Urban radio, Dj speakers and many downloads today celebrate this lyricist named Zex Bilangilangi aka inch kumi who is just coming into his own as a major presence on the local dancehall scene.
With inexhaustible talent and a larger-than-life personality, Zex has quickly became one of the most anticipated figure in Ugandan dancehall music inspiring a love in his fans beyond the music. He challenged the norms of society with taboo lyrics and with his celebration of women in society through abstract pieces of lyrical art.
The track ‘Magazine’ cooked by Nessim stands out because of its unique production and because it contains some of zex’s most abstract lyrics that listeners can relate to. His delivery is also in rare form on this song, calling upon several of his patented styles to match the intense energy of a beat edgy riddim built from an exotic, distortion-heavy drum kit.
Despite its minimal instrumentation, the bass line, organs, and sexy narrative of this lady he idolises as one on magazine covers make it another tune with undeniable appeal. He also confessed to convert to Islam if that’s what it takes to be with her.
Zex’s relaxed, playful delivery effortlessly floats on the riddim, and becomes extra potent when juxtaposed with the uncredited simple lyrics and the repeated hook of song provides the counterbalance to both the story and dance especially for fans that would love to choreograph the song. Zex leaves us wondering what his next project has in store for his fans.
