Ghanaian music star, Trigmatic says he seeks to propel change in the Ghanaian society through his
music.

To this end, he is consciously shifting from the very youthful music he is known for towards more mature lyrics.

The award winning musician told solid FM’s Kwame Poku who is also known as Kwame Scientific he feels the need for change.

He believes his lyrical orientation has changed because he is growing and naturally thinking a lot about making his songs stand the test of time.

He says “It has gotten to a point where you are unable to wear the things you used to wear or visit the places you hitherto frequented. I feel everything must change.

It means a change in lyrics; more live performances…every part of the art must
grow.

The whole Ghana needs to change.” He thanked his fans for remaining loyal despite the changes he is exhibiting.

Trigmatic’s song “wo sika nti” has received three (3) nominations at the forthcoming Ghana Music Awards and the young musician says the nominations excite him and makes him feel appreciated.

He has been nominated for the Song writer of the year, Record of the year and Collaboration of the year.

He also expressed surprise his song ‘Miss Julie’ featuring Shatta Wale is now catching on with fans. He says the song has been around for quite some time.

Source: Bernard Buachi, Kumasi

Around this time last year, Shatta Wale was with high hopes that, he was going to take home the Reggae Dance Hall Song Of The Year.

Kaakie surprised him. Since then it’s been a build up of dis songs, fowl languages, apologies and re-nominations.

This year, Shatta Wale has made the nominee list for the artiste of the year.

His competition is tight, but he has downplayed all of them.

This has not gone down well with Award winning artiste Sarkodie.

In a statement released April 1st, Sarkodie has asked that, Shatta Wale should forget about winning artiste of the year.

He added that, the decision is solely in the hands of the voting public.

He has also advised other artist to concentrate on encouraging their fans to VOTE.

To Vote for artiste of the year, Text A to short code 1767

Sarkodie and Shatta Wale are however working on two new songs to be released after the Ghana Music Awards.

Kumawood actor, Liwin, has inked a new deal with Coca Cola Ghana.

The comic actor, who over a short period, has won the heart of many with his acting skills inked the deal with the beverage giant and is rumoured to have raked six figures in dollars for this deal.

Even though details of the endorsement deal have not been made public yet, the first billboard featuring the actor has been unveiled and it has one of the actor’s popular sayings, ‘How dare you’ along with a picture of him holding the drink.

This is however not his first major endorsement dela as he has being signed-on for the ongoing MTN campaign
“You Lark It”.

Kumawood actor, Liwin, has inked a new deal with Coca Cola Ghana.

The comic actor, who over a short period, has won the heart of many with his acting skills inked the deal with the beverage giant and is rumoured to have raked six figures in dollars for this deal.

Even though details of the endorsement deal have not been made public yet, the first billboard featuring the actor has been unveiled and it has one of the actor’s popular sayings, ‘How dare you’ along with a picture of him holding the drink.

This is however not his first major endorsement dela as he has being signed-on for the ongoing MTN campaign
“You Lark It”.

The fastest rising star AK Songstress and Samini names were on every lip on the street when this reporter went on the street to capture what Ghanaians expect on the night of this year's Vodafone Ghana Music Awards festival.

Most music lovers who seemed to be enjoying the heat and competition in the music industry now especially on the dancehall fraternity spoke vehemently on stage performances and said musicians should try as much as possible to give out the best of them when they are billed on shows.

Some revealed they currently enjoy musicians like Shatta Wale, Samini, and AK Songstress when they are on stage and urged others to adopt the energy and act of these musicians.

Watch the video below to see what their expectations are towards VGMA 2014

Source: Reagan O.O. Osarfo

Ghana’s music industry has giving birth to yet another budding music trio TN Boiz.

A powerful and dynamic   Afrobeats and Hiphop   group comprising of   Anim Nana Kwame known in the industry as Quamy Ryda, Justice Buckner also known as Kilode and Salifu Mubarak popularly referred to as B Bone are Teshie Nungua Estate based music group is working industriously to become one of the best emerging music group from Ghana that will project the African continent with their music.

TN Boiz after few years of being in existence as a group is yet to release their maiden commercial song. Expressing hope and optimism, TN Boiz has expressed hope of a great future ahead of them.

The trio has mastery as sound engineers and beat makers who single handled the production of some of their yet to release hit  songs  including Famekor ,sawry, Towobo , and Naa Ashorkor which also features the award winning Ghanaian music group 4x4.

TN Boiz is currently in the studio giving finishing  touches to their promotional songs to official knock the doors of the Ghanaian music industry…

Ghana's Premium Stout, Castle Milk Stout (CMS), is collaborating with Ghana's premier comedy warehouse and ace Ghanaian comedian David Oscar, to boost the growth of Ghana's fastest growing art form.

Castle Milk Stout's commitment to the growth of Ghanaian comedy started with the signing of brand ambassador/icon David Oscar, dubbed as the Self- Imposed Ghanaian Comedy Crusader as he constantly demands for the rights and respect of comedians.

David is famous for giving Ghanaian comedy prominence as he single-handedly flew budding comedians around the country on the ticket of his Corporate Comedy Series road show.

Speaking to David, he confirmed the fact that his next road show has gained a "smooth touch", as CMS  is on board to partner with him, thereby complementing his efforts in putting Ghanaian comedy on the map. This is in line with Castle Milk Stout's support for original African material.

CMS is also the first brand of its kind to support an initiative totally dedicated to Ghanaian comedy, making it a distinct example for other corporate entities.

According to David Oscar, fans should expect maximum smoothness as the Corporate Comedy Series train rolls into Cape Coast this Easter. More details soon.

Source: Emma Ugoh

Ghana’s Highlife and Afrobeat duo Gallaxy has finally cleared the airways about the rumors surrounding their Afrobeat single BokoBoko (Slowly) since it was released in January this 2014.

The rumor went viral on the social media few weeks ago that, ‘BokoBoko (slowly) was recorded in Nigeria. This was after it was alleged that they were spotted in Lagos early last year. To most people BokoBoko (Slowly) sounds more Nigerian than Ghanaian.

However Gallaxy in an interview with Andy Dosty on ‘Airtel Chart Show’  on Adom 106.3 Fm responded   that their official beat maker and sound engineer Shottoh Blinqx single handled the recording of BokoBoko(slowly) here in Ghana. ‘Shottoh Blinqx played the beat and we nailed right it on the head’.

They also continue to debunk the views that they sound Nigerian. According to Gallaxy; Afrobeat is a trend that is very dynamic in nature with a tone and style.

‘You need to fuse the various dominant African languages together with your local dialect to send your message across to the masses .Just that Nigerians  pioneered it in a way’ they added.

BokoBoko(slowly) is making waves across Africa and has become most people’s favorite song at the moment . And at Number five on Adom Fm’s ‘Airtel chart show’

Download BokoBoko(slowly) by Gallaxy via this link: http://www.hulkshare.com/ubfdubwsrzeo

Video: http://m.youtube.com/watch?v=iO68gR36kCM&hl=en&client=mv-google&guid=&gl=GH

Jamaican dancehall artiste Vybz Kartel and three co-accused have been found guilty of murder in the Home Circuit Court.

Kartel, real name Adidja Palmer, was charged along with Shawn Shawn Storm Campbell, Shane Williams, Andre St John, and Kahira Jones in the alleged death of Clive 'Lizard' Williams on August 16, 2011.

Only Williams was found not guilty. Sentencing has been set for March 27.

Earlier today Kartel supporters broke through police barricades and pushed their way to the gates of the courthouse chanting "Free Vybz Kartel!"(NB)

S.K Originale, known widely for his
collaboration with Nana Boroo on the popular Aha Yede song will officially release the video of his new single, Sugar, this Saturday.

Sugar is the fourth single off his debut album which is expected to be released later this year and is produced by Mix Master Garzy in Tema.

The song has a unique francophone style which he has come to be identified with and it is about men who, for the most part, regard their ladies as “sugar to sweeten their bitter
lives”.

Known for his proficiency in both French and English languages, Originale, frequently throws in French words and phrases on Sugar to give it the Francophone feel.

The video of the song with a beach setting will receive its first official play this Saturday, March 15, on Allo Tigo on Metro TV.

According to the Celebrations singer, the video will confirm his understanding of the role music plays in building an artiste’s brand.

“There are artistes who owe their career successes to their music videos which have become channels where music artistes are given the opportunity to impress the public not only with their vocal abilities but also with their looks and moves”.

Originale, real name; Sopko Kwaku Mawuli, is currently busy working on other songs in the studio. He has three other singles, Ca Va Aller, Celebrations and Fa Ma Me.

He described the songs as prelude to his debut album expected to be released soon.

Originale was previously known as S.K Blinks.

Songs he has featured in include Toffee (Ofori Amponsah), Atupa Jenje ( Obour), Azingele (Rough and Smooth), Onie (VIP) and Double Double (Grace Ashy) SK Originale is currently signed on Bakus Entertainment Record label which is a subsidiary of Bakus Group of Companies based in Texas, USA.

“I know that the competition is getting keener so it is important that we put out quality stuff and Sugar is the new beginning for S.K Originale,” he stated.

Source: Gifty Owusu-Amoah/Graphic
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