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Rebellion the Recaller, a Gambia musician based in Germany, |
| More young Gambians of other casts becoming rap musicians. Most of these Gambian rap artists are young high school leavers, who have found a legitimate formula to unemployment, a problem slowly gripping this largely tourism steered economy. Some are still going to school though while sparing time to be part of the music revolution. Presently, there are over 40 rap groups in the Gambia. Only four have so far produced albums. The rest already have enough lyrics to compose albums but do not have the necessary cash to finance the basic stages of mixing and recording, which, in local Gambian studios could go up to a high cost. As a temporary measure however, rap groups with shaky financial situations have resorted to producing audio singles and video clips simultaneously raising funds before heading for the studios. At least, Gambians can now express a sigh of relief that after years of inactivity, life is now being injected to the music scene resulting in the frequent composition of lyrics that could be exhibited at any international festival. |
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Founded in 1995 and steered by a quadruple alliance devoid of a leader, Black Nature has over the years effectively used their magnetising lyrics as an instrument to disseminate House Vibes' standardised resolutions of unity, love and tolerance. Though manacled by limited resources, Black Nature has many lyrics to their credit, outstanding of these WE CAN DONE, LOVE (Mbugel), STOP STEALING (Sachayi) and PEACE (Jubo) are all licensed on ragga-hip-hop with rhythmic beats depicting the African cultural heritage. However, one of the striking and commendable aims of House Vibes' Black Nature (otherwise called melokani nit kunjul) is fight against drugs and alcohol - a social malaise pandemic amongst the youths they are out to entertain and educate. Although the Gambia has least reported cases of vices, it is however important that a youth group is taking up these matters with seriousness. |
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During the 1999 first Gambian Rap Awards, Dance Hall Masters were voted as the Best New Group. The trio who came together in November 1998 with the motive of enlightening young as well as old on issues worth knowing about are Brother Coms Daddy Sam and Mister P. The groups vocalists Brother Coms (Lamin Fatty) and Daddy Sam (Mam Balla Joof) were recognised solo singers before teaming up, at the request and encouragement of Pa Jallow of Studio Galan. They were later joined by dancer Mister P.Their latest album "Brother Man", released in October 1999 is appealing to the youths not to despair; that life can be hard or easy; that in life all doors could be closed to develop one's abilities to the fullest. Life could as well be of ups and downs, but with persistent struggle and determination, one will one day reap the fruits of one's labour.When they started their singing career, their families were not supportive. Like some, they felt music is associated to drugs. "But we are determined not to be seen in that light." They assured. |
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Fready Man.@ the launching of the DanceHall Masters, at Jokor Garden Club, |