Speaking out against the corruption in the Ghanaian music industry, Hiplife legend,Reggie Rockstone has accused certain musicians of purchasing internet streams in order to appear more well-known than they actually are. Reggie Rockstone expressed concern that many Ghanaian singers are not receiving legitimate streaming numbers and are instead utilizing streaming …
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I WAS MOCKED FOR SOUNDING FOREIGN WITH MY ENGLISH RAP – Reggie Rockstone
Reggie Rockstone known in real life as Reginald Yaw Asante Osei, a veteran musician, has revealed that he was chastised for doing English rap in the past. “There was a time in the past when I used to rap in English but Ghanaians chastised me to stop sounding so foreign …
Read More »SARKODIE WORKS LIKE A SLAVE – Reggie Rockstone
The Originator of Hiplife, Reggie Rockstone, has observed Sarkodie’s attitude to work with laudation. He spoke with Yao Mawutor Fianu on Class 91.3 FM’s drive-time show, Tuesday, December 19, 2023. He first bemoaned “the power of music Ghanaians are sleeping on”. He noted how “hard Ghana has been, and what we’re going through.” …
Read More »LEAVE HAJIA4REALL ALONE, USE YOUR ENERGY TO FIGHT AFRICAN LEADERS – Reggie Rockstone
Hiplife legend, Reggie Rockstone has asked Ghanaians who have rushed to judge Hajia 4Reall to instead use their judgment to criticize corrupt African politicians and their dubious enterprises. He claims that the level of public animosity for the socialite has not been particularly shocking. Reggie questioned the selective anger, pointing …
Read More »“I INSPIRED THE AFROBEAT GENRE BUT I’M NOT RECOGNIZED FOR IT” – Reggie Rockstone
Reggie Rockstone, a renowned Hiplife pioneer, claimed that the development of Afrobeat was influenced by the effort he invested to popularize the Hiplife genre. He feels that he hasn’t received the credit he deserves for creating a genre that is currently sweeping the globe. Reggie Rocsktone argued that he deserves …
Read More »REGGIE ROCKSTONES ADVISES MUSICIANS ON SUSTAINED RELEVANCE, WARNS AGAINST ‘FAME DRUG’
Renowned as the originator and the Grandfather of Hiplife music, Reggie Rockstone has advised music stars and celebrities about fame, relevance, guarding against depression, the power of social media, and seeing music as a business with trans-generational benefits. Rockstone was speaking on Class 91.3 FM’s ‘The Big Show’, Saturday, April …
Read More »PAYOLA CRIPPLED THE PROJECTION OF HIPLIFE – Reggie Rockstone
Veteran Ghanaian rapper, Reginald Yaw Asante Osei, well known as Reggie Rockstone in the music industry, created the music genre known as Hiplife by fusing Ghanaian Highlife music with Hip-hop. Payola, in his opinion, is one of the obstacles to Hiplife’s growth. Payola is slang for paying or bribing DJs, radio …
Read More »I’M THE MOST SIGNIFICANT PERSON TO YOUNG PEOPLE – Reggie Rockstone
Some young people have received criticism from Reggie Rockstone for their haughty actions in disparaging others in the profession. He emphasized the value of appreciating others’ efforts while highlighting Ghana’s contribution to African music. In an interview on Showbiz 927 on 3FM, the hiplife Grandpapa encouraged Ghanaians to forward their …
Read More »PEOPLE WORLDWIDE WILL WISH FOR SARKODIE’S FEATURE ON BOB MARLEY SONG – Reggie Rockstone
Many Ghanaians have taken to social media to express their excitement after seasoned rapper, Sarkodie, was featured on the late Bob Marley and the Wailers song titled ‘Stir It Up’. The song which was recently released is a remix of the old record which was done by the reggae legend …
Read More »YOU’RE A DEMON’ – Reggie Rockstone Declares War On Bongo Ideas For Taunting Davido
Reggie Rockstone has made it his mission to return Bongo Ideas to his rightful place. The founder of Ghanaian HipLife was angry when he learned what Bongo Ideas had said regarding Davido’s son’s passing. The Ghanaian loudmouth tweep ascribed the death of his son to the Nigerian singer. The three-year-old …
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