Their infectious hooks and party anthems represent the commercial peak of early 2000s Hiplife. Why This 2022 Mix Mattered
The mix pays heavy homage to the founding fathers of the genre. Listeners are treated to the foundational sounds of: : The godfather who started it all.
A comprehensive "Old Skool" mix by DJ Mensah typically includes staples such as: – "Keep Your Eyes on the Road" Obrafour – "Pae Mu Ka" Lord Kenya – "Sika Baa" Buk Bak – "Klu Brofo" VIP – "Ahomka Womu" Castro – "Toffee" Tic Tac – "Philomena" Kontihene – "Aketesia" Mzbel – "16 Years" Antwi Ne Antwi – "Sekina" Where to Stream
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: The vocal powerhouse whose infectious hooks defined the 2000s party scene.
This mixtape brings back the high-energy jams and soulful storytelling that defined the 90s and early 2000s. Expect a masterclass in hiplife—the unique fusion of traditional Ghanaian highlife with hip-hop and dancehall elements. Their infectious hooks and party anthems represent the
Modern Afrobeats and Asakaa producers frequently sample old Hiplife loops. This mix serves as an educational tool, showing contemporary creators exactly how their predecessors structured melodies, delivered flows, and captured the emotion of the Ghanaian experience. Final Verdict: An Essential Listen
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If you are tired of autotune and desire raw, lyrical, percussive storytelling, find this mix. Turn the volume to max. Roll down the car windows. And remember: Obrafour ne Lord Kenya, w’aka abotre.
The 2022 mix is characterized by the nostalgic, gritty production of early beats, combined with the melodic, high-tempo energy required for the dancefloor. The Legacy of Ghana Hiplife
Bringing the dancehall-hiplife energy.
A 30-second snippet from the mix—specifically the transition between Tic Tac’s "Fefe N’efe" and Ex-Doe’s "Ododoe" —went viral on TikTok. Gen Z users created slow-motion transitions of themselves changing from school uniforms to traditional Kente cloth, using the audio. The hashtag #GHOldSkoolMix garnered over 2 million views.