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Revolve Muzic’s ‘Choose or Lose’ Campaign Rallies Ghanaians to Vote in Dec. 7 General Elections

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2 years ago

November 16, 2024

Revolve Muzic, an influential music and pop-culture media company with correspondents throughout Ghana and a presence in the UK, is launching a civic engagement campaign dubbed, “Choose or Lose” as Ghana’s crucial election day draws closer. The campaign aims to encourage all Ghanaians to exercise their right to vote and help shape the nation’s future.

With nearly 18.8 million registered voters set to participate in the ninth general election since the country’s return to multiparty politics in 1992, Ghana stands at a pivotal moment in its democratic journey. Revolve Muzic sees this election not only as a critical opportunity for Ghanaians to decide the nation’s path but also as a time to engage with key issues impacting their lives.

Front Runners: Who Will Lead Ghana?
On December 7, Ghanaian voters will decide between 12 presidential candidates, but the race is essentially down to two leading figures. Representing the ruling New Patriotic Party (NPP), Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, current Vice President, could make history as Ghana’s first Muslim president, bringing economic expertise from his background at the central bank. However, his critics point to the country’s recent economic challenges under his watch as a potential drawback.

On the other hand, John Mahama, the candidate for the opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC) and a former president, is advocating a “reset” for Ghana’s economy. Mahama’s message is resonating among citizens who are struggling with high living costs, though he faces reminders of past challenges during his tenure, including persistent power cuts.

The Big Issues
With Ghana facing one of its most economically challenging periods in decades, voters are particularly concerned about inflation and the high cost of living, which peaked at 54% in 2022. The economic impact has been profound, with a reported 850,000 Ghanaians newly falling into poverty last year. Both the NPP and the NDC are pledging economic solutions, with Bawumia pushing for continued “transformation” and Mahama proposing a reset for stability.
Beyond the economy, illegal small-scale mining, known as “galamsey,” has stirred significant public outcry due to environmental damage. Both parties agree that the practice needs better regulation, but the NDC’s approach is geared toward stricter enforcement, while the NPP supports small-scale mining under tightened guidelines. Unemployment and youth migration are also pressing issues, with many Ghanaians searching for better opportunities abroad. This demographic will play a decisive role in the election.

When Will Official Result Be Announcement
Following the votes, the Electoral Commission is expected to announce the result by December 10. If no presidential candidate surpasses the 50% mark, a run-off will be scheduled later in December between the two leading candidates. For parliamentary races, each of Ghana’s 275 constituencies will declare the candidate with the largest share of votes as the winner.

Choose or Lose: Driving Awareness and Civic Responsibility
Revolve Muzic’s “Choose or Lose” campaign will use social media, community outreach, and engaging content to educate the public on critical voting procedures, from what to bring to the polls to understanding the electoral processes. By breaking down the issues, candidate positions, and civic responsibilities, Revolve Muzic is striving to energize its audience and foster informed, empowered voters.

“Ghana has built a legacy of peaceful elections and democratic resilience. With Choose or Lose, we’re calling on every Ghanaian to uphold that legacy by making their voices count,” said Quabena Kevin, Country Manager for Revolve Muzic, Ghana. “As a global platform, it is both our duty and our privilege to support our Ghanaian audience in embracing this critical civic moment.”

This December, Revolve Muzic encourages all Ghanaians to “Choose or Lose”, because every vote matters. Let’s build a future together, one choice at a time.

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SCARECROW’s John Blaze Delivers a Career Milestone With “Twisted” and Earns Josie Music Awards Song of the Year Nomination

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14 hours ago

August 31, 2026

Jimmy Star

John Blaze has spent nearly four decades fronting SCARECROW, the New York hard-rock outfit he founded in 1989, and in 2026 he delivered one of the most ambitious releases of his career with “Twisted.” Now, the song has reached another major milestone: “Twisted” has been nominated for Song of the Year in the Metal/Alternative category at the Josie Music Awards.

The nomination places Blaze and SCARECROW among this year’s recognized independent artists and songwriters at the Josie Music Awards, with the awards ceremony set to take place at Nashville’s legendary Grand Ole Opry. For an artist whose career has been built on persistence, independence and decades of hard-rock storytelling, the recognition gives “Twisted” an entirely new chapter.

Written by John Blaze and Chaffin, “Twisted” pulls together a lineup of guest players that reads like a rock family reunion, built around Blaze’s long-standing friendship with Dee Snider and the legacy of Twisted Sister, a band woven into SCARECROW’s story from its earliest days.

That connection goes all the way back to the beginning. SCARECROW’s original lineup featured guitarist Eddie Ojeda, best known for his work in Twisted Sister, and the two camps have remained connected ever since. “Twisted” makes that history explicit: Dee Snider appears on the record with guest vocals during the track’s climactic second verse and chorus, lending the song an instantly recognizable jolt of arena-rock power.

Snider isn’t the only marquee name in the credits. Mark Wood, founding violinist of Trans-Siberian Orchestra, contributes electrifying violin work that gives “Twisted” a cinematic sweep uncommon in modern hard rock. Rounding out the track are TJ Jordan on lead guitar and Bobby Marks on drums, creating a powerful, road-tested foundation behind Blaze’s signature gritty vocal delivery.

The Josie Music Awards nomination feels particularly fitting because “Twisted” isn’t simply another SCARECROW release. It brings together different eras of Blaze’s musical life while pushing the band’s sound forward. There’s history in the recording, but there’s also urgency. It doesn’t sound like a band looking backward. It sounds like one with unfinished business.

For Blaze, the nomination also represents recognition of a career that has largely been built outside the traditional machinery of the mainstream music business. Independent rock artists rarely survive for decades without a fierce commitment to what they do, and SCARECROW’s longevity speaks for itself. From the band’s early years and its 1991 debut, through the Blood, Sweat and 20 Years retrospective and the theatrical production I Am SCARECROW, Blaze has continued developing a world around the music rather than simply releasing songs.

That makes the Song of the Year nomination especially meaningful. After nearly four decades of building SCARECROW, Blaze now heads to the Josie Music Awards at the Grand Ole Opry with one of his most ambitious songs recognized in the Metal/Alternative category.

And there’s something wonderfully appropriate about the song that got him there.

“Twisted” connects SCARECROW’s beginnings to its present, reunites Blaze musically with figures tied to the band’s history, and demonstrates just how much fire remains in the project. With Snider and Wood contributing to the record and Blaze still driving the band he created from the ground up, the track feels less like a nostalgic reunion than a statement of survival.

Now it’s also an award-nominated song.

For John Blaze and SCARECROW, nearly four decades into the journey, “Twisted” has become more than another entry in the catalog. It’s a career milestone — and this September, that milestone is taking SCARECROW all the way to the Grand Ole Opry.