Ratigan Era – Era

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.

Format / LP
Released / 02/02/2024
Catalogue /HKUK-49
Barcode /768558900622
Artist / Ratigan Era
Label / Hakuna Kulala
Genre / Reggae