The EP sounds like a colorful clutter of lofi, rap, jazz. Or better yet, a term he coined known as “bedroom pop”. Jomande’s wit shouldn’t be limited to his lyricism. The project boasts of production and mixing from the youngin himself and guest appearances from capespring and tg.blk.
Singer/Songwriter Turunesh oozes East African allure, ranging from her Tanzanian and Ethiopian roots and upbringing and oscillating all the way to her artistic influences. After a mini hiatus from the music scene, she endowed us with her latest single “Cigarette” in early June - since her last release back in 2019.
Rising Somali-Canadian artist IDMAN isn’t interested in comfortability. Due to her multicultural and genre-defying roots, conformity would technically be impossible.
Last week, emerging Kenyan composer and sound artist Nyokabi Kariuki released her single Galu on 14th July under SA recordings. Galu is the fourth track from SA recording’s Singles Series, which aims to champion new music from upcoming composers via digital release featuring composers such as Homay Schmitz, Shiva Feshareki and Hamu.
Nairobi's creative scene survives as one of the industries most affected by the pandemic. With the postponement of major exhibitions in the past year, the city’s most prominent galleries feel like ghost towns, adapting to reconcile the traditions of past exhibitions with the competing tensions of covid protocols. Apondiii and Magati Maosa decided to take matters into their own art by crafting a tender exploration of belonging.
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.
