SLANG is inspired by a korero between me and a friend on a recent trip to Ghana. In the midst of this exchange, she uttered a word (a slang), and that, set a lightbulb off in my head. At that instance, it triggered a plethora of ideas, ideas that would manifest into my next project.
SLANG, I’d describe as a soundtrack down memory lane. While creating this project, I revisited spaces, characters, and dialects that defined an era for me. Tracks carefully crafted to communicate their meaning.
BORGA, characterized by its metal-straw sucking synth (as a friend would describe it), serves as the opening track to SLANG. The term Borga/Boga was used to refer to people who returned to Ghana after spending years abroad. Often times these people were musicians, recognizable by their flashy appearance. Overtime, Borga was used in irony to describe a try hard flashy dresser.
ASHAWO, a more percussive effort follows the frustration of a sexually liberated woman. Ashawo is/was a term used to describe prostitutes. Its meaning changed overtime as well, used in a more derogatory manner to describe a woman who was comfortable with her sensuality and sexuality. I personally loved the word, it had a sort of confidence to it and newer generations breath new life into it by embracing it.
SHADA means clothing/attire. Growing up, my friends and I had a ritual of going shopping before an event or party, Often going the extremes: getting custom t-shirts and denims made. SHADA is also the more dancier track from the EP, it serves as a nod to that whole time.
BETWEENER, aka wingman or middleman. Often times at these parties, you might run into someone you are interested in. It’s a small world in Accra, strangers are often one or two people removed. Here’s when a Betweener comes in handy, a friend who can speak / express interest on your behalf, (teenage stuff lol). This can often go on for days or weeks at a time. Usually very honorable, Betweeners boasts about all your best qualities in attempt to win over whoever is of interest.
SKIN PAIN, is what happens when the Betweener falls for your interest or your interest for the Betweener. Skin Pain is jealousy (or envy).
Hope y'all dig it, ☺️. SLANG 💿💚
credits
released November 12, 2021
Mastered by @_morair (IG)
Artwork by @andrea__avellino (IG)
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