By 2022, the "Nostalgia Economy" was at its peak. TikTok challenges were reviving old dances, and the "Year of Return" vibes were still strong. However, DJ Mensah’s mix went viral for three specific reasons:
Released via digital streaming platforms (Mixcloud, Audiomack, and YouTube) in mid-2022, this mix is a 60-minute continuous journey through the golden era of Ghanaian Hiplife—roughly 1998 to 2008. Unlike modern mixes that rely on auto-sync and digital effects, DJ Mensah employs a raw, vinyl/DVS (Digital Vinyl System) approach. He scratches, chops, and blends old-school instrumentals with an energy that mirrors the chaotic joy of an Azonto street jam.
The keyword here is "Old Skool." There are no Mugeez vocals, no Sarkodie verses, no King Promise harmonies. Instead, you get the raw, unpolished cadence of Reggie Rockstone (the Grandpapa of Hiplife) and the narrative genius of Obrafour’s Pae Mu Ka. DJ Mensah Old Skool Ghana Hiplife Mix 2022
Following this mix, several Ghanaian DJs (DJ Vyrusky, DJ Mic-Smith) released their own “Old Skool Hiplife” volumes, indicating trendsetting power.
DJ Mensah (real name Mensah Ansah) is a Ghanaian heavyweight disc jockey, known for his tenure at Live FM and his role as the official DJ for multiple Ghana Music Awards. By 2022, he had established a reputation for high-energy club mixes, celebrity interviews, and, notably, carefully curated “Old Skool” series. His brand is built on technical precision, seamless transitions, and deep knowledge of Ghanaian music history. By 2022, the "Nostalgia Economy" was at its peak
, widely known as "The Untouchable," released his Old Skool Ghana Hiplife Mix
as a high-energy tribute to the foundations of Ghanaian rap and highlife fusion. This mix serves as a nostalgic journey through the 90s and early 2000s, a period often considered the golden era of Hiplife. Mix Highlights and Composition Genre & Style : The mixtape masterfully blends Unlike modern mixes that rely on auto-sync and
—a genre birthed in the 90s by fusing American hip-hop with traditional Ghanaian highlife—with the rhythmic storytelling that defined a generation. Key Artists
: While official 2022-specific tracklists vary by platform, DJ Mensah typically features legendary pioneers such as: Reggie Rockstone : The "godfather" of Hiplife. : Known for his deep lyricism and the iconic Buk Bak, Castro, and Lord Kenya
: Artists whose "monstrous" jams dominated airwaves back in the day. Audience Appeal
: Described as a "monster mixtape," it is designed to help older listeners reminisce while introducing younger generations to the roots of the current Ghanaian music scene. About the Artist dj mensah 90's old skool mix-dj mensah-the untouchable