Thursday, January 29, 2009

Soundtrack to a Recession

It’s been remarked by many that songs like “whateva u like” and “pop champagne” are analogous to the times. In plain speak – shit don’t add up to how life is now. So let’s see what an appropriate tracklist for the recession would look like. Get your soulseek or itunes out - the list is below the photo. and oh i had to steal this photo from Marlowe williams - hilarious kinda things u see in ghana



1. Destiny’s child – bills bills bills [sing it to your bank account]
2. Koo nimo – ohia y3 ya
3. Mos def – there is a way
4. Wanlov the kubolor – choptime, [no friend]
5. Ebo Taylor – Wofa no nu [oto a ontua ka] - a.k.a “uncle buy-and-never-pay”
6. Mensa – when it rains it pours – [ especially when he says “I just lost my job// but my bills don’t know that”]
7. King Aysioba – My father – [ I remember he spoke about 20 thaasen cedis somewhere]
8. Biggie – everyday struggle
9. Lauryn hill – when it hurts so bad - [ could work after a hangover the day after a job loss]
10. Buju Banton- Destiny – [ in the end we’ll all find a way to control ours]
…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………to be continued

Friday, January 23, 2009

okay...rhymes on B96 - Peter Parker show

so i gave the little behind the scenes video previously. this is some actual rapping stuff.
sincerely yours
m diggy dot

Thursday, January 22, 2009

peter parker says "shout out to Africa!"

snippet of an interview appearance i made on B96 yesterday. its refreshing to get airtime on there without being on the billboard top ten...yet. the response was great from callers! big up to peter parker. i'll have footage of me rhyming on there another time.

sincerely yours,
m diggy dot


m.anifest on B96 w/ Peter Parker from M.anifest on Vimeo.

Monday, January 19, 2009

on FM radio in Ghana

what does it take to make it? dunno...but i shared a few random thoughts at that moment w/ Dj Black


M.anifest on Joy FM (Ghana) - w/ Dj Black from M.anifest on Vimeo.

chop time, no friend

retirement package for Ghanaian ex-presidents...
no wonder everyone wants to "chop" president. see the retirement conditions below the picture


"former presidents should be given fully furnished residences that befit a former president at a place of their choice - one in Accra and another out of the national capital.

In addition, a former president would be entitled among other privileges, to six fully maintained comprehensively insured, fuelled and chauffeured-driven cars to be replaced every four years. The fleet comprise of three salon cars, two cross country cars and one all-purpose vehicle."

is there something wrong with this picture?

m diggy dot

Thursday, January 15, 2009

Menoosha & M.anifest - African Boy (What up Estelle!)

Coupé Décalé! fancy a remake that takes the music and the idea a bit further into the motherland.fancy that. Big shout to Menoosha for her incredible vocals and taking the concept further. was happy to contribute a verse to it. enjoy
m diggy dot

ps: Estelle has African roots no?