TAKEAWAYS

• Spyda MC says artist rivalry and the desire to outdo one another are hurting the growth of Uganda’s hip-hop industry.
• He noted that despite many artists producing quality hip-hop music, the genre has not benefited collectively.
• He called on artists to build stronger relationships, support each other, and work together for the industry’s progress.

Ugandan hip-hop veteran Spyda MC has pointed to artist rivalry and ego as some of the biggest obstacles preventing the country’s hip-hop industry from reaching its full potential.

Speaking during an appearance on NBS After 5, Spyda MC noted that while many talented artists are producing quality hip-hop music, the genre has not benefited collectively from their efforts.

“There are so many artists doing good hip-hop music, but none of it has benefited the industry,” he said, adding that although he rarely dwells on the issue, it remains an unavoidable reality.

According to Spyda MC, one of the major problems is the constant desire among artists to outshine one another instead of working together for the growth of the genre.

He encouraged musicians to build genuine relationships, understand each other on a human level, and support one another rather than treating every interaction as a competition.

“The problem with most artists is that everyone wants to prove that they’re better than everyone else,” he explained.

Spyda MC emphasized that the music industry is constantly evolving and that artists should focus on collective progress rather than individual superiority.

He believes greater unity and collaboration among hip-hop artists could help strengthen the genre and create a more sustainable industry for everyone involved.