Reggie Rockstone questions Slim Buster’s decision to drag his name into public drama
Veteran Hiplife musician Reggie Rockstone has fired back at musician Slim Buster after he accused him of refusing to meet with him to discuss music and failing to contribute enough to the Ghanaian music industry.
Reggie Rockstone expressed disappointment over being dragged into a public drama with Slim Buster, whom he described as a longtime friend and fellow veteran in the music industry.
“I don’t know why my name is always attached to drama. Slim, you’re my friend from way back. We are seniors in the game, so we shouldn’t take this route,” he said.
The hiplife pioneer argued that musicians who have been in the industry for years should not engage in public fights, especially when they have a long history together.
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“OGs do not beef,” he added, questioning why Slim Buster chose to criticise him publicly.
The dispute started after Slim Buster claimed that although he had known Reggie Rockstone for years, he had never been able to sit down with him to discuss music.
He asserted that the hiplife pioneer is not interested in meeting him.
Slim Buster also challenged the description of veteran musicians as forgotten artistes, arguing that he still had the looks and appeal to compete with younger musicians.
He further accused Reggie of doing little to support the growth of the Ghanaian music industry.
However, Reggie rejected the claim, pointing to his role in the development of hiplife, a genre that combines Ghanaian music with hip-hop and other modern sounds.
“You say I haven’t done anything for the industry, but I pioneered hiplife. You even tapped into it with ‘Masherita’,” Reggie said.
Reggie also said he felt disrespected by Slim Buster's decision to make the comments publicly rather than approach him privately.
On the claim that he had refused to collaborate with Slim Buster, Reggie said he could not remember the veteran musician calling him to request a joint project.
He explained that even when musicians are approached for collaborations, they may not always feel creatively connected to the proposed music.
“Your music might be nice, but an artiste will not have the vibe or crave for it. And that’s okay,” Reggie said.
He added that he would no longer discuss Slim Buster during interviews or other public engagements. He also urged his fellow musician to stop using public platforms to criticise others.
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