Gondwana KE is known for their authentic African sounds across many dance floors in Nairobi and are now marking their 30th release with ‘Weche’ produced by Under Bridges' Punk Mbedzi and Gondwana’s resident Dj/Producer Euggy and performed by Akoth Jumadi.
The Luchi Star is a new name to Kenyan music but he doesn’t let this dictate his success rate. Having already released a remix from veterans such as Mejja and current hitmakers like Maandy, he is ready for a takeover.
Here is a look at what Kenyan hip hop had to offer through April.
We caught up with rising Cyprus-based, Kenyan rapper Yung Stevie.
If Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni’s life were a fairytale, musician and political opponent, Robert Kyagulanyi, popularly known as Bobi Wine, would be the big bad wolf or the evil stepmother trying to thwart his presidency. In reality, President Museveni is the villain in the story of Bobi Wine, those who dare to run or speak against him, and everyday Ugandans demanding better.
Maandy is not your ordinary rapper, branding herself as an artist she refuses to confine herself to genres.
March was been a fabulous month for hip hop so let's get into it, shall we?
Nairobi R&B artist Karun’s Catch A Vibe EP lives up to it’s name, providing a laid-back and captivating listening experience through fusion of alternative R&B, afrobeats and drill sounds,
We highlight some of the women taking over Gengetone.
Tanzanian singer-songwriter Tofa Jaxx introduces us to a different side of his artistry on his first release of the year, electro pop love song Umenikaa
Elisha Elai is surely one of the deserving breakout stars of 2020. He has dazzled many hiphop heads in the country within the last year. Whether it's spitting fast on tracks like Python or Usiku Mzima which features Katapilla, or his clever and witty bars on Nairobi Hii, the fans are loving him.
Kenyan producer BNRD’s debut project, Lyfe Changes, is a two year labour of love that is steeped in intentionality
EA music scene- and hiphop has seen some great music already with only a few days into the year. Here are some of the January’s Jumpstarters that were attention grabbing.
One thing about Kenyan artists? They don’t like to be boxed in. Especially not when they have so much to offer. One of the ones who’s really stood out to me in the past year is Bakhita, who labels herself as a multi- disciplinary artist.As a multidisciplinary, all her talents/skills posses different colored threads that form into an all encompassing rainbow woolen ball
Trio Mio is an excellent case study of what creative freedom can bring to the industry. More young names who are risk takers willing to shake the game and experiment on various sounds are highly needed.
capespring.’s disposition for experimentation is showcased on ’Indigo’ as he fuses traditional hip-hop influences with pop-sensibilities.
Driven by acoustic guitar licks, Hoosh’s introspective songwriting and pop-infused, sombre melodies take centre stage as the Miami-based, Sudanese artist relatably self-reflects on the toxic mechanisms that he uses to cope with his problems.
Shrap the movement has a substantial number of affiliates, associates and proteges; but only a specific few have been at the forefront, propelling the machine forward since its beginning until now. Among others, Mawinch is one of the very first people that comes to mind.
