Proklaim's "BABYLON" is a fearless call for awareness and awakening

Namibian artist Proklaim is back with a track that not only bangs, but also rings. "BABYLON" is not your average rap song, but a war cry set to rhythm, and perhaps Proklaim's strongest piece yet. Whether you're new to Proklaim or have been there from the beginning, you must hear "BABYLON." It's all that's made him a standout in today's rap, bold and brainy and heartfelt as all get-out. In this release, he's not just relinquishing a song, but dropping the truth.

"Babylon" snakes its way around you with a sulky electronic undercurrent, slick yet understated, establishing a base layer for the proper focus: Proklaim's voice. His delivery hits with such clarity and specificity, toggling easily between tight rhythmic flows and a distinct, melodic vocal style that's all his own. It isn't just technical skill on display; 'if it were, the audience would have begun filing out.' Every line seems to have been chiseled from conviction.

Vocal layering, extra recorded voices wafting in and out of the mix like echoes in a larger movement, is one of the salient features of this release. It gives the music in this film a filmic quality, as if we are not just listening to Proklaim but tuning into a larger thing. Something that matters. And let's discuss production; the electronic elements are not overly obtrusive, but somewhat supportive. The drums and bassline make sure things keep lumbering ahead, but the synths loom like a storm in the distance. It's a clever, textured production that allows Proklaim's voice to sit squarely in the forefront without losing any vibe.

"BABYLON" goes deep, delving into themes of consciousness, resistance, and the search for truth in a world that often seems rigged against your favor, working your magic like an alchemist on the brink of discovering the formula. It's not preachy, either, but real. Proklaim delivers his message with honesty and fire, avoiding the risk of overreach and rooted in lived experience. There's a gravity here, and a sense of responsibility that elevates the track above being an entertaining piece of music, transforming it into something meaningful.