Ghanaian Music Maestro Ephraim Delivers an Infectious, Uplifting Anthem "Double Hustle" Ephraim Churchill Gakpetor, or Ephraim, as his fans call him, has for a long time been one of the main figures in the Ghanaian music industry. As an artist, songwriter, producer, and sound engineer, he has collaborated with some of the most famous African musicians such as Reggie 'n' Bollie, Sarkodie, Stonebwoy, and Shatta Wale. With...

There is a specific weight to Chellcy Reitsma’s "Carpe Diem," one that feels less like a motivational poster and more like a heavy coin you’ve carried in your pocket for years, its edges worn smooth by worry. It announces its intention with a title we think we know, a bright promise of seizing the day, but the music itself doesn't offer easy platitudes. Instead,...