Aklerh: Dancehall Queen thrills patrons at EP listening session

A coterie of pundits, presenters, producers, musicians, and well-wishers gathered at The Backyard, East Legon, for a listening party for Aklerh’s Dancehall Queen EP.

Ace musician Amandzeba described the EP as "splendid and diverse," noting that she has a unique voice she’s utilizing quite well. On his part, the founder of the Guinness Ghana DJs Award, Merqury Quaye, was full of praise for Aklerh.

He noted that "within this short period that she’s been around, she’s demonstrated what she’s made of—attitude, style, and passion, all on point." Award-winning reggae dancehall artist Ras Kuuku welcomed Aklerh as the latest addition to the reggae dancehall fraternity and pledged his support for the budding artiste.

In a conversation with Aklerh, the MC for the event, King Lagazee of Asaase Radio, said, “I do reggae and dancehall because that comes naturally to me and allows me to express myself freely, although I flow in other genres too.”

She added, “This EP showcases my ability to seamlessly transition from my everyday persona to my bold and expressive self in the reggae dancehall space.”

Resplendent in a unique costume designed with African fabric, Aklerh performed bits of all the tunes on the EP to the admiration of the audience who were wowed by the ease with which she belted out the tunes and the grace with which she performed.

The Listening Party, which was organized by Revolution Records, was to offer industry players the opportunity to listen to the music and interact with Aklerh firsthand.

In attendance were musicians, music presenters, producers, pundits, and other industry players.

Dancehall Queen features a dynamic fusion of Reggae/Dancehall and Afrobeats. The six-track EP is loaded with infectious melodies and rhythms delivered in a unique style.

Tracks include the title track, “Dancehall Queen,” “Bad Mind Too,” which features Yaw Grey and Ennwai of Dobble, and “Body Good” ft Yaw Grey. Other tracks are the love song, “Odo,” “Bra (Gbodom),” and “Kingman Ting.”

The EP is produced by the renowned producers Cashtwo and Jeph Green.

The debut EP of the “Labadi Gyal” is currently available on all major streaming platforms.

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