Dancehall artiste Shatta Wale has tipped Ghanaian rapper, Sarkodie born Michael Owusu Addo, as the ‘Greatest of All Time (GOAT) of all time in the rap industry.
Naming Medikal as his favourite Ghanaian rapper, the ‘Gringo’ hitmaker also acknowledged Sarkodie’s consistency and longevity, which he said have cemented the rapper’s influence and dominance in Ghana’s entertainment industry.
“My favourite rapper is Medikal. His music is for Gen Z, but if we are talking about the best of all time, I would give it to Sarkodie,” Shatta Wale stated, he revealed during an interview with U.S.-based Ghanaian fashion critic Firestick, which was published on June 25.
He believes Medikal can take over Sarkodie’s reign if the ‘yes Sir’ hitmaker decides to resign from doing rap music in Ghana.
According to him, many of the new generation rappers copy Medikal’s style and energy.
“Medikal will be able to succeed Sarkodie hands down. What Medikal does is what most of the boys learn. The way Medikal raps is how plenty of the boys also rap. It’s just that we don’t speak the truth here,” he said.
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Shatta Wale contends that Medikal is on the same level as international acts like Lil Baby and Central Cee — but tailors his lyrics to suit the Ghanaian market.
He said Medikal has chosen the Ghanaian style, though he is on the same level as the aforementioned acts, because if he chooses anything contrary, “he won’t eat “.
“The way we have Lil Baby and Central Cee, Medikal is also on their level, just that we are in Ghana, that’s why he gives those lyrics for the Ghanaian market.
If he doesn’t make his lyrics to suit the Ghanaian market, he won’t eat,” he said.
Shatta added that while he enjoys hardcore rap, he respects rappers who understand how to make their music appealing to a wider audience, which is something he believes Medikal does very well.
“I like rap music so much, but I love rappers who understand the commercial aspect of rap and that’s what Medikal does,” he added.
Meanwhile, Shatta Wale and Medikal are known to share a close friendship.
While some agree with Shatta Wale’s remarks, others have criticised him for being biased in ranking Medikal as the rapper most qualified or competent to take over from Sarkodie.