Teephlow: 6-feet and Reflections review – the boldest from Lukeman Baidoo just yet?

A few weeks ago, my friend Felix put me on to a new track by my favourite rapper, Teephlow. I was already excited about it. I’d seen the flyer earlier that week, and something about it told me we were about to witness another lyrical masterclass. I wasn’t wrong. The track, titled Reflections, is a 4-minute, 33-second burst of excellence produced by WildMBeats. From the jump, it showcases Teephlow’s technical prowess and unmistakable creativity, proof that he remains one of Ghana’s sharpest rap minds.

True to form, the song is fast-paced and dense with Teephlow’s signature flow and razor-sharp wordplay. That’s what initially draws many to his music; the technicality, the agility with which he moves through syllables and metaphors. But what keeps me coming back is something deeper. Beneath the clever rhymes lies a kind of lyrical introspection that often gets overlooked. With Reflections, that undercurrent takes centre stage.

This record follows 6-Feet, which Teephlow released about a year earlier. Both tracks form a thematic pair: deeply introspective and emotionally charged. When 6-Feet dropped, it offered a raw, vulnerable window into Teephlow’s personal life, marked especially by the tragic loss of his father. While Reflections doesn’t dwell explicitly on grief, you can feel it quietly pulsing beneath the surface. It’s not a song of mourning, but of reckoning. The grief is still there but so is the fire.

On Reflections, Teephlow turns his gaze outward, taking a scalpel to the Ghanaian music industry. He debunks the myths, dissects the fakery, and pushes back against the artistic complacency he sees around him. He takes shots; subtle, pointed ones at the lack of support, the unchecked plagiarism, the celebration of mediocrity. It’s not just venting; it’s a calculated, cerebral challenge to the status quo.

This is what makes Reflections such a powerful listen. It doesn’t just echo 6-Feet in tone; it builds on it. If 6-Feet was a confession, Reflections is a confrontation. Teephlow isn’t just telling us how he feels, he’s holding the mirror up to his peers, his industry, and to himself. He reveals the secrets, he confronts the cheats, he defies the rules, he schools the fools. Here is a rapper with a vision and a message.

There’s a strong autobiographical thread running through the track as well. He reflects on his journey as an artist; his growth, his frustrations, the criticism he’s had to endure and he uses it as fuel. But unlike so many others, he doesn’t get lost in self-glorification. There’s humility in his delivery. A kind of knowing. He’s less concerned with convincing us of his greatness, and more interested in making sure the message lands.

And it does.

As a fan of Ghanaian rap, Reflections hits home. It’s not just Teephlow being honest: it’s Teephlow being brave. He says the things that many won’t, and he does it without hiding behind abstraction or arrogance. It’s one thing to speak your truth; it’s another to do it with such elegance, precision, and heart.

Of course, rap has never shied away from controversy, and this track is no exception. Commentators have been quick to dissect certain lines, suggesting he’s throwing lyrical jabs at other rappers in the game. And sure, there’s a bit of that old-school ‘beef culture’ tension here. But even the most battle-averse connoisseurs will appreciate the record for what it truly is: not just a diss, but a deeply layered examination of an artist at a crossroads.

There’s something sentimental about this current phase of Teephlow’s work: a kind of emotional gravity that makes you pause. With these two recent tracks, it’s clear we’re witnessing an evolution. 6-Feet was the open wound. Reflections is the scar and the story that goes with it. The two together form a compelling portrait of a rapper who has fought battles within and without, and who has chosen to keep speaking, keep creating, and keep challenging.

What I find most heartening in this new era of Teephlow’s artistry is a renewed sense of clarity. He’s rapping like someone who has made peace with the game and with himself. He knows we “glorify BS in Gh.” He knows how the system works. And instead of playing along, he’s playing the long game. He’s telling stories. He’s making statements. And most importantly, he’s enjoying the art again.

Reflections might just be one of Teephlow’s best songs yet technically precise, emotionally resonant, and thematically rich. If these last two records are anything to go by, we’re witnessing a reawakening. A return to purpose.

I’d confidently rate both 6-Feet and Reflections at 4.5 stars out of 5. They’re not just songs, they’re testaments. And I, for one, am listening closely.