Brand new music from Proklaim

Proklaim is an exciting voice in the global hip hop scene, though he’s based in Windhoek, Namibia, his musical reach stretches far beyond the country. With roots in Ugandan heritage and an upbringing in Zambia, Proklaim’s sound draws on his diverse cultural influences, making his music unique and powerful.

His style blends various hip hop subgenres, drawing inspiration from iconic artists like Wu-Tang Clan, Lauryn Hill and Tupac. This wide array of influences shines in Proklaim’s meaningful lyrical style and compelling vocal delivery, which have become his own original trademark over the years. Since debuting with his single “One Way” in 2018, Proklaim has steadily built a reputation as an artist with a message.

His track “Kingz” gained significant traction on MTV Base in the USA, marking a major milestone in his career. However, it’s not just his beats or his flow that set him apart, it’s the authenticity with which he addresses personal and societal challenges through his music. Proklaim’s connection with his audience is grounded in a raw honesty that’s both compelling and thought-provoking, allowing his music to speak directly to and connect with listeners.

This year, Proklaim has been at his most creatively prolific, releasing a string stream of new music that showcases his ever-evolving sound. He’s been exploring new styles and sub-genres, proving that he’s not content to be boxed into a single category. His latest single, “soul session,” further reveals this artistic growth, offering a modern take on the style of old school hip hop while infusing it with his own progressive rap flair.

Recorded at Pen Pushaz Studios and mixed and mastered by Wojtek Majewski at Audio Art Namibia, “soul session” starts with an archival vocal samples before the rattle of percussion sets the track in motion. Grooving with punchy rhythms, accented by the staccato piano stabs, Proklaim’s smooth vocals ride above the arrangement to deliver a thrilling hip hip jam that manages to both pay tribute to the styles that inspired him while allowing his own sonic charisma to come to life.

With a playful vibe and memorable vocal hooks in the choruses, his rhythm-perfect rapped bars in the verse add an energising aesthetic. Once again filtering his original musical vision through a new lens, “soul session” sees Proklaim continue his extraordinary year with another unmissable outing.

Listen to soul session below

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