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D-Black and E.L unveil Dancing Machine EP and become Blue Jeans ambassadors

The five-song project pairs the two Ghanaian rappers' hip-hop roots with Afrobeats, and follows the single Customer.

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Ghanaian rappers D-Black and E.L are rolling out Dancing Machine, a joint EP with five songs, and have been named ambassadors for the drinks brand Blue Jeans. The two artists are set to appear in the brand's campaigns and events around the project.

What we know

  • Dancing Machine is a joint five-song EP by D-Black and E.L, and both GhanaWeekend and AmeyawDebrah.com list the same songs: Customer, Jo Waa, Cool It Down, Bowlege and Langalanga.
  • D-Black and E.L were announced as official Blue Jeans ambassadors and are expected to feature in the brand's campaigns and activations.
  • Customer came out on 18 September as the first single from the project.
  • The EP blends rap with Afrobeats.

What's disputed / unconfirmed

  • Reports differ on the EP's status: GhanaWeekend described it as already available on streaming platforms worldwide, while AmeyawDebrah.com said it was still due for release on 30 September 2026.
  • GhanaWeekend put the value of the Blue Jeans partnership at US$300,000, covering the EP, promotion, brand activation and a tour of major Ghanaian cities. That figure has not been confirmed by other reports.
  • GhanaWeekend reported that the partnership was sealed at a dinner and signing event held at ATA Restaurant, and quoted a Blue Jeans representative who spoke of the brand's long-standing faith in local culture and creativity. Other reports do not mention the event.
  • GhanaWeekend said the two artists have been a force on the local entertainment scene for over 15 years. This claim appears in one report only.
  • AmeyawDebrah.com reported that the EP also draws on Azonto, that the promotional plan covers media slots, club events, work with DJs and fan experiences, and that the pair have a scheduled slot on 3Music. It also linked the ambassador role to Blue Jeans Energy Drink. None of these details appears in other reports.

Why it matters for Ghana

A brand deal of this kind shows how Ghanaian musicians increasingly rely on corporate partners to fund releases, promotion and live events. Fans in Accra and other cities may see the pair at brand activations and club events, though the reports do not agree on the value of the deal or the exact release status of the EP.

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