"....good to go Culture Clash Radio!"
- Don Letts - BBC 6 Music - London, UK

5/5...Wow! Some real heavy vibes from Kampala"
- Dissastaman - Radio Z 95.8 FM - Germany

"Massive Hip-Hop sound and afro quality!"
- Saru - RDWA 107.5 FM - Die, France

"...This is an amazing album."
- Claude Howald - Roots Connection Sound, Switzerland

"powerful!"
- Scott Stevens - KAOS 89.3FM - Washington, DC, USA

"Feeling the power vibes on this! Boom!"
- Nicole Finerty / DubTastic Music - FLEX FM, London, UK

"WOW!!!!"
- Stephen Leins - Dub Embassy Würzburg, Germany

"Another great release from ancient astronauts!"
- Dubinn - DJ Junglist.lt - Barcelona


After paying homage to Africa with their 2021 release "ZIK ZAK" album, Ancient Astronauts once again turn their focus to the black continent, this time honing in on Uganda. Their latest offering, "Cypher Kabaka," is a collaborative effort with the indigenous Hip Hop crew BA Cypher Kabaka, hailing from Kampala, Uganda. This crew is dedicated to utilizing Hip Hop as a tool for positive social change and cultural empowerment.

The connection to BA Cypher Kabaka arose through DOGU's frequent travels to Uganda and the collaboration between his label, Switchstance Recordings, and the Ugandan partner label East African Records. All members of Cypher Kabaka were part of the Nilotika Cultural Ensemble and crossed paths with DOGU during the recording sessions for their album "Nyabingi Resurrection." This encounter sparked numerous freestyle sessions and laid the foundation for the idea of an album collaboration.

With one of the youngest populations globally, Uganda stands as one of Africa's fastest-growing economies, yet it remains among the world's poorest countries. The arrival of the Covid-19 pandemic exacerbated these challenges for the Ugandan people. Fortunately, with the support of a special Covid-19 grant for music collaborations from the German Goethe Institute, Ancient Astronauts and BA Cypher Kabaka secured funding for this album project.

But who exactly are BA Cypher Kabaka? Their Hip Hop movement took root in 2014, starting with 7 core members. This album highlights the talents of Spyda MC, Phitzo Kiganda, DXL Magezi, Niina MC, Natural Calamity MC, Taye Mwasiba, and Nsonga Diasy. Also known as The Cypher Kings, they comprise a growing collective of rappers, singers, Hip Hop practitioners, Graffiti artists, DJs, and Breakdancers. Together, they represent various indigenous cultures of Uganda and strive to instill pride in African heritage and identity among youth by blending Hip Hop culture and elements with local languages within an indigenous cultural context.

Their music features conscious lyrics with uplifting messages, delivered in various local languages such as Luganda, Lusoga, Lunyole, Lulamogi, Runyaruguru, Runyankole, and many other dialects. Their message centers on addressing the challenges faced by ghetto youth and sharing African philosophies on self-knowledge, virtuous leadership, self-love, self-development, and confident expression.

With a focus on initiating positive social change, BA Cypher Kabaka engages slum societies to create platforms that foster confidence in African identities among young people and inspire economic growth through creative arts.

Given Ancient Astronauts' commitment to conscious and positive messaging in their music, eschewing the capitalistic trappings of commercial Hip Hop, collaborating with BA Cypher Kabaka was a natural progression. Music as a catalyst for societal change, uniting people, instilling hope, and empowerment lies at the core of Hip Hop. The fusion of indigenous African rhythms with Ancient Astronauts' meticulous production and Cypher Kabaka's lyrical prowess renders this album a gem in African Hip Hop. Its rhythmic flow echoes the cultural history and groove of Mama Africa, specifically Uganda. 

Welcome to the Pearl of Africa!

Streaming & Download

Ancient Astronauts - Cypher Kabaka

Courtesy of Natural Vibes | House of Rastafari
https://www.youtube.com/@naturalvibesllc

1. Love Right Live Right
2. Drought/Carboniferous Land
3. Abadan Abyss
4. Jah Ovah
5. Rule The Time

Midnite | H.O.R Dinner Banquet Fundraiser | San Francisco | 2013

Midnite | "Drought" | House of Rastafari Dinner Banquet | San Francisco | 2013

"....good to go Culture Clash Radio!"
- Don Letts - BBC 6 Music - London, UK

5/5...Wow! Some real heavy vibes from Kampala"
- Dissastaman - Radio Z 95.8 FM - Germany

"Massive Hip-Hop sound and afro quality!"
- Saru - RDWA 107.5 FM - Die, France

"...This is an amazing album."
- Claude Howald - Roots Connection Sound, Switzerland

"powerful!"
- Scott Stevens - KAOS 89.3FM - Washington, DC, USA

"Feeling the power vibes on this! Boom!"
- Nicole Finerty / DubTastic Music - FLEX FM, London, UK

"WOW!!!!"
- Stephen Leins - Dub Embassy Würzburg, Germany

"Another great release from ancient astronauts!"
- Dubinn - DJ Junglist.lt - Barcelona

After paying homage to Africa with their 2021 release "ZIK ZAK" album, Ancient Astronauts once again turn their focus to the black continent, this time honing in on Uganda. Their latest offering, "Cypher Kabaka," is a collaborative effort with the indigenous Hip Hop crew BA Cypher Kabaka, hailing from Kampala, Uganda. This crew is dedicated to utilizing Hip Hop as a tool for positive social change and cultural empowerment.

The connection to BA Cypher Kabaka arose through DOGU's frequent travels to Uganda and the collaboration between his label, Switchstance Recordings, and the Ugandan partner label East African Records. All members of Cypher Kabaka were part of the Nilotika Cultural Ensemble and crossed paths with DOGU during the recording sessions for their album "Nyabingi Resurrection." This encounter sparked numerous freestyle sessions and laid the foundation for the idea of an album collaboration.

With one of the youngest populations globally, Uganda stands as one of Africa's fastest-growing economies, yet it remains among the world's poorest countries. The arrival of the Covid-19 pandemic exacerbated these challenges for the Ugandan people. Fortunately, with the support of a special Covid-19 grant for music collaborations from the German Goethe Institute, Ancient Astronauts and BA Cypher Kabaka secured funding for this album project.

But who exactly are BA Cypher Kabaka? Their Hip Hop movement took root in 2014, starting with 7 core members. This album highlights the talents of Spyda MC, Phitzo Kiganda, DXL Magezi, Niina MC, Natural Calamity MC, Taye Mwasiba, and Nsonga Diasy. Also known as The Cypher Kings, they comprise a growing collective of rappers, singers, Hip Hop practitioners, Graffiti artists, DJs, and Breakdancers. Together, they represent various indigenous cultures of Uganda and strive to instill pride in African heritage and identity among youth by blending Hip Hop culture and elements with local languages within an indigenous cultural context.

Their music features conscious lyrics with uplifting messages, delivered in various local languages such as Luganda, Lusoga, Lunyole, Lulamogi, Runyaruguru, Runyankole, and many other dialects. Their message centers on addressing the challenges faced by ghetto youth and sharing African philosophies on self-knowledge, virtuous leadership, self-love, self-development, and confident expression.

With a focus on initiating positive social change, BA Cypher Kabaka engages slum societies to create platforms that foster confidence in African identities among young people and inspire economic growth through creative arts.

Given Ancient Astronauts' commitment to conscious and positive messaging in their music, eschewing the capitalistic trappings of commercial Hip Hop, collaborating with BA Cypher Kabaka was a natural progression. Music as a catalyst for societal change, uniting people, instilling hope, and empowerment lies at the core of Hip Hop. The fusion of indigenous African rhythms with Ancient Astronauts' meticulous production and Cypher Kabaka's lyrical prowess renders this album a gem in African Hip Hop. Its rhythmic flow echoes the cultural history and groove of Mama Africa, specifically Uganda. 

Welcome to the Pearl of Africa!

Cypher Kabaka

Makubo Manji feat. DXL Magezi

Menu feat. Phitzo Kiganda & Taye Mwasiba

Ekyama Kyo feat. Spyda MC

Singa feat. Niina MC

Kawenja feat. DXL Magezi

Obutebbe feat. Taye Mwasiba, Phitzo Kiganda & Natural Calamity MC

Produced by Paget King and Raymond Topping aka, IQulah Rastafari
Song written by IQulah Rastafari and Paget King
All Vocals- IQulah Rastafari
Drums, Keyboards and Bass- Paget King
Guitars- Gyasi Crosdale
All Percussion- IQulah Rastafari
Mixing Engineers- Paget King and Colin Smith
Mastering Engineer- Colin Smith
Guitar Recording and Mix at- IMW Studios- London

Branded

A one hour nonstop mix of Bakisimbatronics 

Deconstructed from 80s to 90s Buganda cultural / traditional dance style called (bakisimba)

Bakisimbatronics fuses electronic elements, heavy percussion loops, rhythmic melodies and female radiant vocals

Bakisimba
Bakisimba dance (Baakisiimba) also known as Nankasa or Muwogola is a traditional dance form originating from the Baganda people of Buganda Kingdom in Central Uganda. It is believed to have originated from the movements of a drunken King Ssuuna of Buganda Kingdom. The dance was initially performed in the Buganda Royal Court in ancient times and it holds significant cultural and social importance within the community and is often performed during tribal ceremonies, celebrations, and festive occasions.

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Produced by Maganda Shakul
Mixed and mastered by @DeclaredSounds
Artworks by @WakabiAnorld


Bakisimbatronics (1hr Live Mix)

De volta com meus remixes... e tenho muita vibe e lembrança desta música. Nada melhor que fazer um remix, também inspirado no "Naija Music". Todo este remix foi arranjado e tocado por mim, respeitando a vibe do som original. 

Toda Menina Rmx

TRACKLIST

If I Betray
Don't Feel No Way
Sow And The Reap
True King
Reminder
Pagan Pay Gone
Meditation (Babylon Fruits)
Same I Ah One (feat. Pressure)
Same I Ah Dub
When Jah Arise (feat. Lutan Fyah)
Weather The Storm (feat. Ras Batch)
Worker Be
True King
Jah Bless Her
Banking in The Pig
In The Race So Far
Love the Life You Live
Kaaba Stone
Due Reward
Incline 
Incline Dub
Homing Zone
Starting From
Crown Aim
Calm the Day

MIDNIGHT RAVER'S MIDNITE MASSACRE MIX VOL. 1

http://midnightraverblog.com

Track List

1. Platune
2. Forces and Flames
3. Native Story
4. Time and Time Again
5. Meditation (Babylon Fruits)
6. Worker Be
7. Reminder
8. Jah In I
9. Lion Out Of Zion
10. Jah Bless Her
11. Humanity Cry
12. Valuue Life
13. These Are Things To Be Thankful For
14. Rastafari Is King
15. Good Thing Happen
16. Calm The Day
17. Arise Again
18. Haile Selassie I The First Time
19. Lianess
20. Urgency

Jah Raver's MIDNITE Massacre Vol. II

http://midnightraverblog.com

Track List

Drought
Fierce Fast And Low Dub
Humanity Cry
Livity
Value Life
Heavy Low (Akae Beka)
Simplest Long (Akae Beka)
True King
True King Dub
Jah In I
Breathing Scrolls
Time and Time Again
Mountains
Is Real
Vengeance And Tears
Nothing Restrain Dub
Emotions
High Places of Anu
Dem A Warriah (Akae Beka)
Well Said (Akae Beka)

Jah Raver's Midnite Massacre Vol. III

01 Mista Savona feat. Randy Valentine & Anyilena - Vibracion Positive
02 Prince Of Judah - Praises
03 Lutan Fyah  - Endocannabinoid System 
04 Tribal Seeds - Aroma Dub - Aroma
 05 Rebelution feat. Protoje  - Inhale Exhale 
06 Danakil - World of Reggae Music (feat. Flavia Coelho, Yaniss Odua, Anthony B, Volodia, Brahim, Josh & Nattali Rize)
 07 New Kingston - Honorable & The Beast
 08 Forelock & Arawak - Rasta Say No (feat. Juba Lion)
 09 Never Get Me Down feat. Juss I 
 10 Herbsman Juggling feat. TJ
 11 Danakil - EchoSysDub
 12 Skarra Mucci - Turn It Up Loud
 13 Torch - Real To The King
 14 Jesse Royal - Rock It Tonight
15 Hempress Sativa - Natty Dread feat. Ranking Joe
16 Jah Cure Feat Mikki Ras - Rude Bwoy Skankin!
 17 Black Uhuru Feat. Bugle - Jah Guide
18 Chezidek feat. Capleton - Jah Jah Bless
19 Busy Signal - Hold a Medi
20 Koffe - Burning
 21 KABAKA PYRAMID  - CAN'T BREATHE 
 22 Koro Fyah ft. Kabaka Pyramid -  RED GREEN AND GOLD
 23 Micah Shemaiah/Giark - RudeBwoy Jamaica
 24 Protoje - All Will Have to Change
 25 Alborosie - Rich
 26 Chronixx - Ghetto Paradise
  27 Claye feat. Gentleman - Backup Dub Version
  28 Peeya Fyah Riddim B D S
  29 Claye – Guerilla
  30 Chronixx - Big Bad Sound Feat. Chronicle
  31 EarthKry - live good

Reggae Full Vyybz Mix By Kemtan Iyah

free dowload link..
Lien de téléchargement Gratuit
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Tracklist
1.	Jah Defender - Time Will Come
2.	Mellow Mood - Place Called Home
3.	Claye – Grateful
4.	Chronixx - Spanish Town Rockin'
5.	I-Wayne - Wire Brush
6.	Mellow Mood - Another Day
7.	Romain Virgo - Cruise
8.	Iba Mahr - One Of A Kind Ft. Assassin
9.	Mellow Mood - Ms. Mary
10.	New Kingston - Solid As A Rock
11.	New Kingston - Kingston Fyah
12.	J Boog - Raggamuffin (feat. Buju Banton & Gramps Morgan)
13.	Exco Levi & Sizzla - Burn
14.	2Pac - Dear Mama Reggae RMX
15.	Javada - Shuda Neva
16.	Javada - Shuda Neva
17.	LUTAN FYAH - Let Me Be
18.	Skarra Mucci - Marihuana
19.	Massive B - Version Mix
20.	Elephantman - Rudeboy Skank
21.	Gentleman - Lift We Up Deh
22.	Jr. King - Moving Out of Babylon
23.	Louie Culture - Concrete Jungle Rock
24.	Lutan Fyah - Wreckage
25.	Skarra Mucci - True Gyalist (feat. Phantom IMC)
26.	Torch - Fire Man A Bun (Ft. Bugle)
27.	Chris Martin & Romain Virgo - Leave People Business
28.	Romain Virgo - Fade Away (Ft. Agent Sasco)
29.	Romain Virgo - God Inna Mi Corner
30.	Capleton - Weed Man (Raw)
31.	Pressure - Reset & Restore
32.	Alborosie feat. Chronixx - Contradiction
33.	Protoje ft. Chronixx – No Guarantee
34.	Jah Lil –Not a Perfect Human
35.	Jah Lil- Pam Pam Pam
36.	Bost, Bim -  Version
37.	Gappy Ranks - How Long
38.	Fari Di Future - Jungle out There
39.	Dean Fraser - R.A. Super Special
40.	Duane Stephenson - Play That Song
41.	Mahaa D Hammer  ft royal Messenjah..sparklin & quinzy- Bamba
42.	Rorystonelove feat. Samory I - Jah Power

Reggae Irie Soul Mix.2018

SWITCHSTANCE RECORDINGS 
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"Switchstance" is taken from the culture of boardsports, meaning the skill used to change the stance (easily) by switching one's foot position. The stance in freestyle Snowboarding or Skateboarding, is either riding in "regular" (left foot forward) or "goofy" (right foot forward) position. This identifies a really skilled rider and opens up a whole new world of trick combinations.

The label's creed and therefore the style of its producers and DJs is to have ultimate freedom, whether in their musical movements or in "switching" between various styles. The aim of the label is to combine early musical influences such as Funk, Jazz, Latin, 90´s Hip Hop and Reggae with the most progressive techniques of electronic music production in order to create a new dynamic sound that pays respect to the diverse cultures it comes from. It is the soundtrack of the lives of artists that dedicate their time and energy to produce cutting-edge grooves for a conscious and openminded generation.

Inspired by the label members' and friends' lifestyles in music, boardsports, arts and travels; the sound of Switchstance is always in motion and reflects a unique vision and attitude towards modern life. 

Makubo Manji feat. DXL Magezi

Switchstance Recordings

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