Ghanaian rapper Dr Cryme has paid tribute to broadcaster Dr Duncan.

He has credited his iconic 'Kasahare' platform with nurturing a generation of rappers and preparing them for success long before they became household names.

Speaking in an interview with Kafui Dey, the “Kill Me Shy” hitmaker described Kasahare, a popular Twi rap genre that dominated Ghana’s airwaves during the peak of the country’s rap movement, as a breeding ground for some of Ghana’s biggest hip-hop talents.

According to Dr Cryme, the first person that comes to mind whenever 'Kasahare' is mentioned is Dr Duncan, whose dedication to discovering and grooming talent gave many young rappers an opportunity they could only dream of.

“When I say Kasahare, the first thing I would always say is Dr Duncan; Kasahare basically is rap, but he gave us that platform that made us stars without even knowing it,” he said

He recalled that aspiring rappers initially had to call into the show to showcase their skills before eventually earning the chance to perform live in the studio.

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Dr Cryme said what made the platform unique was Dr Duncan’s insistence on originality, revealing that contestants were never allowed to recycle verses they had performed previously.

“You couldn’t come with the same rap you did the previous week. If you tried, Dr Duncan would stop you right there and tell listeners they had already heard those lyrics before. You had to come up with something new,” he recounted.

According to him, that approach forced rappers to constantly write fresh material, sharpening their lyrical ability and preparing them for the competitive rap battles that later became a defining feature of the era.

He explained that participants wrote several new verses every week and had to be ready to perform over different types of beats while maintaining clean lyrics suitable for radio.

“We just kept writing. Every week we had to write three or four new raps. You couldn’t stick to one style because the beat could change. At the same time, you had to make your lyrics hit hard without crossing the line because it was radio,” he said.

Dr Cryme also revealed that the platform attracted the attention of some of Ghana’s biggest music stars, including veteran rapper Reggie Rockstone.

He recalled that Reggie Rockstone became a fan after listening to him and Sarkodie on Kasahare, noting that established musicians regularly tuned in to discover emerging talent.

“I remember one time Grandpapa Reggie Rockstone called in and said, ‘The kids there are very wild, they’re so smart.’ Those moments shaped us and encouraged us to keep going,” Dr Cryme said.

@kafuidey7 Shouts to Dr. Duncan & Kasahare Level "First things first, I'd always say Dr. Duncan when you say kasahare" - @Dr cryme on how Kasahare Level shaped many careers. Check my YOUTUBE channel (@kafuideymc) for full interview #KafuiDeyInterviews #foryoupage #viralvideo ♬ original sound - Kafui Dey