Kwesi Arthur’s Debut Album ‘SON OF JACOB’ Is A Representation Of Contemporary Ghanaian Life

On the 15 track LP the rapper, born Emmanuel Kwesi Danso Arthur Junior, taps into his ancestry to offer a representation of contemporary Ghanaian life – replete with its highs and lows. He also channels his mellow voice while exploring the personal, familial and social.

From the reflective “Silver Spoon”, aspirational “Paper” and bass-heavy “Winning” featuring VIC MENSA, Arthur’s fluidity sees him weave multi-lingual flows between trap basslines, Afrocentric percussion and smooth pop melodies.

Showing a musical dexterity, the Tema native crafts jovial lines alongside Nigerian singer Teni on “Celebrate” before enlisting UK-based outfit NSG on the Afroswing “Diamonds Dancing”, blending asokpor and amapiano on “Animal” and infusing highlife on the gospel-tinged closer “Adom”.