In today’s climate of pop music where the commercial appeal of the artist is often more important than the quality of their music itself, Njeri delivers a lyrically and vocally sound project that will stand the test of time.
capespring.'s 'limbo' Is A Lo-Fi Mood Conductor
Nairobi’s lo fi prince, capespring. has released a new single in the form of limbo featuring mau from nowhere. It is a shimmery yet melancholy song that seems ready made for driving and contemplating on loves; present and past.
Jomande is the new-age rapper with old-school flair
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.
Turunesh Is Igniting East Africa’s Alternative Music Scene
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.
Why we’re down for IDMAN’s new music video
Rising Somali-Canadian artist IDMAN isn’t interested in comfortability. Due to her multicultural and genre-defying roots, conformity would technically be impossible.
Nyokabi Kariuki’s single Galu shares sounds from the Kenyan coast
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.
How Artists Apondiii and Magati Maosa Are Creating Safe Spaces
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 TEASES THEIR UPCOMING EP ‘SEASONS’ WITH LEAD SINGLE ‘WECHE’
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.
A Moment with Luchi Star
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.
April's Hip Hop Hits
Here is a look at what Kenyan hip hop had to offer through April.
A Moment With Yung Stevie
We caught up with rising Cyprus-based, Kenyan rapper Yung Stevie.
The Big Bad Wolf of Kamwokya
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.
Snapshot on Maandy, The Femme Fatale
Maandy is not your ordinary rapper, branding herself as an artist she refuses to confine herself to genres.
March Madness
March was been a fabulous month for hip hop so let's get into it, shall we?
Karun's 'Catch A Vibe' EP Sets The Perfect Mood
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,
Women In Gengetone
We highlight some of the women taking over Gengetone.
Listen To Tofa Jaxx's Funky New Single "Umenikaa"
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: Breakthrough Artist 2020 UnKut Hiphop Awards
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.