Ghanaian rapper Strongman has delivered a fiery but humorous response to critics who repeatedly accuse him of doing “one-way music.” Speaking in a recent interview, the “Transformer” hitmaker said such comments are nothing new and, in fact, are part of the entertainment ecosystem.
Strongman explained that online criticism has become a normal feature of today’s music culture, pointing out that even industry giants like Sarkodie and rising star King Paluta face the same “one-way” accusations. According to him, the public tends to make such remarks without appreciating the technical differences artists infuse into their craft.
He jokingly revealed that he sometimes scrolls through comment sections under other artists’ posts just for fun. “Sometimes when I’m home doing nothing, I go under people’s posts to read comments on their new songs. And honestly, the people who write those things, their comments are even one-way,” he said, sparking laughter.
Strongman further defended his creative approach by citing global rap legend Jay-Z, who, he noted, has maintained a consistent style for decades. “Jay-Z has been doing one style since I’ve known him, but nobody complains because what matters is the message. It’s the words that change,” he argued.
He added that the concept of “one-way” music often overlooks the technical elements of delivery, such as tone, pitch, and emotional expression. “The tonation I use for love songs is different from hip-hop songs. I relax, use high pitch, and switch when necessary.”
While acknowledging that fans who have followed him for over ten years may feel they’ve heard similar patterns, Strongman believes many other critics simply want their comments to go viral. Still, he insists that he and his team pay close attention to feedback and make adjustments where necessary.
“We all have our styles. We preserve it, but we also make consistent efforts to make it better,” he concluded, emphasising that authenticity, not public pressure, drives his music.
