{
  "id": 517050,
  "title": "D-Cryme urges Ghanaian artists to focus on timeless songs",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/11/d-cryme-urges-ghanaian-artists-to-focus-on-timeless-songs",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-08-11T00:33:31.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Chronicle Ghana",
    "slug": "the-chronicle-ghana",
    "url": "https://thechronicle.com.gh/d-cryme-urges-ghanaian-artists-to-focus-on-timeless-songs/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Rapper D-Cryme has advised musicians to concentrate on crafting enduring songs, cautioning against producing material that quickly becomes obsolete. In an interview on the Afternoon Show, the artist reminisced about his early recording days in 2000 when musicians had fewer resources at their disposal. Today, artists have easy access to advanced technology, including smartphones and artificial intelligence (AI), which can generate entire productions from just a headline and a few lyrics. D-Cryme urged musicians to prioritize creating high-quality records that can remain relevant for years following release. He recalled that in 2000, musicians utilized diskettes and DAT (Digital Audio Tape) for recording, but these mediums were prone to data loss. Nowadays, recording can be done directly from a phone with built-in production capabilities, and AI technology is also available to aid in the creative process. The rapper noted that while this technological advancement has made music production easier and more accessible, many artists fail to invest the necessary effort to ensure their work stands the test of time. He described current releases as \"fast food music,\" arguing that these songs garner attention briefly but fail to remain memorable. D-Cryme pointed out that if music production had been as simple back then, timeless records by legendary Ghanaian artists such as Kwadwo Antwi, Daddy Lumba, and Rex Omar might not be remembered today. He encouraged musicians to approach production with careful consideration, emphasizing that the quality of work during the initial stages can determine whether a song remains relevant and cherished in the years to come.",
  "summary": "Rapper D-Cryme has urged musicians to put more effort into their craft, warning artists against producing songs that quickly lose relevance. In an interview on the Afternoon Show, D-Cryme recalled that during his early recording days in 2000, musicians had limited tools, unlike today, where artists have easy access to advanced technology such as smartphones and artificial […] The post D-Cryme…",
  "key_points": [
    "D-Cryme advises Ghanaian artists to focus on timeless songs.",
    "Artists have access to advanced technology like smartphones and AI.",
    "He warns against fast food music that quickly becomes obsolete."
  ],
  "editors_take": "D-Cryme's advice to Ghanaian artists to focus on crafting timeless songs marks a shift in the music production approach, urging a move away from fleeting, technology-aided fast food music.",
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}