Rwandans and fans of Rwandan music are still struggling to come to terms with the death of Jean Luc Karamuka, better known as Junior Multisystem, one of the best music producers the country has ever had.
The 30- year- old suffered an accident in March 2018 that led to his arm being amputated, which is one of the main reasons behind his death. He died on the evening of July 27.
Also read: Producer Junior Multisystem dies at 30
His contribution to not just R&B, pop and afro-beat but music in general was undeniable. As a tribute to the game changing producer, The New Times brings you the best 10 tracks he produced.
Ndacyariho - Jay Polly
Junior Multusystem was a long time collaborator of Rwandan rap icon Jay Polly who also died in 2021.
They produced dozens of tracks together and among them is Ndacyariho which he produced in the Hip Hop genre.
I’m Back- Jay C ft. Bruce Melodie
Before Bruce Melodie became a star in Rwanda’s music scene, he was already recording music with Junior who also contributed a lot to the rise of his music career.
I’m back is one of the classic songs that Bruce Melodie’s appeared on. Released in 2017, the song was played everywhere in the country from clubs to pubs and all social gatherings.
Niko Nabaye - Zizou Al Pacino ft. all stars
One of the anthems of 2014 'Niko Nabaye' that featured most of the big names in the industry was also produced by Junior himself.
This was one of the best songs he produced ever since he ventured in the business of making music.
/Niko Nabaye' featured King James, Urban Boys, Riderman, and Uncle Austin.
Uuh Lala - King James
King James and Junior Multisystem always had a project together and among the most successful ones is Uuh Lala, a slow zouk track. Uuh Lala dropped 10 years ago.
Umwanzuro - Urban Boys
For any Rwandan music lover, Umwanzuro by Urban Boys isn’t something new to hear.
The smash hit song, which is among the best to come out of Urban Boys, was produced by Junior. The song dropped in 2011.
Too Much - Jay Polly ft. Urban Boys, Bruce Melode, Uncle Austin, Khalifa and Marina
Too Much is another classic song that resulted from Jay Polly’s collaboration with different Rwandan musicians.
'Too Much' was one of the best tracks back in the day and was also produced by Junior himself.
Ndaje - The Ben
Among the most famous songs that Junior produced is 'Ndaje' by The Ben.
It is one of a few gospel songs produced by the late Junior Multisystem.
Byarakomeye - Knowless
In her early days of making music, Knowless collaborated back to back with producer Junior.
'Byarakomeye' is one of the most successful results from the duo’s collaboration. It debuted in 2012.
Kubwawe - Uncle Austin
One of the songs that gave Uncle Austin a spotlight in Rwanda’s music industry is 'Kubwawe' and was also produced by Junior Multisystem.
It was one of the best of 2011.
Ntujy’unkinisha - Bruce Melodie
'Ntujy’unkinisha,' one of Bruce Melodies breakthrough songs, was also produced by Junior himself.
The song came out in 2015 and topped charts for months.