Delips Apo, a Ghanaian multi-instrumentalist, has released “Romeo and Juliet”, an album recorded in his Accra studio that pairs African rhythmic energy with contemporary production.
The project reflects an artist whose music has evolved over decades. It highlights his instinct for melody, instrumentation and experimentation.
“Somemu Yie” and the album’s core#
The album’s centerpiece is “Somemu Yie”, a lively dancehall-driven track performed in Twi. Its message is simple and relatable: taking a loved one for granted risks losing them. Rather than a solemn warning, the song delivers that theme over an infectious groove built from drums, bass lines, synth riffs, organ, percussion and layered keyboard rhythms. The result is a track designed to get listeners moving.
A career across genres#
“Romeo and Juliet” captures the range of a musician who plays keyboards and guitar and is proficient across numerous instruments. His musical vocabulary spans:
His contemporary work combines African and Western rhythms with atmospheric synth textures.
From age 16 to a new era#
Delips Apo began his career at 16 and has played in more than 15 bands, performed internationally and released music that has reached audiences across Africa and Europe. With “Romeo and Juliet,” he brings that experience into a new era, working with Ditto on promotion and opening his extensive catalogue to new listeners.
The album is a celebration of musical longevity, African identity and creative freedom, where seasoned musicianship meets fresh energy.
