On July 25th, Shisa Nyama in Bugolobi turned into sacred ground for hip hop heads as Mr. So UG, The Mith, premiered his long-awaited album The Ugandan Vol. 2 – Bali-Okwabwe. And what a night it was electric, intentional, and deeply rooted in culture.
The listening party kicked off six hours before the album hit digital stores, giving those in attendance an exclusive first listen to a body of work five years in the making. The venue filled with tastemakers, hip hop veterans, fashion-forward fans, and industry leaders who didn’t just come to party they came to connect with music that speaks truth, pain, pride, and purpose.
Bali-Okwabwe, which loosely means “those who figure it out from the soil,” is a celebration of hustle, identity, and lyrical craftsmanship. The 15-track album is a genre-melding experience built on a hip hop foundation with touches of RnB, Afrobeats, and Luganda folklore. Tracks like Tulo Tulo and the fan-favorite Don’t Worry captivated the audience.
Executive producer Dagg Mizzo handled the bulk of the production, while Sam Lamara worked magic on the engineering. The guest list? A who’s who of Uganda’s creative elite Big Tril, Pryce Teeba, Navio, Angell Mutoni, and more. The highlight wasn’t just the music it was The Mith’s raw openness during the Q&A session, where he let fans into the heart of his creative process.
