Audiomack flew a team to Accra to personally present the 26-year-old hitmaker with a commemorative plaque during a surprise celebration at the Africa House event on April 25, turning the milestone into a full community moment for Ghanaian music lovers.

More than a ceremonial moment, the recognition speaks to the scale of Lasmid’s connection with listeners across West Africa. His rise has been powered by a catalogue that moves fluidly between romantic melodies, street-rooted records, and crossover collaborations, an approach that has steadily built him a loyal, streaming-first audience.

Lasmid first burst onto the scene after winning MTN Hitmaker Season 8 in 2019. He signed to Kaywa’s Highly Spiritual Music label and gained massive traction with his 2022 single “Friday Night”, which exploded on TikTok, dominated Ghanaian charts, and introduced his infectious blend of Afrobeats, Highlife, and rap to a wider audience.

The 200 million-stream milestone on Audiomack reflects years of consistent output, strong local loyalty, and growing international appeal. The platform has become a key launchpad for African talent, and Lasmid joins an elite group of Ghanaian and continental acts achieving such numbers.

“This milestone is a testament to Lasmid’s hard work and the love from his fans. We’re proud to celebrate him and continue building with artists across the continent,” an Audiomack representative said during the presentation.

Lasmid has kept the energy high in 2026. He recently dropped a vibrant collaboration with fellow Ghanaian star KiDi titled “Signature”, generating early buzz ahead of KiDi’s upcoming album. Other releases like “Pull” and collaborations such as “Butter My Bread” have kept him in rotation across playlists and radio.

His management has also been vocal about recognition at major awards, including petitions regarding categories at the Telecel Ghana Music Awards, signaling growing confidence in his position within the industry.

Reaching 200 million streams on a single platform underscores the increasing power of streaming for African artists outside traditional major-label systems. Audiomack’s focus on the continent, combined with viral social media moments, has helped artists like Lasmid build sustainable careers rooted in homegrown audiences while expanding globally. For Lasmid, the plaque validates the journey from Takoradi to becoming one of Ghana’s most reliable hitmakers and a symbol of the country’s thriving Afrobeats and Highlife scene.

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Show Dem Camp’s Afrika Magik

One of Nigeria’s finest duos, Show Dem Camp, have unfurled their seventh studio album titled ‘Afrika Magik’, which unfurls like a late-night Nollywood reel with a rollout that saw lead releases like ‘Italawa’ and ‘Normally’ featuring Jey B and Boj. The revered rap duo—Ghost and Tec—step outside the familiar warmth of their Palmwine Music and Clone Wars series to build something more expansive, a body of work that studies heritage, identity, and the evolving pulse of African reality. The twin engines of Nigeria’s rap dynasty have long been alchemists, turning palm wine grooves and clone-war bars into cultural elixirs. The newly released 17-track opus, ‘Afrika Magik’, produced almost entirely by Spax, with nods to Guiltybeatz, Genio, and Yinka Bernie, is a sonic grimoire that conjures ’90s highlife ghosts, amapiano pulses, and introspective bars into something profoundly alive. The album boasts a stellar supporting cast, including Taves, Tems, BOJ, Winny, and Mereba, delivering an immersive fusion of hip-hop, R&B, soul, alté, and Afro-fusion. 

The opener, “Libations”, sets the tone for the album like a floating jazz haze and pays homage to Sunny Ade and William Onyeabor, with SDC’s voices layering like ancestral whispers over sparse keys. It’s a libation poured for the legends, but it spills into the present, inviting listeners to sip. From there, the album shape-shifts without stumbling into the Taves feature before slipping into Tems’ ethereal coo on “You Get Me”, draping over Tec’s vulnerable flows like a silk veil, dissecting love’s quiet chaos with the precision of a surgeon. The track is raw, reflective, and rings with that SDC hallmark: bars that hit like sticky proverbs. “Magik” feat. Moonchild Sanelly flips the script to a buoyant amapiano bounce – light yet heavy with Moonchild Sanelly’s spirited Xhosa flair, resulting in a track that bubbles with excellent replay value.

The heart of Afrika Magik beats in its midsection, where storytelling reigns supreme with the features bridging distinct sonic worlds and turning personal lore into a pan-African psalm. Show Dem Camp’s seventh studio album nods to old Nollywood with its retro interludes and subtle dramatic touches, managing to alchemise it into something futuristic, Afro-fusion threads with R&B soul, and highlife horns bleeding into trap snares. With a masterful pacing, while it may be too early to make objective opinions, Show Dem Camp’s ‘Afrika Magik’ serves as a cultural document that reaffirms Ghost and Tec as rap’s griots, pushing African narratives without pandering.

Joshua Baraka & JAE5’s Still Young

Ugandan crooner Joshua Baraka—fresh off the introspective highs of ‘Growing Pains’ and a handful of collabs that span continents—teams up once more with the Grammy-nominated British-Nigerian producer JAE5 to release a brand new single titled “Still Young”. The single marks Joshua Baraka and Jae 5’s third collaboration, following earlier releases like “Wrong Places” and “Dive In” this year. At just under three minutes, “Still Young” is a Polaroid of reckless nights, fleeting thrills, and the quiet dread of time slipping. Like a typical Joshua Baraka record, the song’s chorus locks down a listener with its gloss but haunts with its honesty, blending Afropop’s sun-kissed bounce with R&B’s velvet ache. JAE5’s production simmers with layered percussion that bubbles without boiling over, a low-end bass that pulses like a heartbeat under neon lights, and subtle synth washes that evoke those endless summer drives where the windows are down and the regrets are up. It’s familiar territory for the duo – think the dreamy Afropop haze of their prior cuts – but dialled up with a youthful urgency. Joshua Baraka’s voice, that golden falsetto that’s made him a Spotify Radar darling, glides over it all, starting soft and confessional before blooming into a chorus that’s equal parts defiant and desperate: “We’re still young; let’s chase the high / Before the morning makes us wise.” The lyrics weave tales of lovers tangled in bad decisions – late-night whispers, borrowed time, the intoxicating pull of “one more round” – delivered with the raw poetry that earned him nods from Rolling Stone Africa as Uganda’s pride. It’s not preachy; it’s participatory, like Baraka’s pulling you into the passenger seat, pedal to the floor.

What elevates “Still Young” beyond a vibe check is its duality: the production’s euphoric lift clashes beautifully with the undercurrent of melancholy, mirroring that peculiar ache of your twenties. On “Still Young”, Joshua Baraka and JAE5’s chemistry crackles like static on an old radio. The bridge drops into a sparse vocal run over echoing keys, a moment of vulnerability that hits like a gut punch, before the beat swells back in, refusing to let a listener wallow. Joshua Baraka’s “Still Young” is ultimately an earworm with emotional teeth.

Johnny Drille — I’m Available

Johnny Drille’s newest single, ‘I’m Available’, arrived on today’s New Music Friday like a folded note under a dorm door and is one of his most tender yet. The Mavin folk-pop prince – forever armed with a guitar, vocals that could hush a storm, and lyrics that feel like diary entries read aloud – returns with a three-minute confession that’s equal parts devotion and desperation. The track opens with that signature Johnny Drille minimalism: a lone acoustic strum, warm like morning tea, before soft keys drift, as he croons, “I’m available anytime you want me…” It’s not a grand declaration. It’s a whisper. A plea. A quiet rebellion against pride. And in under ten seconds, he’s got you. The production by Godwyn (heyGoddy) stays restrained – fingerpicked guitar, muted percussion, a faint string swell in the bridge – never overpowering the message. Every harmony, every breath, every pause between lines for Johnny Drille is deliberate, like he’s choosing his words the way you do when you’re scared to say too much. “I’m Available” is peak Johnny: romantic without clichés, vulnerable without weakness. He’s not begging – he’s offering. There’s dignity in the surrender.

With his new release, Johnny Drille reminds us that sometimes the loudest statement is a whisper, and “I’m Available” is that song you play when you finally hit send on that risky text.

Lasmid & King Promise — No Issues

Lasmid and King Promise slide into the scene with No Issues – a collaborative exhale that feels like a therapy session and beach party. The Ghanaian heavyweights, who’ve traded verses before on tracks like the groovy ‘9:45’, reunite here for a single that feels like the sonic equivalent of kicking off your shoes after a long week. Lasmid, the Kumasi-bred storyteller with a voice like sun-warmed honey, locks in with King Promise’s velvet falsetto – the king of feel-good confessions – over a beat that simmers low and inviting. On first listen, it’s the ultimate vibe reset: three minutes of Afrobeats polish that promises peace without the preach, making a listener forget their worries before the chorus fades.

The production, humming with that signature Ghanaian finesse, opens with a lazy log drum pulse and airy synths that float like palm fronds in a breeze. It’s understated luxury without the thunderous 808s, just a groove that sways, inviting a listener to follow and sway accordingly. Lasmid kicks it off with his youthful bounce, painting pictures of love unchained – “No issues, baby, we good like that” – delivered in that effortless patois that turns everyday romance into poetry. Then King Promise glides in, his runs wrapping around the hook like a scarf. His delivery is soulful, assured, and dripping with that quiet charisma that has made him one of Ghana’s staples in the last 5 years. Lasmid and King Promise’s voices entwine without clashing – Lasmid’s energy sparking off Promise’s calm – creating harmonies that feel like a shared sunset drive down the coast.

Poco Lee, Mavo & Diamond Boy — Enjoyment

Poco Lee, Nigeria’s undisputed hypeman and flagbearer of Naija’s dancefloor dynasty, unleashed a new single, “Enjoyment”, following the wide-reaching success of the earlier released street pop hit “Hey Jago”. Teaming up with fast-rising artiste Mavo – the 21-year-old “Burbur Music” phenom slinging viral street anthems like Escaladizzy – and Diamond Boy, the sharp-tongued newcomer injecting fresh fire into the fray, this trio crafts a three-minute adrenaline shot that’s pure escapism. Produced by Dibs with that glossy Afrobeats sheen laced in amapiano flirtations, “Enjoyment” isn’t much of a subtle track; it’s chaotic joy bottled – infectious, unapologetic, and engineered to make you forget the hustle for a hot second. With log drums thumping low and insistent, synths bubbling with that carefree bounce, and a bassline that grabs a listener before the delivery even lands. Poco Lee dives in first, with raw energy and his gravelly hype-man bark chanting the mantra. Mavo slides through next, his smooth, patois-laced flow weaving tales of luxury lows and no-stress highs, turning flex into philosophy without the preach. Diamond Boy caps it with punchy ad-libs and razor verses – “This is your body, e dey feel me” – adding that youthful edge that makes the whole thing pop. Their chemistry is seamless chaos with the hook looping like a love letter to the good life unfiltered. The production keeps it tight, slamming a percussive flair that clocks in under three minutes but feels like an eternal rave.

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Taxi Driver — Joeboy

Joeboy takes center stage on this week’s New Music Friday with the lead single of his forthcoming album, ‘Viva Lavida’. The song, which he teased through short film episodes starring comedian Layi Wasabi and public figure Asher Kine, features the actors sharing heartbreak stories in the backseat of a taxi where Joeboy, playing the role of the “Taxi Driver,” also assumes the part of a therapist.  

On ‘Taxi Driver’, the singer soulfully mourns a lost love, opening with the poignant lyrics “Who send me make I fall in love again? I be dey think say you go be my sweet sugar cane”, delivered over a subtle guitar progression reminiscent of Ghanaian highlife melodies. The track marks Joeboy’s second release of 2025, with both singles serving as part of the rollout for his third studio album, arriving roughly two years after his sophomore effort.  

Lyrically, ‘Taxi Driver’ finds Joeboy seeking solace from the emotional turmoil he endured in the relationship. He has moved past the pain, resolute in his decision to let go, unfazed by any pleas to work things out. With these two releases, Joeboy’s upcoming project is shaping up to be a collection of soulful heartbreak music from an artist whose track record proves he truly knows his craft.  

Must Have Been — Tar1q

One of the most talented new-school pop artists, Tar1q, is known for weaving themes of heartbreak, love, and life’s musings into his music. His latest release, ‘Must Have Been’, arrives remarkably soon after an eventful 2024 and the release of his studio EP, ‘Okada Airlines’.

Tar1q’s innate ability to craft emotive melodies sets him apart from his peers, and on ‘Must Have Been’, he bids a lover an early goodbye, mourning what could have been. The song finds him grappling with the pain of his new reality, lamenting that despite now being strangers, he put in significant effort to make the relationship work.  

A striking element of the track is the bridge, featuring a feminine vocal, not listed as a guest artist but acknowledged as one of the song’s writers. There’s a strong possibility that a new Tar1q project is on the horizon, as he hinted in his social media caption for the release, which included spammy brown heart emojis and the cryptic phrase: “Brown Hearts everyday”

Olivia — Lasmid

Ghanian singer Lasmid has released his debut single for the year 2025 titled ‘Olivia’. Signed to Nigerian record label Dvpper Digital, Lasmid’s new record ‘Olivia’ captures the emotional state of the artist over his muse Olivia who has apparently broken his heart and directly contributed to his excess consumption in alcohol. From the lyrics, the song appears to be a melancholic reflection on heartbreak, and loneliness. Lasmid expresses emotional turmoil, referencing drinking tequila and feeling mentally distressed. The mention of “Olivia” suggests that the song revolves around a lost love or a complicated relationship that has left Lasmid feeling abandoned and sad.

Lines like “On this lonely road, bitches dem be stepping on my toes, making me feel sad o” indicate that the artist faces struggles beyond just romantic pain, perhaps betrayal. The phrase “What I thought was green turned blue” suggests what was shared and once perceived as promising has turned into sadness.

On ‘Olivia’ Lasmid crafts an emotionally raw, introspective tone, with elements of vulnerability into melodies.

Bere Mi (Reimagined) — ID Cabasa ft. Zlatan, T.I BLAZE

Veteran Nigerian producer ID Cabasa breathes new life into a classic with the reimagined Bere Mi (Ask About Me), featuring 9ice, Zlatan, T.I Blaze, and 2Phat. As the third single from his Unfinished Business album, this fresh take on an old favorite seamlessly blends nostalgia with the raw energy of contemporary street-hop.
Originally released in the early 2000s, Bere Mi was a defining record, brought to life by 2Phat’s sharp lyricism and 9ice’s distinct vocals. The song captured the hustle and aspirations of its time, becoming a cultural anthem. Now, with Cabasa’s masterful touch, the track maintains its essence while embracing the dynamic pulse of today’s music scene. Zlatan Ibile injects his signature swagger, while T.I Blaze delivers emotive melodies, adding new dimensions to the record.

Different Pattern — PsychoYP

PsychoYP’s latest freestyle, ‘Different Pattern’, is a high-energy, braggadocious track that reaffirms his dominance in the Nigerian hip-hop and trap scene. Staying true to his signature style, he delivers rapid-fire bars over a hard-hitting beat, laced with themes of wealth, luxury, and street credibility.

Throughout the track, YP flexes his success, referencing his expensive cars and flashy lifestyle while making it clear that he’s leagues ahead of the competition. His lyrics exude confidence, reinforcing his elite status in the game. He also throws in assertive lines about his craft, positioning himself as untouchable in the rap scene.

A key part of ‘Different Pattern’ is its defiant tone—PsychoYP makes it clear that if any “opps” challenge him, they’ll face whatever consequences. ‘Different Pattern’ mirrors the aggressive and fearless attitude that has become a staple in his music, with lines that emphasize his readiness to defend his reputation.

With ‘Different Pattern’, PsychoYP doesn’t stray far from the formula that has solidified his reputation as Nigeria’s trap frontrunner. His signature delivery, characterized by sharp flows and effortless charisma, makes this freestyle another testament to his consistency in the scene.

Survivor — Olivetheboy ft. Qing Madi

Ghanaian rising star Olivetheboy joins forces with Nigerian vocal powerhouse Qing Madi on ‘Survivor‘, a deeply introspective track that captures the essence of perseverance and self-reliance. Produced by Beatz Vampire, the song is a fusion of Afro-fusion and soulful melodies, embodying the quiet strength of those who push forward despite life’s obstacles.

Olivetheboy sets the tone with the line, “I stay on my own lane, I don’t need your concern,” a declaration of independence and unwavering focus. His delivery is both defiant and reflective, mirroring the mindset of someone who has learned to navigate life on their own terms. Qing Madi complements this with her signature ethereal vocals, adding a layer of emotion that speaks to the solitude often felt on the path to success. Her lyrics evoke both strength and vulnerability, making Survivor an anthem for anyone embracing personal growth in the face of adversity.
With a smooth yet poignant production, Survivor isn’t just a song—it’s a testament to resilience, reminding listeners that even in isolation, there is strength to be found. Olivetheboy and Qing Madi’s synergy on this track solidifies their standing as two of the most compelling voices in West Africa’s new wave of artists.

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With so many African artists already established globally, we also have the new wave of artist showing off what they got and getting attention to themselves, and one of these many rising artists is Lasmid.

Known simply as Lasmid, Lasmid Nathaniel Owusu, is a talented Ghanaian artist who is making waves with his distinctive sound of blending Afropop, highlife, and rap.

Lasmid has been putting in the work to reach the point he is at currently, right from the moment he gained attention after winning MTN Hitmaker in 2019, a popular music talent show in Ghana. This victory launched his music career, earning him attention from industry insiders and fans alike.

One of Lasmid’s musical talent involves being able to fuse modern Afrobeats with traditional Ghanaian highlife, and this unique sound he has created for himself has set him apart from his peers. In addition to this, his lyrical delivery and unique style have gained him an ever-growing fan base.

Despite making the industry notice him in 2019, his breakout moment came in 2022 when he released his hit single, “Friday Night.” A smashing track that quickly climbed to the top of the charts in Ghana. “Friday Night” became a nationwide anthem. It catchy chorus, upbeat tempo, and relatable lyrics made it a favorite at parties, clubs, and on the radio. “Friday Night” firmly established Lasmid as a force in Ghana’s music industry, gaining widespread airplay and solidifying his status as a hitmaker.

Lasmid’s talent doesn’t end with his own performances as he is also known for his versatility as a songwriter, contributing to fire tracks across different musical tastes. His music which combines the richness of Ghanaian highlife with contemporary beats, makes him a favorite among both the younger generation and traditional music lovers.

With his growing discography of hits, Lasmid continues to establish himself as one of Ghana’s most promising music stars, poised for even greater success in the African music scene.

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