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Romeo Swag Blazes Trail to Mentor: Rising Star Edition Finals

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Ghanaian artist Romeo Swag has officially secured his place in the finals of TV3 Ghana’s “Mentor: Rising Star Edition”. The competition, renowned for discovering and nurturing emerging talent, has seen Romeo Swag dominate every stage, from auditions to the semi-finals, becoming the first contestant to qualify for the grand finale.  

With unmatched energy and an impressive track record, Romeo Swag has become the artist to watch. Throughout the competition, he has earned numerous accolades, including twice being crowned Star Performer and Best Costume. His historic performance in one of the recent episodes saw him sweep all major awards of the night—Star Performer, Best Costume, and the first finalist spot—setting a record in the show’s history.  

Beyond his stage presence, Romeo Swag has used his platform to address critical issues in Ghana ahead of the 2024 elections, showcasing his artistry’s social impact. His journey has garnered high-profile endorsements from legends like Reggie Rockstone, award-winning rapper Medikal, and reigning Artist of the Year, Stonebwoy, further cementing his star power.  

The grand finale of “Mentor: Rising Star Edition” takes place on January 12th at the National Theatre, promising a night of electrifying performances and fierce competition. Vote Romeo Swag to claim the ultimate prize by dialing *713*13# and selecting 9. 

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Waz-u drops ambient gem ‘Vermillion’ ft. Lilyg

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London-based multi-instrumentalist and producer Waz-u returns with his second album, Preludes: Dusk Psalms, set for release on 16 May 2025 via independent label Biodiversity. The 15-track record further refines the artistic depth of his debut, blending electronic textures and classical compositional techniques in an intricate, immersive listening experience.

Ahead of the album release, Waz-u is dropping an exclusive vocal version of ‘Vermillion: G Major’ from the album, accompanied by its original instrumental version. ‘Vermillion’ with Lilyg will be released on 18 April 2025, evoking intimate indie-folk and pop and follows the release of a vocal version of ‘Lament’ with Tom Norrington. ‘The singles are a way to give a voice to the atmosphere of the record and to lyrically encapsulate some of the themes explored,’ explains Waz-u. ‘Lily and Tom are good friends of mine and have both been listening to early iterations of these preludes – it felt right to involve them directly on this record.’

‘Preludes: Dusk Psalms’ marks a new branch of Waz-u’s emerging sound, guided by the duality of tradition and innovation. Combining his musical roots in early ‘90s dub techno and classical music, the album weaves carefully layered synthesizers and electronics to evoke the ambience of sacred music — from the gentle timbres of a choir or an organ to the quiet, open, and reverberating spaces of a church. Also featured throughout the album is experimental musician G9 LUV, who creates textures and drones by bowing his bass guitar, resulting in cello-like sounds. The release follows Waz-u’s 2024 debut LP, Prayer For Dawn, which merged dub, techno, and electronica in an exploration of the ritualistic traditions associated with both organized religion and dance.

Bringing the album’s themes to life, Waz-u will celebrate the release of Preludes: Dusk Psalms with a special performance at Our Holy Redeemer in Clerkenwell, London on 14 May 2025. Set against the church’s resonant acoustics, the event will feature live performance arrangements, including a choir, with further details to be announced soon.

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