- Producer Hammer has shared a throwback video from the famous Last Two studios in Accra.
- The video captured a number of established artists now on the rise working on some of the genre’s classics
- Many Ghanaian music fans have been struck by the nostalgic moments the video commands
Veteran Ghanaian producer Hammer has taken the internet through what many music lovers consider to be golden.
The producer shared a 10 year behind the scenes snapshot where Shatta Wale, Kwaw Kese and many other artistes came together for the Execution Diary album and a remix of the smash hit hiplife record ‘Ohene’.
Many fans were impressed by the genre’s journey and the significant progress the musicians have made since 2003.
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Hammer’s throwback video conjures nostalgic hiplife memories
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The video takes millennial fans back to a time when Ghana’s new genre was on the rise.
He was the latecomer in the video Terry Bonchaka, who was reportedly never seen in the studio again after the performance. He tragically passed away after an accident leaving a concert.
Briefly videoa young Kwaw Kese is seen recounting how Hammer and the Last studio accepted him and his dedication to steadily honing his craft.
An artiste who also caught the attention of fans was Shatta Wale who went by the name Bandana back then.
Netizens react as Hammer takes them on a return trip
YEN.com.gh gathered some reactions as netizens reviewed Hammer’s comeback video posted online.
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Ronny Thompson wrote:
These young cats need to show some respect to Wales he’s an old G.
Dave Kwabena Nyarko said:
I wish this was the era. Like what is Afrobeats compared to 2000s Ghanaian hiplife?
Charles Charles Obeng observed:
We must celebrate Shatta Wale!! Since 2003 still making active music, the guy is a great legend.
Hiplife icon Reggie Rockstone celebrates his 59th birthday
Hiplife has come a long way and its pioneers continue to soldier on.
Earlier YEN.com.gh reported that Reggie Rockstone, the founder of the genre as many knew, celebrated his glorious 59th birthday.
The veteran musician has always been a force behind young musicians and an advocate for pushing the Ghanaian sound to greater heights.
Source: YEN.com.gh