Ghanaian reggae dancehall artist, Epixode, believes that highlife music is the sound of the future, even amidst the current Afrobeat trend.
During an interview with Joy News, Epixode expressed his view that several Ghanaian rhythms have been overlooked due to the overwhelming popularity of Afrobeat in recent times.
“There are five decades of Ghanaian catalog before afrobeat which have not been touched. If Ghana has about 600 rhythms, we have not scratched the surface yet.”
“So I believe highlife is the sound of the future,” he said.
The reggae artist, who also serves as a creative director, mentioned his newly released single titled ‘Stubborn Soldier’ is now available on all platforms.
When explaining the track, he stated, “In life, we are all soldiers. It takes a stubborn soldier to remain relevant and to win the battle. I consider myself a stubborn soldier.”
During the private listening session of Nigerian singer Patoranking’s ‘World Best’ album in Accra, the popular ‘Wahala Dey’ hit-maker revealed that he has an upcoming album set to be released in December. He also encouraged his fans to look forward to his upcoming tour in Mexico.
“Just be on the lookout, more African music coming out, I don’t want to say highlife but more indigenous,” the creative director said.
Nigerian musician, Patoranking, held an intimate listening session with music executives, media personnel, and fans in Ghana on Sunday, September 3.
It was a private listening session for his upcoming album ‘World Best’, which features artistes from across the world, including Ludacris, Ghana’s Gyakie, M.anifest, Beenie Man, Victony, among others.
Source: Myjoyonline.com
