Ghanaian musician D-Black has opened up about how music legend Reggie Rockstone inspired him to transition from rapping in English to using the local dialect, Twi. The rapper and entrepreneur made this revelation in an interview on Adom TV's Badwam Ahosepe.According to D-Black, he initially struggled to rap in Twi, a challenge that was overcome when Reggie Rockstone, a pioneer of Ghanaian rap, encouraged him to give it a try. "Reggie asked me if I would want someone to help me write my rap in Twi, but I said no, I'll do it myself," D-Black shared.
The change began with D-Black incorporating Pidgin into his music, eventually leading to him embracing Twi in his raps.
This breakthrough became evident in his hit song "Vera," where he successfully merged both Pidgin and Twi to create a unique sound.
When asked how switching to local dialects has impacted his career, D-Black was enthusiastic, stating, "It has really helped me.