Asakaa

Asakaa is a hip-hop sub-genre that emerged from Kumasi, Ghana, known for its fusion of Ghanaian cultural beats with the cadences and spirit of trap music. Asakaa is characterized by its heavy 808s, hi-hats, and distinctly syncopated rhythmic patterns, enveloping raw, gritty, and often street-oriented lyrical content in the Twi language. This genre has a laid-back yet energetic feel, combining storytelling and expressions of the hustle culture prevalent in Ghanaian youth. Artists like Kofi Jamar and Ypee have contributed to the distinct sound and ethos of Asakaa, delivering punchy lines and a local flair that resonates with the challenges and aspirations of the African experience, all while maintaining a global appeal that has put Asakaa on the international music radar.

Latest Asakaa Release
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Violence (feat. Kweku Smoke)
Single - Released June 13, 2025
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Black Sherif
Sarkodie
Shatta Wale
Stonebwoy
Kuami Eugene
O'Kenneth
Top Playlists
The Needle / Senegal 7 Asakaa artists
The Needle / Ghana 7 Asakaa artists
The Needle / Senegal - Current 7 Asakaa artists
The Needle / Ghana - Current 6 Asakaa artists
The Needle / Gabon - Current 5 Asakaa artists
The Needle / Morocco 5 Asakaa artists

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