Scott’s Cactus Jack x Audemars Piguet event, and release his critically-acclaimed debut solo album Pretty Girls Love Slizzy with Giant Music.

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Please find links to stream “Grippy” (feat. J. Cole) below, and stay tuned for more announcements:

 

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KING PROMISE FEATURING SARKODIE & OLIVETHEBOY – FAVORITE STORY

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Ghanaian afrobeats sensation, King Promise announces his Third Studio album “TRUE TO SELF” after successful releases where he stormed the charts with Terminator, Perfect Combi and Paris.

Favorite Story is a great song with elements of classical Ghanaian hit “ASO” by Kwabena Kwabena. Listen Link: https://kingpromise.lnk.to/FavouriteStory

King Promise has developed a unique sound with an international appeal. Drawing inspiration from Ghanaian Highlife, Afrobeats and R&B he has created a sound of his own. In 2017, his talent was first recognized with his breakout single “Oh yeah”

followed by a string of successful singles that put him in position to be one of Ghana’s most promising musical talents. His debut album “As Promised” was released in 2019 to critical acclaim and featured international stars such as Raye and Wizkid. His following album “5 Star” was set on an even bigger scale and featured Omah Lay, Headie One, Chance the Rapper, WSTRN to name a few. Outside music, King Promise has also used his platform for social change and to support charitable causes all across Ghana.

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