Following the impactful release of “Gwakke,” the inaugural single from Ancient Astronauts’ highly anticipated album in collaboration with Uganda’s Ba Cypher Kabaka, the stage is set to unveil the second track from this groundbreaking project. This time, the spotlight shines on Niina MC, a versatile talent hailing from Kampala, Uganda, known for his prowess as a rapper, singer, and producer, and a pivotal member of the Nyabingi band, Nilotika Cultural Ensemble. The new single pulsates with an electrifying uptempo groove, serving as a canvas for Niina MC’s distinctive freestyle flow delivered in his native language, Luganda. A testament to the essence of Ba Cypher Kabaka’s regularly organized freestyle cyphers prevalent in the heart of Kampala’s neighborhoods, this track exemplifies the vibrant synergy and creative energy that define these communal gatherings. Niina MC delves into his life’s narrative, painting a vivid picture of his surroundings where everyone aspires to forge ahead, yet the path demands relentless toil. Amidst the tapestry of existence, joy and sorrow intertwine seamlessly. He introspects, grappling with how to navigate the pain inflicted, even when it comes from within the familial fold. The sanctity of life prevails; the thought of kin harming one another remains inconceivable. In every facet of… more lyrics Singa chorus: Eyasinga esingo ssenga, singa ssenga yeyasinga esingo singa(ssinga) Eyakyika esingo singa singa matyansi yeyakyika esingo yekka(ssinga) Eyasinga esingo ssenga ,singa ssenga yeyasinga esingo singa(ssinga) Yeyalumba esingo singa singa matyansi yeyakyika esingo yekka(ssinga) Yeyalumba esingo singa singa senga yeyasinga esingo yekka(ssinga) Yeyalumba esingo ssinga singa senga yeyasinga esingo yekka(ssinga) Verse: Buli omu wano amasappe gamukolera So olina okugakolelera luganda Wetegeke balikubuuza wakolakyi, kale abalinawo kyebakola muwanike emikono Wotya nkayinike olemelerwa bingi, chap chap gwekola bingii balumwe emitima Singa ssenga lwadda Ddumba lwada Bagambe eno muki michigan mbatuta emitiima Bakologa mubyabwe bakutamye byokola Esanyu nennaku ndiraba nga ssomo Busoboozi butono obwo bwetulina okwejawo Tokuba tota oyo mugandawo, Ate ankola ebibi mukole ntya oyo mwanyoko Bulikimu kyolaba kyilina enteka yakyo, ntekateka nobuwangwa bwakyo Bulamu kalimi kano tekakoma kubala Chorus (again) Verse: Amazina go kyekitibwakyo gwe linya mpola tolinya mumuliro Ojakubiyiga gwe gumilira bingi Tolinda kwekwasa bangi mubingi Olindilira kubiri ebyedda kiriba edda ,bino bimala bikyuka byaddala kaliba kendo ewaffe kaba kadala, bingi tutomera tebiba byadala Mubulikyokola kikolere ddala, Bakira nabbo bakimanyi sibya ddala Kigabire budhallah nakigabira matiya Gwe ani atakimanyi nti obukodo kibbi Nawe tokimanyi nti omululu kibbi Abo nabbo bakimanyi bawulira bbi Tubasaba mwetereze simumutiima mubbi eno Kiri bubi eno tuli mubitendo eno Bridge: Hip to the HipHop for to dey ma people Asta ravista ratatara Hip to the HipHop for to dey ma people leka tubasabire muvve mbutara +2 Chorus (again) Bridge End. ENGLISH VERSION Singa (wishes) chorus; Whoever won in singo(village) i wish, i wish my aunt was winner there i wish(i wish) Who settled in singo i wish, if mathew was alone in singo i wish(i wish) Who won in singo, my aunt, i wish my aunt was the winner oh i wish(i wish) Who attacked singo i wish ,mathew took over i wish(i wish) whoever went to singo i wish ,my aunt was the best in there i wish(i wish) who attacked singo i wish , my aunt was the one that won i wish(i wish) verse Everybody around here wants to feel themselves so u gotta work for that hard bro Prepare yourself before they will ask you what you did, for those with work they do let me see your hands When you fear the hustle, you lose at many, chap chap do more make there hearts pain I wish the day my aunt returns is the same day Ddumba(brother) comes as well Tell them down here in Michigan ,they killing us They will mix you into there business,to make you not do yours Joy and sad are both lessons for me We aint gat the right and power to destroy Dont beat and kill, thats your brother And what should i do those that hurt me?just know its your sister Everything you see around you gat a source,a set up and a culture Life is time and it neer stops counting chorus Your dance moves cud be your respekts, so please move carefully, dont step into the fire You will learn, just be ready to be strong against many Dont wait to use many as your excuse Oh ya still waiting on the past?, nowadays things change its real You stick to wat you want to be thats real, Alot we have encountered that aint real Everything you do,do it for real, Even they know what they do is not real when they do Give some to Budhallah and some to Mathew Who are you not to know that being selfish is bad You also dont know that greed is bad? Even those that do know its pretty bad We pray you find your way, not in a bad way Situation so bad , we all in fear Bridge: HIp to the HipHop for to dey ma people Asta ravista ratatara Hip to the HipHop for to dey ma people lets pray for them, so they dont get lost in the lights chorus (again) Bridge End. credits released November 24, 2023 Music composed by Ingo Moell. Text written by Emmanuel Senyonjo. Mixed by Kabanjak at Evergreen Studios. Produced by Ancient Astronauts. Vocals performed by Niina MC. Mastering by Artur Wnorowski / TurnUp Mastering. Published by Oneminded Soul Publishing. Cover design by Saidi Latim / Black Flag Studios. Executive producer: Thomas Katongole-Strauch P & C 2023 Switchstance Recordings
