Hailing from Windhoek in Namibia, Proklaim is an artist whose music is as unique as his background. With Ugandan heritage and an upbringing in Zambia, his sound is a fusion of global influences, blending sharp lyricism with storytelling and a gripping hip hop sound. Inspired by artists such as Bob Marley, Wu-Tang Clan, Lauryn Hill, Big Punisher, Tupac and Maxi Priest, he’s forged a distinctive musical identity that’ struck a chord far beyond his home country.
Since making his debut with “One Way: in 2018, Proklaim has earned a reputation for his thought-provoking lyricism and genre-blurring sound with his track “Kingz” gaining airplay on MTV Base USA and amplifying his international reach. Never one to shy away from exploring personal and societal themes, his music serves as both a reflection and a conversation, inviting listeners to engage with his perspective on life, struggle and determination.
Currently in the midst of a prolific creative streak, Proklaim is keeping the momentum going with a steady stream of releases, dropping track after track without pause. His latest offering, “Celebrate,” marks his fourth single of 2025 and is another showcase of his constantly developing artistic output.
Recorded at Pen Pushaz Studios and mixed by Wojtek Majewski at Audio Art Namibia, the track embraces a mellow yet gritty boombap aesthetic, layering sharp verses over a textured instrumental cut with sampled elements. Speaking on his process, Proklaim describes how the track came together through a straightforward approach; laying down verses first, then adding samples to inject depth and colour.
The result is a track that perfectly captures his artistic vision, bold, meaningful and entirely engaging. Crafting a jubilant sound designed to inspire imagination and soundtrack those moments cruising down the street in a convertible, the track flows with a laid back hip hop groove and West African style instrumental elements add colourful vibes to the arrangement.
Laying down his superb vocal delivery above, his smooth rapped flows roll over the groove of the beat to craft a compelling sound that’s catchy and enjoyable throughout. As he continues to deliver on his prolific musical adventure, 2025 is shaping up to be another spectacular chapter in the exciting musical story of Proklaim.
Listen to Celebrate below
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