The highly anticipated “Rwanda Rw’ejo 3” album, featuring the next generation of Rwandan rap talent, is set for release on August 21 across major streaming platforms, confirmed by Pro Zed, the music producer behind the project. In 2020, during the COVID-19 quarantine, Loud Sound Music launched the inaugural “Rwanda Rw’ejo” album, offering a refreshing new direction for Rwandan rap and capturing the attention of many during a challenging time. This debut album was celebrated for revitalizing the genre and showcasing emerging talent. ALSO READ: Producer to performer: Pro Zed's evolution was 'About Time' Pro Zed, reveals that Rwanda Rw’ejo 3 is now 78 percent complete and will include several new artists making waves in the local music scene. This new release follows “Rwanda Rw’ejo 2,” which, despite considerable hype, did not achieve the same mainstream success as its predecessor. The first album was widely praised for introducing a fresh wave of talent to the Rwandan music industry, with popular tracks like ‘Mukarukundo,’ ‘300,’ ‘Yuda,’ ‘Drill Season One,’ and ‘Baby’ continuing to resonate with listeners. ALSO READ: From ‘Tukabyine’ to making Trap, Drill and Afro-beat: The evolution of Rwanda’s music The upcoming Rwanda Rw’ejo 3 album, promises to continue the legacy of introducing fresh talent and innovative styles in Rwandan rap. All Rwanda Rw’ejo albums bring forward a new generation of musicians, new styles of music, and elevated levels to the game. This project is nearly ready and is set to make a significant impact on our growing music scene. He revealed that every track on the album was crafted by himself and Romeo Kartel at 6Records, a studio located within the Kigali Multimedia Hub. We’re planning to release the album on August 21 and host a listening party on August 31. The track list will be announced soon, but I assure our fans that this will bring a new wave of music, Pro Zed added. The first Rwanda Rw’ejo album, released in 2020, was hailed as one of the best of the year for introducing the drill genre and spotlighting new talents like Ririmba, OG2tone, Kenny K-Shot, and Logan Joe. While Rwanda Rw’ejo 2 did not achieve the same level of acclaim, it introduced artists such as Shemi and Bobby Bangs. Critics argue that the second album struggled due to its similarities with the first, which they felt limited its impact and focus on new, innovative sounds.
