Idris Elba narrated the story of Asake Lungu Boy, from his humble beginnings to stardom. Asake's journey has been a constant source of inspiration for me when discussing music with enthusiasts or industry professionals, having followed his progress from his early days with 'Lady'
“We are highly committed to our artistes and invest heavily in them, we believe in authentic storytelling and that's what we look out for in artistes we sign.”
- Dapper Group, Executive Vice President
Blacko came in raw, intense, and unapologetic… to the point where you could feel the energy shift. Like, bro made Burna Boy lock in fr.
Honestly, that’s the version people connected to.
Now, this shift feels like a big bet and yes!pop opens more doors. A bigger audience, more replay value, and a wider global reach (beyond Ghana and Nigeria)..but at what cost?
Because the same depth and soul people connected to might start to fade if the sound gets too polished.
Blacko is starting to sound like he is stepping into pop, and honestly… I don’t know how to feel about it, he built his sound on deep emotion, spirituality, and intense storytelling (sometimes even hiding meanings between the lines). That rawness was the magic.
Jay Z responding to comments about him choosing Kendrick Lamar for the Superbowl to spite Drake 🗣️
"What do I have to do with it. I chose the guy that was having a monster year, I think it was the right choice. They dragged everyone into the conspiracy. It couldn't be that these guys just don't like each other? This has been brewing for a while, just like me & Nas"
What really stands out in the song is how it doesn’t get caught up in strict religious rules, but instead focuses on what people actually share. Even though different faiths express themselves in different ways, the belief in one God is something they all have in common.
“Ramadan” gently reminds us of something important, like shared spirituality. Even though it’s rooted in a Muslim observance, the core themes of reflection, discipline, gratitude, and devotion are values that both Muslims and Christians understand and live by.
It may not be the kind of song you keep on repeat all year because it’s deeply tied to the Ramadan season. But the real power of the song goes beyond just music. In a country like Nigeria, where religion can sometimes create division,