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

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4 years ago

October 17, 2020

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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Khendi Beatz Positioned For Telecel Ghana Music Awards Producer Of The Year 2025

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6 days ago

March 12, 2025

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Prolific Ghanaian music producer, Khendi Beatz has shared his works under the year of review for 2024 across his social media platforms today. Taking a closer look, he is promising for winning the producer of the year for the upcoming TGMA’s 25.

Known over the past few years behind hit songs like ‘Sei Mu’ by Yaw TOG, Ypee’s ‘Akohwie’, Yaw TOG’s ‘Fake’ including Kweku Flick’s ‘High’, he was responsible for mixing and mastering (SORE Rmx) Yaw TOG x Stormzy x Kwesi Arthur, this comes as no surprise if he gets nominated in this year’s TGMA’s 25 producer of the year and winning from the category as well.

Khendi Beatz has proven beyond all reasonable doubts as an extraordinary producer for 2024 for being behind smash hits like Aseda, Makoma and for the popping (Apicki) by King Paluta and among other great productions.

Check his post from the link below and let’s have your thoughts as well.

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Fredyma Tips Joseph Matthew for TGMA’s Urban Gospel Glory

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1 month ago

February 10, 2025

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The 2025 Telecel Ghana Music Awards (TGMA) just got a whole lot more exciting! Charterhouse, the organizers, have introduced a brand-new category: Urban Gospel. This move has sent shockwaves of excitement throughout the entertainment industry.

Veteran sound engineer Fred Kyei Mensah, aka Fredyma, is over the moon about the new category. He believes it’s a game-changer, recognizing the incredible contributions of Urban Gospel artists.

In a chat with Ghvibe.com, Fredyma praised the progress of Urban Gospel artists in Ghana. “The introduction of the Urban Gospel Category is a dream come true. So many talented artists will benefit from this recognition… It’s going to be a very competitive category, and I can’t wait to see who takes home the award!”

Fredyma specifically highlighted multiple award-winning Urban Gospel singer Joseph Matthew as a strong contender. “Joseph Matthew is a genius. His vocal strength, African rhythms, and timing are impeccable… His song ‘Fear No Evil’ is pure magic. The way he weaves together inspiring lyrics, catchy melodies, and infectious beats is simply masterful.”

Joseph Matthew’s ‘Fear No Evil’ has been making waves, showcasing his lyrical talent, vocal prowess, and solidifying his position as a leading force in Afro-gospel music. The song’s music video is a stunning visual masterpiece that perfectly complements the song’s powerful message.

The 2025 Telecel Ghana Music Awards is shaping up to be an unforgettable event. With the introduction of the Urban Gospel category, the competition is going to be fiercer than ever.

Joseph Matthew, in the year under review, released ‘Fear No Evil.’ The multiple award-winning Afrocentric artist showcased his lyrical talent, rapping with confidence, in this dynamic and exciting track.

As a thrilling journey, ‘Fear No Evil’ reflects Joseph Matthew’s growth as an artist and solidifies his position as a leading force in Afro-gospel music.

The song is accompanied by a well-directed music video

Watch the video below.