TAKEAWAYS

• Dancehall star Vyper Ranking revealed he purposely drops softer tracks to expand his listener base beyond his usual hardcore sound.
• The singer identified his massive hit with Winnie Nwagi as his greatest career milestone despite initial studio criticism.
• Vyper Ranking recalled that his 2019 collaboration with Cindy was the very first song to earn him Shs1 million.
• While dreaming of global stardom, the artist admitted that limited finances currently stand in the way of his international goals.

Ugandan dancehall artist Vyper Ranking has explained why he occasionally releases songs that are not as hardcore as his usual dancehall sound, noting that sticking to one style of music can limit his reach to certain audiences.

Speaking about his musical direction, the singer revealed that although he loves dancehall, he also wants to appeal to different audiences. He explained that this is why he deliberately records a few songs that are not as hardcore as his usual music, giving him an opportunity to reach more listeners.

Vyper Ranking also reflected on some of the biggest milestones in his career, revealing that the first song that earned him Shs1 million was his collaboration with Cindy in 2019.

He further named his collaboration with Winnie Nwagi as the biggest song of his career, recalling how the project initially faced criticism while it was still in the studio.

According to the singer, some people doubted the song and felt it would not work out as expected. However, the song went on to become a major success, proving the critics wrong.

“But as of today, that song is my biggest song ever,” he shared.

Despite concerns about the direction of dancehall music, Vyper Ranking remains convinced that the genre still has a bright future. He pointed to international artists such as Shenseea and Vybz Kartel as examples of musicians who continue to push dancehall forward.

He, however, noted that the genre has evolved over the years, with its sound and delivery changing from what audiences were previously accustomed to.

“The only difference is that the style of dancehall changed a bit,” he said, adding that although it is no longer the same as it used to be, the genre has gained international recognition.

Looking beyond Uganda, Vyper Ranking revealed that becoming an internationally recognised artist remains one of his biggest dreams. He believes he has what it takes to achieve that ambition but admitted that finances remain one of the major challenges standing in his way.

The singer expressed hope that things will eventually improve, giving him the financial capacity to pursue his international ambitions and take his music to a wider audience.