Based out of the city of Windhoek in Namibia, Proklaim is a new and exciting voice is being added to the global hip hop scene. Rooted in Ugandan heritage, raised in Zambia and globally influenced by hip hop legends like Wu-Tang Clan, Lauryn Hill, Nas, Tupac, Eminem, Big Pun and Jay-Z, Proklaim draws on his multicultural journey to craft a powerful and socially conscious musical output.
His debut single, “One Way,” released in 2018, served as an introduction to his unique sound. Earning global recognition and a spot on MTV Bass, Proklaim stood out as an artist with a mission in a genre often dominated by superficial themes, via music instilled with meaningful and impactful lyrics.
In 2023, Proklaim entered an exciting phase, releasing a string of impressive singles that showcased his evolving style. As he steps into the new year, he continues this adventure, incorporating influences from Afro beats, Amapiano and boom bap styles into his hip hop sound.
Bringing us his latest release, he shares his brand new single titled “POPPIN,” his second foray into a hip hop and amapiano fusion sound. Recording the track at Pen Pushaz Studio, with the mix and master courtesy of Audio Art Namibia, “POPPIN” is another banging alternative hip hop outing from an artist who’s riding a whirlwind of a creative wave this year.
Bringing a high energy sound, the song builds the tension with layers of vocal lines as sparse percussive shots tease the rhythm out. As the deep bass rumbles in and the shuffle of drums sets the groove, the song launches in a dark and moody sound led by Proklaim’s commanding vocal performance, resulting in an original sound unlike anything else out there.
Written with the intention to get people excited about life, Proklaim certainly achieves that with this fiercely rhythm, cutting edge outing. As he continues to explore the fringes of his thrilling sonic vision, “POPPIN” is a sensational new track that sees Proklaim make this style entirely his own.
Listen to POPPIN below
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