Veteran Volta rapper Keen Ice teams up with Kumasi’s own Strongman on the precise, bar-centric hip-hop record “3rd Eye.”
This explosive partnership comes at a time when West African hip-hop fans are hungry for true emceeing, complicated rhyme schemes, and aggressive lyrical sparring. Keen Ice has slowly established authority with his fast Ewe-English flows, while Strongman is an undeniable titan of Akan wordplay. Their creative forces clash in an irrefutable lyrical confrontation centered around heightened spiritual perception, outsmarting crafty rivals and seeing through industry veneer.
The sound architect crafts a mid-tempo soundscape that is hard-hitting, with hammering kick drums, snappy hi-hat rolls, and a rolling subterranean bassline. The groove is supported by calm, flowing dark synthesizer loops, lending the rhythm an eager bounce without overwhelming the layout.
The lyricists both command the booth with regulated breath control and seasoned grace.
Listen to “3rd Eye” on all digital music streaming platforms today!
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