Bebe Cool Drops “Break the Chains” Album: A New Era for African Music

In Summary:

Ugandan music star Bebe Cool has released his new album, “Break the Chains,” available now on all streaming platforms.
The album features 16 tracks blending various African music styles and includes collaborations with artists like Yemi Alade and Joshua Baraka.
“Break the Chains” marks a new phase in Bebe Cool’s long career, aiming to inspire and showcase African artists’ ability to tell powerful stories.

Ugandan music legend Bebe Cool has unveiled his latest album, “Break the Chains,” which you can now listen to everywhere online. This exciting 17-song collection mixes different African music sounds like Afrobeats and Afro-house, showing how Bebe Cool’s music keeps growing. The album also features collaborations with other talented artists and aims to inspire a new direction for African music, proving that African artists can share their powerful stories globally.

A New Chapter for African Music

The album features 16 tracks blending various African music styles. Photo courtesy.

Speaking at his album release party in Kampala, Bebe Cool emphasized the significance of “Break the Chains” for the broader African music scene.

“This is the beginning of a new journey for both African music and Ugandan music at large,” Bebe Cool stated.

He added that the album aims to “inspire, innovate, and show that African artists can tell powerful stories while owning our digital space.”

The album’s compositions are described as featuring lush arrangements and rich melodies, highlighting Bebe Cool’s continued artistic growth.

Collaborations and Chart-Topping Singles

“Break the Chains” features several high-profile collaborations.

Nigerian Afro-pop artist Yemi Alade appears on “African Love,” while rising Ugandan star Joshua Baraka is featured on “Cheque.”

International Kenyan DJ and producer DJ Edu also contributes to the track “Games.”

The album’s lead single, “Circumference,” produced by Nigerian hitmaker PhilKeyz, is a vibrant anthem.

This was followed by “Motivation,” a more romantic and inspirational track produced by Bushington and Melanin Boy, which was accompanied by a cinematic music video directed by South Africa’s Garrick Williams.

Bebe Cool’s Enduring Legacy

Bebe Cool continues to push creative boundaries with this new release. Photo courtesy.

Bebe Cool, known for his role in shaping modern Ugandan sound and East Africa’s musical identity, continues to push creative boundaries with this new release.

His career spans over 20 years, beginning in Nairobi with Ogopa Deejays and later achieving success with Necessary Noize as part of the East African Bashment Crew.

Hits like “Africa Unite” and “Fire Anthem” cemented his influence on a generation of African music lovers.

“Break the Chains” further solidifies his legacy, offering a diverse mix of dance anthems, love songs, and reflective pieces that showcase his versatility and ongoing artistic freedom.

The album is currently available on platforms including Spotify, Apple Music, and YouTube Music.

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