In Conversation: Kabaka Pyramid
Kabaka Pyramid performs at Trinity on 07 April
Ahead of his show at Trinity on 07 Apr as part of Trinity Presents, we spoke to Grammy award-winning Reggae artist Kabaka Pyramid about performing to UK audiences, the Reggae Revival movement, and much more.
Tell us a little about your musical journey up to this point, and any upcoming plans for 2023
My journey has been great with ups and downs of course, from sound system days to small home studios, starting an independent label, to working with Damian Marley, to winning a Grammy. It’s been amazing. This year we are touring worldwide and continuing to push my album The Kalling.
As a key pillar of the reggae revival movement, how do you feel the international recognition of new reggae artists has impacted the scene as a whole?
I think the international recognition has shone the light on our generation’s movement, and that helped to elevate our status and profile in Jamaica, so overall it’s been a very positive thing.
What have your experiences been like playing for a UK audience? Have you noticed any difference in the atmosphere and energy at UK shows compared to other international audiences?
It depends on where in UK, festivals like Boomtown are similar to other festivals around Europe and even the US, but a club show in South London is closer to the vibes in Jamaica. People react more to the popular songs so I usually have to change my setlist in the UK.
Are there any UK artists that you’d like to work with in the future or other Jamaican artists you'd like to highlight?
Man like Stormzy and Giggs are legends, I also rate Ashley Walters and Kano, looking forward to releasing something with Maverick Sabre and also Plan B - we’ve been in studio before. I like Little Simz's vibe as well.
For someone who’s never seen you perform in person, what can they expect from Kabaka Pyramid live?
My live show is really high energy, a lot of fun for fans, nuff lyrics and some reggae classics mixed, and look for songs off my Grammy album 😉
Kabaka Pyramid will be performing at Trinity on 07 April as part of Trinity Presents - click here to get your tickets.
About Trinity Presents:
This is part of Trinity Presents - our in-house programme of music, bringing world-class artists and emerging talent to inner-city audiences.
