Ghanaian-American rapper Kweku Smoke has steadily built buzz over the past few years with his blend of HipHop, Afrobeats, and R&B. After dropping several well-received mixtapes, the New York artist is ready for primetime with his debut studio album "Snoop Forever."

Released on September 16th via Waltz Music Group, the 16-track project sees Kweku fully embracing all sides of his dynamic musicality and global influences. Right from the opening bars of "Wolfpaq Anthem," it's clear this album is a showcase of ambition and versatility.

Kweku shines brightest when flowing over classic boom-bap beats. Songs like "Adoma" and "Mansa Musa," featuring fellow Ghanaian star Amaarae, are old-school hip-hop reveries.

He also excels at melting afrobeats rhythm with R&B slow-jams. Standouts include the seductive "Feelings" and emotionally resonant title track "Snoop Forever."

International flair comes via collaborations with Nigeria's Olamide on the infectious "Science" and Sarkodie representing Ghana on "Bad History."

Later cuts like "Trapped" find Kweku diving into profound lyricism over moody, cinematic production. It highlights his growth both sonically and thematically.

At 16 tracks, "Snoop Forever" never runs out of steam. It firmly establishes Kweku Smoke as an artist capable of appealing to global audiences through a dynamic blend of African roots and American styles. This debut signals a star on the rise.