Award-winning Kenyan artist Tetu Shani ropes us in with his enlivening debut album Just Because We Fight Doesn’t Mean We’re Broken, (JBWFDMWB) taking us on a journey of love through the unconventional sound of alternative pop.
EP Review: SonOfTheSun x King Kerby's 'Matako Baridi'
Matako Baridi isn’t exactly the type of phrase you’d expect to hear as the title of an EP, especially one so enchanting. However, when you look at the cover art, you get a glimpse of what this project means to Kerby (KingKERBY)) and Nabiwsa (SonOfTheSun) and how its invention came about.
Review: FLEE Project Dazzles with Compilation featuring Karun, Jinku, KMRU and Slikback
Last Friday, the FLEE project released a seven-track compilation that was produced and recorded at Elephant Studios in Nairobi. This collection does not just live up to the lofty ambitions set by Extra Muros’ mandate, but exceeds it, too.
EP Review: Maya Amolo's 'Leave Me at the Pregame'
For her solo break, Maya’s debut EP Leave Me at the Pregame is a slow contemplation of all the drama of a relationship at its tail end, chronicled with uncomplicated melodies over simple piano riffs.
Album Review: Sauti Sol's 'Midnight Train'
Award-winning band Sauti Sol released their heavily anticipated album Midnight Train. The album's 13 songs take listeners on a journey of the trials and tribulations of life and making the most out of your situation.
capespring. Navigates Fake Friends, Finding Confidence, and Love On Lo-Fi Tinged "Duality."
As Kenya’s music scene continues to diversify, more niche genres are emerging as artists continue to experiment and innovate. 16 year old capespring. adds his voice to the new avant-garde with his hazy, lo-fi and bedroom pop tinged debut EP, Duality.
Song Review: Mark Mick "Safe Boda"
Mark Mick is among the most refreshing of Kampala’s new class of rising emcees. Last November, he electrified Ugandan dance floors with his breakout anthem Girl From Nabisunsa; a catchy song with a driving beat about a teenage boarding school infatuation.
EP Review: XPRSO.'s 'Nairobass'
XPRSO. managed to capture the essence of Nairobi and package into a 7 track EP - balancing feel-good, vibey content on a song like “Party” with conscience tracks, like “Thinking” ft. Palmtrees, that feature political tones.
EP Review: Kali’S Different Definitions of Love: PARt. 2
If you haven’t heard about Kali then you’re in for a real treat. This young Kenyan artist is a breath of fresh air in the music scene. KALI has a new EP out named Different Definitions of Love part 2. On this EP, she breaks down the various situations that come with romantic relationships.
Sauti Sol and the Case of Suzanna
‘Suzanna’ is everything we have come to expect from the band. The guitar plucking and strumming that you can’t get enough of by Polycarp 'Fancy Fingers’ Otieno, awe-inspiring melodies and harmonies from Bien-Aime Baraza, Savara Mudigi, and Willis Chimano.
Album Review: 'Change' by Steph (The Rapper)
Steph (The Rapper) delivered an immersive work of art at the beginning of the year, (January 24th to be precise), with her much anticipated debut album titled ‘Change’.
Album Review: 'Color' by Bakhita
Initially released on SoundCloud in 2018, ‘Color’ is a five track exploration of the spectrum of emotions that we experience during the varying stages of our lives.
Magdalene Album Review
Uganda’s Precious collaborates with producer Baru to give us a 10 track album titled ‘MAGDALENE’.
Taio, Kerby And Kahvinya Urge Us To Unite And Love Each Other On 'Naix3'
Kenyan artist Taio took to his Instagram to share ‘Naix3’, a song spurred by the untimely loss of two friends due to suicide, and a close call with a third. Featuring fellow Nairobi artists Kerby and Kahvinya, ‘Naix3’ is a raw, urgent and heartfelt call to the youth of Nairobi to stand together in love and unity.
Riding with Lewis Hamilton: Catching Up With The Minds Behind August's Most Badass Release
From the moment the bass-heavy beat drops at the start of Lewis Hamilton, we know we are in for a ride befitting the title. The track is swaggy, unapologetic, glossy with braggadocio – delightfully audacious.
Jack Rooster Revives Kenyan House Music With “Nyumba” Album
“In the beginning there was Jack, and Jack had a groove. Jack boldly declared - Let there be house - and house music was born.” There goes the famous Genesis story of house music. But who is Jack?
‘Murasta’ Is Coming And Urban Mugithi Star Ayrosh Is Ready
After tons of urban mugithi songs and live shows, Ayrosh finally announced his debut EP release in conjunction with US-based Kenyan producer Waithaka Ent.
Album Review: "Coastal Cider" by Turunesh
In case you don’t already know Turunesh, here’s a beautiful way to introduce yourself to her, especially if you like authentic, African music. She recently released a 7 track EP titled “Coastal Cider”, and it is a masterful piece of work.
