Omar Sterling—aka Paedae the Problem—has never shied away from an honest bar, either as a straight-spitting rapper or as a founding member of the duo Refuse to Be Broke (R2Bees). Alongside singer Mugeez and producer KillBeatz, Sterling was responsible for some of the smoothest late-2000s hits from Ghana since Reggie Rockstone pioneered the riveting hiplife genre. Across the group’s records and his solo joints, Sterling’s unshakable presence and commanding storytelling have never been in doubt—from “Bayla Boys Company,” where he raps about the rat race of everyday hustle, to “selling positive energy like it’s waffles” on "Bob Marley.” R2Bees’ Da Revolution and Back 2 Basics showcase Paedae’s versatility to meander across Mugeez’s super hooks. But Victory Through Harmony and 2021’s Same Earth Different Worlds focus on his ability to still deliver statesmanly bars.