Episodes
We kick off Episode 07 of Season 02 with TheCountMarkula doing a buffalo cause buffalo is for forever. We get into details of "The Tribe UG: Press Play", music distribution and the new music that Skyline Media has distributed. Furthermore, TheCountMarkula takes us to Kigali, Rwanda as he gives us a detailed review of the event; "A Night With Mike Kayihura". To close off the episode we talk about having a machine building the brand versus building a brand off music/content. New music...
Published 06/29/22
For episode 06 of season 02, We're joined by Damzy Damzy, a marketing & branding expert to share a few pointers on how creators/artists can approach building a brand both offline and online, marketing their product and how they can package their events to create unique experiences so that sponsors can buy in. We also introduce a new game on the podcast for our guests that she crashes effortlessly, so we hope you get to play along with her. As a singer who has blessed a lot of UG Hip-Hop...
Published 06/15/22
Ian (paulothewriter) is back with vengeance for the roast he endured in his absence on the last episode. As we trade carefully with Ian, (to avoid his wrath), we review new projects that just dropped like; - Unchained - Yvonne Kushe  - Love and Light -Izabelug - The Road To Kirya - Maurice Kirya  -Fuse Cypher Believe ft. Wake, Ray MC, Cadilux, GagamaGoo, Waade & Melkeyz   We also curate our dream/ideal Ugandan hip-hop concerts that can only be headlined by 3 hip-hop acts. Contribute...
Published 06/08/22
As Ian takes a day off from the podcast to attend to urgent issues, we try our best to "roast" him since he is not around to defend himself nor rebuttal. We not only roast Ian and his failed career as a rapper (iPaulo) but we also do a quick throwback to the past three episodes we've released this season. We also discuss the Golden Era of Ugandan Hip-Hop & our TOP 3; Top cross-over collaboration, Top Favorite Ugandan Hip-Hop Songs, Top  Navio Albums.  Contribute to the podcast via...
Published 05/31/22
For Episode 03 of Season 02, we hit the coast of Zanzibar to kick it with celebrated media personality, deejay, producer and songwriter Sal Deejay (a.k.a Srlymr) 🔥🔥🔥 Sal Deejay shares with us about her growth, from being a radio presenter to becoming a deejay, dynamics of the songwriting industry in Uganda and her favorite deejays. Contribute to the podcast via MoMoPay, - 624404 Hosts: @TheNinjaFelix, @paulothewriter, @TheCountMarkula, @LMLubowa, 📸: Captured by @LNFUndisputed for Skyline...
Published 05/25/22
There's a lot that goes into the music we enjoy and in the making of stars that we love to see on stage perform. On this episode, we get into the behind the scenes of what goes into creating the product (music), marketing it, branding the creator/artist, monetizing the brand and sustaining the brand so as to achieve longevity in the game. We not only discuss the process/journey of the music but we also kick it off by recognizing a few young acts who are killing it in the UG Hip-Hop game...
Published 05/17/22
Yes, we're back!!   After a long layover (almost a year), we're back with a new season of The Tribe UG Podcast and Lezz (the 4th Homie) tagged along. He's not a character, he is real.  To kick things off, we discussed the albums/EPs that were released while we were on a break. To turn things up a notch, the conversation didn't just revolve around UG Hip-Hop projects, but also RnB/Soul projects. The team discussed the work that has been released in the urban music space. Check out the list...
Published 05/10/22
It’s the season finale of The Tribe UG Podcast and the team does a run down of how the season has been! They dive deep into the behind scenes of what it took to produce each episode, the challenges, losses and the wins! The team also discusses The Count Markula’s relationship with the “Kobusingyes” and his travels/explorations around the world! Enjoy! Meet the Team Hosts: @TheNinjaFelix, @paulothewriter, @TheCountMarkula, @LMLubowa, @play01music 📸: Captured by @LNFUndisputed 🔊:  Sound by...
Published 05/25/21
Welcome to episode 7 of The Tribe UG Podcast. On this episode, we host the multitalented rapper Play01 who shares the good, the bad and the ugly of his journey in the UG Hip-Hop game as a producer, battle rapper and a rap artist building a brand. He sheds a light on different eras and generations of UG Hip-Hop, and the roles these different eras play(ed) in not only building the game but also creating a gap in the industry.  The Jinja Bred rapper also shares details about his upcoming album...
Published 05/18/21
Episode 06 of The Tribe UG podcast is here and the team discusses the long term debate of UG Hip-Hop Vs. Kidandali. To weigh in on the topic from the "Kidandali" side the team is joined by James Propa a media personality/radio presenter who has graced the airwaves of Dembe FM in the past and currently on Metro FM.  Furthermore, James Propa is a territory manager at Content Connect Africa and also a Local Editor, Culture and Content director at TIDAL.  As a local editor at TIDAL James Propa...
Published 05/04/21
Episode 05 of The Tribe UG Podcast is here and the team discusses the chairmen of the boards, the Avengers of UG Hip-Hop production, the geniuses behind the sounds of Ugandan Hip-Hop. The team discusses the individual music contribution from the designers of the UG Hip-Hop soundtrack over the years. The criteria in coming up with the names followed one's catalog/contribution/impact of songs they have produced, longevity & relevancy (if they're still active in the game). Meet the...
Published 04/27/21
Episode 004, of The Tribe UG Podcast, is here and the team welcomes its first-ever guest award-winning female rapper Ninja C. As a guest, Ninja C shares from her vast experience as a TV/Radio presenter, PR practitioner, and a creative.  Ninja C shares with the team about her evolution/transition as a rapper and her experience as a fan of Ugandan hip-hop. Furthermore, she shares tips that other artists/rappers can use to build their teams, how to approach sponsors, and forming media...
Published 04/20/21
On Episode 003 of The Tribe UG Podcast, the team discusses the EPs/albums that were released during 2020 in the middle of a pandemic.  Check out the albums below; - The Ugandan - The Mith - Spear - GNL Zamba - Strength in Numbers - Navio  - Open Time - Tucker HD & Blixxack  - Ego - Kracbone  - Iso - Lagum  Share your thoughts in the comment section about the album picks. Meet the Team Hosts: @TheNinjaFelix, @paulothewriter, @TheCountMarkula, @LMLubowa 📸: Captured by...
Published 04/06/21
Welcome yet again to another episode of The Tribe UG Podcast. For episode 002, the hosts discuss who the next rising stars of UG Hip-Hop and the 4th Homie who always finances careers of any given rap group. In no particular order the hosts came up with the list below as the next rising stars of the game; - St. Maxi Mayne - Cynnate - The Homie  - Larry (Formerly High Society) - Mr Lean - Dagg Mizzo  -Ecee -Motwoonoh  -Nickarma Nox -Naxa Share your thoughts in the comment section...
Published 03/29/21
For episode 001 of The Tribe UG Podcast, the hosts ( TheNinjaFelix, paulothewriter & The Count Markula) revisit an article from 2014 detailing the "TOP UG NEW SKOOL-RAPPERS 2014". TOP UG NEW SKOOL-RAPPERS 2014 Article - https://bit.ly/3lCvuLY The hosts run through the list and discuss the rappers who have faired well from 2014 to 2021.  Meet the Team Hosts: @TheNinjaFelix, @paulothewriter, @TheCountMarkula, @LMLubowa 📸: Captured by @LNFUndisputed 🔊:  Sound by...
Published 03/22/21