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Black Sherif is in humble mode on new song “Kwaku The Traveller”

Ghana’s fastest-rising artist returns with new solo material..

Black Sherif , the 20-year-old Ghanaian artist that broke out last year with the first and second instalments in his "Sermon" freestyle series, has dropped a new single.

"Kwaku The Traveller" finds Sherif in full grind mode but able to acknowledge the bumps in the road he encounters on his way to making the money in his sights. As he puts it in his distinctive vocals: "Of course I fucked up. Who never fuck up hands in the air, no hands? I was young what you expect from me? It is what it is." Check out the song below.

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Kwaku The Traveller by Black Sherif

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• Mohammed Ismail Sherif Kweku Frimpong is a musician and rapper from Konongo, Ghana, who performs under the name of Black Sherif. This autobiographical song depicts his struggles to make a life for himself.
• Black Sheriff refers to himself as "Kwaku the hustler" and "a traveler" whose journey towards a successful life has involved plenty of sacrifices, life-altering decisions and mistakes. He keeps falling down, only to pick himself up and carry on pushing towards his goals.
• Black Sheriff raps most of the song in English, but also includes some rhymes in his native Ghanaian language of Twi.
• Released on March 31, 2022, "Kwaku The Traveller" soon went viral on Twitter and TikTok. It debuted at #1 on Nigeria's Top 100 on Apple Music, marking the first time a Ghanaian solo artist had achieved the feat.
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Black Sherif: How I made Shazam's most popular song Kwaku the Traveller

The ghanaian rapper wrote the lyrics on his phone and quickly recorded it. now, his career encompasses creed iii and global festivals.

Black Sherif says the Ghanaian music scene is 'bubbling' with talent. Photo: Empire Distribution

Black Sherif describes himself as one of Africa's "saddest" pop stars.

It's a mantle the Ghanaian rapper, full name Mohammed Ismail Sherif Kwaku Frimpong, wears proudly with his soulful and admittedly downbeat body of work.

"I do feel like I live kind of a sad life when it comes to what I do," he tells The National after his recent performance at Wireless Festival Middle East . "I mean, I don't put myself down or anything like that but I normally just do my own thing and I don’t really know many people.

“And even the small friends that I have, it's the kind of relationship where we don't really talk about the important things like our insecurities. This is why I love the studio because it is the only place where I really feel free to express how I feel."

That time spent opening up in cramped studios in Ghana resulted in a global legion of fans.

His debut album, The Villain I Never Was, bore Kwaku the Traveller , which became last year’s most searched song on discovery app Shazam with a reported 270,000 hits.

What’s more impressive is the song lacks the kind of immediate or simple hooks propelling tracks to viral status.

The challenging composition is defined by Sherif’s vocals, which deftly move between anguished singing and forthright rap over a percolating Afro-pop production.

It’s the song’s gritty and self-reflective lyrics that he believes are responsible for moving listeners to open up their Shazam app.

“I think people kind of enjoyed listening to that vulnerability,” Sherif says. “And really that came because the song was recorded in a simple, very quick way. I was in the studio and I heard the beat and I was immediately inspired.

“I went to my phone and wrote the lyrics there and quickly recorded it. This is why I think it sounds raw.”

But Sherif’s new song could be his biggest yet.

A collaboration with American rapper Bas, who was born to Sudanese parents in France, and Nigerian producer Kel-P, the thunderous Blood, Sweat and Tears is featured in the new boxing blockbuster Creed III .

Once again, the song was produced in a swift manner — another benefit of living a low-key lifestyle.

“I was home doing nothing really and just chilling. Then I get a message from Bas who tells me about the song he is doing for the Creed film and I can contribute," Sherif recalls.

"He sent it to me on email and I just went to the studio with my team and we did our thing."

It is only with the film’s ongoing success — already with $200 million at the international box office — he appreciates Blood, Sweat and Tears as a minor cultural milestone due to the fact it was recorded and produced by African artists.

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Sherif credits the accessibility of the internet across the continent and the growth of streaming services for spreading African popular music around the world.

"When it comes to Ghana, I can say that the scene here is bubbling and there are a lot of vulnerable artists that are doing their best," he says.

"There is this belief here that no matter where you are in the world we can still get our music heard because of the internet. A lot of us grew up on the internet and it's where we started our careers by posting songs and freestyle videos."

Sherif now wants to make a physical impact by taking his show on the road.

His strong set at Ultra Abu Dhabi is part of a larger planned world tour taking in festivals in Europe and the US.

It is an experience exciting enough to elicit a rare smile from the artist.

"I am working very hard to create a great show and it is really when you travel and do these big festivals you recognise what the standards are," he says. "That experience will change my perspective about a lot of things and will help my creativity.

“So I am just planning to enjoy every moment and each time I am on stage will feel like a rebirth.”

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One of Ghana’s most prominent multi-talented singers, Black Sherif has uncovered a brand new interesting, and quite alluring hit track which he tagged “ Kwaku The Traveller .

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Remember you know a traveler The name is Kwaku the hustler He’s been far away chasing guallala I’ll be back again bro, meka menan I swear on my life I can’t wait to be back I know you miss me I know

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u guys that are blaming him gat to go up into the studio and sing ur fucking song and let hear ur fucking voice if u gat something meaningful to say

VIBE????????

The song nice because everybody don fukeup

Me never fucked up before

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Very impressive

If the song ain’t bam enough, you guys know where the studio is.. fuckin’ record ya own and lets see what’chu gat… Moron

@Blacksherif… Keep it up, I feel you.

Zukwanuike this comrade Locate you f*kin fridge and grab a cold drink..you need it Who exactly you telling that shit..you just got to shut ya f*kin mouth and listen to the damn song..stop seeking favour mf!! He’s not f*kin hearing you man!!

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Na u try pass ohh because things and things just dey sup with grace

Love this song kwaku

But dey song go well Sha, waiting man go do

Black Star is a black Star?? much luv bro

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Ah this people what dey wrong you?u figa say wanna data be be ur money Ana a

Stop the deception… Fools

Next time check the song before posting.. Ah

Wrong song posted

Una Dy crase Sha. Una go out another song inside..

This is rubbish it’s another song

It’s a banger ? Blacko ? ?

Am waiting for the music to drop

My best song

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Black Sherif Returns With An Impressive Song Titled, ” Kwaku The Traveller “ .

Kwaku The Traveller by Black Sherif .. Following the huge success of Second Sermon Remix featuring Grammy Award winning singer, Burna Boy , Blacko dishes out a new potential hit record titled “Kwaku The Traveller”. And The story continues…

Black Sherif`s unique sound is geared towards creating a mass cult following, with the end goal of creating a global icon. With the manner in which he blends Ghanaian Highlife with Afro Beats, Drill, Trap and other sounds, it widens his reach and potential. First time listeners of Sherif get amazed by his vocal range then zone into his eerie unorthodox melodies.

But the actual catch is the substance in his writing and how relevant and relative it is to modern times and listeners. The new song Kwaku The Traveller is dope Trap record produced Joker Nharnah . Blacko went hard as he narrates the woes of a determined young man trying to make ends meet, KWAKU KILLA BACK IN STYLE!

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