Man’s Lament is a cinematic UK rap confessional — a spiritual war cry told through grime-infused drums, gunshot symbolism, and raw introspection. Inspired by Kendrick’s BLOOD, 2Pac’s Temptations, and Akon’s Locked Up, ManLikeKofi unpacks temptation, shame, and the battle for holiness.

Laced with sharp cultural references — from George Michael’s Careless Whisper to Oxide & Neutrino’s Bound 4 Da Reload — this track blurs the line between sermon and street poetry. One gunshot marks the fall. Another, the fightback. The last? A reminder: the war isn’t over.

 Written, produced, and performed by ManLikeKofi

#itsMLKwooh

man's lament (Pop Back)

Proud to Pay

This is the third IYCI album release of 2k25

Spooky Wilson

Blicky McSticky

Stevie Seagal

Filthy Habits

You're not listening

Interlude IV

Dangerous Minds

"Why you saying that I'm blind? You're the one who can't see"

Credits

Performed By:
abitante, Foluke, David Hobbs

Producer:
abitante

Engineer:
Shady Palms Productions

Robin From the Hood - abitante

Lightbulb, Lightbulb

NIGHT WOLF PRODUCTIONS - Rated R

"How musical, this puppetry of life." -Blahsy Blah (Super Villain/Hero?) 

In the styles of:
Hip Hop, Soul, R&B, Jazz, Funk, Electronic, Sample, MPC, Dance & EDM, Boom Bap, Oldschool, Bed-rock

Everyday is a new vibe. Enjoy!

Born and raised in Waukesha, WI

ManLikeKofi is the name of an eclectic artist and producer from East London, UK.

As his name suggests he is of Ghanaian heritage and attributes growing up around his father's highlife records as one of his many inspirations. Other inspirations from his childhood include Soul, Jazz, Funk and Gospel. However, he celebrates Hip-Hop as his greatest influence, growing up and studying the likes of Jay-Z, A Tribe Called Quest, Kanye West, Clipse and Kano as just a few of his many muses.    

As a result, MLK has the versatility to switch between focused, rhymatic rap flows to soulful melodic crooning and he is often celebrated for his cadence, which he marries with his own productions for a complimentary relationship. 

Currently finishing off his first solo EP, ManLikeKofi has started a monthly YouTube series called Hunnid Squared Heures Series.

Just a visually impaired beatmaker trying to express myself the best way I know how

I'm just sipping blood direct from my chalice,
watching the world unveil its malice,
just about live as a itchy mudda f'n callus,
won't crack a smile until I see flames,
Rise from the palace!

New tracks tagged #Conscience Rap