Ghanaian collective SuperJazzClub are a group of genre-bending artists, producers, DJs and filmmakers. Since their 2019 single debut, “Couple Black Kids”, the collective have made a point of rejecting labels, and their new EP Monochrome Radio is a testament to that – it’s a record that fuses dub, reggae, hip-hop and soul with synthy blushes of new wave. According to the group, the album was born from a desire to expand the music scene in their native country.

Formed originally in 2018, the six-member collective, BiQo, Øbed, Seyyoh, Tano Jackson, Joey Turks and Ansah Live came together over their shared desire to expand the sounds coming out of the Ghanaian capital. What distinguishes SuperJazzClub is the range of their individual experience, and their expertise across multiple creative fields.

The collective’s aim to imbue the EP with a sense of sonic freedom is made even clearer by the release of their newest single “911“, which is akin to iconic albums such as The Score by the Fugees, with its hip-hop foundations, soulful melodies and eclectic production. The rich, textured production on “911“  particularly reflects the collective’s knack for merging diverse genres while maintaining a cohesive sound. With its infectious rhythms and introspective lyrics, the track encapsulates SuperJazzClub’s artistic vision, challenging the listener’s expectations and showcasing their evolution as boundary-pushing musicians.

Following their EP release, SuperJazzClub’s members talk to Dazed about their earliest music memories, and how they got to where they are today.

How would you describe your music?

SuperJazzClub: Our music is a blend of different genres. We create music without limits and we would love listeners to feel that freedom when they listen to our music. There’s something for everyone regardless of their preferences. That’s what SuperJazzClub is; eclectic.

What are your earliest memories of music?

Tano Jackson: My earliest memory of music includes jamming to soundtracks of TV shows, discovering mixtape CDs and having to push up the volume function on all my iPods.

BiQo: A TV jingle for a bar of soap called Sunlight.

Is there a particular music scene or decade that you wish you could've been a part of?

Ansah Live: The 1960s psychedelic rock era! That’s an era I wish I was a part of. They created something that gave them so much power to experiment with no boundaries and no limit to where they could take it. The sound effects, the flamboyant colours, the fashion, the lifestyle – all of it!

Building on that, if you had the power to create a new defining music scene, what would you call it and what would it sound like?

BiQo: ‘Klono tsui’ means the heart of a Krobo person – Krobo is the name of my tribe. It would sound like a mixture of all the folk songs and traditional sounds my grandmother used to put on when she was alive.

What music are you listening to right now?

Ansah Live: Charm, the latest album from Clairo.

What’s the worst advice you’ve ever been given?

Øbed: Save your money for a rainy day. You should make the most of your experiences, money will come.

And the best?

Seyyoh: Thinking of the past or the future robs you of the beauty of the here and now. Nothing is more important than being present.

What fictional character do you most relate to and why?

Ansah Live: The Grinch! Lately, I feel like human beings exaggerate a lot of ‘fun’. Maybe to cover up our own unhappiness and the fact that the world as we know it is doomed and headed for destruction. At times, this exaggerated excitement annoys me.

Your favourite corner shop snack?

Seyyoh: I like to grab a pack of Haribo when I’m at a corner shop. The Tangfastics mix specifically.

Joey Turks: ‘Kofi Brokeman’ – it’s the street name for roasted plantain and peanuts in Ghana.

And finally, what’s your love language? 

Øbed: An emo playlist.

Monochrome Radio is out now. Catch SuperJazzClub at their London show on October 10 at Colours in Hoxton.