Ghanaian rap luminary M.anifest returns in 2025 with his sixth studio album, New Road & Guava Trees, released via the iconic hip-hop label Mass Appeal. A deeply personal and genre-blending project, the album features an eclectic lineup of collaborators including Red Hot Chili Peppers bassist Flea, A-Reece, The Cavemen., King Promise, and Bien from Sauti Sol. The 14-track album sees M.anifest fusing hip-hop, afrobeats, and highlife into a reflective yet forward-thinking narrative on growth, identity, and resilience.
Titled after a street in his hometown of Madina, Ghana, and the guava tree in his childhood home that symbolized beginnings, New Road & Guava Trees is both a tribute to his roots and a journey into uncharted artistic territory. “It’s about the climb,” M.anifest says, “the challenges we face to reach the fruits of our labor.” Crafted across Accra, Seattle, and Los Angeles, and shaped by key producers like Budo, GuiltyBeatz, and MikeMillzOn’Em, the album merges introspective songwriting with rich, experimental soundscapes.
From the triumphant opener Time Catch to the love-soaked Hang My Boots with King Promise, the album navigates the human experience with poetic precision. Tracks like Puff Puff (featuring Flea and The Cavemen.) blend jazz, highlife, and hip-hop to create soulful anthems about resilience. Spirit Riddim, a breezy groove featuring Bien and DarkoVibes, captures carefree summer energy, while Eye Red confronts systemic struggles faced by African youth.
Themes of love, purpose, hope, and legacy ripple throughout, with standout moments on Ease My Mind and the spiritual closer Second Hand. M.anifest continues to blur the lines between personal reflection and global commentary—solidifying his position as one of Africa’s most thoughtful and boundary-pushing artists.
With over 50 million streams, a global fanbase of 3.5 million, and previous collaborations with icons like Damon Albarn, Erykah Badu, and Burna Boy, M.anifest once again proves that his artistry knows no borders. New Road & Guava Trees isn’t just an album—it’s a vibrant manifesto of self-discovery, cultural pride, and sonic innovation.
