Brooklyn-based Ghanaian rapper Kweks is back with new music, teaming up with AJ Glory for “BANKU,” a single that arrives on the heels of his debut album, “Crybaby.” The record marks Kweks’ first major release since the album dropped, and it finds him extending the themes that have come to define his sound: a rapper working the space between two homes, drawing as easily from hip-hop as he does from the rhythms and textures of Ghana.
The title nods to the Ghanaian staple dish, using it as shorthand for home and identity, while the record itself leans into a diasporic hip-hop sound shaped by Kweks’ Southern upbringing. AJ Glory’s feature adds to that pairing of influences, with the two artists building a track that bridges Ghanaian roots and Southern hip-hop sensibilities.
The collaboration highlights a sharp synergy between both artists. Kweks delivers confident, rhythmic verses that bridge his West African heritage with the raw soundscape of his Brooklyn surroundings, while AJ Glory’s featured vocal performance elevates the song’s energy and narrative depth.
Following the emotional nuance demonstrated across “Crybaby”, “BANKU” marks an expansive new chapter in Kweks’ evolving artistry. The single demonstrates a refined fusion of influences, reaffirming his ability to translate distinct cultural experiences into a globally resonant sound.
“BANKU” featuring AJ Glory is now available across all major digital streaming platforms here!