Krazy Native A.K.A Saba SabaKrazy Native, one of the members from the legendary Bataka Underground the originaters of Luganda hiphop rappin in ya lingo.And one the oldest group in Uganda in hiphop.Who have been representing since 1994.
The crew then had their first major performance in Mwanza Tanzania the same year where they rocked the then hiphop virgin Mwanza. They then recorded what was their first actual single 'ATOOBA'produced by Mukalazi which was their skills manifest.The single was only able to make to the scene and hit the airwaves three years later.This was as a result of the low level of hiphop appreciation and the negative stereotype associated with hiphop back then and it was thus very had to get a hiphop record on radio.The song became a favourite on the underground hiphop scene and is still regarded as a Ugandan hiphop classic. The song was also the first major luganda hiphop song.In 1997, Bataka Underground recorded their second smash hit, ‘Ssesetula’ which got them on a stage rampage spree from Club Pulsations to Lido Beach, Club Silk, Botanical Gardens, Little Flowers, Bingo Cinema, Sharing youth Center and loads of other places allover the city.In 1998,Bataka crew continued to dominate the hiphop scene and later that year in December, Krazy native beat a long list of musicians of the day including members of his crew and won the ‘Mr. Silk’ Contest for his social-political ballistic rhymes of the day.In 1999, the Bataka Crew was at the climax of their game rocking at most of the major events of the time. ‘Bana Beka’ one of their other songs got crowds bobbing heads to the sound of one of the realest Ugandan hiphop songs.The same year, Krazy Native changed his style of rhyme from the braggadocio lyricist to the social political conscious rapper. They then began working on their major project, the overdue hiphop album from Bataka squad, ‘Foundation’.‘The Foundation’ album was released in 2000 and hit the underground hiphop scene containing songs like ‘Ndimubi’(Am bad), ‘Lets ride’, ‘The Foundation’, ‘Eno Ensi’(This world), the hit singles ‘Ssesetula’ and ‘Atooba’ and other songs.In 2001, Bataka underground, Chizo, Dj Benarda, went for a tour in Kigali and Bujumbura. Bujumbura gave Bataka so much love and are still revered up to today.The same year, they hooked up with ‘Niga Soul’ one of the best rap groups in Bujumbura and had several performances together in places like Havana, Casanova and a lot of other places.Back from the tour in Kampala, Bataka squad hooked up with a British rap/poetry crew by the names of ‘Shrine’ and had two huge concerts.From 2002 to 2003, Bataka, was silent a while and Krazy continued solely for a while. Some of the members left the country, while others worked on solo projects.Today, Krazy Native is one of the founder members of the Uganda Hiphop Foundation.In his own words today, Krazy says "i'm really happy that i was there when this hiphop movement in Uganda began and i witnessed all these memorable moments".Recently, he released a single and video ‘Tujababya’. Currently Krazy Native is working on an album titled ‘Tujababya the hardway’ which highlights the tribulations of a Ugandan hiphop artist. Tujababya is now a hiphop community anthem celebrating the suppressions of the local hiphop artist by the main stream media. He is also working on the Bataka squad compilation album which is the reunion of the members.Babaluku in van city,Momo,Tshila a nw member,peace to Laraat in England,Sillingz in Toronto.Some facts about Krazy NativeHe has performed in Burundi, Rwanda, Tanzania, and Kenya.
In December 2004, he was part of the Uganda Hiphop Foundation delegation to the Tanzania Hiphop Summit.
As a delegate of the Uganda Hiphop Foundation, he Performed at the ‘Rock against Aids’ concert in Nairobi, Kenya.
Krazy Native is a one of the founder members and an active member of the committee of the Uganda Hiphop Foundation.
He is a representative of Bavubuka Allstars/foundation, an African hiphop youth movement.
Krazy Native also runs a small youth anti drugs and poverty eradication project based in the Kisenyi slum.
Krazy Native voluntarily contributes to the welfare of a one year homeless kid in Kiseny a slum in the outskirts of Kampala.
Krazy Native co-manages the hiphop nite a project of the Uganda Hiphop Foundation.
Krazy Native was the chief organiser of the 2004 Annual Uganda Hiphop Summit.
Krazy Native A.K.A Saba Saba has performed along side african stars Postive Black Soul,Awadi.Knaan from somalia,Tumi & the Volume from South Africa,Guru of gangster,Coolio and many more. He has been nominated in the pearl of africa music for best artist & best single.
Bataka squad for life watch out for the album coming soon.
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