Kabaka Pyramid - The Kalling [Limited Edition Vinyl]
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Tracklist
Information
- Artist : Kabaka Pyramid
- Label : Ghetto Youths International / Bebble Rock Music
- Format : 2 x 12" (140g)
- Sleeve : Gatefold
- Country : Jamaica
- Genres : DancehallReggae
- Pressing : 500 Copies
- Estimated shipping date : April 2023
Description
Pre-order limited Edition D2C exclusive transparent gold and black marbled vinyl!
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The Bebble Rock virtuoso Kabaka Pyramid released his sophomore album, 'The Kalling,' produced by Damian 'Jr Gong' Marley. The fifteen-track masterpiece features some of the reggae icon's most frequent collaborators like Damian Marley, Protoje, Black Am I, Jesse Royal, and new collaborators like Buju Banton and Stephen Marley. This second installment in Kabaka's album discography is a symphony of songs that make a musical statement about the evolution of his craft.
The name "Kabaka" is Ugandan for "King." The long-lasting survival of the Pyramids of ancient Africa represent his desire for longevity in music and deep connection to Kemetic roots; leaving messages for generations to come. He is known for songs like Warrior, Well Done which focused keenly on local systemic issues and Reggae Music that took on a life of its own. His debut album Kontraband was met with critical acclaim, containing hits such as Kontraband featuring Damian Marley and Kaught Up with a popular music video that debuted on BET.
His recent singles: Make Things Work and Red, Gold and Green, featuring Damian Marley, Grateful, featuring Jemere Morgan, and the title track The Kalling, featuring Stephen Marley, were the four leads for this new album.
The album features production from Damian Marley, Stephen Marley, Young Pow and Kabaka Pyramid, another tradition carried over from the previous album. Providing a sufficient platform for Kabaka to update listeners about his growth since his first album. The production highlights the richness of Reggae music, from the keen perfection of percussion and bass to the sampling of iconic songs of Junior Byles in Faded Away, featuring Buju Banton; Peter Tosh in Mystic Man; or Eddie Fitzroy in EZ Ride.
"The Kalling is really about my journey in music being for a higher purpose, not just to get rich or popular, but to inspire a higher vibration in whoever listens" says Kabaka Pyramid. "While the majority seek pleasure and sense gratification, there are a few who the Most High kall [sic] upon to keep the balance inna [sic] earth. Music is what I use to answer the kall and you can feel it throughout this album."
The album is nominated for best reggae album at the 2023 Grammy's.
Reviews
Kabaka Pyramid is a Grammy Award Winning conscious revolutionary lyricist with a signature musical style; blending the power, energy and melody of Reggae with the lyricism of Hip hop.
A key pillar of the Reggae Revival movement, the Kingston Jamaica native carved his way into the Jamaican reggae scene in 2011 with his project Rebel Music.
He is now revered worldwide after a decade long career including his “Lead The Way (Deluxe Edition) ” EP, “Accurate” and “Immaculate” Mixtapes as well as his debut album “Kontraband ”.
His reggae and hip hop roots are evident in his lyrical style over hard hitting beats, laying the foundation for an ever ascending career culminating with the classic Grammy award winning marquee sophomore album “The Kalling” produced by role model Damian “Jr Gong” Marley.
This chart topping artist has developed a solid global fan-base that connects deeply with the messages in his music, touring extensively over the past 10 years to the largest of Reggae stages around the world and headlining numerous 20+ multi-city club tours. Kabaka is well known for delivering an electrifying and entertaining live performance with his band The Bebble Rockers