Most artists, when asked to name their top five favourite songs, play it humble — nodding to influences, bigging up peers, keeping their own name safely off the list.
Dax Vibez is not most artists.
The Vibrationz Music singer sat down for a chat with Mbu.ug, ran through five Ugandan tracks currently living rent-free on his playlist — and planted his own song right there at number three, unbothered and completely unapologetic about it.
Honestly? Respect.
But the self-inclusion is just the beginning of what makes this list worth talking about — because the other four picks reveal a lot about where Dax Vibez’s musical taste actually lives.
The list Dax Vibez put together is not random. There is a clear thread running through it — melodies, emotion, and love lyrics that hit differently than the average banger.
He opened at number one with Joshua Baraka‘s “This Time” — a choice that immediately signals he is pulling from the more soulful, feeling-driven end of Uganda’s current music landscape. Joshua Baraka has been turning heads with a sound that prioritizes vocal delivery and emotional resonance, and Dax putting him at the top speaks to a genuine appreciation for that lane.
Number two went to Vyroota‘s “Toma” — featuring producer and artist Nessim — a collaboration that has been making quiet but consistent noise among listeners who pay attention to craft over just chart position.
And then came number three.
“AEIOU” — Dax Vibez.
His own song. On his own top five list. Sitting comfortably between two respected peer selections with absolutely zero hesitation.
The internet had thoughts, and they were not holding back — but most of those thoughts landed somewhere between amused and impressed.
Because here is the thing: if you genuinely believe your song belongs in the top five best things playing in Uganda right now, the honest move is to say so. And AEIOU, by most accounts, has earned that confidence.
But that’s not even the most interesting pick on the list.
Number four was “Miracles” by A Pass and Kaboo — a collaboration that brought together two of Uganda’s more distinctive musical personalities and produced something that Dax clearly felt was worth returning to repeatedly.
Then, for his fifth and final slot, he went somewhere that not everyone expected — selecting “Like That” by One Kasolo, a rising artist who is still climbing the ranks but clearly catching the attention of the established names above him in the industry. Produced by Nessim, the track’s inclusion here is the kind of co-sign that can genuinely move the needle for a newer artist.
Dax Vibez is a Ugandan singer operating under the Vibrationz Music banner — an artist whose sound leans into melody-driven, emotionally layered music that distinguishes him from the more percussive end of Uganda’s pop landscape. His inclusion of AEIOU on this list is not a surprise to anyone who has followed his recent output; the song has been receiving genuine praise from listeners and fellow artists alike.
The other names on his list represent a cross-section of where Uganda’s music scene is at right now. Joshua Baraka continues to build a reputation as one of the country’s most gifted vocal performers. Vyroota and Nessim’s “Toma” sits in the space where production craft meets vocal delivery. A Pass remains one of Uganda’s most consistent and versatile artists, and his collaboration with Kaboo on “Miracles” has added another strong entry to an already deep catalogue.
One Kasolo is the wildcard — the name on the list that signals Dax is paying attention to what is coming up, not just what is already established. That kind of awareness tends to separate artists who last from those who peak and plateau.
Fans immediately zeroed in on the AEIOU self-inclusion the moment the list started circulating — and the reaction, rather than being critical, was almost entirely playful admiration.
Screenshots spread across music fan pages and group chats with captions like “the confidence we all need” and “he really said his own song is top five and kept it moving.” Several people pointed out that the self-pick actually made the list more credible rather than less — because an artist willing to stand behind their own work publicly is an artist who genuinely believes in it.
The One Kasolo inclusion also generated its own quieter buzz — with fans of the rising singer celebrating the mention as a meaningful moment for someone still working their way up.
The dominant energy in the comment sections was appreciation — both for the honesty of the list and for the range it demonstrated.
Many listeners noted that the five picks shared a common DNA: melody-first, emotionally grounded music that rewards repeated listening. Several music observers pointed out that Dax Vibez’s selections painted a picture of an artist who takes song craft seriously — which perhaps explains both his own output and why AEIOU earned its place on the list in his estimation.
Some fans used the moment to debate their own top fives in the comments — exactly the kind of engagement that makes a list like this valuable beyond the initial read. Others speculated about whether the artists named were aware of their inclusion, with several tagging Joshua Baraka and A Pass in posts sharing the list.
It is unclear whether any of the featured artists have responded yet — but One Kasolo, in particular, may want to send Dax a thank-you message.
There is something quietly telling about the way Dax Vibez built this list.
He did not reach for the obvious names or the biggest streaming numbers. He picked songs he clearly actually listens to — tracks that reflect a specific emotional register he gravitates toward in his own music. The self-inclusion of AEIOU was not arrogance. It was consistency — the same honesty that runs through the rest of the list applied to his own work without exception.
And the One Kasolo pick at number five says something about character. Established artists who actively shine a light on emerging talent tend to be the ones who remember what it felt like to need that light themselves.
Here is the full list, exactly as Dax Vibez delivered it — no edits, no apologies, and one very confident number three:
1. This Time — Joshua Baraka
2. Toma — Vyroota ft. Nessim
3. AEIOU — Dax Vibez
4. Miracles — A Pass and Kaboo
5. Like That — One Kasolo
Go ahead. Disagree with number three. We dare you.
Dax Vibez came with taste, range, and the kind of self-belief that puts your own song on your own top five list without blinking. Now the real question is — does your current playlist look anything like his?