Ghanaian reggae-dancehall veteran Shatta Rako has released a new song highlighting the contributions of early pioneers who helped shape the country’s reggae and dancehall scene. In the track titled Before Di Hype, Shatta Rako recalls some of the trailblazers who laid the foundation for the genre’s growth in Ghana. According to Shatta Rako who released his debut in 2005, their era was marked by discipline on stage. The rise of a newer wave of reggae and dancehall acts in Ghana later ushered in a revival that made the genre more competitive. Some of Shatta Rako’s other songs include his 2005 Debut, Nfoni, State of Emergency, Gyal Ina Mi DP, Enough and Gyallis.