Sound engineer DKB : "GH music needs identity, Enough of the 'copy copy' sounds"

DKB said recently in an interview with Graphic Showbiz that Ghanaians are always eager to explore new genres. 

It's about time we stopped imitating other genres and created one of our own. Highlife was the norm, followed by Hiplife, Azonto, and now we're pursuing Afrobeats because we think that's what the world wants to hear. 

"One particular musical genre ought to be able to endure." We tend to seek after genres that are not our own and quickly lose go of our own. We will always produce copies when we copy from others, and since it is not ours, we will fail. For a nation like Ghana, where we have so much skill, it's tragic," he bemoaned.

In the 1990s, DKB was the inspiration behind hits like Nkasie's Sugar Daddy, Prickie's  Obaa Fɛfɛɛfɛ, Abrewa Nana's Odo Filla, and Ex Doe's Gogo Wo Ho.

He believes that there is still potential in him and that he is always happy to share his skills with aspiring sound engineers.

DKB informed Graphic Showbiz When a new sound engineer appears, Ghanaians tend to overlook the services of the more experienced ones, which might lead to a lack of cooperation from some of the industry experts.

As for me, I'm always willing to share my skills with any aspiring young sound engineer who asks for my help. I wouldn't, however, pursue someone to have them come learn from me. Although I can't speak for the others, I am certain that they are eager to assist as well. We will likewise keep what we know to ourselves because the younger generation believes they already know everything and is unwilling to learn, he said.

DKB said recently in an interview with Graphic Showbiz that Ghanaians are always eager to explore new genres. 

It's about time we stopped imitating other genres and created one of our own. Highlife was the norm, followed by Hiplife, Azonto, and now we're pursuing Afrobeats because we think that's what the world wants to hear. 

"One particular musical genre ought to be able to endure." We tend to seek after genres that are not our own and quickly lose go of our own. We will always produce copies when we copy from others, and since it is not ours, we will fail. It's unfortunate for Ghana, a nation where we have so many talent,” he lamented.

DKB was behind hit songs such as Abrewa Nana’s Odo Filla, Prickie’s Obaa Fɛfɛɛfɛ, Gogo Wo Ho by Ex Doe and Nkasie’s Sugar Daddy, among others, back in the 90s.

He believes that there is still potential in him and that he is always happy to share his skills with aspiring sound engineers.

DKB informed Graphic Showbiz, monitored by Soireenews.com, a new sound engineer appears, Ghanaians tend to overlook the services of the more experienced ones, which might lead to a lack of cooperation from some of the industry experts.

As for me, I'm always willing to share my skills with any aspiring young sound engineer who asks for my help. I wouldn't, however, pursue someone to have them come learn from me. Although I can't speak for the others, I am certain that they are eager to assist as well. As the younger generation believes they are experts and are not willing to learn, we will also keep what we know to ourselves,” he stated.