Kweku Flick Confirms Writing The Hook On Sarkodie’s “Messiah” Although Only Credited As A Performer
Ghanaian music star Kweku Flick has confirmed writing the hook on Sarkodie’s latest single Messiah.
The Money hitmaker made the revelation after a tweep inquired if he was the hook writer after another tweep shared a song credit suggesting Kweku Flick was only a performer on the song.
One of the best song writers in the country is @sarkodie. Because he usually doesn’t sing his own hooks this fact is usually overlooked by many. As soon I heard the song I knew he wrote the hook. The message in that hook sounded sark sark sark. pic.twitter.com/7wgmlurhEL
— Not Your Mate (@not_yourmate) December 31, 2024
In a now-deleted tweet, Kweku Flick responded to the question confirming his extraordinary writing abilities saying, “Of course I did. Why do you think they call me King of Melodies?”
Of course I did. Why do you think they call me King of Melodies 😎 https://t.co/cukBtwn7Ni
— KWEKU FLICK (@KwekuFlick) January 3, 2025
Ahead of Sarkodie’s annual Rapperholic concert this year, he teased fans with a snippet of the new single, Messiah, via Instagram and later released the full track.
Since its release, many have applauded Kweku Flick for his exceptional performance on Messiah.
Why Songwriting Credits Matter
Songwriting credits are an essential part of the music industry, as they ensure that all contributors to a song are appropriately credited and compensated for their work.
Songwriters, producers, composers, and other contributors must be identified to receive royalties from streaming services, radio play, and other sources of income.
It’s also essential for artists to receive credit for their work to build a reputation and gain recognition for their creativity. Songwriting credits are essential for protecting the rights of creators and ensuring that everyone involved in creating a song is appropriately compensated.
What Types of Credits Can Be Given?
Several types of songwriting credits can be given: the main songwriter(s), featured artist(s), producer(s), composer(s), publisher(s), and sample writers.
The primary songwriter usually wrote the lyrics and melody or composed the instrumental track for a purely instrumental song.
Featured artists are singers, rappers, or other instruments that appear on the track and receive credit for their performance.
Producers may have contributed musically or managed the technical aspects of the recording, while composers receive credit for creating unique melodies or recreating existing works as part of their production.
Publishers represent those who own rights to certain portions of songs, while sample writers receive credit when their music has been sampled in new work.
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