Ghanaian artiste manager and Hitz FM pundit, Mr Logic, has voiced criticism against music producer Hammer, assigning him responsibility for the decline of the once-vibrant hip-life genre in Ghana since his departure from the industry.

During an appearance on Daybreak Hitz on Hitz FM, Mr Logic conveyed his dissatisfaction with the current state of hip-life and placed blame on Hammer for not preserving the genre's legacy.

According to Mr Logic, Hammer's departure has left an unaddressed void, contributing to the genre's decline.

“Our problem is with leadership. It’s important that Okyeame Kwame acknowledge they didn’t do something right. I respect Hammer, but he left a generation down.

"If we are talking about why Hip Life doesn’t matter and they don’t have a category on the digital stores, popularise it, and they will find a way for it,” Mr Logic stated.

He pointed out that Hammer played a crucial role in shaping the careers of renowned artists such as Sarkodie, Kwaw Kese, Edem, Tinny, and TeePhlow.

Mr Logic commended Hammer for his adeptness in modernising hip-life, bringing in new trends in instrumentation and culture to the genre.

However, he expressed the belief that if Hammer had continued to play a pivotal role in hip-hop, numerous talents would have been nurtured and further enriched the genre.

“People lost the excitement for hip-life when Hammer and co resigned and said they were going to sell bread. You have instituted a movement and ignored to go and sell bread?" he fumed.

Mr Logic also drew attention to the impact of Hammer’s departure on the next generation of artistes who may have missed the opportunity to work with the influential producer.

“Hip Life got lost. He brought in a certain trend of instrumentation and a certain culture. Obrafour singing highlife and Sarkodie rapping hip-hop—that's it. Hammer modernised hip-hop, and then one day he leaves. How about the next generation that wanted to work with him?” Mr Logic questioned.

Nonetheless, Mr Logic made a case for the potential growth and recognition of the genre on the international stage.

He added that, if Hammer had continued, genres like “Asakaa Drill” could have been categorised at prestigious awards like the Grammys.