With his fantastic music, coming from the energetic hip-hop scene that defines Windhoek, Namibia, Proklaim is a virtuoso who portrays pure creativity and originality. From Micheal Jackson to Bob Marley, the artist finds himself drawing from a vast pool of global influencers.
His single, “Kings,” featuring Namibian artist Romi, had major airplay on the international channel MTV Base, a big boost that blew Proklaim’s global profile to its biggest yet.
Recorded at renowned Windhoek studio Pen Pushaz and mixed/mastered by acclaimed local producer Wojtek Majewski at Audio Art Namibia, he is back with his fresh single “BIENVENIDOS”. Flowing strings delicately herald Proklaim’s low-slung flow, dancing deftly above elaborate, salsa-inflected instrumentation. Bright trumpet lines slice overhead while shuffling drums lock into a vibey dancefloor groove. With the salsa-infused percussion, “BIENVENIDOS” gains a Latin dancehall feeling that is spread infectiously. The sleek, twisty rhythms lay the foundation as fast drum programming is added to bring more bounce and dynamic quality.
He uses different flow patterns to make things more interesting. Fast flourishes are dissipated at other points into smoother rhythmic syllabication. Proklaim changes his cadence frequently and adeptly to adjust to different changes in the dynamic song structure. His tone is composed, but passionate, with an almost sermonic quality that adds to the lively message.
Proklaim, through global influences, shines through as much as he glides through linguistic gaps. With “BIENVENIDOS,” Proklaim creates one of his most vibrantly striking singles yet, through genre-bending salsa-hop fusion.
I have been a fan of Proklaim’s artistry for quite some time now, ever since I became aware of his gifts for lyrical flow and rhythmic prowess. Being such a huge admirer of talented hip-hop artists, Proklaim undoubtedly stands out from the herd as a real, gifted wordsmith. His natural style, and polished compositions, just go on to astonish and further impress me with every new release. I discover new melodic nuances every time through “BIENVENIDOS” because Proklaim has obviously cared greatly, been enthusiastic about it, and expertly selected the content. This track features masterful, flowing melodies that go very well with energetic beats, which makes it listen-worthy once more.
Proklaim has quickly risen as one of my favorite musicians, and I am highly anticipating being able to see the fullness of his undoubted skill in future releases. There is no doubt that this bright Namibian talent in hip-hop will capture much greater global attention as time goes by, so share the song with your friends, and stream it right away on Spotify.
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