Ghanaian music producer and sound engineer Hammer of The Last Two has revealed how Sarkodie’s exceptional lyrical skills impressed him long before the rapper rose to become one of the country’s most celebrated musicians.
Hammer said his first major impression of Sarkodie came from listening to him on Adom FM’s Kasahare, where the rapper’s clever wordplay immediately stood out. He believed Sarkodie had all the qualities of a successful artiste but needed an experienced figure to guide him and sharpen his abilities.
Speaking on the Konnected Minds Podcast, Hammer described the rapper as a complete talent who required the right coaching to fulfil his potential.
“Sark is the only one that I called. I was fascinated with his wordplay on Adom. I was like, whoa. He’s a full package. He just needed somebody like a coach,” he said.
To illustrate his point, Hammer drew a comparison between Sarkodie’s development and the career of legendary boxer Mike Tyson, noting that natural ability alone is not always enough to achieve greatness. Even gifted individuals need proper preparation, direction and mentorship to reach the highest level.
Hammer also recounted how he made his interest in working with Sarkodie known during the radio programme. His unexpected intervention generated considerable excitement among those present, particularly when he identified himself.
“I called in the show, and I think I loose guard and said maybe we can do something with him in the studio. Then Duncan said, ‘Are you a sound engineer?’ I said, ‘Yeah, this is Hammer, come and see.’ It was pandemonium. It went crazy there,” he stated.
Rather than prolong the conversation on air, Hammer said he ended the call and later reached out to Sarkodie privately. The rapper subsequently accepted his invitation and made his way to the studio, marking the beginning of a working relationship that would become an important part of his musical journey.
“Then I quietly hung up and ran away. Later I called him. And he came to the studio. The rest is history,” he further stated.
Watch his statement below.
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