GwapCity SmartCity Mixtape Volume 1 Bridges Continents with Prophetic Soundscape

The GwapCity SmartCity Mixtape Volume 1 represents a monumental collaboration across continents, featuring artists from Canada, the USA, South Africa, Jamaica, Trinidad & Tobago, and Zimbabwe. This project, spearheaded by Merkus Amani and Adonaiyah Yearwood (Shorto), is not just a collection of tracks but a prophetic soundscape that intertwines the themes of gun and prayer, symbolizing the struggle and sanctity of protecting one's calling.

Recorded in various grassroots studios around the world, the mixtape showcases a dual-engine production approach. Shorto of 3IO Music Group, Trinidad & Tobago, laid the sonic foundation, while Street Keys from Zimbabwe handled the mixing and mastering for the African hemisphere, highlighting a blend of youth and veteran talent across cultures.

The mixtape's cassette-themed format, with Side A emphasizing readiness and Side B focusing on reverence, offers a nostalgic yet modern auditory experience. It features a diverse lineup of artists, including Cowboy Normara, Dre Mafia, and Flame Boy A, among others, each contributing to the mixtape's overarching message of unity and purpose.

Set for release on July 17, 2025, the mixtape aligns with Genesis 8:4, symbolizing a journey from storm to solid ground, mirroring executive producer Merkus Amani's personal recovery and renewed vision. This project underscores the power of art as a declaration of purpose and a tool for global connection and healing.