Ghanaian rapper Teephlow, known for his intricate wordplay and lyrical prowess, has addressed why his recent songs feature a significant amount of English rap.

Speaking in an interview on Property FM with Amansan Krakye, the artist justified the shift, attributing it to his environment and natural influences.

“In everything you do, you’ll be influenced in one way or the other by your society, and if you stay in a particular place for some time, it’ll influence you,” he explained.

Teephlow, who has spent time abroad, noted that being in an English-speaking community has had an impact on his music.

“So there’s always going to be influence here and there, and I’m in a community where most of the time, you’ll have to speak English,” he added.

His latest project, The Resurrection EP, showcases this linguistic shift, something he believes is a natural evolution of his artistry.

“Naturally, that’s why you can feel more English in my recent songs that I released on The Resurrection EP, and we also go to school to learn English, so it’s part of us,” he justified.

Despite this, the rapper reassured fans that he remains rooted in his style and will continue to blend languages to reflect his identity.

“We try our best to speak or sound as normal as we can, but by all means, some of these things are expected, and it’s phlowducation, so people will also add some of our vocab to theirs,” Teephlow remarked.

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