The Hottest Liberian Songs In 2016 That We Will Still Bump In 2017 ?

When people think of Afrobeats the first countries that come to mind are Ghana and Nigeria. Are we forced to listen to only their music? No, but it's "pop music" in Africa. Not American pop where the songs sound annoying. This is dance tracks and love songs with afrobeats. Even my own friends didn't know Liberians made music. Guys, Ghana and Nigeria do not make up the whole of Africa. Each country has their own entertainment. Just like how Ghana has Hiplife, Liberians have HipCo. In which just describes the "hip hop" and popular sounds in each country. It may not be as popular globally but we proud Liberians know what time it is when our tunes play. However, with my music taste I tend to touch every continent and still retreat to my roots. Liberia, West Africa that is. Every once in a while on StylistaInMind I'll compile a list of artists you all should check out. My playlist is ACulturalMesh just like my style. I hope You all enjoy. 

As the New Year approaches, I believe the music industry in Liberia is well on its way. We had many break out artists this year with fire, party tracks. Yes, Liberian people love tu tu party business. Yet we have some romantic, sultry tunes as well as hipco songs that make you rock your hips and bounce to the beat. 

The Countdown Begins 

10. Buchanan is where my father is from in Grand Bassa County. Therefore I thought this song was most certainly cute of how the guys wanted to show the girls their home in Liberia. I like songs like this. You know I would love to be apart of the entertainment industry out there just to help creative direct some of their videos. Quality could be a little better but it's understandable. 

9. Inside, Outside was by far the most ratchet songs I've heard all year. Yet it has grown on me. I guess it's the beat that makes this song so hot, and the fact that it's catchy doesn't help either. 

8. Deng, Put Foot

7. Flex, Fire Them

6. Eric Geso. Wolkobo, when I was small, I didn't know what wolkobo meant. They older kids always made seem like it was something bad. I knew it was a little bit sneaky, however I know it just simply means stop clocking my time when I'm going hang out. "I'll be back when I get back from where the action is." Walk About is the translation for my American and non Liberian readers. 

5. DENG. Mister "Kemah" his self. Not quite sure if Kemah will be as popular now in 2017. However I know for a fact Lappa fine is not played out like his other tracks.  My favorite song the song that will always be my favorite.

4. Benji Cavalli, Slow It Down. What woman wouldn't want to hear a man express his love for her and how far he will go just for her love, rather her sensual slow wine ?

3. Starmelod- Rude Rude Things has been warming up the dance floors for some time now. My peepo, I don't think yor tiyah yet. 

2. Eric Geso with the hits. NENUH. This song with K Zee and Dj Flexz is so beautiful. 

1. PCK and L FRANKIE- "I HERE" The hottest track out right now in Liberia and here. Definitely one of my fave songs and yes tell 2017 I here. I tiya hiding. 

HAPPY NEW YEAR to all and enter 2017 by saying "I Here" Take it by force and manifest positivity, and hard work to have great results the following year. Each year aim to be a better version of self. No matter how much music and parties are cool, try to be a bit more focus as you find the balance to work and enjoy life. Don't be shy to suggest tome songs to me. I have plans on compiling a list of up and coming artists.Yet I'll wait for that one 

Thanks for reading this post I hope you all jammed out in your private locations. I  am trying to educate those in the diaspora about other West African cultures that are not known. Many are eager to learn about the various cultures each country has to offer. Starting with the music can be an easy way to start off understanding, styles and music techniques. Although African countries like Liberia are losing their traditional side and focusing on becoming Westernized like their counterparts. That's the only thing that makes it difficult to explain your culture, especially if you were born in America.