Genesis Owusu

Genesis Owusu, a Ghanaian-Australian rapper and singer, performs at Electric Bristol as part of a Parallel Lines presentation. The artist has been active since 2015 and is preparing a third album.

Genesis Owusu is a Ghanaian-Australian rapper and singer who has been active since 2015. The debut album, Smiling with No Teeth, appeared in 2021, followed by Struggler in 2023. Both records were well received by critics, and the artist is regarded as one of the more distinctive voices to emerge from the Australian scene in recent years. A third album, REDSTAR WU & THE WORLDWIDE SCOURGE, is on the way.

The music is built from several styles at once. Neo-soul flows into alternative pop, and synth punk gives way to funk, with the sound shifting as the record moves between moods. The songs range from collective euphoria to quieter reflection, and from resistance to joy, and the lyrics are written with a strong emotional focus. The genre is pop, rock and indie.

The concert is presented by Parallel Lines at Electric Bristol, a concert and performance venue in Bristol. The evening will suit listeners interested in the blend of soul, pop and punk-influenced sounds that run through the artist's recordings.