This week on Blast From The Past, we are kicking it back with some Hip-life classics. Hip-life is defined as the fusion of highlife, hip-hop, and various other sounds originating from Ghana. Hip-life is a distinct genre that originated from the Gold Coast in the early 90’s. This playlist has been curated to celebrate songs within the African Diaspora, which will forever remain in our heart, mind and soul. This week the category is “Hip-life Classics,” in no particular order.
1. Tinny – ‘Makola Kwakwe’
Changing the game with his use of the Ga language in his songs, Tinny provided a different style to the hip-life game. Spitting lyrics in Ga , Tinny captivated audiences with a sick flow and a unique sound. Makola Kwakwe will have you nodding your head and jamming as you chant “Makola Kwakwe.”
2. Lord Kenya – ‘Sika Baa’
Off the album Sika Baa, Sika Baa was a hit tune that paints a picture detailing women who love money. Kenya spits bars warning about these so call money girls .
3. Obrafour – ‘Pae mu ka’
The definition of true hiplife, in 1999 Obrafour dropped Pae Mu Ka. This year fans celebrated the 20 year anniversary of the ” Pae Mu Ka,” album.
4. Reggie Rockstone – ‘Sweetie Sweetie’
Known as The Grandpa, Reggie Rockstone’s Sweetie Sweetie, is a classic example of good hiplife music. Bars, a good story line coupled by a dope instrumental.
5. Sidney – ‘Abuskeleke’
Abuskeleke is a vibrant hiplife song which infuses highlife elements with rap elements. Abuskeleke will have you dancing and catching a vibe.
6. Okomfour Kwadee Featuring Lazy Dogg – ‘Wokye’
Wokye is an essential song you should have on any Hiplife playlist.
7. Akyeame – ‘Mensa Aba’
Mensa Aba meaning Back Again is a classic hiplife song, telling a tale about retuning to a pass lover.
8. TH4 KWAGES – ‘Kwakhemu’
TH4 Kwages was a dynamic group who will not disappoint when it comes to retro Hiplife songs.
9. Obour – ‘Atentenben’
Have you ever wondered if you are superhuman? Well in this dope jam, Obour outline why he is superhuman and more than.
10. Kontihene – ‘Asesa’
Detailing a life story about Change, Nana Appiah also known as Kontihene will have you grooving as you hear about some ups and downs of life.