In recording studios across Uganda (from Makindye and Kawempe to Jinja and the Kampala Industrial Area) every vocal session starts with those three urgent words spoken into the talkback microphone. It is the artist's cue to the sound engineer to drop the rhythm that brings verses, melodies and poetry to life.
We adopted that command as our name because Mpabeat puts musicians and producers back in total command of their work, their distribution and their earnings.
Design, creator terms and listener experience
Music lovers stream and download thousands of authentic Ugandan songs at zero cost, without prohibitive monthly paywalls.
Producers and artists sell exclusive master tracks and beat licences for 500 or 1,000 UGX directly via MTN and Airtel Money.
Creators earn UGX 300 on every UGX 500 song (60% share), posted in real time and paid monthly once earnings reach UGX 30,000.
Engineered with edge caching and adaptive audio streaming for rapid downloads even on everyday 3G and 4G networks.
Archiving Kadongo Kamu, Kidandali, Lugaflow and folk traditions to preserve Uganda's acoustic legacy permanently.
Original news, investigative reports, artist interviews and industry analysis from across East Africa.
Creator reach and distribution infrastructure
Many listeners face expensive data bundles and unstable cellular coverage. Mpabeat is engineered with optimised file sizes, HTTP byte-range audio streaming and automatic local caching so songs load immediately without buffering.
Credit cards represent less than 3% of transactions in Uganda. By integrating directly with MTN Mobile Money and Airtel Money, any fan can unlock a track in seconds through the standard USSD prompt on their handset.
Design, engineering and infrastructure
YOGASWAM I.T SOLUTIONS
Plot 14, 7th Street Industrial Area
P.O. Box 24410, Kampala, Uganda
Musicians & ProducersCreate your verified artist studio today, upload your tracks for free download, or licence master beats directly to fans across the globe.
