The ninth edition of Back To Basics happened on Friday at Zone 7. This ‘Grown and Sexy’ edition was clear-cut evidence that old skool music is still a force to be reckoned with on Kampala’s party scene.
Speaking at the event, Val Okecho, one of the organisers, said, “We are in the business of preserving timeless classic hits and bringing these to the fore in a party format whenever and wherever we can. Evoking good memories for old times’ sake is what we love to do, more so with like-minded people.”
It kicked off at 6pm with an interesting cast of DJs BK (Ben Kuyoh) of House of DJs, Selector Jay (Joshua Baguma) from Guvnor, Boni (Boniface Kifaru), Pita (Peter Kizito) and Val Tha Teacher (Val Okecho) of Capital Radio.
The music selectors took revellers through hits dating back to the 80s, 90s and early 2000s. Despite the venue coming with seats, there was hardly a moment throughout the evening that the crowd used them anyway.
Every song that was played seemed to resonate well with the audience who then responded by grooving and singing along. There was even a sing-out that attracted KFM’s Sean Oseku. He mostly nailed two songs: 2 Pac’s Hit ‘Em Up and Wifey by the popular group Next, while the rest he only hummed along.
Fans were treated to rarely-played throwback hits from yesteryears with organisers hoping to take ‘sexy back’ to old school, and make it more attractive across generations.
Ugandan and international old school hits previously forgotten, such as Zigi Dee’s Eno Mic, Emperor Orlando’s Nakonkona, as well as Ragga Dee’s rhymes warmed the chilly evening. The partying went on till late.
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