We have compiled a collection of 15 East African Drill songs to add to your playlists.
Nah Eeto Fires An Alarm With New Drop “D.R.U.M”ft. Ssaru
In anticipation of her upcoming EP, Nah Eeto has blessed us with the fiery D.R.U.M feat. Ssaru.
Behind The Scenes Of Hoosh's Reflective 'Missed Takes'
Miami-based, Sudanese artist Hoosh is taking this year by storm; each gem that he has released thus far is a testament to his sonic versatility and songwriting prowess.
Nu Nairobi: 5 Years Later
Celebrating Nu Nairobi 5 years on.
Get Into Maya Amolo's Stunning 'I Know' Music Video
Shot by director Mumbi Muturi, the visual to alternative R&B artist Maya Amolo’s ‘I Know’ is nothing short of a masterpiece.
Four Artists Working to Rewrite the Rules of Collaboration in Music
The familial warmth that MTHM and his team embody is fundamental to the quality and continuity of the work they produce, and of the distinctive group dynamic they embody.
Turunesh's 'Afrodite' Video Pays Homage To The Divinity Of The African Woman
Canada-based, Ethiopian-Tanzanian artist Turunesh released her first music video to her song Afrodite and it is nothing short of stunning.
Behind The Scenes Of Salma Munde's Tantalizing 'UTAMU'
Salma Munde’s latest offering, ‘UTAMU’, is an absolutely tantalizing take on Swahili culture’s sultry undertones.
The Evolution Of Ivan: One Year After His Unique Poetry Album
US is a collection of six poems (minus the intro and outro) about love, a topic he loves to write about. What makes this African poetry album unique is that he gives the audience the power to choose the course of the love story.
Best of the Month: August
Happy new month everyone! We hope that these last four months of 2020 will be kind to you. East African artists continued to deliver great music through last month; here is our rundown of the best of August.
Up-and-Coming Rapper Jomande Does Not Fail To Impress With His Latest Single, 'Best Friends'
Jomande’s Bestfriends music video is a beautiful piece of art dedicated to the simplicity of young love.
Songs You Need, Vol. 2
Here’s a rundown of songs from East Africa that you need to add to your playlist.
Kenyan Producer/DJ Takes You On A Journey On Nairobi Lost Tapes, Vol. 1
On his latest album, Nairobi Lost Tapes, Vol. 1, Kenyan producer/DJ MR. LU* pays homage to Kenyan classics. This project was inspired by his desire to highlight local Kenyan music whilst giving them a modern twist.
Songs You Need, Vol. 1
Here’s a rundown of songs from East Africa that you need to add to your playlist.
Mucyo's "Scared" Encourages Us To Let Go In Order To Let Love In
On “Scared” feat. Malaika Uwamohoro, a single off of her EP Free soulful Rwandese singer/songwriter and poet Mucyo presents us with a vulnerable, raw and relatable story, one of learning how to let go of the pain and insecurities from a relationship gone sour, and allowing yourself to move on and love again.
Best Of The Month: July
This year is proving to be a great one for East African music as the region’s artists continue to put out exceptional projects.
Here’s what caught the editorial team’s attention in July.
MR. LU*’s Brand New Single, ‘Hot Luv’
Kenyan producer and DJ MR. LU* released ‘Hot Luv’, the first single off of his upcoming project Nairobi Lost Tapes earlier this week. This latest offering is a result of the artist’s desire to celebrate local Kenyan sounds and is a continuation of his ethnic flips series
