Jade Debattista
Kabaka Pyramid, a multi-talented artist and producer, embarks on a celebratory tour in the UK and Europe this month after winning Best Reggae Album at the 2023 Grammys for his LP ‘The Kalling’.
Kabaka Pyramid, hip hop lyricism & reggae energy
Kingston-born reggae star, Kabaka Pyramid, has a distinctive musical style that combines the lyricism of hip-hop with the energy and melody of reggae. Through his liquid and hypnotic music, Kabaka expresses the uplifting message of spirituality and conscious evolution.
As a crucial figure in the current Reggae Revival movement, Kabaka Pyramid broke into the Jamaican reggae scene with Rebel Music back in 2011 with hit songs like ‘Free from Chains’ and ‘Warrior’ featuring Protoje.
His lyrical style and hard-hitting beats made his hip-hop roots transparent, setting the tone for an ever-expanding career that has so far included features for Chase and Status, and Rudimental, which eventually led to his Grammy-winning album ‘The Kalling’.
Masterful symphony of contemporary reggae
‘The Kalling’, is a masterful symphony of contemporary reggae, that speaks to the listener on the most profound levels and makes a significant statement about the development of Kabaka’s art
The fifteen-track masterpiece which was produced by Damian ‘Jr Gong’ Marley, includes a number of his long-time collaborators, like Damian Marley, Protoje, Black Am I, and Jesse Royal, as well as new collaborators including Buju Banton and Stephen Marley.
“The Kalling is really about my journey in music being for a higher purpose, not just to get rich or popular, but to inspire a higher vibration in whoever listens. While the majority seek pleasure and sense gratification, there are a few who the Most High kall upon to keep the balance inna earth. Music is what I use to answer the kall and you can feel it throughout this album”.
2023 Tour
Kabaka’s UK tour will take him to London, Bristol, Birmingham, and Manchester, with stops at the iconic London location The Jazz Café (now sold out) and Manchester’s renowned Blues Kitchen.
He will also be performing across Europe, including the Netherlands, Germany, Sweden, Austria, Italy, France, Spain, Czech Republic, and Switzerland.
Kabaka Pyramid Tour Schedule
| Dates | Location |
|---|---|
| March 14th | Lido, Berlin, Germany |
| March 17th | Jazzklubben Nefertiti, Goteborg, Sweden |
| March 18th | Colosseum Nightclub, Johanneshov, Sweden |
| March 19th | Plan, Malmo, Sweden |
| March 22nd | New Morning, Paris, France |
| March 23rd | Doornroosje, New Morning, Paris, France |
| March 24th | Cluses, France |
| March 25th | Kammgarn, Schaffhausen, Switzerland |
| March 26th | Szene, Wien, Austria |
| March 27th | p.m.k., Innsbruck, Austria |
| March 29th | Espace Julien, Marseille, France |
| March 30th | Sottotetto Sound Club, Bologna, Italy |
| March 31st | Primavera Trompetera Festival, Spain |
| April 1st | Csa Intifada vendita Libri, Roma, Italy |
| April 4th | Lucerna Music Bar, Prague |
| April 6th | The Blues Kitchen, Manchester |
| April 7th | The Blues Kitchen, Manchester |
| April 8th | O2 Institute, Birmingham |
| April 10th | The Jazz Cafe, London |
| May 19th | Rise and Vibes Festival, Aztec, New Mexico |
The Kalling Tour will undoubtedly be the most sought-after reggae concert experience in the UK and Europe over the coming months. To purchase tickets click here.
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