Lukeman Ekow Baidoo who performs under the stage name, Teephlow, has explained why people think that his recent songs have a lot of English rap.
The ‘Resurrection’ crooner disclosed that staying in the USA for some time has influenced him to rap in English.
“In everything that you do, you’ll be influenced in one way or the other by your society, and if you stay in a particular place for some time, it’ll have an influence on you.
“So there’s always going to be influence here and there, and I’m in a community where most of the time you’ll have to speak English.”
Teephlow
According to him, they try their best to speak and sound as normal as they can, but some of these things, he noted, are expected to happen. “It’s phlowducation, so people will also add some of our vocab to theirs,” he added.
“Naturally, that’s why you can feel more English in my recent songs that I released on ‘The Resurrection’ EP, and we also go to school to learn English, so it’s part of us.”
Teephlow
The Ghanaian artiste based in the USA also revealed how much he has missed being in the country, especially during December in Ghana events.
Teephlow, who has been residing in Connecticut for more than five years, disclosed that he mostly wishes to be in the country during Cape Coast’s annual festival.
“I miss home more than everybody, and no one has missed Ghana more than me, and I miss Ghana, especially around Oguaa Fetu Afahye and December. Sometimes, I will be sitting and watching how people are enjoying themselves on social media during Cape Coast’s annual Afahye and December in Ghana.
“And watching these happenings and socialization makes me miss home so much and so when we touch down everybody should be ready for us. I will just urge everyone to enjoy themselves, but we should do that cautiously, and when we drop in Ghana, it’ll be in more settings.”
Teephlow
The Fetu Afahye festival, cherished by the chiefs and people of Cape Coast in the Central region of Ghana, is a vibrant celebration steeped in tradition.
Held annually on the first Saturday in September, this festival carries deep historical significance for the Oguaa people of Cape Coast.
Teephlow Unperturbed Despite Influx of New Rappers
The award-winning Hip Hop recording artist believes that despite the influx of a new crop of rappers, he doesn’t need to do anything extraordinary to be accepted again.
“I don’t share those same sentiments that I’ve been away for so long, so I need to work extra harder for Ghanaians to accept me again because of the influx of new talents like Black Sherif and co.”
Teephlow
Having recently released ‘The Resurrection EP’ after his long absence from the music scene, Teephlow believes that he doesn’t need to meet the benchmark set by the likes of Black Sherif.
“I believe that personally every hard work that you put up, it’s only the grace of God that can take you far so if Black Sherif has come in big we also hope for others also to make it. Rather, give others a benchmark that you have to meet, which will put some pressure or burden on you with the idea that you have to work as hard. No.
“When you do what you truly believe is the best you can do the grace of God will follow you naturally so we don’t put any tag anywhere but we’re giving it our very best.”
Teephlow
Known for his deep, emotional lyrics and distinct sound, Black Sherif has cultivated a global fanbase that spans far beyond the typical demographic.
His music seems to touch a universal chord, whether it’s the youth who connect with his energy or older generations who appreciate his storytelling and the relatability of his songs.
READ ALSO: Profit-Taking Pulls GSE Down by Over 18 Points Despite Market Gains
