Ghanaian singer/songwriter Rocky Dawuni has released his highly-anticipated new single ‘Rise’, a powerful anthem for overcoming adversity and celebrating life’s victories. The song, produced by FB Da Mastermind and Nabeyin Panford, blends Afrobeat and highlife music with contemporary Hip-Hop undertones, featuring Rocky’s impassioned vocal performance.
Speaking on the track’s meaning and purpose, Rocky said: “Rise represents to me a rhythmic call to arms to elevate the energy of hope. It is a song that embraces a diversity of sounds and cultures to forge a soundtrack for these turbulent times.”
The single’s accompanying video, directed by acclaimed photography duo Twinsdntbeg, offers a rich tapestry of imagery highlighting Ghana’s cultural heritage and the contemporary coolness of the new West African cultural renaissance.
‘Rise’ is Rocky’s first dose of new music since the release of his 2023 single ‘Shade Tree’ and 2022’s ‘Neva Bow Down’, which earned him his third GRAMMY nomination. The song is the first preview of his forthcoming new album, set to be distributed by AQUARIAN Records through Tuff Gong International.
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