‘’Watch out for my album” – Omsla Baru

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With Mamour M Mbenga Omsla Baru, a UK-based Gambian Afro- reggae singer, said Gambians should watch out for his second album which is due next Omsla Baruyear. He told Foroyaa Art and Music that his new album, which is currently in the studio for mastering, consists of 14 tracks and that he plans to launch it in the UK and The Gambia. Baru, who is currently in Gambia, said he is here to promote his upcoming album.“I have collaboration with Jalex, Jaliba Kuyateh, Manding Morry, and Isis, an Austria-based Gambian singer, as well as Huwe, a Jamaican reggae singer. All are expected to be featured in the upcoming album,” he said. According to him, people are responding positively to his music in England as his debut album ‘One step’ was a success. He said the messages in his music are positive as it talks about day to day life in society and spread consciousness on the future generation. He added: “My mission is to developed Gambian music to another level as I’m working on a record label called Vibes Corner to be situated in Senegal and made available to all Gambian and Senegal artists.” His manager in Banjul, DJ Mutabaruka, said Omsla Baru’s new album will be different.]]>