In a heartfelt conversation, hiplife pioneer, Reggie Rockstone, has delved into his enduring passion for music and his unique outlook on life.
Reggie recounted his early introduction to the world.
“My father was dating one of the nurses in the hospital where I was born. Of course, my mother didn’t know. That night, nurses came to see his first son. He always said to me, ‘Reggie, when you were born, you had an audience.’”
Reggie Rockstone
Emphasizing his deep-rooted connection to music, he stated, “I was born to do this.”
“But of course, there’s a spiritual higher meaning to this. I don’t think God just made me to be famous and just be, you know. That’s why I try to use my celebrity to impact lives, to do good.”
Reggie Rockstone
The hiplife pioneer explained that while he continues to make music, his focus has shifted to other ventures.
“I was blessed to have been blessed, so I will always put out music. But I am doing other things, like Mixed Martial Arts. I am a two-time Ghana junior champion in Taekwondo. I like to do something different all the time. I am not going to face celebrities but goons.”
Reggie Rockstone
Discussing his approach to aging, Reggie expressed, “I don’t celebrate birthdays anymore.”
“I don’t go to funerals. I have never been to a funeral. I don’t believe that I should have a calendar for my checkout time. We’re all gonna leave. It’s like counting the days. I just live free. Every day is my birthday.”
Reggie Rockstone
He also touched on the perceptions of age in the music industry.
“Sometimes when I’m on social media, and some of these young kids say ‘old man’ like they say it as if in a condescending way. And I’m like, you’re stupid. You’ve got to live to be old. Some people are dead. I’m alive. Looking good.”
Reggie Rockstone
Reggie’s reflections offer a glimpse into the mindset that has sustained his decades-long career and his commitment to living authentically.
Reggie Rockstone on Dealing with Online Criticism
Reggie Rockstone shared his candid thoughts on navigating social media and dealing with online criticism.
Reflecting on his initial experiences with platforms like Twitter, he recalled, “I remember the first time I turned up on Twitter. I remember Manifest DM me and I said, ‘What is DM?’”
Acknowledging the challenges of the digital space, Reggie stated, “I realized that this is a crazy world.”
“But the thing with me is that I am a wordsmith. I am a rapper. Damn it, I talk for a living. So it’s very hard to troll me.” You better look or get your… excuse my language… get it right before you come at me because I’m not just a shanty. I’m a rapper. I’m a British New Yorker. Come on now. Coming at me, you better have… and most trolls are not that intelligent.”
Reggie Rockstone
Reggie also addressed his interactions with social media personality Bongo Ideas.
“Bongo and I have a weird relationship. Bongo is a young dude. He does what he does. But you have to understand the way the system works. It’s the people who empowered Ghanaians who hate. So really, that’s how he got an audience.”
Reggie Rockstone
Despite the challenges, Reggie emphasized his resilience, stating, “It’s very hard to troll me. So in the history of trolling, I guess I’ll probably be the only person who’s trolled.”
Reggie’s insights shed light on his approach to maintaining authenticity and strength in the face of online adversity.
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