Sacrifice, discipline and prayer are essential. We gain strength through God's word. We receive grace from the sacrament. And when we fumble due to sin - and it's gonna happen - confession puts us back on the field.

They say that some of the best music ever created has its roots in tragedy and misfortune: pain is the fuel that drives our creative minds to produce brilliant works of art, the kind that connects deep to the core and resonates with the soul. Rap artist Jove Kente fits this paradigm: his rough upbringing and distressed past has only fanned the fire of his ambitions, offering the proper ingredients for an illustrious music career.

“My father left when I was about two years old and I still don’t know what he looks like,” he explains. “I lived with my mother until I was about six, then she had to travel outside the country to make ends meet for me and my two siblings.”

Born in Ghana, Africa and raised in the U.S, Jove was forced to attend boarding school throughout his childhood, Kente often found himself the subject of abuse. “I always had to defend myself,” he says. “I found myself through music and since then I have never let go.”

Under the influence of artists like Nas, Big Daddy Kane, Tupac, Reggie Rockstone, Big L and Fugees, Kente began dissecting and analyzing their songs at the age of 10. “I wanted to escape my climate so badly that by the age of 12, I walked into a professional studio to record my first song.”

Currently residing in Alexandria, Virginia, Jove Kente’s music career has been on the up. In the past two years he’s released a pair of mixtapes, and he recently completed work on his debut single “She Go Kill Me” under an EP titled #Do Or Die, which is set for release this year.

“I want people to forget about the hardships in life, even if it’s just for a moment. Music saved me from what could have been, and I hope my music can do the same for others.”

On The Web:

www.jovekente.com

twitter.com/jovekente

instagram.com/jove_kente

reverbnation.com/jovekente

soundcloud.com/jove-kente

Venunye is a Ghanaian born Musician who hails from Ho the Volta regional capital. Born Teku Venunye Koku on the 14th of September, 1988. He developed the love for music since infancy and has always wished to develop  music as his career in the future. Through hard work and consistency, he is living his dream now as an independent artiste who is mastering his skill as a recording and performing artiste.

The growing vocalist started his basic education at Dora Memorial School Complex in Ho and completed at Jasico Demonstration School in 2003 at Jasikan . After secondary school education in 2006 at Awudome he continued to Mount Mary Collage of Education Somanya where he earned Diploma in French Education in 2011. He graduated from Valley View University with a degree in English in 2016.

Venunye in his quest for excellence and recognition on the music scene in Ghana and beyond has auditioned in 2013 for GLO X – factor singing reality show that was held in Nigeria. He came 40 out of the 15000 contestants. He subsequently auditioned for the MTN Hit maker show in 2015 and was among the top 16 people that was initially selected for the contest.

He is currently promoting his singles and getting familiar with the music fraternity out there through shows and radio appearance in the Volta region and beyond. He has an ultimate dream of tackling some of society’s serious challenges through the power of music.

Interact with Venunye on Facebook: Venunye Twitter/Instagram: @VenunyeGH

Listen to ‘We are one’ by Venunye  – http://jonilar.net/2016/02/28/venunye-2/

The Susuka hitmaker on what inspires him on stage while performing says “the wild reaction from the fans anytime he steps on stage gets him hyper to deliver more. And also gives him the challenge to put in more work so the fans can appreciate him more.” 

In situations where the crowd are not somewhat responsive while he is on stage, Kofi Kinaata says “that also pushed him further to engage the crowd closer – it could be that it’s the first time they’re seeing him perform and are skeptic so he makes sure he gives his best to nail it and win more fanbase anytime he meets a totally new crowd from the stage.”  

 In a witty remark, Kofi Kinaata says “Wisa was carried away. He was overjoyed by the reception the crowd gave him on that first big stage he had. We don’t have to blame him. Sometimes the reception you get from fans can make you go to the extremes. The brother was overwhelmed to the extent that he forgot himself at that moment and did that.”  

Kofi Kinaata is known for witty comments on interviews and in his music. Nonetheless, he writes impeccable Fante, deep and rich lyrics for his songs. It is no doubt his fans call him the #FanteRapgod. Even though he is not the first Fante Rapper in Ghana, he has proved a lot on the sheets within this short period he shot into the limelight that his fans bestow that monicker on him.  

Kofi Kinaata has been very busy on the road for the past week promoting his new single Sweetie Pie, a love song he’s done purposely to wow the females – and he’s achieving that a lot.  On his TV interview with Ibrahim Ben-Bako, host of #TheRedCarpet on Multi TV, most of the fans who called in were 70% females who sang live on air to his new song #SweetiePie and his nationwide hit single, Susuka.

Beat Phreaks, a brand that constantly puts the spotlight on people with extraordinary musical talent are back at it! As part of their mission to champion some of the brightest acts on the local and international scene, they are showcasing an amazing lineup of Musical Talent on Saturday the 20th of February 2016. This festival is dubbed Phreak Out Live.

The organizers of the event have recognized a thirst for something different: A common-ground where serious music fans and fanatics (Beat Phreaks) get together to express that love for music and the excitement that goes with discovering new artistes or genres of music and not just what is fed to them via radio.

Phreak Out Live is creating that necessary platform where DJs, Producers, Dancers and Artistes can showcase their craft live and allow music lovers to interact and appreciate each art-form better.

The event is set to be a major annual festival. The first edition of Phreak Out Live was nothing short of enthralling with acts like Wanlov a brilliant artiste and performer, and Azizaa an energetic female dubstep musician, amongst others, delivering breath-taking performances which set the standard for future editions of the event.
With a lineup of dope DJs and performers as well as an amazing band called the Musical Lunatics, doling out an eclectic mix of Electronic and Alternative music, the first edition of Phreak Out Live was one of the most musically relevant events last year.

This time, they are upping the stakes. This year’s edition of the festival is divided into two parts:

The Music Concert.

This would happen from 8pm to 10:30pm at Alliance Française Accra and will showcase really amazing Indie acts such as Ghanaian Budapest based artiste Sena Dagadu of Irie Maffia who is bringing an eclectic mix of Electronic/Tropical music, alongside some of the most brilliant young artistes in the local scene Worlasi, Poetra, Yung Pabi, Quayba, Kojo-Cue, King Promise amongst others who are setting the standard with their socially relevant music and great young producers such as Kuvie who are challenging the status quo with their work!

The Electronic Music Rave:

This is dubbed “Electric Warehouse” and would feature some of the best Electronic Music DJs in and out of the country at Plot 7 lounge in Osu. The Funky Professor Kobby Graham alongside Eddy Blay, Keyzuz and more will be bringing a heavy dose of bass and blasting out the best Dubstep, Drum n Bass, Grime, and House Music vibes from 11pm till late! The rave would also give festival goers the opportunity to meet and interact with artistes from the concert. If you have never been to a warehouse rave, you shouldn’t miss this experience!

Leave your inhibitions at home, and come ready to experience exceptional musical talent on the 20th of February to set the tone for the rest of your year. For more information, send an email tobeatphreaks@gmail.com or find them on twitter @BeatPhreaks.

Festival BreakDown:

Music Concert: Alliance Francaise, Accra

Time: 8:00pm

The Electric Warehouse: Plot 7, Osu (Nyaneba Estates)

Time: 11pm

Date: Saturday 20th February, 2016

Rates:

Special Festival Package (Allows entry to both music concert and electronic warehouse: 40 GHS

Music Concert only: 20 GHS | 10 GHS for Alliance Française students

Electric Warehouse only: 30 GHS

Discounted rates*

Music Concert: 15 GHS | 7 GHS for Alliance Francaise students

Special Festival Package: 35 GHS

(Discounted rates only apply when you pay with Slydepay)

After touring many European festivals, King Ayisoba, the widely acclaimed "King of Kologo Music" brings the second edition of the Batakari Night to Alliance Francaise. The musician is currently one of the most popular Ghanaian artists abroad.

 Batakari Night will feature some of Ghana's leading Kologo players and special guest appearances from Wanlov the Kubolor, Kwaw Kese, Stevo Atambire,Yaa Pono and Zea (from Holland) with whom King Ayisoba has worked extensively. Everyone is encouraged to wear Batakari, as it is one of the few wholly locally produced fabrics in use today. 

The Batakari night is a night of fantastic music, performances and a market place for some of the finest batakaris ever made. Don't miss it.

20ghc/ 10ghc For Af Students And Members/ Free Under 16