Ohene (pronounced Ô-hen-e) Is "The Hip-Hop Miracle." Living between Philadelphia and Ghana, Ohene has been blessed with a rare cultural background that has obviously contributed to his overall artistry. Since the age of twelve when he began playing piano (by ear), repeating the minuets of classical giants Bach, Mozart and Handel, Ohene has been writing original rhymes and studying words for their uniqueness. By the age of 15, he was performing before thousands in Ghana's National Theatre where even today many of the country's biggest events are held.

Today, he is recognized as one of the most gifted emcees/producers in professional music and the only emcee you will see playing classical waltzes while rapping. Ohene's first two releases, The Rapademics (2006) - a scientific and mathematical approach to Hip-Hop, studied in several universities (including University of Delaware, University of Pennsylvania, Temple University, and Virginia Tech) - and Inner City Soul (2006) - a spiritual and social approach to Hip-Hop - are two expressions of his well-roundedness and have received praise from legendary musicians as Rita Marley, Kenny Gamble and Mtume. Both albums are in stores now, and available via internet (click here for The Rapademics and here for Inner City Soul). Since his sophomore album, Ohene's production talent comes to the forefront, as he now handles 90% of his instrumentation and arrangement.

Ohene's third studio album, Nina Simone by... is also out now.


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Ohene News

DJ DN3 Presents: The O Files Vol. 1

RAHM Nation Producer DJ DN3 introduces the first in his newest mixtape series, The O Files. Featuring remixes, collaborations, and previously unreleased tracks, DN3 blends the best of the past five years since Ohene's debut album, The Rapademics. Click to to download The O Files Vol. 1 for free!

Dr. West Endorses Ohene

Recently, Ohene met up with the renown university professor and author, Dr. Cornel West. The two discussed their mutral respect for each other and a possible upcoming colaboration.

Ohene Debut Instrumental Album

RAHM Nation Recordings is proud to present Without Words, Ohene's debut instrumental album. Displaying his talent as a keyboardist and arranger, O pastes together the perfect blend of jazz and classical music with a hip-hop twist. Click here to order.

Ohene Pays Tribute to Nina Simone

Nina Simone’s works have influenced an abundance of performers and entertainers. Names such as Alicia Keys and Amy Whinehouse even list this blues and raspy artist as one of their favorites, however while many artists pay tribute to their influences with a cover or invite the celebrity to be featured on their projects, RAHM Nation recording artist Ohene is setting strides once again in the progressive arena of musical development.

This project will mark the first of its kind for a couple of reasons; it is an album entirely created and inspired by the work and life of Nina Simone and it will only be available via internet.

Fans have enjoyed The Rapademics and Inner City Soul, but this artistic and eclectic collage of musical works will introduce yet another talent of Ohene’s. Click here to order.

Ohene Remembers 2Pac 10 Years After His Passing

I just wanted to share a few thoughts on Tupac though eventually I plan to pay a much greater tribute.

I first heard a Tupac song that made me really take notice of his work not until I was a teenager. The song was "My Block". I remember it being on The Show soundtrack and me sneaking into my uncle's room to use his cd player. I was rushing through the cuts when I heard the song. It was particularly his voice that caught my attention and I remember leaving the room saying “That guy is gonna be a legend." Honestly it was the first rap song I had ever felt. It wasn't long after I had heard that song that Tupac was shot, and days later died. I remember the feeling I had when he passed. I felt like there was the biggest void, like there was a hole in Hip-Hop. I believe that, every so often the stars line up and give us a Mozart, a Coltrane, a Bob Marley, a Marvin, a Bruce Lee and individuals like Tupac who are a blessing for those of us lucky enough to behold physically, and the rest of us only to wish we lived in their time.

Pac, I can't count the times I've defended you in debates; I can't count the times I have quoted your rhymes. I have both laughed and cried with a man I never met, yet refer to as my big brother. So this is just a trifle, I'll be thanking you for the rest of my life, every time I write a verse, every time I record over dubs; it's an ode to the rose that grew from concrete. I ain't mad at ya.










 


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