It paved the way for his future signing with Zylofon Media in 2017, a landmark deal valued at approximately $100,000.
The track was produced by the legendary Zapp Mallet , who is also credited with giving Nana Yaw Kumi his stage name, "Kumi Guitar," due to his exceptional skill with the instrument.
"" is a seminal highlife track by Ghanaian musician Kumi Guitar (born Nana Yaw Kumi) featuring prolific rapper Guru . Released in February 2014, the song served as a major breakthrough for Kumi Guitar, propelling him from the underground scene into the national spotlight. Song Background and Production Kumi Guitar (Nana Yaw Kumi) Break Into Two Ft Guru (Audio)
"Break Into Two" was instrumental in establishing Kumi Guitar as a "custodian" of highlife music. Its success led to:
The track features a guest verse from (Maradona Yeboah Adjei), known for his witty punchlines and "Lapaz Toyota" fame. Guru’s hip-hop flair complements Kumi Guitar’s soulful highlife vocals, creating a cross-genre appeal that resonated with a wide audience in Ghana. Career Impact and Awards It paved the way for his future signing
Lyrically, the song explores the complexities of romantic relationships , specifically discussing the readiness of women to accept love into their lives. Collaborative Synergy
Veteran musicians have praised Kumi for the song’s authenticity, with some even offering to mentor him to sustain the highlife genre. Audio Availability Released in February 2014, the song served as
It is a classic example of contemporary Ghanaian Highlife , blending traditional rhythms with modern Afro-fusion elements.