As a producer, Alan Mensah, known in the music space as Ghanaian Stallion has built a solid resume filled with hits, music and cultural moments that have birthed new genres and sounds in Africa and Europe. He has produced hits for some of the most important artists of our time. But above all, he has developed his own sound—somewhere between UK drill and Ghanaian Highlife, the attitude of ’90s hip-hop, and the energy of future Afrobeats.
This year, Ghanaian Stallion is primed and ready to make more impact with his debut album, Bridges. The 16-track multi genre progression showcases his versatility, with his aptitude in production, artist selection and the storytelling with the album progression. The music audience will be captivated with each track, diving into a riveting experience loaded with vibrant and sombre production, dynamic and diverse flows from the featured artists, hard-hitting lyrics and addictive melodies.
On this album, Ghanaian Stallion is on a quest; to create a bridge between two continents, Africa and Europe. Creating new sounds that properly encapsulate and define all the rich and diverse sounds found on both, and causing a shift in the sonic atmosphere where all the genres and cultures from both worlds can be appropriately appreciated. The album is also a gateway to introduce new, upcoming and talented artists who are making waves in their own rights and shine a different spotlight on their artistry and sound.
Speaking on the album, Ghanaian Stallion shares, “I wanted this project to be a representation of the different aspects that have defined my music over the past few years. Bridges is the result of me growing up in 2 different cultures and being able to build a strong network in Ghana, Germany and beyond. You’ll hear different sounds and various artists with different styles and approaches. I didn’t want the album to just sound like a compilation of songs. I wanted it to tell a story. Not only my own. But also the story of all the people involved in the process. Languages featured on the album: Twi, Lingala, Yoruba, Ndebele, Luganda, Kinyarwanda, English, Pidgin, German”
On Bridges, each track has a unique sound and style; showcasing Ghanaian Stallion’s progression and evolution as a producer merging the roots and sounds from both of his worlds. From the start of the album, listeners will be beguiled with diverse tales of his journey showcasing profound personal growth. Bridges is both a snapshot and a vision of the future; a manifesto of a new sound and a new status. It’s about movement, new opportunities, and the music reflects that: positive, upbeat, full of fresh energy.
