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Ledra’s dedication to his craft and his willingness to experiment position him as a vital force in Ugandan hip-hop and music at large. As the scene continues to evolve, artists like Ledra are pushing boundaries and shaping the future of Ugandan music.
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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 Kampla, fame, being the ish, depression, betrayal, grinding, faith, being blessed, having a good time and so much more.
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“Mbeera” is off the collaborative EP Lions and Lambs EP by Pryce Teeba and Baru. The visual directed by Vibes Liper at a location known as Pyong is Pryce’s last release.
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2024 albums explored politics, faith, utopia, relationships, sex, dedication and most importantly hip hop. Such a wide array of themes!
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The annual Uganda Hip Hop Awards (UGHHA) took place on December 13. The Award ceremony was marked by surprise wins and performances from seemingly more new artistes than older ones. There were lots of first-time performers on the UG Hip Hop stage. In my opinion, this shines a light on new talents.
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From Luganda, Muliro means fire – and Waade is in a spot where he feels he has the fire, he says “I was born for a reason/It is my season.”
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“Leverage” is a statement! Ninja see clearly states she has leverage and Nav reinforces the idea reminding us he has been around for 20+ years and he has seen careers get knocked.
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The Mith has released the official “Don’t Worry” music video which tells a short story of an auto mechanic dreaming of a relationship with a client.
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While financial independence takes long; none of us should nna (get used) to free things, money… whatever – we got to put in the work to acquire these things.
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The album opens with the cinematic Intro with vocals of Yvvone Kushe. A proper openning for an album themed around a great leader of the Banyoro. Not sure if Ruyonga is saying he is a great fighter or leader but in rap maybe.