Ghanaian hiplife musician and street storyteller Koo Ntakra teams up with rap writer Strongman on a heavy new hip-hop record named “Problem.”
This powerful release comes at a time when Ghanaian rap enthusiasts are hungry for punchy bars and real street storytelling. Koo Ntakra has created a good name within the Eastern area music scene over the years with his crisp Akuapem rap flows. So, teaming with Strongman makes for a thrilling showdown for lovers of raw lyrical hip-hop.
The beatmaker builds a hard-hitting drill soundscape with hefty sub-bass glides, crisp percussive hi-hats and snappy snare rolls. He also adds minor brass hits on top of a constant mid-tempo drum kick that keeps an aggressive bounce going the whole way through. Still, the layout isn’t too congested so that both MCs have total opportunity to drop strong rhymes without feeling crowded in the mix.
Koo Ntakra rides the tune with his signature Akuapem accent, powerful voice, and crisp rhythmic flow. He glides over the strong beat, throwing clever wordplay and memorable refrains from the very first line. He presents his delivery with so much confidence that his arrival immediately sets a forceful, confrontational tone.
Strongman kicks off the second verse with his signature fast-paced flow, complicated lyrics and smart Twi proverbs. Meanwhile, lyricism is all about street cred, overcoming industry obstacles and establishing why they remain a big headache for other rappers in the game. They have an innate creative connection that morphs a rap fight into a unifying anthem.
It all comes together so nicely on this single to make a whole listening experience. The production is punchy and dark, fitting their powerful vocal intensity. The result is a hefty bounce to the tune that keeps your head non-stop nodding.
You need to add this sizzling rap song directly to your hip-hop and gym playlist today. Listen to Problem on your favorite digital music service today.
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