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Romeo Swag Blazes Trail to Mentor: Rising Star Edition Finals
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.
Concrete Club have always had that thing going on where they’re pulling from post-punk and indie rock without sounding like they’re trying to prove anything. This track takes that further. The synths sit in a way that makes you listen, and there’s this rhythm that just locks in and makes you want to move without thinking about it. It’s the kind of song structure that works on you after a few listens, not just the first time through.
What I’ve noticed about Concrete Club is that they’re not interested in smoothing out the rough parts. They’ve been grinding the Manchester circuit, building an actual following, and their songs aren’t about sounding polished. They’re about real things: what it’s like living in a city, losing track of time on nights out, trying to find something that makes sense when nothing does. “People Like Us” fits right into that.
Rowetta’s featured spot here is the thing that makes it work. Her voice against Jonny Brewster’s, with Kallum Delf on guitar, Mark Demuth holding down the bass, and Jamie Butterworth on drums, it all just clicks. They brought in Jonny McGill to handle the drums on this one, and you can feel the fresh energy that brought, but it still sounds unmistakably like them.
This is a song that gets better the more you sit with it. If you’ve been sleeping on Concrete Club, this is the one to start with. Listen here.
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