Ghanaian Asakaa drill pioneer Chicogod releases his nine-track album “4TH QUARTER,” a compilation based in Kumasi’s unique drill sound and authentic introspection.
The album opens with bold proclamations and then moves into more contemplative interludes.
“OKOMFOUR SI KCC” channels Ashanti spiritual traditions to announce Chicogod’s poetic supremacy, referencing ancestral tales rather than conventional street bravado. That reach into cultural history sets “4TH QUARTER” apart from albums that stick purely to modern drill references.
Feature choices throughout stay rooted in genuine label-mate chemistry rather than strategic name-dropping. Jay Bahd and O’Kenneth join Chicogod on “I DON’T FEEL NIGGAS,” artists who’ve already built years of shared studio time and cross-pollinated catalogs within the same Kumasi circle.
Reggie and Beeztrap KOTM close things out on “ASAKAA PARTY,” trading the album’s more reflective moments for a festival-ready energy built for outdoor block parties.
Between those extremes, tracks like “CRAZYy WORLD” and “ON MY LIFE” slow the tempo down, letting Chicogod’s textured rasp carry honest reckonings with everyday chaos and personal vows rather than street conflict.
“OBRA AKWANTUO” borrows its title from a traditional Akan phrase about life’s journey, while “START” and “WHERE DEM DEY” keep the album’s rap identity grounded in confidence and forward motion.
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