RATIGAN ERA, Era (Hakuna Kulala; HK049, Uganda 2024, Picture Sleeve) LP VG+/VG+

LP - VG+/VG+ - RATIGAN ERA, Era (Hakuna Kulala; HK049, Uganda 2024, Picture Sleeve), Still In Opened Shrinkwrap, Dancehall might have emerged in Jamaica, but over the last few decades the popular genre's tendrils have stretched out across the globe. In Kampala, Ratigan Era is adding a distinct Ugandan twist to dancehall, fusing it with East African humor and hyper-melodic afrobeats elements imported from Ghana and Nigeria. The versatile MC grew up listening to Jamaican music like Vybz Kartel, Busy Signal and Mavado - in his hometown of Kawempe there was almost no way to avoid it - and it blurred into the background, blending with local church music, US hip-hop and radio pop. He developed this diverse range of influences into a completely unique Afro-dancehall flow that simmers between Luganda, patois, Spanish and English, reflecting the melting pot of cultures and dialects that characterizes contemporary Africa. - 3626495E *** In Stock In Our Islington Shop ***