Rapper Yaw Tog, whose birth name is Thorsten Owusu Gyimah, expressed that fame has played a role in toughening him.

During a conversation on Class 91.3 FM's drive-time show on Wednesday, November 29, 2023, host Yaw Mawutor Fianu inquired about the impact of fame on him.

“Tough!” was Tog’s answer. “It’s made me learn plenty of things about life. Fame has made me mature.

He said there “is a whole lot” that comes with fame.

“You get to meet people—disappointments—a whole lot so... It’s good,” he explained.

The Sore hitmaker reflected on the moment he first realised he was gaining significant attention, even garnering a mention in a Billboard article: "I was overwhelmed."

However, with the passage of time, he adopted the perspective that fame is transient, acknowledging that it "will come and go," and proceeded to navigate his life accordingly.

Describing himself as "the shy type," Yaw Tog revealed that venturing into showbiz at the age of 18 and creating a successful hit song came as a surprise to those around him, including his mother.

Yaw Tog disclosed that, given his newfound prominence from Sore, particularly the collaboration on the Sore Remix with Stormzy and Kwesi Arthur, he predominantly invested the earnings he garnered.

"I was calm; I was just investing," he said. "I don't like to spend a lot."

He revealed his album, Young and Matured, will be out in March 2024, and it has highlife and other genres of music apart from the Asakaa he is famous for.

“I had to release the album last year but one or two things [stopped me]. It’s been a lot but next year, we’re dropping it… Say less,” he assured.

He emphasised that he views conflicts within hip-hop as an inherent aspect of the "business." However, his primary objective is not to engage in disputes but rather to "make the bag," which is another expression for 'earning money.'

In 2021, Tog, along with associates such as O`kenneth, City Boy, Reggie, and Jay Bahd, all hailing from Kumasi, known as Kumerica, sparked a musical revolution.

Their efforts led to the establishment of a genre recognized by the 2023 Grammy/Recording Academy, referred to as Ghanaian Drill or Asakaa.