Entertainment
Beat makers face-off in maiden competition
Rhythmic and sensational beat producer in Ghana, Qp Music Studio, has opened doors for beat makers in Ghana to compete in the maiden beat challenge.
The competition was launched in Accra by Zapp Mallet, a renowned Ghanaian Record Producer at the Qp Music Studio at Abelemkpe.
According to Madam Lillian Kent, Media Relations Officer of Qp Music Production, the aim of this worthy challenge was for beat makers in Ghana both recognised and budding to come on board and compete.
The winner of the competition would represent Ghana on the international level in Toronto, Canada.
She highlighted that, producers were to submit no more than 10 and not less than eight beats for the battle, and added that each beat should not be less than 60 seconds and must be in a form of mp3.
Madam Kent underscored that beats with vocals would not be accepted and rules of the submissions should be strictly adhered to.
“Beats submitted would be screened by a jury made up of three members chaired by Zapp Mallet, all the three are industry players,” she explained.
The Media Relations Officer announced that the deadline for submissions would be September 30, 2020, stating that the final battle would be held at Sika Hall at Atinka Studios, Accra.
She told producers to submit their beats at Qp Studios at Abelemkpe opposite Marwarko, Accra or send entries via email qpmusicpro@gmail.com
Madam Kent expressed appreciation to Mr Samuel Quartey-Papafio, founder of Qp Music Production for spearheading the affairs of the studio, and giving this opportunity to beat makers.
By Alfred Nii Arday Ankrah
Entertainment
Ghana need industry bank to fund talents — Rocky Jigga
Ghanaian UK-based afrobeat singer, Emmanuel Rocky Gyeniaw Jnr known in entertainment circles as Rocky Jigga has expressed the need for an industry bank to fund talents.
According to him, this will help Ghanaian musicians to compete effectively with their foreign counterparts.
Rocky Jigga believes that many talented musicians have coiled back into their shells due to funding challenges.
“There’s more room for improvement. The industry needs more investors from both the government and private sector at large. We need an industry bank that funds talents, events and everything entertaining,” he said.
Rocky Jigga recently released ‘Slow Down,’ featuring Ball J.
The song which came with its video was produced by B Boat and it emphasised a man’s preference for an ideal woman irrespective of the size.
Entertainment
Israel Ofori releases ‘My Everything’ single
Gospel artist, Israel Ofori has released a new single titled ‘My Everything.’
The song is already making waves on various music platforms.
Speaking to The Spectator after the release, he said he was inspired by the words in Psalm 42 vs 1 “As the deer pants after water brooks, so pants my soul after thee, O God.”
He acknowledges God as his source, and everything, thereby encouraging all Christians and the human race to see God as their source.
In the song, Israel Ofori encourages Christians and lovers of gospel music to acknowledge God as their source of everything, saying “when you put God first, everything will align in favour.
“As 2025 unfolds it is important for people especially Christians to yearn for God and recognise Him as their source and everything,” adding that the song was timely and will help listeners in their daily walk with God and bring them to a point of surrender.”
The song is available on all digital platforms including Youtube, Boomplay, Spotify, Amazon and Apple music, Deezer and Tidal.
By Jemima Esinam Kuatsinu
