While DJ Mensah has a history of high-energy releases like the Afrochronik series and the 90’s Old Skool Mix , the 2022 installment focuses specifically on the "Golden Age" of Hiplife. Listeners can expect to hear:
DJ Mensah’s 2022 mix captures this evolution, bringing back the "Jama" and "Kpanlogo" rhythms popularized by producers like Jay Q and the gritty, lyrical prowess introduced by Hammer of The Last Two. DJ Mensah Old Skool Ghana Hiplife Mix 2022
Hiplife is more than just a genre; it is a hybrid culture that emerged in the mid-1990s, blending the rhythmic talk of American hip-hop with the rich, melodic foundations of traditional Highlife . While legends like Reggie Rockstone are often cited as the godfathers of the movement, the sound was built on the experimentation of artists like Gyedu-Blay Ambolley , who was rapping in Fante as early as 1973. While DJ Mensah has a history of high-energy
As a veteran who started his career in 1999 , Mensah uses his technical mastery to bridge the gap between soulful highlife samples and heavy hip-hop beats. While legends like Reggie Rockstone are often cited
For those looking to relive the sounds of Tic Tac, Mzbel, and Castro, the is an essential listen. It is a tribute to the pioneers who made it possible for Ghanaian artists today—like Sarkodie and Black Sherif —to dominate international charts.
Tracks from icons such as Obrafour , Lord Kenya , and Buk Bak that shaped the early 2000s SoundCloud .