Ugandan rapper Big Tril has weighed in on fellow artist Bebe Cool’s latest album, Break The Chains, suggesting that the Gagamel boss may have missed the mark with his approach.
According to “Party after Party” hitmaker , the album is unlikely to gain strong commercial traction, primarily due to its heavy Nigerian influence.
Speaking from experience during his recent interview on Galaxy Tv, the former Baboon Forest Entertainment star drew comparisons to his own misstep in 2018, when he attempted to mimic the Nigerian sound a move that ended in failure.
“It didn’t work for me, and I doubt it will work for Bebe,” he said, emphasizing that such music often struggles to connect with either Nigerian or Ugandan audiences.
Big Tril explained that Ugandans may find it unfamiliar and unrelatable, while Nigerians are typically unreceptive to foreign artists who emulate their style without fully capturing its essence.
He credited his eventual comeback to returning to his authentic sound with tracks like Giddem and Party After Party, which became breakout hits across the continent.
“If Bebe had consulted me, I would’ve told him not to go down this path,” he added, suggesting that Bebe may have been misguided by those around him. “Whoever encouraged him to go Afro Beats set him up.”
Despite the criticism, Bebe Cool is currently on a media tour promoting Break The Chains, which is receiving a fair amount of attention.
He’s also preparing to kick off a global tour, with Nairobi, Kenya as the first stop next week.
