Ghanaian-Australian musician Genesis Owusu released his third full-length album, REDSTAR WU & THE WORLDWIDE SCOURGE, on May 15, 2026 [1], [3].
The release marks a significant evolution for the seven-time ARIA award-winning artist [2], as the project serves as a direct sonic response to the current state of global affairs.
Owusu released the album worldwide through the label OURNESS [4], [5]. The project follows the recent release of the track "Life Keeps Going," which debuted in April [2].
The songwriting process for the album was driven by the artist's observations of international events. Owusu said, "I started writing this album because I was seeing so much of the world and watching what was happening" [6].
This third album [1] arrives as the musician continues to blend diverse genres and social commentary. The project is now available for streaming across global platforms following its official launch on Friday [3], [5].
Owusu has built a reputation for challenging musical boundaries in the Australian and international scenes. By utilizing the OURNESS label for this release, the artist maintains a specific distribution framework for the worldwide rollout [4], [5].
“"I started writing this album because I was seeing so much of the world and watching what was happening,"”
The release of REDSTAR WU & THE WORLDWIDE SCOURGE signals Owusu's transition toward more explicitly political and observational songwriting. By anchoring his third major project in a response to global instability, the artist is positioning himself not just as a genre-bending performer, but as a cultural commentator using the global reach of the OURNESS label to address systemic worldwide issues.
