The Needle / Uganda - Current

"The Needle / Uganda - Current" is a wide-angle snapshot of today's musical terrain, blending Ugandan sounds with a global mix of alt-R&B, gospel, afrobeats, hip-hop, and electronic vibes. The playlist slides from the introspective soul of Dunsin Oyekan’s “No Me Without You” to the chilled-out pop of Sasha Alex Sloan’s “Glad You Did,” giving space to both local voices like Magic Mukiibi’s “DOKTA” and international collaborators like Armaan Malik and Calum Scott on “Always.”

There’s a strong sense of cross-genre play here—drill-inspired bounce from Flyana Boss, cinematic textures from Toygar Işıklı, and mellow house grooves with "Wadibusa uncle waffles." Tracks like Coopy Bly’s “Suubi” and Afrie’s “Over & Above” offer reflective moments rooted in East African rhythm, while others, like GloRilla and Megan Thee Stallion’s “Wanna Be,” turn the energy way up. It's a current pulse on what’s hot—not just in Uganda, but across intersecting global music scenes.