His songs advocate social change, and he has gained recognition in his native Sierra Leone for his political themes that center on the corruption in the government.

[4] His first musical release was a mixtape called Bodyguard Compilation, Volume One (2002), which contained the single "Yu Go See Am".

[5] Velma "Vee" Richards provided vocals for his debut studio album, Borbor Bele, which was released in October 2004.

[6] The title track "Borbor Bele", which translates to "Potbellied Boy", is one of Emmerson's anti-corruption protest songs that expressed the anger and disenchantment Sierra Leoneans felt toward their rulers and leaders.

[7][8] Emmerson's later albums include 2 Fut Arata (2007), Yesterday Betteh Pass Tiday (2010), Rise (2012), Kokobeh (2013), Home and Away (2014), and Survivor (2016).