<a href="http://www.akwaabamusic.com/ruff-n-smooth-life-is-rough-and-smooth/">Ruff-N-Smooth - Life is Rough and Smooth</a>

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/album/5p9tj9UKG6DSzGg36pVWjl
iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/life-is-rough-and-smooth/id389459468
Amazon: http://www.amazon.com/Life-Is-Rough-Smooth/dp/B004YZC974
Deezer: http://www.deezer.com/album/1025976
eMusic: http://www.emusic.com/album/ruff-n-smooth/life-is-rough-smooth/12537100/
Bandcamp: http://ruffnsmooth.bandcamp.com/album/life-is-rough-and-smooth

Released in 2010:

A new generation of Ghana artists is re-inventing Ghanaian pop music, and Ruff N Smooth are leading the pack.

A year ago, Ruff N Smooth (https://www.facebook.com/ruffnsmoothgh) were still practically unknown on Accra’s music circuit, however they were quick to make an impact with massive hits, most notably Swagger and Martha (Sex machine). Teaming up with some of Ghana’s hottest next-generation producers, such as Richie (it’s a hit, man…), Kaywa or Kill Beats (https://twitter.com/killbeatz), Ruff N Smooth were quick to assemble an album that showcases a dramatic change in Ghanaian pop: a shift away from highlife melodies, and an overall aesthetic geared towards the Nigerian market.

The duo sings mainly in pidgin English, making their music accessible outside of Ghana – and it’s working: they are already playing regularly in Nigeria, but also Europe and the US.

Yet – as is so often the case – their music has been almost invisible to non-Ghanaians. We hope you appreciate their modern, crossover take on GH music!

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Ruff-N-Smooth - "Naija Baby"

Ruff-N-Smooth - "Azingele" Feat. S.K. Blinks

Ruff-N-Smooth -  "Monalisa"

Ruff-N-Smooth - "Martha"

Ruff-N-Smooth - "Time Changes" feat. I Wan

Ruff-N-Smooth - "Swagger" feat. Stay Jay

Ruff-N-Smooth - "Alcohol"

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This minimalistic afro-rave song features beautiful, dreamy vocals with a unique raspy breathy timbre, crisp percussion, soft log drums, and playful handpan melodies over a gentle bass groove, Verses are spacious, letting muted piano and marimbas intertwine, while the vibrant, catchy chorus lifts with bright synths and airy backing vocals, Each section flows with a breezy, sunlit charm.

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