“POPPIN” BY PROKLAIM: A DYNAMIC ANTHEM OF RESILIENCE AND PERSEVERANCE

When life gets tougher and harder, that’s when you gotta be calm, resilient and show some level of perseverance. You don’t just give up because you fell, you rise up and get back on your feet and keep going. Even when you’re tired, that’s when you gotta strive through the pain and work harder, you don’t let the uncertainties of life destruct you from your goals. This message is what Proklaim has carved into his latest single titled “Poppin”. If you know “Proklaim”, you’d know his songs are progressive, message-driven hip-hop, then he infuses those hip-hop beats with some lively and captivating beats from Africa on his latest projects this year. Well today he’s got us on hip-hop and South African Amapiano beats blends and my goodness, shit is too hard and soo intriguing. This track marks Proklaim’s second foray into blending hip-hop with the high-energy rhythms of South African Amapiano music, carving out a new subgenre within hip-hop.

Now the song Poppin, which was recorded at PEN PUSHAZ studios and mixed and mastered at Audio Art Namibia. What’s beautiful about this song “Poppin” is that, the song comes in as a vibrant and dynamic track that aims to uplift and energize listeners. The beats are soo melodic and distinctive with those Amapiano rhythms, and you can see Proklaim’s dedication to pushing the boundaries of hip-hop very evident in the way he blends other genres into hip-hop. And the moment you listen to his tracks, you realize how magical they sound, and how they all sync together to create a lasting impression on the listener. The moment you hit on that play button, there’s no going back from those infectious Amapiano’s beats with his sharp lyricism. The song “Poppin” then opens with a pulsating beat that is lovely, lively and energetic, distinctive and very enticing. Then as you enjoy the beats, Proklaim comes in with a smooth delivery and flow with his rap, which becomes evident as to why he’s influenced by legends like Tupac and Nas. Then as the song goes on, you realize how crisp and engaging it is to get you swinging in here and there with your fingers and body through those Amapiano’s signature rhythms, which goes on to provide a fresh backdrop to Proklaim’s thought-provoking verses. The lyrics then lay emphasis on how one ought to be resilient and word hard to be able to achieve whatever their dreams are. The song goes on to talk about how one need to have perseverance in other to make it happen, you can’t keep wasting time if you really wanna hit the top, believe in your dreams, put the work in and with perseverance you will get through. With lines like “you wanna think, put the work in, put your money where your mouth is, there’s no faith with no words, there’s no faith with no words” hinting at how hard you need to work to achieve your dreams, why would you be thinking when you’ve got work to do? Why would be sitting down with your arms folded when you can get up and finish some work? Problems may come, hardship may come, but you never let them pull you down and give up on your dreams, keep going, put in the work and see it flourish. If you listen to Proklaim’s songs you’d realize how he’s indeed the definition of versatility and creativity. Then when you hear how refined those beats are, you give thumps up to PEN PUSHAZ studios for it top-notch production, ensuring that each element of the track shines. The mixing and mastering by Audio Art Namibia add a polished finish, making “Poppin” a track that stands out in quality and innovation.

Well “Poppin,” ain’t just your regular hip-hop, in this song you get to feel that music is diverse and dynamic, the delivery, flow and message Proklaim sends is clear and one that will resonate with every listener. Then the blend of Amapiano and hip-hop gives the track a fresh feel and makes it appealing for new listeners to try it out, and the moment you hit that play button, there’s no going back. To me it’s a solid 10/10 banger that deserves your attention. So go ahead and put in the work throughout the week while Poppin 😉. ENJOY!! Make sure to check him out on the links below for more;

https://www.youtube.com/proklaimrapper

https://www.instagram.com/proklaimz

https://www.soundcloud.com/birungi41

https://www.facebook.com/proklaimYebo/