Aboard the Delta Airlines New York bound flight from Accra, a young man said to this writer, "Yo your boy is coming in few days", but that message did not quite click as to who he was referring to. A few days later after arrival, a call came on the "cell" and this great musician mentioned that he had arrived a few days ago and was chilling in A-Town (Atlanta). That call certainly confirmed the message that had previously been given by the young man on the plane who was a younger brother.
Recognition should be given where recognition is due. It is always imperative that one is acknowledged for their longevity and achievements in his or her lifetime. That acknowledgement is a recipe for perseverance of those bestowed the honour and this particular individual is no exception. This individual goes by the name Nana Kwaku Okyere Duah and hails from Kwamo in the Ashanti Region, known and loved by fans worldwide as Tic-Tac. He is one of the pioneers of Hiplife, called; "The Most Wanted", well admired, energized and an aggressive performer who always gives his fans more than they ask for whenever he performs.
His great artistic talent attracted world renowned video director, Gill Green, who decided to come to Africa to shoot his video alongside superstar Akon, one of Hip- hop's finest. While attending pre CAN 2008 activities including Nana Akufo-Addo's meeting with the Press and the Entertainment industry personnel, he gave an incredible accapella performance of "Beware of Dogs", perfectly displaying his love for his fans and his artistic ability.
Tic-Tac, "the Kangaroo man" has been praised for the famous "kangaroo dance'" which inspired Michael Essien celebrating his goal during the Black Star's match against Morocco in the CAN 2008 which just ended. The 'Kangaroo' track is from his must have hit album 'Accra Connection'. Tic-Tac rubs shoulders with the best and "The Kangaroo dance" has now become a phenomenon.
VIP recently launched their incredible and emotional documentary produced by Hashim Haruna, CEO of Boogie Down Productions at Nima, Accra and he was one of the special invited guests. During the occasion, Tic-Tac was cited by Reggie Rockstone and VIP as being one of the pioneers of Hiplife and one of the hardworking artistes they have worked with. Tic-Tac is visiting the United States briefly and is temporarily residing in Atlanta, Georgia. Stay tuned for more information on this incredible journey by one of most loved entertainers in the entertainment industry.
*Check out the lyrics of the hit "Kangaroo" featuring Batman Samini below;
If you want me to fall (then you don kolo) Never ever think of it (then you don kolo) I will never ever fall (then you don kolo) Iyah man will never fall (then you don kolo)
No matter how high I go, I never fall Cos I am a son of a kangaroo No matter how high I jump, I never fall Cos I am a son of a kangaroo Kangaroo (2x) No matter how high I go, I never fall Kangaroo (2x) No matter how high I go, I never fall
If you want me to fall (bam bili wo ei) Never ever think of it (bam bili wo ei) I will never ever fall (bam bili wo ei) Iyah man will never fall No matter how high I go, I never fall Cos I am a son of a kangaroo No matter how high I jump, I never fall Cos I am a son of a kangaroo Kangaroo (2x) No matter how high I go, I never fall Kangaroo (2x) No matter how high I go, I never fall
Verse 1 Tic Tac, I am still gonna be unbreakable, unstoppable I am gonna be incredible, unbeatable I am already invincible, na wose s?n, wose s?n Aboa Kangaroo da, ?w? kotoku S? ?de ne ba no hy? mu a, ?huri k? soro soro Nanso ne ba no, ba no, nfiri nt? dada Firi kyirekyire k?si kyirekyire From the north to the south, ?tumi jumpe jumpe Ne ba no, ba no, nfiri nt? dada M'ani abere s? k?bene (huu haa) Tic Tac, mey? kangaroo nti mpene (haa huu) Me papa nso ?ntumi ntwene Wonyaay? anka mas?e anaa Wonyaay? anka na me ho atete anaa Wote me din, na wo ya mu ahye wo Wote s? mereba a, na wo ya mu ahye wo Repeat Chorus
Verse 2 Bam bili wo e (2x) Say Them think say we weak, but we still strong Them think say we die but we live long We dey Never them just dey wish say we fire don But me want, u wan go and tell them say more fire burn And me realise, and me can't fall Soldier go, still I stand tall See the man, the tune and the yarn Welcome the king of the African dancehall Back bite a, back ja sniper How come you get so hyper Look them boy them Them funny thing them a try them Tell them say we make them a cry dem Well well Funny boy, them try imitate me Look them Tell them say dem a masters them a rate me Me too fast, them can't ever chase me Who want rock me Come and face me Come
Repeat Chorus till fade