Reggie declares: “hiplife is in trouble”…as he releases his new album

Since his untimely retirement from music 3 years ago, Hip-life’s Grandpapa and African music icon Reggie Rockstone has taken full advantage of the time away from all the glitz, glamour, and paparazzi to focus on what he does best – creating unbelievable music.

As a matter of fact, he hasn’t had a moment’s rest: from consulting up and coming artists, to schooling international hip-hoppers on hip-life, to appearances, to fighting Payola, to the studio, to signing on to an international record label dealing with artists from Ghana and South Africa to hwew…doesn’t sound like much of a retirement.

To be honest, Reggie, the originator of Hiplife hasn’t slept at all as his fans have been putting the pressure on him to release another album, revive hip-life music, and more importantly, rejuvenate Ghana’s youth culture.  And, of course, Reggie cannot disappoint the fans.

December 2007 will see Rockstone return to the Hiplife music scene to reclaim what he originated, with a brand new double album remixing some of his greatest hits that will prove to be mind-blowing. So keep your ears wide open for the first release – Bohm Bohm,, a hit from back in the day remixed with a brand new flava that will have you snapping your fingers and shaking what ‘ya Mama gave ya’ as you relive the good old days.

Reggie says, “I had to start with Bohm Bohm, it’s just a foot stomper that had everybody on the dance floor back when it was released. I’ve hooked it up with a fresh new beat and a new chorus; I think it’s even tighter than before.”

And he’s right; I partied to Bohm Bohm the first time round and plan to party even harder this time round. This is definitely going to be one for the dance floors with its irresistible call ‘Odenden. DJ, DJ what you drinking?’

Reggie Rockstone plans to take Ghana, Africa, and the world by storm – AGAIN! To Ghana, Rockstone brings opportunity for young people by offering them jobs in promotions and distributions as well as teaching workshops on how to make it in the music industry.  For Africa, he’s bringing social consciousness back to youth music.  And for the world, damn good music and an unstoppable African presence on the international stage.

Rockstone has done it all on the new album. “This album is a one off collection of my Hiplife classics laced with the new. It is just another step in taking Hiplife to a new level by showcasing Ghana’s new talent. I worked with some of Ghana’s best producers and we turned my tracks inside out and created something that is just .., when you hear it you’ll know what it is.” explains Reggie.

Expect international and local collaborations with young artist taking their spin on Rockstone’s unforgettable classics like “Keep Your Eyes on the Road” and the fresh soon-to-be hot club classic Peaches, featuring Big Brother Star Kwaku-T and international artist Sway.

Get ready for fabulous spanking new beats from producers such as MA and J-Soul, international distribution, never before heard bonus tracks and more and more and more… Reggie Rockstone is about to make 2008 a year to remember!