We all know that VIP revolutionized the landscape of Ghanaian music, being the first group to carry the torch of hiplife to international heights. I remember watching a scintillating performance by the trio on the Loud in Accra platform; this must have been over 15 years ago.
As a 5year old living in Nigeria, I had listened to a lot of Radio Nigeria and fallen in love with Ghanaian music via this platform; it would amaze you to know that I even knew what hiplife was.
Reggie Rockstone was on massive rotation as his “Keep your eyes on the road” track opened the morning show and the afternoon drive time show. I had heard enough Reggie to last me two life times.
The VIP break up hurt a lot of fans who resorted to the theory that the game was over for VIP, however Reggie Rockstone’s inclusion went far to write in gold the fact that VVIP is the most important and most legendary group in African.
My reasons are as follow:As a 5year old living in Nigeria, I had listened to a lot of Radio Nigeria and fallen in love with Ghanaian music via this platform; it would amaze you to know that I even knew what hiplife was.
Reggie Rockstone was on massive rotation as his “Keep your eyes on the road” track opened the morning show and the afternoon drive time show. I had heard enough Reggie to last me two life times.
The VIP break up hurt a lot of fans who resorted to the theory that the game was over for VIP, however Reggie Rockstone’s inclusion went far to write in gold the fact that VVIP is the most important and most legendary group in African.
Reggie Rockstone created employment for many including Lazzy(Zeal), Prodigal and Promzy through his creation of hiplife. This made him internationally recognized as a pioneer; he also has massive media attention on him.
This media attention is what any group needs to succeed.
Zeal and Prodigal have also built a nation of fans over the year, being the most successful group in Ghana as they have staged the most successful street carnival for years, not forgetting the fact that they also were the first group to experience a major breakthrough beyond the Ghanaian shores. Both Reggie and VIP have been credited by international media, for being the hope of Ghanaian and African music. Now put this two figures together and the result is massively phenomenal. The success of their new single is a testament of the hunger fans nurture for their work.
There is no reason VVIP shouldn’t take Ghana to the stars, After all its a new combination of old Legends set to redefine history.
By Emmanuel Oscar Ugoh.
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