Black Sherif – Where Dem Boyz

Black Sherif – “Where Dem Boyz”: Hip-Hop Calling Out the Industry Fakes

“Where Dem Boyz” is track 10 on Black Sherif’s 2025 album Iron Boy, produced by Dystinkt Beats. The song became one of the most talked-about records on the project, winning Best Hip-Hop Song at the 2026 Telecel Ghana Music Awards.

The track opens with a gritty, hard-hitting beat that matches Black Sherif’s aggressive delivery. It’s built on a looped chant “Where them boys? Counterfeiting boys, the wanna-be’s and the talking toys”, setting the tone for a direct call-out to industry figures he sees as all talk and no action.

Lyrically, Black Sherif addresses people who give advice and set standards but don’t live by them. He references past relationships in the industry, calling out hypocrisy and gatekeeping while making it clear he’s not interested in validation. Lines like “Everybody get something / Something to say / Suggestions to make / But nobody wanna practice” capture the frustration that fueled the record.

The song blends Pidgin, Twi, and English, keeping it rooted in Ghanaian street culture while the production gives it global appeal. It’s raw, confrontational, and personal without naming names directly. Fans and critics interpreted it as a response to controversies Black Sherif faced over the years.

“Where Dem Boyz” gained massive traction beyond Ghana. It was played at the Emirates Stadium before Arsenal’s Champions League match against Real Madrid in April 2024, showing how far Black Sherif’s reach had extended. The track also racked up strong streaming numbers and radio rotation throughout 2025.

On Iron Boy, the song sits between “Rebel Music” and “Iron Boy,” reinforcing the album’s theme of resilience and self-definition. It’s a reminder that Black Sherif’s rise wasn’t built on cosigning or industry favors, but on showing up and doing the work when others were talking.

The record is available on Iron Boy across Spotify, Apple Music, Audiomack, and YouTube.