Jamaican reggae artist Kabaka Pyramid is releasing a new project titled “Rebel Music The Lyrics Tape” this Friday, Aug. 28 [2].
The release serves as a retrospective of the foundation of the artist's career. By revisiting the themes and compositions of his early work, Pyramid connects his current global standing as a Grammy Award winner to his beginnings in the reggae scene.
The project celebrates the 15-year anniversary of his original Rebel Music EP [1]. This milestone marks a decade and a half since the release of the work that helped establish his identity in the genre.
As part of the rollout, Pyramid has already begun releasing individual tracks. The third single from the lyrics tape was released on Friday, Aug. 23 [3]. This release followed the artist's return to Jamaica after performing at the Reggae on the River festival [4].
The lyrics tape is designed to give new life to the original material while providing a modern perspective on the songs. Pyramid is using the anniversary to honor the influence of the original EP on his musical trajectory.
The full project will be available to the public on Aug. 28 [2]. This concludes a promotional window that saw the artist returning home to Jamaica to finalize the rollout of the anniversary material [4].
“Kabaka Pyramid is releasing a new project titled “Rebel Music The Lyrics Tape””
This release signifies a strategic move by Kabaka Pyramid to solidify his legacy within the reggae genre. By re-examining a 15-year-old project through a 'lyrics tape' format, he is emphasizing the songwriting and social commentary of his early work, bridging the gap between his underground roots and his current status as an internationally recognized, Grammy-winning artist.
