Da Twinz’s ‘Fimbo’ tackles wife abuse
Sep 07, 2006
UK-based Ugandan duo Da Twinz have released their third album Fimbo and are getting tremendous
By Titus Serunjogi
and Miles Rwamiti
UK-based Ugandan duo Da Twinz have released their third album Fimbo and are getting tremendous airplay on FM radios in Uganda, Kenya and Tanzania. Fimbo is done in Kiswahili, English and Luganda lyrics.
The beat for all the eight tracks on the CD is catchy, fun, and energetic. It is loud and a bit frantic with Da Twinz’ trademark hoarse high-pitched vocals, though not particularly new; we have heard it before on their previous album, Mudomo.
The title-track, Fimbo, lashes out at men who beat their wives, deny them cash or even refuse to take them out. The lyrics are good and relate with the day-to-day life in Kampala as well as the lifestyle of Ugandans on kyeyo abroad.
The lyrics can sometimes feel tearful, but are a contrast to the more lively tunes! Is it not strange that this song on wife abuse should cause listeners to jump up and set about having fun?
Walk and Sleep, with its hard-hitting ragga and thick bass lines, is the most aggressive track on the album. The song preaches a ‘live and let live’ philosophy, harmony and hard work.
Da Twinz have a knack for mixing beats and lyrics to cater for the listener’s ever-changing moods.
Mpola Mpola laments the death of good old friends; but not without smacking drumbeats and such a sweet Zouk melody that will sweep you off your feet.
Meanwhile, their Njo Hapa, featuring Tanzanian sensation Bushoke, is rocking the live request shows on East Africa TV. It is a love song with an amazing fusion of Afro-beat, hip-hop and jazz.
Fimbo, which was released in Kasiwukira Studios recently, also features collaborations with MC Naila Boss, a female Nigerian rapper based in the UK, as well as Jamaican ragga sensation Alibaba.
Catch Da Twinz performing live in Kampala on December 2, 2006.
and Miles Rwamiti
UK-based Ugandan duo Da Twinz have released their third album Fimbo and are getting tremendous airplay on FM radios in Uganda, Kenya and Tanzania. Fimbo is done in Kiswahili, English and Luganda lyrics.
The beat for all the eight tracks on the CD is catchy, fun, and energetic. It is loud and a bit frantic with Da Twinz’ trademark hoarse high-pitched vocals, though not particularly new; we have heard it before on their previous album, Mudomo.
The title-track, Fimbo, lashes out at men who beat their wives, deny them cash or even refuse to take them out. The lyrics are good and relate with the day-to-day life in Kampala as well as the lifestyle of Ugandans on kyeyo abroad.
The lyrics can sometimes feel tearful, but are a contrast to the more lively tunes! Is it not strange that this song on wife abuse should cause listeners to jump up and set about having fun?
Walk and Sleep, with its hard-hitting ragga and thick bass lines, is the most aggressive track on the album. The song preaches a ‘live and let live’ philosophy, harmony and hard work.
Da Twinz have a knack for mixing beats and lyrics to cater for the listener’s ever-changing moods.
Mpola Mpola laments the death of good old friends; but not without smacking drumbeats and such a sweet Zouk melody that will sweep you off your feet.
Meanwhile, their Njo Hapa, featuring Tanzanian sensation Bushoke, is rocking the live request shows on East Africa TV. It is a love song with an amazing fusion of Afro-beat, hip-hop and jazz.
Fimbo, which was released in Kasiwukira Studios recently, also features collaborations with MC Naila Boss, a female Nigerian rapper based in the UK, as well as Jamaican ragga sensation Alibaba.
Catch Da Twinz performing live in Kampala on December 2, 2006.