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Alkebu-Lan (Cradle Of Civilization)
State of today's hiplife music
Posted June 28th, 2007 by Mega DonIs the funk(hip) in hiplife fading? I don't wanna believe that I'm old fashion or not embracing evolution in the music, but today's hiplife is kinda lacking that funky style that made them hip and funky, you know. If there any brothers out there who feel the same way or even differently, kindly let us hear your opinion. Meanwhile, could you guys answer the following questions before we get in to the discussion? Is mere rapping over ordinary "Jamma beats", raw highlife beats, plain "Kpalogo beats" or any other Ghanaian and African beats good enough to be classified as hiplife? What happen to the good old creative blends of traditional beats with hip hop beats? Mannnn!!! I just miss that. Remember "Pae Mu Ka",Ghana rap sofo? Damn!!That was some ill era. This is getting crazy, man. Charley, what's up hiplifers? Holla!
Hiplife: The True Definition
Hiplife: The True Definition; searching for the soul of the godfather
The roots of hiplife music has been associated with legends such as K. K. Kaboobo and Gyedu Blay-Ambollay way back in the 1980s, when they made highlife songs with fast flowing lyrics that resemble what was officially popularised by Reggie Rockstone in the 90’s (1997). Many refer to him as the “Godfather of Hiplife” because of this, and especially, because of the nature in which he executed his music style and its relevance today. However, it is still arguable for those who know their hiplife history so well. I may be wrong but don’t you remember as far back as early 1996, an underground hiplife artist called Mahonny P (aka Mahonnie P) had a number of hiplife tracks on some of the airwaves (radio)? This is way before Reggie took it to mainstream success. This may sound unbelievable or come to you as a shock, but I do remember a track that sounded like “Ebe ye yie nti mempe aba…” way back in early 1996 when I was preparing to sit for my final advance level (A’ level) exams. I believe some Presecans (Odadee): Riis House (5) will agree with me on this one. Charley! Please understand that I am not a “hater”, and neither do I intend robbing Reggie of his legacy, but I have an honest obligation to keep it real as a hiplifer. No doubt he will forever be the revolutionist of the art. And I’m proud of you, brother.
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Ghana@50 - BBC News charts Ghana's music history
BBC News had a story about the evolution of Ghana's music scene to commemorate Ghana's 50th anniversary of independence.
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