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| Single by Sarkodie featuring Ace Hood | ||||
| Released | 10 June 2015 | |||
| Recorded | 2015 | |||
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| Length | 4:12 | |||
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| Producer(s) | CedSolo | |||
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"New Guy" is a song recorded by Ghanaian rapper Sarkodie featuring American hip pop artist Ace Hood. Although intended to be included on his first live album, Mary (2015), the inclusion was ultimately scrapped. It was released for digital consumption on 10 June 2015 through Sarkcess Music and Ivy League Records. Written by the two artists and produced by CedSolo, "New Guy" is an African hip hop and hip hop song that contains alternating rap verses, while its lyrics deal with Sarkodie's desire and motivation for success.
After its release, "New Guy" received a mixed response from music critics. Some argued that the artists' rapping abilities were impressive, while others found its production to be too noisy. An accompanying music video for the track was released on 14 June of the same year and directed by Justin Campos. The clip displays the duo performing the track in various rooms with dark scenery and ends with them approaching the outside world.