Highest, the fifth solo album of rap icon Sarkodie, finally drops today.

Consisting 18 songs, it features collaborations with both local and international heavyweights as Big Narstie, Victoria Kimani (Kenya), Moelogo (UK), Spoken Word act Suli Breaks (UK), Korede Bello (Nigeria), Praiz (Nigeria), Yung L (Nigeria), Joey B (Ghana), Jesse Jagz (Nigeria), Flavour (Nigeria) and Bobii Lewis (UK).

The record follows Makye (2009), Rapperholic (2012), Sarkology (2014), Mary (2015), as well as the joint album TMG with producer Jayso in 2013.

An album signing session has been slated for the West Hills Mall on September 10. Marketed globally by SONY Music UK, the album is executive produced by Sarkodie and Skillions boss Jayso.

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The BET laureate (born Michael Owusu Addo) has also lined up a series of dates in Europe and the US in honour of the album. Sarkodie is CEO of his independent imprint  SarkCess Music, which is also home to singer Akwaboah, and fellow rap act Strongman.

Sample all 18 songs via SPOTIFY!