Bataka Squad

Bataka Squad

Bataka Squad (formerly Bataka Underground) is a pioneering Ugandan hip hop group. The group was formed by Babaluku (a.k.a Sniperous MC), Saba Saba aka Krazy Native and Big Poppa Momo MC.

The group was later joined by Newton now in L.A, La raat now in London, UK, Lyrical G who later joined Urban Thugs and eventually went solo. Chagga who left and joined Chameleone as a background vocalist. Then came Shillingz who was known for his tongue twisting and now based in Toronto, Canada. Then came "Farious" a Burundian born who also returned home. Currently, Saba Saba, Babaluku and new member Tshila are holding it down as Bataka Squad.

The word 'Bataka' means natives. Members wanted people to understand their background. The three founders were born and raised in Kampala, Uganda. The term Underground was meant to imply simply "Not Commercial". Bataka Underground began with the intention of letting Ugandans know that they are living in a new age.

They are working on a compilation CD intended to be released in 2007

External links

* [http://www.batakasquad.com Bataka Squad]
* [http://www.musicuganda.com/Bataka.html Music Uganda]


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