Dr. Pushkin

Dr. Pushkin is a Ghanaian Hip-Hop & Afrofusion artist from Bolgatanga, currently based in Austin, TX, USA. Through an independent grind fueled by his love for Hip-Hop, African Beats & Conscious Lyricism, Dr. Pushkin tackles social issues with his music while managing to entertain & uplift the listener. 2022 saw a breakthrough: 4 singles cracked the Official Ghanaian Top 20 YouTube charts, while collabs with Legendary artists Ofori Amponsah & Quata Budukusu trended on X and YouTube. Album "Outlandish" was released in 2023 to rave reviews & was performed at his Official SXSW 2023 Showcase, leading to being named an "Essential SXSW 2023 Act" by the Austin Chronicle. 2024 was pivotal - collabs with major artists Lyrical Joe, Ko-Jo Cue & Cj Biggerman captured trended on multiple platforms. Dr. Pushkin represented Ghana at the SXSW 2025 International Hip Hop Stage alongside Nigerian star M.I. Abaga. "Empty Grave" then won "Best African Video Award" at the LAMMVA & was performed at iconic Academy LA in Hollywood. Over 10 International Awards from Zepfest, Global Music Awards & Europe Music Video Awards followed. Meanwhile, "Empty Grave" became the most streamed Northern Ghanaian Music Video in history on YouTube - breaking a record held by Fancy Gadam & Sarkodie The upcoming album duology "No Heroes"/"No Miracles" feat Jon Connor, Strongman, Stevo Atambire, B-Wayne , AlaptaWan & more is poised to cement his status as one of the most important voices in African rap.