Kwaku DMC began writing rap lyrics in 2009. He joined forces with Life Living Records, a label that helped define the local "Asakaa" Ghanaian Drill subgenre. Kwaku DMC released his mixtapes "Road to TrApHouse" and "Road to TrApHouse 2," gaining recognition beyond Kumasi. He collaborated with Headie One, VIC MENSA, and Smallgod. The viral success of "Off-White Flow" caught the attention of Virgil Abloh. Kwaku DMC is hailed as the best lyricist of his generation, aiming to promote Kumasi's unique Ghanaian sound.