24 songs? Are you people serious?
2024 has had way more music released and we narrowed down to 24 of these songs. To toast to the year and also highlight projects released between 1st January to 27 December 2024. If a fire project comes out today, well we will still spin it.
That’s how tough it is to even make a top 5.
Over a thousand songs came out this year. We shared this on X (formerly Twitter) and on the site here. 2024 has been a great year for Ugandan Hip Hop in terms of quality, collaboration, and releases. It also helped in bridging the gap. Think OGs making music with young OGs and budding artistes. Think more female rappers even more experimental ideas.
There were some hits (insert “Abantu Mukisa”) and many people’s favourites. Salute Spyda MC!
There are some songs on the list that chances are high never got a radio or TV spin. That said:
Our top 24 songs explore love, celebrating Kampala, fame, being the ish, depression, betrayal, grinding, faith, being blessed, having a good time and so much more.
These songs to us reflected the state of the nation and also provided a sound track for any Ugandan who loves Hip Hop.
While putting together this list; we didn’t focus much on streaming numbers or radio play. We focused much on what the songs meant to us, the music and how it affected us throughout the year. The quality of production, concept, instrumentation, delivery, replay value and overall consistency of themes.
Ladies and gentlemen, The Top Ugandan Hip Hop/Rap Songs of 2024: a NuveyLive list
We created a playlist for your enjoyment below or get it here on Spotify
- “Gwenjagala” – Spyda MC ft. Joyie7Star
- “Tumenya Mateeka” – GrG & Soundlyk BB
- “Kitara” – Ruyonga ft. Truth 256 & Chief
- “Jo Kare Ni” – Toobi Smolz & Stayput
- “Depressed” – Timcence
- “Omulungi” – Viboyo Oweyo
- “Cente Me Nono” – Stayput
- “Don’t Worry” – The Mith
- “Twazze Kukyakala” – Keko Town feat. Moses Matovu
- “Ebimuli” – Jim Nola Abedunegu
- “Kibuga Kampala” – Kavali King, UNiTY Originaal, Navio, Flex D’paper & The Mith
- “Sundown” – AJO UG ft. Akeine
- “Thursday” – Kaboo, Tai Dai & Soundlyk BB
- “Lalar odong odwogo” – Judah Rapknowledge
- “Born Champion” – Rickman Manrick ft. Joshua Baraka
- “Leverage” – Ninja C, Navio & Sam Mbugua
- “Most Wanted” – Feffe Bussi
- “NANGORIA” – Navio ft. Giraffe Clan
- “Blessed” – Shirley May
- “LeanWidIt” – TG Billz
- “Badx4” – Leghacity
- “Pain Killer” – King Missy, Blinded Beats
- “Enjiri” – Ambroy
- “Muliro” – Waade
What where your favourite songs of 2024?
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