Video stream new episode of Red Bull Radio’s show The Federation Sound featuring Jamaican MC Kabaka Pyramid.
This week Kingston-born lyricist Kabaka Pyramid joins host Max Glazer to revisit old-school New York rap and hit us with a couple of unforgettable freestyles, amongst discussing his journey in music.
Kingston-born lyricist Kabaka Pyramid is “a multi-talented artist and producer coming straight from the streets of Kingston, Jamaica with a unique musical style blending the lyricism of hip hop, with the energy and melody of reggae and dancehall. He’s known as an artist with deep spiritual messages and proven lyrical ability – he was instrumental in raising the bar on the standard of hip hop in Jamaica. We heard the MC unique musical style blending the lyricism of hip hop with the Ghanaian afropop artist Stonebwoy on the song “Borders“, produced by the legendary artist Damian Marley.
Exclusively via PAM, watch a freestyle from the live show:
Every Wednesday dancehall and reggae authority Max Glazer delivers the freshest tunes, music news and interviews from Kingston to Brooklyn. Max has been spreading awareness of soundsystem culture ever since he discovered bashment sounds as a hip-hop journalist and DJ. His extensive experience on the decks, behind the boards and in the radio studio working with many of the biggest names in reggae and dancehall have made him a global authority on caribbean music, from foundational riddims to crossover smash hits.
Find out more about The Federation Sound at Red Bull Radio
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