Linda Ayupuka - God Created Everything

Pulsing electro-Fra Fra and DIY Afro-gospel combine on God Created Everything, the debut album by Ghanaian singer Linda Ayupuka, released in June 2022 on orange or black vinyl by Mais Um.

Reminiscent of recent releases by Otim Alpha (Nyege Nyege) and Ata Kak, God Created Everything captures the rawness and immediacy of early-career recordings from the likes of Oumou Sangaré and Rokia Traoré, and heralds a new West African vocal talent – Linda Ayupuka.

Produced by Francis Ayamga, (King Ayisoba, This Is FraFra Power!), at his locally renowned Top Link Studio in Bongo, Northern Ghana, God Created Everything features eight highly charged exchanges of polyrhythmic dancefloor beats where Linda and Francis channel traditional Gurenɛ-language, Frafra ceremonial music with rapid fire tempos and hypnotic drum loops, referencing an international palette of dance styles from Malian DJ-led Balani Show street sound, electro-acholi to modern dancehall/RnB.

"An uptempo blend of choral chants and sparkling, 80s electro synths"
THE GUARDIAN - GLOBAL ALBUMS OF THE MONTH (JUNE 2022

"Super interesting!" GILLES PETERSON, BBC 6MUSIC

"Sounding ace! Love the lyrics and digital sound of this"
CERYS MATTHEWS, BBC 6 MUSIC

"21st century Ghanian gospel" BBC RADIO 3 MUSIC PLANET