Hiplife/Hiphop group, VVIP, formerly VIP is a group that has really come far. Looking at their consistency and other achievements, they can best be recommended as the group that fits to be called ambassadors for our music industry.
VVIP is a good example of brotherly love and unity because, not every music group in Ghana has made it this far.
It has given us some of the biggest hits in the country, has stood strong in the face of exits by some group members and still retains relevance in the industry.
For these and many more reasons, as the group turns 20-years, Hiplife Grandpapa, Reggie Rockstone believes they are worth celebrating.
Reggie Rockstone became a member of the honorable group in 2013. His addition, led to the name change from VIP to VVIP.
“I am happy to be alive and part of a group I have seen grow from strength to strength. This group started from scratch and has been able to hold the fort till now,” Rockstone told Showbiz in an interview on Tuesday.
According to him, VVIP has a very inspirational story, especially coming from a place like Nima where no one expected anything good from them. He added thathis support to the group is not because he’s now a member but would have done that even if he wasn’t.
“If even I was not part of the group, I would still have supported wholeheartedly. I feel proud of them and I think they are worthy of a documentary or a movie telling a story of how they started and their future plans.
The new Hiplife artistes can learn a lot of stuff from this group I have personally admired. There is more we have up our sleeves and we want Ghanaians to watch out for us,” he said.
In a personal testimony, Rockstone told Showbiz joining VVIP has been one of the greatest things to ever happen to him. The group has released hit songs like ‘Selfie’, ‘Skolom’, ‘Dogo Yaro’, ‘Koliko’ among others since Reggie became a member.
He maintains that he had admired the group from afar. Hence, he did not hesitate to join in spite of the negative comments people made.
“Reggie as an addition to VVIP is like bringing together Daddy Lumba and Amakye Dede and evidence why the group is always moving forward,” he said.
According to VVIP, on the 20th anniversary, another member, Zeal, will mount a huge stage at a concert that will celebrate their achievements and also thank Ghanaians for their support over the years.
He said that the concert will be launched on April 27 at Holiday Inn Hotel.
“The VVIP group made up of Zeal, Prodigal and Reggie has a lot coming up. And very soon Ghanaians are going to experience it,” Zeal told Showbiz.
Initially known as VIP, the group started with other members like Friction and Promzy. However, they later left to pursue other interest.
Indeed, the group has come a long way and its name will be written in gold in Ghanaian music history. It surely is worthy to be celebrated.