Ghanaian rapper Nii Addo Quaynor, popularly known as Tinny, has stated that Hiplife is dead.
Speaking on Daybreak Hitz with Kwame Dadzie and Doreen Avio, the 43-year-old rapper reflected on how much the country’s music scene has evolved since his early days in the 2000s. He praised the creativity and diversity of today’s young musicians, describing Ghana’s current soundscape as dynamic and full of potential.
“It’s growing and it’s wonderful to me. These young artistes coming up, I see great talents. Before they used to sound like themselves, but now I hear different talents,” he said.
According to Tinny, Ghana’s music industry has expanded globally, producing exceptional talent and recognition. Yet, he admitted that the Hiplife sound that once defined an era has quietly disappeared.
“To my knowledge when you talk music in Ghana, Ghana is on fire. Our population and what we do, to me, they don’t tally,” he added.
Tinny expressed disappointment that few emerging artistes identify with the genre, arguing that it has lost its identity and influence.
“The only thing is these days is that, hiplife is dead. I don’t see any upcoming artiste being asked what they do and they say they do hiplife music,” the Ghanaian rapper further stated.
Watch his remarks below.
