Dj Mensah Old Skool Ghana Hiplife Mix 2022
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.
Most Hiplife mixes are simply playlists played back-to-back. Mensah creates a story. He blends the outro of "Mekyea" (Akatakyie) perfectly into the intro of "Atia" (Obrafour). You can’t tell where one song ends and the next begins. DJ Mensah Old Skool Ghana Hiplife Mix 2022
The mix introduces younger Gen Z listeners (born after 2005) to:
The mix is widely available on platforms like Mixcloud, Audiomack, and YouTube. To find the official version, search for "DJ Mensah Old Skool Ghana Hiplife Mix 2022" and look for the artwork featuring retro TV sets or Ghanaian flags. The keyword here is "Old Skool
Pro Tip: Listen to this on a system with good bass response. The sub-bass in vintage VIP productions is often hidden in laptop speakers. Connect to a soundbar or headphones for the full experience.
| Feature | DJ Mensah 2022 Mix | Typical 2022 Ghanaian DJ Mix | |------------------------|------------------------------|--------------------------------------| | Tempo range | 100–112 BPM | 110–130 BPM (modern drill/afrobeat) | | Vocals | Unpitched, natural | Often pitched/formant-shifted | | Transitions | Smooth, phrase-matched | Fast, sometimes abrupt | | Nostalgia factor | High (90s/00s focus) | Low (focus on new releases) | | Target age | 25–40 | 16–25 | Mensah creates a story
The mix dropped on a Friday evening in August 2022. Within 12 hours, it was the #1 trending link on Ghanaian Twitter (now X). Taxi drivers in Accra replaced their local FM stations with AUX cords playing the mix on repeat. In London, New York, and Toronto, Ghanaian house parties paused the Amapiano playlist to shout the lyrics to "Go High" by VIP (Vision in Progress) .
One viral tweet summarized the feeling: "This DJ Mensah mix has me calling my ex-girlfriend from SHS just to tell her I remember the lyrics to 'Meye Aware.'"
