Ghanaian rapper D-Cryme has recounted on his early days in Tema’s music scene, recalling a period when the city produced several notable musicians and became a major centre for Ghanaian hip-hop culture.
The rapper said before gaining national recognition, he and several other artistes started from the streets, developing their craft before receiving major platforms.
“Way before the major blow of fame, I first had a radio platform through Dr Duncan. He gave us the platform on Kasahari level,” D-Cryme recalled on Joy Prime.
He explained that before that opportunity, many young rappers were simply performing within their communities.
“Until then, we were all street rappers. We were just doing it in the neighbourhood and streets,” he said.
D-Cryme mentioned artistes including Sarkodie and others who were part of that era, describing it as a period where many young talents were building themselves from the ground up.
“Most of us were on the street. Myself, Sark, Donzy and too many artists. We were all on the street,” he said.
Beyond music, D-Cryme also recalled his experience as a presenter and how his personality remained consistent throughout his different career stages.
He said people sometimes expected him to change after gaining popularity, but he maintained the same personality that people knew from Tema.
“I was just being real all the time,” he said.
According to him, his journey through different roles and experiences helped shape his identity as an artiste.
He compared his career progression to a soldier rising through different ranks.
“This is how come I became the general because I served as a soldier, went through all the ranks and became the general. Not just any general but 10-star general,” he said.
D-Cryme added that his years of experience performing, collaborating and growing within Ghana’s music industry contributed to the reputation he has built.
“The work won’t make you normal anymore,” he said, explaining that success naturally changes how people perceive an artiste.
