{"id":41754,"date":"2019-05-13T18:11:25","date_gmt":"2019-05-13T16:11:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/pan-african-music.com\/kwesi-arthur-got-something-to-say-on-live-from-nkrumah-krom-vol-2\/"},"modified":"2020-09-27T13:22:21","modified_gmt":"2020-09-27T11:22:21","slug":"kwesi-arthur-got-something-to-say-on-live-from-nkrumah-krom-vol-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/pan-african-music.com\/en\/kwesi-arthur-got-something-to-say-on-live-from-nkrumah-krom-vol-2\/","title":{"rendered":"Kwesi Arthur got something to say on Live from Nkrumah Krom Vol 2"},"content":{"rendered":"

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<\/b>The Tema-born rapper Kwesi Arthur<\/a> is Africa’s brightest prospect and his latest project echoes the truism of that sentiment.<\/b><\/span><\/h4>\n

One of the more prophetic moments in hip-hop history was in 1995, when one half of the legendary duo Outkast<\/a><\/span>, Andre 3000, said the words: the South got something to say.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Twenty four years later, hip-hop has tilted to its proclamation. Stars are being discovered every day, trap is America\u2019s music scene greatest export. For a region which was once sidelined among the big names, Andre\u2019s words couldn\u2019t have been more right.<\/span><\/p>\n

In Africa, Ghana has been<\/span>\u00a0the infamous<\/span>. Unlike Nigerian and South African acts, its musicians were restricted to their own borders; outside the West African nation, very few could pull numbers with the frequency of a Wizkid<\/a><\/span> or Cassper Nyovest. With the exception of Sarkodie<\/a><\/span>, there wasn\u2019t a truly global sensation who flew the Black star. But now, Ghana has something to say.<\/span><\/p>\n

Since the past half-decade, there has been a reawakening. Ghana is pulling the traction it deserves, given its versatile industry and the array of talented acts at the helm and underground, steering their differing musical ships. Artistes like Bisa Kdei, Medikal, Kuami Eugene, the La M\u00eame Gang<\/a><\/span>, Mr. Eazi<\/a><\/span>, Efya, Joey B, Wendy Shay, Stonebwoy, and King Promise have made the break out in recent years, gathering fans across countries and continents as they continue to thrill with their diverse styles. Alongside veterans like M. anifest, Sarkodie, R2Bees, and Shatta Wale – to mention a few – the Ghana music industry has risen, towering, making its claim, saying something.<\/span><\/p>\n

One artiste who has been at the forefront of this revolution is Kwesi Arthur. The Tema-born 24-year-old has steadily been on the rise since his “Grind day” remix, a collaboration with fellow Tema native Sarkodie and Medikal. On the song, Kwesi Arthur extols hard work and dedication, with his features bringing an added grit to the already boisterous message delivered over the hard-hitting Kayso beat.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Unlike many, Kwesi Arthur lived life. He faced challenges, and almost became a security guard even. His story started to change when he decided to put more into the craft of music. He acknowledges Drake\u2019s debut album\u00a0Thank me later<\/em>\u00a0as being a major influence in that decision. He was endeared by the Canadian\u2019s style of telling personal stories, as opposed to the tough guy persona adopted by many other rappers.<\/span><\/p>\n

Naturally, he set off this path. He told his story in his singles that led to his debut project\u00a0Live From Nkrumah Krom, Vol. 1<\/em>\u00a0released in April 2017. The five-track project was an autobiographical account, one in which he stated his reasons for being where he is: he is a hustler, and he must make it here.<\/span><\/p>\n

Last year was a successful one for Kwesi Arthur. He was nominated across several categories in what is perhaps Ghana\u2019s most prestigious award, the Vodafone Ghana Music Awards. While he lost New Artiste of the Year and Hiplife Artiste of the Year to Kuami Eugene, he wasn\u2019t to be denied as the “Grind day” remix got him the award for Hip Hop Song of the Year. Months later, he was nominated in the BET Viewer\u2019s Choice awards for Best New International Act alongside Mc Soffia (Brazil), Prince Waly (France), Take A Mic (France), Niniola (Nigeria), Sjava (South Africa), Sik-K (South Korea), Nailah Blackman (Trinidad And Tobago), Not3s (UK) and Iamddb (UK). He lost to Sjava, but it was really no loss. He was, after all, getting recognition in the big spaces.<\/span><\/p>\n

In 2019, Kwesi has continued on his prolific run of form. He\u2019s collaborated with KiDi, GuiltyBeatz, Mr. Eazi, and more recently, Nigeria\u2019s Alt\u00e9 royalty BOJ on “Awolowo”, a song about the complications of a relationship and the role money plays in it. Kwesi Arthur takes the first verse, delivering well-enunciated words which set the song\u2019s tone.
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