Released on December 25, 2015, Raw Gold marked a defining moment in Magasco’s career. More than his debut EP, it was the project that transformed one of Cameroon’s most promising young voices into a genuine force in African music. Released under Empire Company, the six-track project introduced listeners to an artist whose sound effortlessly blended Afropop, dancehall, R&B, and traditional Cameroonian influences into something fresh, vibrant, and unmistakably his own.

The title Raw Gold perfectly captures the spirit of the project. Like unrefined precious metal, Magasco presented himself in his purest artistic form—authentic, ambitious, and full of untapped brilliance. Every song revealed another layer of his identity, from infectious dance records to heartfelt love songs, proving that he wasn’t confined to one genre or one audience.

The EP opens with the explosive “Wule Bang Bang,” a high-energy anthem that quickly became one of the biggest African dance records of its era. Built around irresistible rhythms, memorable chants, and Magasco’s charismatic delivery, the song became a staple in clubs, radio stations, and live performances across Cameroon and beyond. It remains one of the defining songs of his early career and helped introduce his music to a wider African audience.

Tracks like “Belinda” showcased another side of Magasco—an artist capable of crafting emotionally rich melodies without losing his commercial appeal. His smooth vocal performance and relatable storytelling demonstrated why he was rapidly becoming one of Cameroon’s most complete recording artists. Songs such as “Bolo,” “Deal,” “Baby Love,” and “Mummy Love” further expanded the project’s emotional range, balancing romance, vulnerability, celebration, and infectious Afro-pop grooves within just six songs.

Despite its concise runtime, Raw Gold never feels incomplete. Instead, it serves as a carefully curated introduction to Magasco’s artistic DNA. His distinctive vocal tone, effortless fusion of English, Pidgin, French, and local expressions, and his ability to move seamlessly between dancehall energy and soulful melodies all became trademarks that would define the albums that followed.