Here is one situation that requires a clear perspective. One of Hip Hop’s greatest of all time (G.O.A.T.) emcee, Cassidy has accused Tory Lanez (a multi-talented Canadian rapper) not only of adapting his style, flow, and rhyme cadences but also of reworking the styles of several artists without giving them proper recognition. The intellectual world…
About My Drake Inspired “Views from the 7” Compilation Album
There was a time when a few people/fans from Sierra Leone often asked where they could access my music. I had been into music for a while, but they had only recently heard about me. Through my record label and publishing, I released this record exclusively in Sierra Leone on July 7, 2017, to give those people/fans a collection…
African Black: The Unreleased Anthems & Ballads
There are fifteen tracks. The new Krio records, “Tonight feat. Reebz, & Specikinging,” “IV U feat. Tru Raw & King Boss L.A,” and”Superstar feat. Nes Mburu & Afrikan Diamond.” There are Calypso and Soca crossovers, “Oh La La & Maria feat. Delee,” as well as Zimba, Calypso, and Rap versions of my song “City Boy feat. Winnie Culture.” The Rock and Roll Crossover, “Demodogs feat. T. I. M. & Rene Guillot.”
#Brainwashed – A radio banger by Halifax Rapper, John Snow featuring Freddy Will & Emma Lee
When you tell someone that they have been brainwashed, their first reaction is, of course, being somehow offended. Who are you to tell anyone that they have incorrect information? Naturally, those who sustain the ongoing social engineering also do their best to distract everyone from the truth. Many people throw the word brainwashed loosely. We all use it from our perspective based on our…
An Afropolitical Summary of the Evolution of Sierra Leone’s Musicology from 1807 to 2019
Let’s surmise the evolution of the musicology of Sierra Leone, by outlining the preeminent cradle of the people. What are the various cultural influences in the melting pot of this West African nation? When it comes to the land, we know that there is always a mountainous peninsula. There is also a vast savannah landscape in the framework. The name Sierra Leone means “Lion Mountain” in Portuguese. Some veterans have said that the old people referred to…
King Boss LAJ – the Pioneering Titan in the Evolution of Hip Hop in Sierra Leone
King Boss LAJ is the most misunderstood genius from Sierra Leone. Make no mistake. He is a highly respected mogul on the music scene. Since the modest beginnings of Hip Hop in the early 1990s, the question was not just whether the country could produce a world-class emcee. It was also about whether we could deliver a list of a few more.
Kao Denero’s Legacy of All Time Greatness and the Evolution of Hip Hop in Sierra Leone
When it comes to the “King of Freetown,” the majority of his fans recognize him as someone more than a musician. For many Salone Hiphoppas, Kao Denero is the redeemer who unlocked the Sierra Leone Hip Hop community from stagnation. Thousands of Sierra Leoneans have also named Kao Denero as the best rapper of all time. Although…
The Unforgettable Legacy of Amie Kallon, the Reigning Queen of Sierra Leone Folk Music
Years ago, I covered Sierra Leone in a two-part blog about music and dance cultures in Africa. If you would like to read that article, click HERE. The universe has bestowed the fascinating country of Sierra Leone with hundreds, if not thousands of talented people. One of the areas of such a celebrity is in the field of music.
Neneh Cherry, Sierra Leone’s Most Critically Acclaimed & Award-Winning Musician of ALL Time
To my knowledge, besides Neneh Cherry, no other musician has had a more remarkable career in the music history of Sierra Leone. I know this latest generation of Afrobeat-infused Hip Hop fans will be shocked to hear this. They often confuse the difference between home-based vernacular rappers with traditional Hip Hop emcees from…
Lansana Sheriff – a Sincere Musical Genious who Hails from the Bosom of Sierra Leone
How many Sierra Leoneans reading this blog have heard the favorite adage? By popular demand, most people divulge this with confidence. They say, “Do not wait until I’m gone to send me flowers. Give me my roses while I can smell them.” If you’re not a Sierra Leonean, you might Continue Reading