Hiplife has created a lot of employment ever in history – Reggie Rockstone.

Ghanaian hiplife pioneer Reggie Rockstone has argued that the hiplife genre has done more to create jobs and opportunities for the youth than any other cultural movement in the country’s history.

In an interview on Onua FM on November 18, 2025, Reggie emphasized the genre’s far-reaching impact since its creation, particularly in uplifting and empowering young people.

He noted that hiplife opened doors for countless emerging talents, giving them a platform to express themselves and explore new pathways to earn a living.

“I love the fact that young people are very involved in hands-on. I love the fact that young people have a voice. Hiplife gave young people a chance to express themselves and to make a living,” he said.

Reggie Rockstone stated that the genre’s influence goes beyond music, stating that it created an ecosystem that generated jobs in many industries.

“Hiplife has created the most employment ever in history. From musicians, studios, designers, event shows, all these are because of hiplife,” he shared.

He noted that hiplife’s global visibility even attracted major international personalities to Ghana.

“Jay Z came to Ghana because of hiplife. Through hiplife, musicians get endorsement deals. We broke a lot of stereotypes but people don’t really remember,” he added.