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TRAPfrica Records Presents ‘INSTINCT’: G TEMPOH’s New Mixtape

Published

3 months ago

February 10, 2025

TRAPfrica Records presents the latest milestone from G TEMPOH, the first American Afrobeats duo, as they drop their highly anticipated mixtape, ‘INSTINCT’. This six-track project blends Afrobeats, AfroTrap, and global influences, redefining contemporary African music.

Featuring tracks like “MOTTOH,” “Welcome to TRAPfrica!,” “HONEST,” “PROSPER,” “CALL BACK,” and “NAYA,” each song showcases the duo’s versatility and signature TRAPfrican sound, capturing the essence of African rhythms while infusing elements of trap and drill.

The duo, consisting of OG Picasso and G’Latto Osei, brings a fresh perspective to the Afrobeats scene by integrating energetic rap flows, soulful melodies, and high-energy beats that cater to a global audience. Their innovative approach to music production and storytelling has positioned them as pioneers in the evolving AfroTrap genre.

Fresh off winning Ghana Entertainment Awards’ Discovery of the Year, OG Picasso continues making an impact following collaborations with Wyll Power, Edem, and Gambo on the global hit “DRIP” remix. G TEMPOH has performed on major stages, including Kuami Eugene’s Toronto Caribana show and Ghana Music Awards USA. Their high-energy stage presence and dynamic performance style have captivated audiences, solidifying their reputation as one of the most exciting new acts in the Afrobeats scene.

The duo is set for collaborations with Grammy-winning producers LeriQ and Herb Middleton, Nigerian hitmaker UCee, and Ghanaian Afrobeats stars Edem and Gambo. These upcoming releases are expected to push their sound even further into international markets, expanding their reach and establishing their brand as a force in the industry.

G TEMPOH embodies more than music—it’s a movement redefining TRAP as “Those Representing African Prosperity.” Their mission is to bridge the gap between Africa and the diaspora through music, culture, and storytelling.

‘INSTINCT’ is available on all streaming platforms. Listen Here.

Stay connected via www.trapfrica.com, Instagram, and YouTube to follow their journey and witness the rise of AfroTrap’s next global superstars.

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Sunrise in Jupiter ‘Take Me Home’ – A Transmission From the Soul

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9 hours ago

May 6, 2025

Philomena Marie

With “Take Me Home”, Sunrise in Jupiter deliver not just a song, but a visceral, emotional lifeline. The second single from their concept album Mission to Mars Vol. 1, this track finds the band stripping back the cosmic theatrics just enough to reveal something raw and deeply human. Riding the wave of their viral debut “Satellite”, the band doesn’t play it safe — instead, they venture further into the emotional orbit with a ballad that feels like it’s been pulled from the very edge of space and time.

At the heart of the song lies a voice message — a simple yet devastatingly sincere moment between a father and daughter. That real-life inspiration pulses through the entire track, lending it a gravity that transcends the usual alt-rock fare. Lead singer and frontman channels that longing into a vocal performance that’s equal parts fire and fragility. “Take Me Home” doesn’t ask for sympathy — it demands connection, in the way only great songs can.

Musically, the band constructs a layered and cinematic soundscape, rich with glowing guitars and echoing drums that mirror the vast loneliness of space. The chorus hits like a sonic flare — “Don’t leave me empty-handed / Don’t leave me dead and stranded” — as guitars swell and synths shimmer beneath emotionally torn vocals. The whole track feels like a desperate cry hurled across galaxies.

Thematically, this is the perfect closer to the first chapter of Mission to Mars Vol. 1. It captures the conflict between distance and desire, between ambition and the aching need for home. Sunrise in Jupiter don’t just explore outer space — they map the emotional terrain we all navigate in isolation.

“Take Me Home” is more than a follow-up single. It’s proof that Sunrise in Jupiter are crafting something special — not just music, but modern myth-making. They’re not just telling a story; they’re sending signals to anyone who’s ever felt alone. And the message comes through loud and clear.