Fighting and Conflicts
The Uganda Music Industry was rocked by One of the most heated conflicts involving a new kid on the block named Alien Skin and singer Pallaso, whose beef has taken pages on the streets and insults on social media over their respective achievements and musical styles. The feud escalated when Pallaso was allegedly seen beating up a one Alien Skin in a video that went viral on #Twitter. The two singers have been trading insults and accusations on social media, sparking a heated debate among their fans and critics.
The beef between two well-known musicians, Alien Skin and Pallaso as seen on social media, has seen both artists exchanging jabs and accusations, igniting an argument between their supporters and detractors. In this Blog, we explore some of the controversy in the first place, and what does it mean for the future of Ugandan Music?
According to Alien Skin, the trouble started when Pallaso allegedly stole his song idea and released it as his own. Alien Skin claims that he had recorded a demo of a song called “Ndi Muzika” (I am Music) and sent it to Pallaso for feedback, but Pallaso never replied. Instead, Pallaso released a similar song called “Ndi Muzika” (I am Music) featuring another artist, Spice Diana. Alien Skin says that Pallaso copied his lyrics, melody, and concept without his permission or credit.
Pallaso, on the other hand, denies any wrongdoing and accuses Alien Skin of being jealous and insecure. He says that he had never heard of Alien Skin’s song before and that his version of “Ndi Muzika” was inspired by his own life story and struggles. He also claims that Alien Skin is trying to use his name to gain fame and attention and that he is not a real artist but a fraud.
The feud has escalated to the point where both artists have released diss tracks aimed at each other. Alien Skin’s track, titled “Pallaso Oli Mufu” (Pallaso You are Dead), mocks Pallaso’s appearance, talent, and character. He also accuses Pallaso of being a drug addict, a womanizer, and a liar. Pallaso’s track, titled “Alien Skin Oli Mufu” (Alien Skin You are Dead), ridicules Alien Skin’s name, voice, and style. He also accuses Alien Skin of being a copycat, a failure, and a coward.
