![]() Gong Marley's "Stony Hill Tour" (30 shows / USA). Kabaka Pyramid has performed and shone on the biggest festival stages (Reggae on the River (USA), Rebel Salute, Reggae Sumfest (JA), Rototom Sunsplash (ES), Musa (PT), SummerJam (DE), Reggae Sun Ska (FR), BoomTown (UK). Featuring featurings with Chronixx, Protoje, Pressure Buss Pipe, Akon and of course Damian Marley, as well as singles like "Well Done", "Kontraband", "Borders", and the anthem "Can't Breathe", the album is already considered a classic of modern day reggae. In 2018 he released his debut album "Kontraband" (Bebble Rock Music / Ghetto Youths International), produced by critically acclaimed Damian "Jr Gong" Marley. ) and is presented by many as a leader of the new wave of Jamaican reggae artists. ![]() It ranks # 1 on the "Billboards Next Big Sound Charts Worldwide", is featured in many media (The Fader, MTV Iggy, Okayplayer, Reggaeville, Vogue, Billboard, BET. Kabaka Pyramid has acquired both local and international recognition over the years. Then follow the Ep "Rebel Music" and "Lead the Way" with among others the hits, "Free From Chains", "Mi Alright" ft.Chronixx and "Warrior" ft. Following the worldwide success of the single "Well Done" in 2015, Kabaka released his mixtape "Accurate" presented by Major Lazer and Walshy Fire, which met with immediate success among reggae and hip-hop fans. In 2013, he was named "Revolutionary Artist of the Year" by the Jamaica Reggae Industry Association. Ultra-prolific, Kabaka Pyramid has released a powerful catalog over the years. Kabaka Pyramid today has a unique musical style and has made it his mission to guide future generations towards harmony and unity by spreading his powerful and spiritual messages around the evolution of consciousness. Perfectly mastering each of the two genres, he moves from one to the other with ease and mixes them to perfection. Around 2009, while his lyrics became more conscious, he brought these two identities together and took the name "Kabaka Pyramid". "Pyramid" refers to the thousand-year-old pyramids of ancient Africa, and represents its desire for longevity in music, to bequeath its messages to future generations. The name "Kabaka" comes from the Buganda tribe in Uganda, Africa, it means "King" and represents long term survival. ![]() He first turned to hip-hop, rapping under the name "Ronny Pyramid" but also sang reggae under the name "Ini Kabaka". Very young, he was as much influenced by the reggae of his native island as by the hip-hop scene. Kabaka Pyramid is a hybrid artist (talented musician, lyricist, producer and sound engineer) straight from the streets of Kingston, Jamaica. ![]()
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