Rwandan rapper Jean Paul Hagenimana, widely known as Bushali, on Saturday, December 30, released his new song, 'Ijyeno,&039; the first on his upcoming album 'Full Moon.'
Produced by Hervis Beats, the audio is accompanied by a video directed by Oskados Oskar. The artist, known for his contributions to the Kinyatrap sub-genre, brings a unique touch to 'Full Moon,' involving members of his family in the production.
Bushali told The New Times in March that, "The album will be unique. It will be the first to be produced by some members of my family. There are songs where you will hear my wife and our child’s voice, and they were involved in composing and more.”
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The official cover art of the album showcases Bushali in astronaut attire against the backdrop of a full moon, with his first child also donned in space gear, floating in space. While the release date for the album remains unspecified, Bushali has confirmed that 'Full Moon' will air in 2024.
'Full Moon' marks Bushali's fourth studio album, after 'Nyiramubande' in 2018, 'Kugasima' in 2019, and 'Ibihe 7' in 2020. He later treated fans to an extended edition, 'Ibihe 7 Deluxe,' featuring additional tracks.
As one of Rwanda's prominent rappers, Bushali has been instrumental in co-pioneering the Kinyatrap sub-genre under Green Ferry Music. His presence within the label has been evident through a number of collaborations, albums, mixtapes and other music projects.