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had been completed. He said that the album won't only appeal to rap fans but will influence the general public's perception of rap music: "Rap does not necessarily have to be noisy or hardcore, it's a kind of music that people should be able to relate with, that is why I tried as much as possible
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music. The first track, which is titled "Intro" is a compelling showcase of M Trill's simplistic yet slick rhyming and hook-laden, avant-garde sound. Following the track is "Langwa Remix". The song featured 2Shotz and is similar in tone to its predecessor. M Trill continued impressively on the
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278:...I have always wanted to be one of the world's best, and since my deal with Grafton included a UK release and I have always looked at the wider market. Also, I knew Grafton Records as always being true to their words. When they say something, they do it.
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M Trill began recording music after high school and signed his first recording contract with Xcel Music. In 2005, he released his first single "Bounce" which received significant radio airplay in
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was enlisted to add his vocals. The song incorporated elements drawn from highlife and hip hop. "First listen", a track that features Uchie and
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and 2Shotz as well as a host of other music celebrities. The event, held in Port
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lacked the naiveté expected from a newcomer rather it exhibited more of personality, maturity and growth. In addition, the album included cinematic
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to pick my words. This is because I want listeners to understand the message I am trying to pass across." Furthermore,
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392:"Bounce"
356:Accolades
351:Reception
313:rap music
298:Ruggedman
247:rap music
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709:"Langwa"
506:"Bounce"
330:Ghanaian
321:highlife
251:highlife
235:Ghanaian
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191:"Bounce"
117:Producer
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478:"Intro"
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221:rapper
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