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Artiste Profile: Meet Blackson, The Bilingual Rapper Who Is Making Waves In The Rap Circles

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Rap music has been reigning worldwide since the 90s till now. In the past, when  we talked of Rap Music, America was the  country that came to mind, but the genre in time has spread its tentacles to other continents. It is rather rare to see rappers who rap in just more than one language, but rapper, Blackson, raps perfectly in English and Italian.

Musician, Blackson, born on 26th March, 1987 as Emmanuel Simpson was given birth to by two Ghanaian parents  in Aversa(Caserta), Italy. On record, he is an Italian and of Ghanaian decent. Other names Blackson responds to musically are  Son and  Simpson.

 

Blackson residing currently in Leeds, in the United Kingdom, attended an Art and Design High school called Liceo Artistico Statale Umberto Boccioni, in Italy. He is  currently pursuing a degree in Entertainment Management course at Leeds Beckett University, in UK.

Simpson started doing music when he was 16, back in Verona, Italy. Blackson explained that he started with music because it was the only way for him to connect with his friends and to feel accepted in his group, because most of them were able to improvise rhymes and Freestyle and he was the odd one because he could not do it. Fast forward,  two years later, he was already on major stages, battling other Mc’s and winning rap battles here and there.

Some memorable contests he won was firstly, in 2002 at Valpolicella Sound Park. He was a first runner up in the freestyle contest, clashing with Dank MC, one of the greatest exponents of rap battles in Italy. Secondly, in 2013 he took part in “Italy’s Got Talent” and the third edition of “MTV Spit” conducted by “Marracash”.

In the year 2019, he released “Never Back Down” that got aired on BBC Bradford “1Xtra Takeover”. Then on September 2019 and on January 2020 he released “Black Russian” featuring Rome’s urban legend “Amir Issa” and his his most recently released is “DNA”.

It is Blackson high priority and dream to use his music to connect Italian rap and that of English, in proving the point that indeed music has no barriers.

Follow Blackson‘s music on the following social media fora.

Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/pages/callmeblackson/

Twitter – https://www.twitter.com/callmeblackson

Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/callmeblackson/

YouTube – https://m.youtube.com/channel/UC_3yrFNKoFQ_uBg26xe0zuw

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EXPOSÉ: Shatta Wale Sets the Record Straight, Debunks King Ayisoba’s Claim

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A shocking revelation has sent shockwaves through Ghana’s music industry, as dancehall icon Shatta Wale has come forward to dispute a claim made by legendary musician King Ayisoba. The controversy surrounds the circumstances under which Shatta Wale, then known as Bandana, met the late Terry Bonchaka, a Ghanaian music legend.

Terry Bonchaka’s legacy continues to inspire and influence a new generation of Ghanaian musicians. His impact on the music scene was immense, and his friendships with emerging artists like Shatta Wale, King Ayisoba, and Kay Smooth are well-documented. However, a recent interview with King Ayisoba on Hammer Time has sparked a heated debate about how the three met.

In the interview, King Ayisoba made the astonishing claim that he and another artist, Biblicman, were responsible for introducing Shatta Wale to Terry Bonchaka. This assertion has been met with skepticism by many, and Shatta Wale has now come forward to set the record straight.

In a separate interview on “Time With Hammer”, Shatta Wale provided a detailed account of how he met Terry Bonchaka. Contrary to King Ayisoba’s claim, Shatta Wale revealed that it was Terry who rather introduced himself and Ayisoba to each other. This testimony is corroborated by Kay Smooth himself, who shared his version of events in a recent video.

In the video, Kay Smooth explained that he was friends with Terry Bonchaka and attended school with Shatta Wale. When Shatta Wale expressed his admiration for Terry’s style and requested an introduction, Kay Smooth facilitated the meeting. This account provides the final piece of the puzzle, confirming that King Ayisoba’s claim was indeed false.

The controversy surrounding King Ayisoba’s claim has sparked a lively debate about the importance of honesty and integrity in the music industry. Shatta Wale’s response and Kay Smooth’s corroborating account have provided clarity on the circumstances surrounding their meeting with Terry Bonchaka.

As the music community continues to evolve, it is essential that we prioritize truth and accuracy in our narratives.

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Taabea GMA UK 24 Awards: Joseph Matthew Honored as “UK Based Highlife Artist Of The Year”

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Afrogospel sensation Joseph Matthew has been honored with the esteemed “UK Based Highlife Artiste of The Year” award at the recently concluded Taabea Ghana Music Awards UK 2024.

This notable achievement is a testament to Joseph Matthew’s innovative approach to music, which seamlessly blends gospel messages with diverse genres, including highlife.

Joseph Matthew is a renowned Afrogospel artist celebrated for his versatility and musical ingenuity. His unique sound, which effortlessly blends different genres, has resonated with audiences worldwide.

With his award-winning song “Promise Land”, Joseph Matthew has demonstrated his ability to merge highlife with other genres, producing a captivating sound that has dominated the airwaves in Ghana and gained significant international traction.

Under the year of review, “Promise Land” made a profound impact on the music scene, leaving an indelible mark on listeners worldwide. The song’s reach and influence made it a clear frontrunner for the “UK Based Highlife Artiste of The Year” award.

Joseph Matthew is proud to announce the release of his latest single, “Fear No Evil”. This highly anticipated track is already making waves across all music outlets, delivering the same level of musical excellence and spiritual depth that fans have come to expect from the talented Afrogospel artist.

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