The paramount colliquy on Arbantone being referred to as a new genre has roped in several reactions from fans & celebrities; who remain divided in their sentiments.
While some have hailed the music genre as entertaining & engaging, others like Habida and Octopizzo have trash-talked the genre.
Octopizzo claimed the genre is more of ‘riddim music’ and therefore should not be referred as music genre.
On the other hand, musician Habida claimed that the genre is just a remix of viral music.
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Arbantone artists react
Arbantone artists YBW Smith & Goddy Tenor disclosed in a recent interview with SPM Buzz that they’re not pleased with the ongoing negative sentiments on Arbantone.
Goddy Tennor went ahead to acknowledge Octoppizo, claiming to be his biggest fan despite Octo’s negative sentiments on the genre.
”Mimi ni fan was Octo kutoka enzi za kitambo. So what’s happening na hawa wasanii, sai hawana wave. So wanatry kujifix atleast wakue topic mahali. That’s the secret. Alafu kesho utaskia Habida ametoa ngoma kesho yake after kubonga hivo. Utaskia Octo ametoa ngoma. So ni fame wanatafuta na Arbantone in short.”
On the other hand, Smith admonished artists such as Octo to put in good work in their music for it to sell.
Watch their full interview below;