Genesis Owusu is a Ghanaian-Australian artist known for a genre-defying sound that moves between hip hop, funk, soul, post-punk, alternative rock and experimental pop. Born Kofi Owusu-Ansah in Ghana and raised in Canberra, he emerged through Australia's independent music scene before gaining wider recognition with his ambitious debut album Smiling with No Teeth. His music combines adventurous production, sharp storytelling and theatrical performances, making his catalogue one of the most distinctive in contemporary Australian music.
At Heathen Records, we stock a growing selection of Genesis Owusu vinyl records in Australia, spanning his eclectic and constantly evolving catalogue. Whether you're drawn to alternative hip hop, funk, punk or experimental soul, explore Genesis Owusu LPs available on vinyl from our independent Australian record store.
Genesis Owusu's catalogue includes Smiling with No Teeth, STRUGGLER and 2026's REDSTAR WU & THE WORLDWIDE SCOURGE. Tracks including Don't Need You, The Other Black Dog, Gold Chains, Leaving the Light, PIRATE RADIO and STAMPEDE demonstrate his ability to move freely between hip hop, R&B, funk, post-punk and alternative music while maintaining a distinctive artistic identity.
Essential Genesis Owusu Albums on Vinyl
Smiling with No Teeth (2021) – Owusu's debut studio album blends experimental hip hop, R&B, funk, punk and rock across an ambitious 15-track set. Featuring Don't Need You, The Other Black Dog, Gold Chains, Whip Cracker and I Don't See Colour, the album won Album of the Year at the 2021 ARIA Awards.
STRUGGLER (2023) – The second Genesis Owusu album develops his genre-crossing approach through post-punk, funk, hip hop and R&B. Featuring Leaving the Light, The Roach, Tied Up! and Stay Blessed, the record explores survival and perseverance through the recurring image of a struggler attempting to endure an overwhelming world.
REDSTAR WU & THE WORLDWIDE SCOURGE (2026) – Owusu's third studio album expands his sound through neo-soul, alternative pop, synth-punk and funk while reflecting on contemporary political, social and economic pressures. Featuring PIRATE RADIO, STAMPEDE, DEATH CULT ZOMBIE and LIFE KEEPS GOING, the album also includes collaborations with Duckwrth and Ladyhawke.
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