"Black Sherif Drops New Single 'Rebel Music' Ahead Of Upcoming Album, Iron Boy

Black Sherif

Black Sherif, the celebrated Ghanaian musician, has just released "Rebel Music," the lead single from his much-anticipated sophomore album, Iron Boy, slated for release later this year.

The track, written by Black Sherif (Mohammed Ismail Sharrif) and produced by Afrolektra, Louddaaa, Samsney, Baba Wvd, and Joker Nharnah, was released on all major streaming platforms at midnight, accompanied by an official performance video now available on YouTube. You can watch the video below.

In his announcement on social media, Black Sherif shared the cover art for the song along with a message that alludes to themes of defiance and resilience. He stated, "If they ever let me select a soundtrack for judgment day, I’ll shout REBEL MUSIC."

"Rebel Music" follows the success of Black Sherif's recent hit, "Kilos Milos," which amassed over 30 million streams across major digital streaming platforms, positioning this latest release to build on that momentum. With approximately 1.98 million monthly listeners on Spotify, Black Sherif has experienced significant growth in his global audience. His debut album, The Villain I Never Was, released in 2022, has already surpassed 150 million streams on Spotify alone, underscoring his sustained popularity and heightening expectations for Iron Boy.

Beyond his streaming achievements, Black Sherif won the Best International Flow Award at the 2023 BET Hip Hop Awards. He was also recently recognized as the Best Hiplife/Hip Hop Artiste of the Year at the Telecel Ghana Music Awards (TGMA), formerly known as the Vodafone Ghana Music Awards (VGMA). These accolades, combined with his streaming milestones, have solidified Black Sherif's reputation as one of the leading voices in contemporary African music.

Fans’ reactions on social media indicate high expectations for Iron Boy, with many resonating deeply with the authentic narratives and unique sound that Black Sherif consistently delivers in his projects.