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#DaHipLife EP. 11 – Lil’ Shaker Interview [Video]

October 10, 2015 by

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Every time I visited BBNZ studio, Shaker was there working.  So I don’t think it is a coincidence that I see him making moves. As explained in the interview above, Shaker actually prefers working as a featured artists and/or producer on other peoples’ songs rather than his “own”.  So yeah, an album is coming but it doesn’t […]

#DaHipLife Ep. 11 – Episode [Editorial]

August 10, 2015 by

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Dancehall: it seems to be a preferred genre for youth pretty much everywhere. Especially with the blurred lines of today’s genre definition, it has become increasingly difficult to find an international club song that has no Dancehall elements.   Episode is one of Ghana’s up and coming talents that is looking to make a mark on the […]

#DaHipLife EP. 10 – C-Real the EMCeo Interview [Video]

July 26, 2015 by

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As far as personal preference goes, C-Real is one of my favorite emcees in Ghana. Thanks to the battle scene, he came up tested and ready to prove – a tried and true upbringing that numerous emcees can thank for their ability to not just survive but thrive.  He lives for hip hop but it […]

#DaHipLife Ep. 9 – Adina [Editorial]

July 21, 2015 by

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For episode 9, Da-What is featuring the first singer in the #DaHipLife series. Adina’s big breakthrough came when she won the 3rd season of a popular show in Ghana called “Stars of the Future”.  Her road since has not been completely smooth but she has emerged in 2015 with a new degree and surrounded by a […]

Da Hip Life Ep. 8: Magnom Interview [Video]

June 26, 2015 by

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Although the tide is turning, being a producer can be a thankless job in this industry.  For years, the guys who make beats have been left out of article headlines, kept in the dark about beats they have sent out and put into situations where they have to give away their hard work.  Not anymore. […]

Da Hip Life Ep. 7: M3dal Interview [Video]

June 16, 2015 by

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Never complacent, M3dal proves himself again and again. Every song he makes, he makes sure that people get that “M3dal is dope feel”.  He is inspired by the legends that built hip hop to what it is today; NaS is hands down his favorite but despite the heavyweight influence, he acknowledges the American roots and […]

Da Hip Life Ep. 6: Lvin Red Interview [Video]

June 4, 2015 by

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Lvin Red, formerly known as Redmic, is a part of the APVille collective and as close to an emcee in the traditional sense as you can get.  As his debut mixtape demonstrates, he is Thirsty For Success and is not afraid to put in the work.  A protégé of the talented producer NeL Magnum, Lvin […]

Da Hip Life Ep. 5: M.anifest Interview [Video]

May 28, 2015 by

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By  any metric, Mr. M. – M.anifest – is one of the best rappers in Ghana.   He is the grandson of one of Ghana’s most esteemed musicians and musicologists, Prof. J.H. Nketia, and plenty has rubbed off on this talented emcee.  His work ethic and hustle match his natural born aptitude, helping round out a complete musician […]

Da Hip Life Ep. 4: Gemini Interview [Video]

May 21, 2015 by

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At this point, the English language has so many words for “good” that it is hard to keep up.  Gemini has chosen “dopest” to describe his skill-set.  The Ghanaian tongue-twister is officially signed to 2131 Records while managed and promoted by VRMG and BBNZ, essentially a trifecta of Ghana’a biggest musical infrastructure.  With so many endorsements (previous stints with big […]

Da Hip Life Ep. 3: Jean Feier Interview [Video]

May 7, 2015 by

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Jean Feier is a Ghanaian artist who  spent a good portion of her childhood in Europe; a German national who also lived in England and Ghana.  All three countries have left their mark on her personality and artistry and she speaks many different languages!   She draws influence from the music of her many cultures – […]