DSCVRY: BlaKid is Here for Culture

BlaKid portrays his function, and never solely his music but additionally his identify says a lot. Short for “Black Identity,” the Osu-born artist rallies behind the “Black Star” insignia as a Ghanaian whereas utilizing his music to highlight language, tradition, and neighborhood.

He raps and sings in Ga, Twi, and English, effortlessly mixing them to create a sound that feels each native and wide-reaching.

Born Emmanuel Kabu Ocansey, Blakid stands out for his capability to naturally fuse uncooked lyricism with melodic flows. His use of the Ga dialect is a nod to his aptitude and intentional to his function. He desires to maintain the tradition alive and heard in an area that hardly ever places it entrance and centre.

He gained extra consideration as a part of Shatta Wale’s “Accra Invasion Project” and later carried out and collaborated with the dancehall artist. For BlaKid, he’s carving a lane that bridges custom and the now.

BlaKid’s music is rooted in identification. As he shares his tales, he reminds individuals the place they’re from, and on DSCVRY at present, we assist in his function.

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A a pop-culture journalist highlighting the Ghanaian pop-culture and artistic house by storytelling.