C-Real Set to Drop Debut Album 'EMCEO' on 1st December, 2012

The sharp increase in creativity around the world has brought the need for everyone to fasten their seat belt in order to meet the desire of the creative arts industry more effectively. C-Real is one superb Emcee who has braved the odds to deliver unparalleled quality with regard to his craft. He is also a poet, writer, producer and entrepreneur. The Ghanaian lyricist has over the years carefully studied the trends of music globally and has discovered how best to meet up the task with unbeatable talent. C-Real first tasted stardom when he partook in the Sprite Emcee Africa competition reigning over his peers in Ghana emerging as the champion and securing himself the second spot on the Continent, even though he was tipped as the public’s favorite. He has never looked back. The Emcee has churned out HipHop hits like “I Be Swag” with a supporting classy creative video. That Video was nominated for “4syte Music Video Awards 2011” as “Best HipHop Video”. One of his other videos that’s recently turned heads is the “Em.CEO” which has also been nominated for the MTN 4Syte Music Video Award 2012 as the “Best Hip Hop Video”. As a prelude to his upcoming album, he has released “It’s a Rap” and most recently a song titled “Kneel, Pray, Rise, Conquer” amongst others which has sparked a lot of speculation that the star might have shifted to gospel music.  This however is just one of the many ways the young icon would like his ever-increasing versatility to be known, as he has done something similar feeding the Global Azonto Craze with “Do the Azonto”. C-Real has put in the work and laid down all necessary structures to help the successful release of his much anticipated debut album. – “ ”. His style of music has attracted so many fans and admirers as his delivery encapsulates deep, grilling, and thought-provoking and intricate rap lines. Something truly missing in Ghanaian Hiphop and music at large. The star is know in real life as Cyril-Alex Gockel and hails from Hohoe in the Volta Region of Ghana.  C-Real has deep veneration for excellence as he foresees his career going to the very apex. He believes in positivity and this has geared him on to do music from his heart and with the people in mind. The Emcee’s upcoming album has got him busy, as he believes it will be one of the best albums in Ghana currently. C-Real is enveloped by his passion for music. Anytime he thinks, breathes and sleeps, he still has his Ghanaian HipHop in mind as he describes it as the future. His welcoming nature has urged him to stay interactive with the fans and he encourages them to follow him on Twitter: @C_RealGH The debut album features the likes of Songstress & Diva "EfYa", Ace Producer and Songwriter "E.L." as well as Chase, Jtown and Botswana's own Emcee and BigBrother Africa Stargame contestant "Zeus". The album with this host of stars will surely be something to look out for this Christmas season. Story: Frank Gyimah

Blurr - Hungry

Blurr, the journey so far

Blurr Cue Raymond, an artiste signed on to CUE records.

23 year old Blurr Cue Raymond has been doing his own thing for the past few years in Kumasi and he shares his thoughts on some issues with Totalshowbiz.com. He believes that even though Azonto is currently the trend, it can never sway him from mainstream hiphop, a genre he says is the rhythm and the gospel of the streets.

It wasn’t easy to get the up-and-coming rapper to open up to us, especially on his birthday (which falls today, October 19), but first he shared a bit of his life with us.

TS: Why Blurr?

BCR: Blur means something unclear so in other to know me,you need to get closer to me to know me better. I’m a bit reserved naturally but deep inside and up close, I’m a fun person to be with. Also, my lyrics are not really straight forward, you gotta listen closely to decipher the codes in my rhythms and lyrics.

TS: Before you blurr us out, tell us a bit about you.

BCR: I recently graduated from the Kumasi Polytechnic and hope to further my education soon. I rap, I produce beats and I write songs too. I’m basically inspired by my surroundings, the people I listen to and the people around around me. I’ve released many mixtapes unto the market and I’m currently promoting the Blurricane, my latest mixtape. I love to hang out mostly in the studio but I wouldn’t miss the chance to hang out with great friends and great minds.

TS: What makes you different  from other artistes around?

BCR: I have a strong voice appeal that attracts people to listen. The blend of English, Twi and Pidgin also enables my music to cut across all angles. I think that’s why my mixtape is doing so well now. I also have the support of the whole CUE and that sets me apart. You know, in this industry one should have people looking out for them and that is exactly what Peewezel and CUE does for me. It’s really heartwarming!

TS: Can you describe your first studio session?

BCR: laughs..Honestly,I forgot all my bars when I entered the booth. I was shaking ‘cos there were too many people around but I fell at ease after recording. I believe practice makes man perfect so since then up to now, am still polishing my skills. I’m still not perfect so am still learning.

TS: How do you feel when you hear your songs on radio?

BCR: I feel honored and humbled ‘cos it makes me know my effort is not in vain and it also gingers me to work more harder ‘cos not everyone gets that opportunity. It’s refreshing really!

TS: Apart from you label mates, which artistes or producers would you love to work with?

BCR: A whole lot including Kodi V, E.L, Ludacris, M.i, Edem, Kwabena Kwabena etc. Even though I like lots of the folks in the industry, I don’t see any one being a treat to me. I think I’m the special one..lol

                                                          

TS: Would you call the Ghanaian music industry a progressive one?

BCR: Nah, I think it’s just static. The ones already in the limelight ain’t helping the ones underground. The music industry can be progressive when the men in power learn to tolerate the ones underground. There are a lot of undiscovered talents going waste because there are not being given the opportunity. This has to change.

TS: Where do you see yourself in the next 5 years?

BCR: Good question! Most people say the sky is the limit but for me, it’s gonna be my starting point. We are crossing  boundaries. We are taking Gh to another level. It’s all about CUE!

TS: Thanks for sharing some time off a day like this, your birthday to talk to us. Any final words?

BCR: I will say a big thank you to my team, my family and everyone who supports Blurr’s music. I really appreciate the love and all I can say is I promise I won’t let y’all down ‘cos I hav more to give. Thank you.

Phase 2 Entertainment and Ko-Jo Cue Set to Tour Senior High Schools

Phase 2 Entertainment, an event organizing company based in Kumasi are set to tour Senior High Schools across the country in search of rap and dance talents as well as entertain students. The first phase of the tour which is in the Ashanti Region, starts from Saturday, 22^nd September 2012 and will cover almost 10 schools in the region. Headlining this tour is none other than the GH Hip-hop artist Ko-Jo Cue as well as other Cue Records acts like Blurr, K Danso and Mr. Eazi. Below is a timeline of the tour stops, check to see if your school is a part of the lucky schools.

School                                                   Date

Kumasi Anglican                               22^nd September

Ideal College                                      29^th September

Toase Secondary                                6^th October

Prempeh College/Osei Tutu        13^th October

Yaa Asantewaa/Mmofraturo      20^th October

Opoku Ware/Kumasi High            27^th October

St. Louis                                                 3^rd November

OKESS                                                   10^th November

Angel Educational Complex         17^th November

General Audition                             24^th November

ASEM to drop new single ‘Adole’ with Quabena Maphia

The GMA award winning rapper/songwriter Nana Asante Mensah known to most as ASEM, following the success of his ‘Solid Ground’ album and its lead single ‘Bye Bye’ with Kwabena Kwabena is set to drop his newest single ‘Adole’ on September 11^th. The single which features Quabena Maphia chronicles the life of a beautiful Ga woman named ‘Adole’ for whom the rapper has so much praise and admiration for, is a fusion of Afro Gome (a traditional Ga instrument), Techno and Funk. The song was produced by Genius selections (the guy responsible for Edem’s ‘Over Again’) has Asem at his usual, telling a story with dense lyrics and a poetic edge unlike any of his peers, couple that with the silky vocals of Quabena Maphia and the probability that the classic song will be an instant hit is undeniable.

THE GHANAIAN HIP-LIFE INDUSTRY

There have been a lot of hit makers in the Ghanaian music industry, be it old school or new school. Since the days when Reggie Rockstone first introduced it in Ghana, there have been quite a number of hiplife musicians in the country. Some of these musicians helped to take the music genre to another level, releasing hit after hit and keeping audiences happy wherever they go. Rappers such as Akyeame, Lord Kenya, Obrafour, Buk Bak, Tic Tac, among others have become household names and are still recognised as incredible contributors to music in Ghana till date.

Some came in groups as others came in as solo artists. We had musicians who came and made hit after hit whilst others came and fell off. We’ve had groups split and get back together again, we’ve had groups split never to be heard from again and we’ve solo artists get together as groups. The question is what causes the break-ups and what makes some musicians one-hit wonders? Is it that our musicians rush in bringing the music out? Or they just lack the right people to manage their affairs for them? 

We’ve had groups like Buk Bak split up only to discover that none of them fared any better alone (Bright put out an okay album as Ronny completely fell of the radar) and thus they needed to get back together to make the magic their fans know them for. We’ve had artists leave groups only to find out that there cannot survive on their own (Friction, who was the lead singer of V.I.P left the group and fell off whilst the group keeps soaring high till date). Some groups also split and the one people thought held the group together fell off whilst the other soared. Akyeame were one of the best groups in the country and most people thought Okyeame Quophi was the life force of the group till they split and Okyeame Kwame went on to become one of the most prolific lyricists in the country. Quophi has however diverted his attention to other more profitable ventures after his solo album failed to make the impact he was expecting.

There are other musicians who came in solo but still fell off the radar after one or two hits (Osaman Kwaku, Omanhene Pozo, Mr. Oduro, just to name a few). They have also been other musicians who after their debut albums have been maintaining and dropping hits. Rappers like Okyeame Kwame (who is in my opinion the best lyricist in Ghana), Obrafour, V.I.P have maintained their streak of hits and new acts such as Sarkodie, R2bees, D-Black and Bradez are continuing this trend. There are also upcoming artists who based on their small catalogues prove that they have promising careers and if being let in the door can survive in such a shaky industry. Underground acts like Ko-Jo Cue, Bra Kevin, Kay-Ara, Blurr, Lousika, Joey B, Rumor, Ian Jazzi and a host of others are proving with their mixtapes that they deserve a shot at the throne too.

All-In-All, we still have a growing industry and it’s too early to compare ours to let’s say that of the americans since apart from the fact that they have almost a 20year head start on us, we are also learning from them. With the way we are progressing, it is safe to say that very soon we will be rubbing shoulders with the big music industries, Kudos to our musicians, Hiplife LIVES!!!

BRAND NEW MUSIC

Ian Jazzi - the big Six

APPIETUS THE REALLY VERSATILE IN GHANA MUSIC

The music industry in Ghana has seen so much talent in the field of producing and sound engineering, some had their season during which they ruled the airwaves and conquered Ghana but they eventually faded away. Appietus belongs to the class of producers who have lasted long in the industry and survived all the changes in trends till now. He has relied on his ability to blend with the trend whilst keeping his sound distinct.

With hits and award winning songs for almost everyone from okyeame Kwame and 4x4, to Obrafour and 55, he has also become the go-to-guy for his adlibs which ironically nobody understands (not even him). Ghanaians seem to have fallen in love with these adlibs and musicians from all angles are calling on him to help them make a hit. He popularized the Azonto groove by sampling South African Kaito and now the whole nation has been whipped into frenzy by it.

Currently, he has hits like Azonto Fiesta by Sarkodie, Move Back by 55, Faithful by Okyeame Kwame etc.  Musicroom GH wishes him the best in all his endeavors and hope he will continue to churn out the beautiful music that we are accustomed to hearing from him.

BRADEZ... HYPED OR UNDER-HYPED?

The Ghanaian music industry has seen a lot of music groups from the
 days of E.T Mensah and the ramblers till today. Hiplife like all the
 other genres, has had quiet a number of rap groups, some of them very
 talented and others just built on hype. Groups such as Akyeame,
 TH4Kwages, V.I.P, Buk Bak, 4x4 among others have stood strong in the
 ever changing tides of the Ghanaian music scene with quite a good
 number of them still standing.

 There is one rap group in Ghana now which seems to be underrated even
 with accolades such as the 2010 GMA for Most Popular Song of the Year
  and MOAMA west african song of the year 2010.
 Bradez which consists of Stone the flow king n Kunta Kinte, have been
 moving crowds since the days of their 1st single 'one gallon' and yet
 are still under-rated by most people in the industry. They have made
 their doubters love them, even those that recognized them more for
 being the brothers of Okyeame Kwame.

 After the release of their second album 'the breakthrough' (which did
 not feature Okyeame Kwame on any of the singles) spawned hits such as
 'Dondo' 'Run Things' and what remains their biggest song till date
 'Simple', Kunta Kinte got sick leaving his elder brother Stone to
 stand alone for the group. A task which the flow king handled well
 since he managed to keep the name of the group alive till now (Kunta
 recovered and has been performing with Stone). Many of the music
 lovers in Ghana tipped 'The Breakthrough' as the best album
 that year but the organisers of GMA had a different view.


Many fans in Ghana believe that they are the best rap group in country
 since they excel at any place you put them. Others also feel they rap
 better when they are featured on people's
 songs often out-shining the owners of the song and making it their
 own. Despite the numerous fanfare, they are still not getting the
 credit they deserve from the industry.

 With their upcoming album 'Conquer The World', Bradez seek take the
 respect they deserve and gain recognition not only in Africa but
 worldwide. With singles like 'Me Do Me Ghana' which was produced by
 Senyo Beatz (of CUE Records) and features D-Black making the waves, we
 hope this time around Ghana recognizes their efforts and they are

 rewarded.
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THE PROFILE OF PEEWEE

Lloyd Osei Baffour better known as Peewee is a music producer and the
President of CUE Records. He has been knocking on the doors of the
music industry since 2001 and is best known to be a producer who can
tackle all genres of music. His breakthrough however, came in the form
of an Afro-Pop song he produced for Atumpan titled 'The Thing' which
made waves last year and got nominated at the GMA's.

Since his introduction to the game, he has worked with artists such
as Bradez, Guru, Atumpan , Edem, Andy Dosty, okyeame Kwame, Tinny,
George Spratz, Sarkodie, OJ Black, Asem, Gemini, Trigmatic and Mr.
Osei
(The legendary seprewa player) among others.

He told musicroomgh that he is proud of his self by choosing music ahead of
integrated in rural in art industry he pursuit in K.U.S.T and Cue Records
saved his life.

Peewee started making beats on a casio keyboard whilst he was in pope
john's senior high and junior seminary. He proceeded to KNUST to
pursue a degree in Rural Arts and during his school days he wanted a
studio of his own where he could further develop his art, so he turned
his own room into a studio. After he
completed KNUST, he made the decision to pursue music as a career.

Looking for a way to bring together the various talents in Ghana to do
something positive so he consulted 3 friends and they formed 'Cue'
which was supposed to be a movement for young talented Africans who
wanted to use their talent to aid development and has now turned into
a record label with artists such as Lousika, Ko-Jo, Kankam, Blurr, Mz
Fu, K Danso and others.

Peewee is currently working on the debut albums of the various artists
on the Cue label as well as producing for various other projects for a
few well known musicians.

IS SARKODIE AFRAID TO ADRESS KOFI SUPREME’S CORRECTION

        It’s been the talk of town that Kofi Supreme, the Kumasi underground has taken upon himself to correct musicians. He started with Opanka on the simple cover by Bradez, and now BET award winner Sarkodie is at the receiving end of his lyrical rage. With his two new singles, Correction Pt. 2 and Eko He, he has addressed issues raised by Sarkodie in the ‘Okodie No’ and ‘Fair Warning’ (which many people believe is a diss song towards Lynx Entertainment).

The question is, if Sarkodie featured in two diss songs towards Lynx entertainment and Asem, why can’t he address Kofi Supreme?  Or is Kofi Supreme dissing Sarkodie to get public attention because of his big fan base in Ghana and Africa?

 The questions remain to be answered, and the fact that Opanka felt the need to reply Kofi Supreme in his guest verse on Kwaw Kese’s ‘Popping’ proves that he is getting attention with his lyrical corrections. We at Musicroom GH hopes that Kofi

Supreme will take his talent a step further and develop into a better artiste than all those he criticizes.

IS BLURR ABOUT TO TAKE THE ‘MIXTAPE KING’ TITLE FROM Ko-Jo Cue???

For the past two months CUE recording artist, Blurr, has been busy recording his sophomore mixtape entitled The Blurricane Tape (TBT). Known for his aggressive style of rapping, he beautifully crafts funny stories (nsemkwaa) about life in Africa, his rapping abilitiesand the GHRap culture, puts them together in a powerful sequence for the pleasure of his listeners. News reaching ‘MusicroomGH’ is that he is on a mission to take the ‘MIXTAPE KING’ title from his label mate Ko-Jo Cue, who is one of Ghana’s best upcoming emcees.

With the first single ‘Double Trouble’ which ironically features Ko-Jo Cue out already and taking the underground music scene by storm, one can only expect greatness from a member of a team that has been consistent as far as the production of quality music is concerned.

The BlurricaneTape features artists such as Cabum (one of the finest rapper/producers and the son of Alhaji K. Frimpong),GH female rapper and singer Lousika with her combination of French and English rap, as well as other underground acts such as Big Shady, Drilickxs, Sly and Efe. It also features production from Peewee, Taylorz and Juniorbeatz. The diversity of production and collaborations will help the mixtape cut across all genres.Since Ko-Jo Cue appearing on the tape and also serving as an advisor/mentor and helping Blurr put together the tape, it looks like Blurr is making a claim for the ‘Mixtape King’ title in an attempt to prove to the old man he has grown to his level and even better.

We at Musicroom GH hope Blurr gets to achieve all of his goals and be among others who have already made it. Watch out for The Blurricane Tape and his debut video.

Is Kankam really the prince of afro pop

Working with a lot of artists such as Bradez, Cabum, Yaa Pono, Lousika, Kojo, Blow etc.
        He  now feels like is time for him to releases his own single. I got the privilege t listen to the song n it take as way back the days  of agye koo nimo, Alhaji K.Frimpong Rex Omar etc.
With great sound quality, great arrangement. the song is entitle mekon do adae bi. With a nice video
Recorded in Cue studio, Engineered by Pee Wee Edith on vocals Afreh on bass Owura on sax , Nana Yaw on percurssions, Kankam on guitar a great music to be loved