• Pallaso questioned Bebe Cool’s recent musical relevance during an interview on NRG Radio.
  • He defended Jose Chameleone’s relevance, citing their hit collaboration Bya Banene.
  • Pallaso suggested Bebe Cool should focus on making impactful music rather than relying on past fame.

Musician Pallaso has taken a subtle dig at fellow singer Bebe Cool, questioning his recent musical relevance during an appearance on NRG Radio Uganda.

Speaking in an unfiltered interview with Mr Henrie and Prim Asiimwe, Pallaso weighed in on why some artists feel the constant need to stage concerts even when, in his view, their music is no longer actively connecting with audiences.

Using Bebe Cool as an example, Pallaso suggested that being known and being musically present are two different things.

“There’s a difference between being known and being musically present. You can be a big name, but if your music isn’t being played or felt, then something is missing,” Pallaso said.

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He argued that although Bebe Cool remains a recognizable figure in Uganda’s music industry, his recent output has not had the same cultural impact as before. Pallaso even challenged Prim Asiimwe to recall the last time she played a Bebe Cool song on her Top 20 East African countdown, to which she reportedly admitted it had been a while.

When asked whether the same criticism could apply to his brother, Jose Chameleone, Pallaso disagreed. He pointed to their collaboration Bya Banene as proof of continued relevance.

“Chameleone is still musically relevant. Our song ‘Bya Banene’ is still one of the most played and talked-about songs. That’s presence,” he stated.

Pallaso further claimed that some of Bebe Cool’s longtime fans may have outgrown his music over time, contributing to what he described as a period of musical absence. He also commented on Bebe Cool’s heavily funded album project, suggesting that despite the investment, some of the songs did not resonate strongly with listeners.

The Gagamel boss, has previously had public misunderstandings with Pallaso, and the remarks are likely to reignite debate among fans.

Pallaso concluded by advising his fellow artist to return to the studio and focus on creating music that reconnects with audiences rather than extending conversations around legacy.