Proklaim, a rapper based in Windhoek, Namibia, has been steadily making an impact in the hip hop world with his lyrical flair and smooth vocal flow. Growing up with Ugandan heritage in Zambia, Proklaim’s music isinspired by a diverse array of influences, drawing influence from iconic hip hop figures like Wu-Tang Clan, Lauryn Hill and Tupac.
Since his debut with “One Way” in 2018, Proklaim has earned acclaim for his original sound and poignant lyricism. Setting himself apart from his peers, Proklaim’s lyrical output goes beyond the surface to address issues that connect deeply with his audience.
In 2024, Proklaim ventures into a new musical era, blending Afrobeat, Amapiano and boom bap elements in his latest singles, releasing new music at an astonishing rate. With an impressive eleven singles released already this year, Proklaim exhibits prolific creativity and maintains his artistic momentum.
Now he brings us his latest release with the brand new single titled “FOR YOU,” an upbeat jam that mashes up elements of Afrobeat, pop and hip hop into a vibrant sound. Brought to life via Proklaim’s spontaneous creativity, the artist hummed a melody over the beat to come up with the hook, then wrote his rapped verses around it.
Revolving around the theme of love and how it motivates our actions across life, “FOR YOU” serves up a bouncy and instantly catchy vibe. Fading the song in with delicate vocalisations and bright guitar touches, the jump of the beat brings in Proklaim’s rapid rapped flows that ride the pulse of the rhythm to craft a buoyant alternative rap sound.
Pairing groove with elegant instrumentation and sharp vocal delivery, the track rises int he chorus to deliver a memorable hook before sliding back to the energising pace of the verse. It’s another stellar cut from this talented artist who continues to showcase the depth of his creativity and versatility of his sound via an engaging and enjoyable new single.
Listen to FOR YOU below
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