Ghanaian singer-songwriter and highlife aficionado Jay 2, born Emmanuel Kofi Botwe, has released a spiritually infused new single titled “Exodus 14:14”, produced by Morgan Beatz. The track dropped in September 2024 and has since become a favorite among fans who appreciate meaningful lyrics layered over rhythmic Afrobeat and highlife sonorities. This is the latest in Jay 2’s series of gospel-inspired releases—a testament to his evolving artistry and faith-driven message in contemporary Ghanaian music.
“Exodus 14:14” takes its title directly from the biblical verse: ‘The Lord will fight for you; you need only to be still’. It runs for approximately two minutes and fifty seconds, offering a succinct yet impactful musical experience. Morgan Beatz’s production combines warm guitar strums, gentle percussion, and uplifting horn arrangements, providing an engaging sonic backdrop for Jay 2’s smooth vocals and soulful delivery.
The song blends traditional highlife guitar lines with modern Afrobeat drum patterns. Jay 2’s lyrical approach is both poetic and reflective, emphasizing divine provision and patience during adversity. He uses lyrical hooks like “tiase me” (show me favor) and “ɔbɛsɔre” (He will arise), creating a balance of Twi and English that resonates across cultural and religious lines.
Since launching “Exodus 14:14”, Jay 2 has maintained momentum with a series of live performances and interviews. He performed the song during a worship-themed live session aired on Accra-based Joy FM in October 2024, where he shared personal stories behind the song’s inspiration ****. The session allowed listeners to connect with Jay 2’s message on a deeper spiritual level.
Earlier in 2024, Jay 2 released several other faith-driven tracks, including “God Prevail” and “Trust & Obey”, signaling his commitment to positively influencing the gospel and highlife spheres. He has built a reputation for musical versatility—shifting between dance-ready highlife sounds and more intimate, worship-centered compositions.
“Exodus 14:14” has received positive feedback from gospel music communities in Ghana and beyond. It has been added to religious playlists on Spotify and Boomplay and sparked user-generated content under hashtags like #Exodus1414 and #Jay2Worship on TikTok and X. Many listeners have shared testimonies of finding spiritual strength through the lyrics.
“Exodus 14:14” showcases Jay 2’s steady evolution as a creative force in Ghana’s gospel-infused music landscape. Built on a foundation of faith, meaningful composition, and soulful melodies, it reinforces his dual identity as both a modern highlife performer and a worship artist. With Morgan Beatz’s warm, precise production and Jay 2’s heartfelt lyrics, the song offers spiritual encouragement wrapped in musical vibrancy.
The single is available now across platforms like Spotify, Apple Music, Boomplay, and YouTube.
