Ghanaian hip hop

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Ghanaian hip hop is the origin of hip life, a combination of hip hop music and highlife. The Ghanaian music scene has also produced a number of rappers and DJs with local and international renown. Ghanaian rapping is mostly in the English language, but is also sometimes in Twi, Ga or Hausa.

[edit] DJs, crew and rappers

  • Abeeku
  • Akyeame: known for using folk elements in their music, including Osibsi music and traditional Akan music
  • C-A-B
  • Castro
  • Chicago
  • Da Multy Krew: Ghanaian-Dutch crew, major part of the Dutch hip hop scene
  • Kaseem
  • Lifeline Family
  • Lord Kenya
  • Lord Lust
  • M.anifest
  • Mensah
  • Mr. Oduro
  • Nananome: hip life
  • Nsoroma
  • Obrafo
  • Omahene Pozo: Miami bass-styled
  • Reggie Rockstone
  • The SASS Squad
  • Talking Drums: pioneering mid-90s duo
  • VIP

[edit] References

[edit] External links

  • Ghana Music News Ghana Music News and a collection of video clips, audio and profiles on Ghana artists
  • Ghana Music.com The largest source of info on the Ghanaian music industry.
  • Ghana Music Lyrics A database of Ghanaian music lyrics, including Hiplife (a blend of hip hop and highlife).
  • Ghana Music News The Best Alternative to everything about Ghana Music and the Ghanaian music industry.


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