Medikal is convinced his music has done more than just get people moving; he believes it’s keeping Ghana’s music scene alive in 2025.
The rapper claims his viral single “Shoulder,” featuring Shatta Wale and Beeztrap KOTM, has been the lifeline of the industry this year.
“Shoulder saved the Ghanaian music scene this year,” Medikal declared in an August 10, 2025, post on X.
In another post, he boasted about his versatility and staying power in the industry. “Mastering the art of dropping hits, staying consistent and dropping bars for the streets simultaneously is a whole different quest. Y’all don’t deserve me tbh.”
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His remarks quickly set off debates online. While some fans agreed with his self-assessment, many argued the claim was an overstatement.
“Well, Shoulder has played its part but claiming it has saved Ghanaian music this year is a stretch,” one user replied.
Critics pointed to streaming charts, noting that Black Sherif’s “Iron Boy” tracks have largely dominated the year’s top spots. Others argued that Medikal seemed to be ignoring other breakout hits like Moliy’s global smash “Shake It to the Max.”
“Is Shake it to the Max a joke to you????” another user quipped.
See his post and reactions below.
Shoulder saved the Ghanaian music scene this year.
— Medikalbyk (@Medikalbyk) August 10, 2025
There’s nothing special about the song.
Black sheriff’s album is everywhere— Artful_Kacidy (@ArtfulKacidy99) August 10, 2025
Well, Shoulder has played its part, but claiming it has saved Ghanaian music this year is a stretch
— Infopedia 🛡️ (@infopediagh) August 10, 2025
We know Shake it to the max but we will pretend.
— Peace & War (@PeaceWarInsight) August 10, 2025
