GNL Zamba is no doubt a celebrated rapper/Hip Hop artiste, poet and creative at large. We might not say so much about his business acumen before we speak of the music that most of us know him for. The stories, the riddles, myths, legends and culture he brought to Hip Hop that would some how …
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Watch GNL Zamba – “SAY YES (Nzikiriza Remix)” feat. Herbert Ssensamba
The Baboon Forest boss GNL Nsimbi Zamba promised us that we shall be hearing so much from him more often. His “Dear Hip Hop” release brought so much nostalgia and fans kept yearning for a taste of the forthcoming album The Spear which is yet to be released. To quench our thirst he teamed up with Herbert Ssensamba for the “Nzikiriza” remix which is titled “Say Yes”.
The certified poet pours his heart out begging his loved one to say yes over an electrifying guitar. He has fan in the visual shot in a storey building. GNL has nothing to prove but love to move, love to show, and emotions to share. This is one of the several releases we have received this year from the rapper and entrepreneur. He early on said he is setting up for Baboon Forest to resume full operation in Uganda and overseas and the release of “Say Yes” drives home alot of love.
Herbert Ssensamba compliments Zamba’s flows together bringing out melody, harmony and a beautiful rap ballad. Fall in love with this one and make known what you think of the song.
Luwero rapper 207 idolises GNL on new “Dear Zamba” a response to “Dear Hip Hop” released less than 24 hours ago
You only know a rapper reached his peak and legendary status when you see tracks made about them or dedicated to them. A few hours ago, GNL Zamba released “Dear Hip Hop” produced by Baru – talking about his journey in hip hop, love and homage to the forefathers. 207 has just released a response …
On new track “Dear Hip Hop” GNL Zamba tells a short Hip Hop story, his come up, love & more
GNL Zamba aka the Legend of Zamba Ernest Nsimbi has released the retrospective “Dear Hip Hop” produced by Baru. On the track he talks about his love for Hip Hop, what the culture has done for him and how he came up. “Dear Hip Hop” is a laid back joint on which Zamba takes time …
Rewind of the day: “Competition is Dead” – a career defining posse of the 2010's
Competition wasn’t actually dead when the historical “Competition is Dead” dropped; it just escalated at the time – this was a time camps came up and the future of Ugandan hip hop would be shaped. Some of the rappers who featured on the 15 minute track (likely one of the longest UG Hip Hop tracks) …
Watch all "Bomboclat" visuals – Ykee Benda ft. Various artists
Ykee Benda released “Bomboclat” in December 2019 featuring Big Tril, Santana, Navio, Don MC and Enuf and we thought that was it. He later announced other rappers where jumping on the track for remixes which he calls ‘episodes’. We have curated the playlist in the order of all episodes from GNL, Jim Nola, to young …
Toast to 2019: the year of Parte After Parte, Fresh Kid,and many promising acts
By the time you read this it’s prolly’ 2020 and you might be in reflection of 2019 or what to listen to or catch in 2020. Time really flies but it even flies more when you are busy – to all those hustling I salute you, keep grinding! Like Sylvester says “LEMERAKO“ 2019 like any …
WILL HIP HOP BE UGANDA’S BIGGEST GENRE IN 2020?
At the genesis of Hip hop, the worldwide appeal wasn’t foreseeable, but now, almost 50 years later; it’s impossible to imagine a planet without hip hop and rap music. On the Ugandan scene, hip hop has been described as a “wanna be” genre, with radio and television presenters not [most of the time] playing hip …
Feffe Busi pays homage to GNL on “Koyi Koyi” refix – Listen now
Under just two days Feffe Busi’s “Koyi Koyi” remix has amassed about 8k views on the smallest rappers YouTube. Earlier last year he garned more popularity with his “Who is Who” challenge which to some woke up the industry or created room for competition – his “Koyi Koyi” remix is an act of paying homage to his main influence GNL Zamba.
On this track he also clarifies his position on the game and as far as we are concerned he is among the regularly booked artists this year. It is only safe for him to enjoy his time. This track brings so much UG hip hop nostalgia while you listen to it.
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Lyrical G’s GEEZY album officially out
Lyrical G has finally released his GEEZY album five years after Feel Good Music (2014). The new album is a 15 track project (including skits) with features that range from legendary artists, young and prominent artists ranging from GNL, MC Yallah, Easy Tex, Unique, St. Nelly Sade, Sliq Teq and others. This release (on 30 …