Amid all the gloom and doom of the coronavirus pandemic, hitmakers Mejja and Femi One have come through with a lighthearted collab that is guaranteed to put smiles on the faces of music lovers.
Having been in the game for a while, the two popular music acts were always bound to cross paths. And as it turns out, this is the partnership we didn’t know we needed.
Femi one has records that are pure hip hop, Genge, Gengetone, and she can even sing if she wants to, what she hasn’t released yet is Mugithi or Rhumba but I am sure she can do that as well if she wants to.
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Dubbed ‘Utawezana’, the project employs a creative concept that sees Mejja try his luck with the Kaka Empire-signed femcee. Tapping into his humorous and streetwise story-telling, Mejja tries to smooth-talk Femi One into submission.
On her part, Femi One plays hard to get, challenging Mejja to prove that he can handle her. This sets up a fun and flirty concept that is rarely seen in the local scene.
A Kaka Empire 2020 presentation Audio Produced by Riccobeatz MR 808 Audio Mastered by ABH Video Directed By Trey Juelz Femi One Styled by @the_stylespirator Mejja styles by @dee_best_world Make up @Shazellahbeautygalore Hair @Saul juma Femi One appears courtesy of Kaka Empire & Kaka Empire Management
Pety Nila was born in Kitui Kenya and started music when she was young, mostly dancing and singing by performing at primary school, Sunday school and community events, Nila who is based in Germany is set to take over the Kenyan market with her new song “Nakupenda” after teaming with several local talents including comedian Mulamwah who is the video vixen in the song.
Mulamwah and Pety Nila at the video shoot location
German-based Kenyan singer Pety Nila gives big names a run for their money with her new banger ” Nakupenda” Nakupenda means ( I Love You ) African theme to honour our African culture, Swahili and English text. The idea was to bring out the harmony and peace we find within ourselves and nature. There is a lot of beauty surrounding us. Nakupenda is a song for everyone. Lovers,couples,and so on,we get drunk in love.
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The Kenyan music industry is about to feel a huge effect and change now that young guys are joining the industry and proving they have talent good enough to steal fans from top artists.
Nakupenda by Pety Nila Produced by Ihaji Video directed by Johnson Kyalo
Well, the Kenyan dancehall scene has never been awash with many artists with only a few notable old guards of the genre and really nobody fresh to keep the genre going and you can not be mistaken for saying dancehall was on it’s dead bed in Kenya. Not only Kenya but East Africa as a whole coz we will always witness very few dancehall acts come out to release fresh content year long except for the few like Wyre and Redsan.
Never the less, a new Kenyan artist has been steadily on the rise churning hits after hits, Nakuru bases artist Teferah is already a household name in the Rift Valley. Also known as the 46 boss,he runs the city in the genre and looks like he is ready to take over the throne and what can we say but hail the king.
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His new Video Anna Marie is a dose of what you should expect from him as it is full of solid rhymes and a crazy baseline,Any good music listener would be quick to say they have fallen in love with the song as the video is trendy with a mesmerizing set up.
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At the Beginning of the Year, H_art the Band announced that contrary to other Years, 2020 is Going to Be ‘A VISUAL YEAR’. Promising their Fans that they were Set and Ready to Release More Visuals than any other Year in their 6 Years in the industry.
Two Weeks ago they set the Ball rolling by Posting on all their social media pages a Poster announcing their First Visual Release of the Year. To the Excitement of their Fans, ‘El Shaddai‘ ft. Cedo, a track from their Maiden album ‘Made In The Streets ‘ that had become an instant Fan Favourite was First in Line.
‘El Shaddai‘ Produced in collaboration with Celebrated Award-Winning Producer Cedric Kadenyi “Cedo“, Visuals Directed by Award Winning African Cinematographer/ Filmmaker ENOS OLIK and Written by H_Art The Band with the help of Singer/Songwriter extraordinaire Benson “Bensoul” Mutua carries with it a heavy message of Hope even in times of Despair.
‘El Shaddai ‘ Visual Release consequently Marks the start of a campaign dubbed ‘ #ItakuwaFine ‘ which means ‘all will be well’. ‘ #ItakuwaFine ‘ campaign coined from lyrics from the song is meant to mostly focus on Mental Health and the importance of saying what you feel as opposed to bottling it in.
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The three Being introverts felt the need to start this campaign to help people like them who don’t have the courage to express how they really Feel. With the World currently going through some turbulent times, Mordecai was quoted saying,
“Through Music, I can Express Myself, Heal Myself and others, Make an impact and ultimately, Touch and Change Lives. This song did this & Much more For me, I hope it does the same for anyone who Hears it during these trying times. “
El Shaddai Credits Written By : H_Art The Band And Benson “Bensoul” Mutua Music Produced By : Cedric Kadenyi “Cedo” Mixed By : Cedric Kadenyi “Cedo” Mastered By : Eric “Msyox” Musyoka Guitars By : Isaac Mugunda And Matthew Owegi Background Vocals By : Dinah Ndombi Ngaliya , Sharon Mutheu Mutinda And Ignatius Ndonji Ouma Video Directed By Enos Olik Dressed By : Ok Klassics & Fok Fashion Executive Producer : H_Art The Band
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King Kaka one of Kenya best hiphop musicians has officially dropped a new jam dubbed ‘Mbesa’ featuring Maima ,‘Mbesa’ which loosely translates to ‘money’ in English, is a mashup of Swahili and Kamba, with traditional amazing beats from Kamba nation.
In the song, the duo address how elusive money is, and how the local currency has lost value in recent years, the chemistry between the two is amazing, and the blend between sheng, Swahili, and Kamba awesome, you may not understand the language, but you’ll surely dance to the tune.
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Produced by Magix Enga, the track features beat switches to accommodate both King Kaka’s laid-back raps and Maima’s fast-paced Benga vibes.
Mbesa Produced by Magix Enga, Kaka empire studios Video By Trey Juelz. From The Album Eastlando Royalty Eastlando Royalty now available on iTunes , Deezer, Apple music,
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The song titled ‘Suzanna’ tackles the controversial phenomenon of sponsors/blessers. With their clever irreverent lyrics and sharp wit, they poke fun at a woman who is a beneficiary of the champagne life as sponsored by an older man.
I see you in London/ silicone in your bum bum/ shaking what your doctor gave you… You change your skin colour/ and your hair is longer now. Then I see you in Paris/ standing next to the Champs Elysees/ looking sexy in a mini skirt – they sing cheekily.[taq_review]
The accompanying video, directed by Leke Alabi-Isama, was shot in Nigeria. “It’s more comic relief judging by how they are styled in the 70s disco ball chic complete with puffy colourful men blouses, large ‘fros and perms. ‘It’s also a reminder of the good ole days of how stylish Africans were.” comments Bien.
Polycarp Otieno says good vibes continue in the new album, and it will be a milestone release for the group. “There is a lot of maturity in the album. We have come of age and we express how people should perceive us freely after 11 years as professional singers. Every song speaks to an issue that is relatable to everyone.
Suzanna is the first single off their upcoming album titled ‘Midnight Train’. The group is known for hits like ‘Lazizi’, ‘Unconditionally Bae’, ‘Still The One’, ‘Sura Yako’, ‘Extravaganza’, and ‘Melanin’ just to name a few.
Barely a week after outspoken Kenyan rapper and poet, King Kaka’s controversial song ‘ Wajinga Nyinyi’ has dropped off from the trend charts anotherone has come up to join in the movement to enlighten on the nature of the country’s divisiveness that brings to light and addresses scandals, corrupt civil servants and the state of the nation.
The new song has been done by Gabiro Mtu Necessary and produced by UK based producer Redlum with mixing and mastering done at MGF Studios that is based in Kisumu.
In the song, the artist Gabiro Mtu Necessary uses his witty flow and lyrics composed in Luo to refer to his fellow citizens as fools who forget as soon as the music is off.
“Najua mshasahau, wacha sasa tubanjuke” Gabiro says in the opening words of the the song.
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There is as much a cycle of scandals as there is a tendency of venting and moving on with the furore dying down and everyone making the same electoral mistake each and everyday. It is evident that Gabiro is feeling wasted as a fellow citizen seeing the like of Miguna Miguna being deported away from their motherland yet no one stands up to speak for him or on his behalf. Maybe fear is inbound!
With the keyboard warriors talking about revolution back to deep slumber and no longer engaging on social media, writing lofty revolutionary tales inspired by King Kaka’s Wajinga Nyinyi,he has decided to remind them to at least wake up and dance to their normal club bangers and get the feeds active once more.
As ever, Gabiro’s charming lyrical prowess is the star of the show, always delivered without a hint of strain. Lyrically, Gabiro mines a personal mood for inspiration, but contrasts the somber subject matter with a light and breezy delivery that will make you forget your worries in an instant — only if you don’t listen too closely to the lyrics.
In 2019 Gabiro Mtu Necessary released his collaborative tune ‘Nitembezee’ in which he featured talented super star Kidis the Jembe at a time when Kenyan artists were championing for more play of their sound on local media giving the song enough space to get airplay and features in various media.
Fronted by a captivating traditional melody and pulsating dancehall beat, “Daima Mjinga” puts forth a dominating sound from Gabiro. Full of charismatic verses and a fierce, brassy dance break that leads into the chanting choral refrain where he spends the track confidently expressing feelings of sorrow and disappointment.
Born and raised in Kisumu Gabiro has not only had the chance to work with Kidis but also big names like Wyre, Ketchup and even Uganda’s Nutty Neithan; he has released a total of 10 singles,barely pausing for breath in between drops.
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Barely a week after outspoken Kenyan rapper and poet, King Kaka’s controversial song ‘ Wajinga Nyinyi’ has dropped off from the trend charts anotherone has come up to join in the movement to enlighten on the nature of the country’s divisiveness that brings to light and addresses scandals, corrupt civil servants and the state of the nation.
The new song has been done by Gabiro Mtu Necessary and produced by UK based producer Redlum with mixing and mastering done at MGF Studios that is based in Kisumu.
In the song, the artist Gabiro Mtu Necessary uses his witty flow and lyrics composed in Luo to refer to his fellow citizens as fools who forget as soon as the music is off.
“Najua mshasahau, wacha sasa tubanjuke” Gabiro says in the opening words of the the song.
There is as much a cycle of scandals as there is a tendency of venting and moving on with the furore dying down and everyone making the same electoral mistake each and everyday. It is evident that Gabiro is feeling wasted as a fellow citizen seeing the like of Miguna Miguna being deported away from their motherland yet no one stands up to speak for him or on his behalf. Maybe fear is inbound!
With the keyboard warriors talking about revolution back to deep slumber and no longer engaging on social media, writing lofty revolutionary tales inspired by King Kaka’s Wajinga Nyinyi,he has decided to remind them to at least wake up and dance to their normal club bangers and get the feeds active once more.
As ever, Gabiro’s charming lyrical prowess is the star of the show, always delivered without a hint of strain. Lyrically, Gabiro mines a personal mood for inspiration, but contrasts the somber subject matter with a light and breezy delivery that will make you forget your worries in an instant — only if you don’t listen too closely to the lyrics.
In 2019 Gabiro Mtu Necessary released his collaborative tune ‘Nitembezee’ in which he featured talented super star Kidis the Jembe at a time when Kenyan artists were championing for more play of their sound on local media giving the song enough space to get airplay and features in various media.
Fronted by a captivating traditional melody and pulsating dancehall beat, “Daima Mjinga” puts forth a dominating sound from Gabiro. Full of charismatic verses and a fierce, brassy dance break that leads into the chanting choral refrain where he spends the track confidently expressing feelings of sorrow and disappointment.
Born and raised in Kisumu Gabiro has not only had the chance to work with Kidis but also big names like Wyre, Ketchup and even Uganda’s Nutty Neithan; he has released a total of 10 singles,barely pausing for breath in between drops.
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Nigerian based Star Reekado Banks has returned with another hit and its the ultimate soundtrack for all things celebration. The act partnered with urban video director Clarence Peters to unleash his new single “PUT IN PRESSURE”
Put in Pressure comes sequel to the massive success of his song “Rora” which is still gaining massive airplay’s all over the world. The song “PUT IN PRESSURE” is off his new Project slated for the 1st Quarter of 2020. [taq_review]
The new single was produced by certified hit maker, Kel P who gave him an addictive vibe Ayoleyi Hanniel Solomon known by the moniker, Reekado Banks is a multiple award-winning Nigerian international singer, songwriter and performer.
Reekado made his big break in 2014 and has since been on an impressive streak. Over the years, he has worked with pop stars, Wizkid, Tiwa Savage and BET Hip-hop award-winner, Sarkodie.
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Gabiro’s fans have found more interest in his ‘Kus Kus’ jam after the attention it received from academy award winner Owuor Arunga.
Owuor Arunga could not hide his excitement when he heard this song play for the first time, the global trumpet act was spotted enjoying the African sound in an Instagram video showing he is in Seattle,America.
Owuor Arunga Dance to Gabiro Mtu Necessary’s Song in Seattle
Owuor Arunga is a jazz trumpeter. He was born in Kisumu in Kenya and moved to New York in the early 2000s, where he studied in The New School’s Jazz & Contemporary Music Program.
From his origin as a member of the Garfield High School Jazz Band, Owuor has since played around the United States and toured around the world, including Canada, Europe and South Africa.
Some of the artist he has played or apprenticed with include Charlie Persip, Candido Camero, Billy Bang, The Cadillacs, Robert Glasper, Louis Reyes Rivera, Olu Dara, Jimmy Owens, and Chico Freeman. Arunga has also played with Seattle hip hop acts including Macklemore (The Heist), The Physics, and Black Stax.
It was a moment of instant head bobbing for the Kenyan born trumpeter while listening to the song and dancing to it with the cameras on, Gabiro in turn posted the video on his profile,his fans seem to be falling in love with the song even more after the attention it received from Owuor Arunga.
He is steadily building a reputation for Kisumu’s best lyricist, and but also shares his personal struggles through his art. From working as a matatu tout to battling drug abuse, Gabiro’s ability to tell stories separates him from rap music ‘status quo’.
While many rappers tell us their story, Gabiro possesses the ability to bring you into his world and show it you. Perhaps his most notable song, “Story” , is a story of stories that happen in real life but they are often ignored . In dramatic fashion, this song discusses bullying, police shootings, drug abuse and political injustice. There are few artists that connect with such issues through their music.
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Fast rising Kenyan Vocalist, Nadia Mukami continues to give us the best music as she shares “Maombi ” her 8th studio single and video which is a thanksgiving song.
“Maombi” is an Inspirational thanksgiving song that mostly speaks about her success, mainly attributed to the power of prayer and God’s timing. The music video depicts her self-made, wealthy life and revolves around her growth since she started her musical journey.
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Nadia’s musical style is defined by smooth urban sounds fused with poetry and afro-pop. She has been a poet from high school and thus the rhyme influences in her music. Having started her music career at the age of 17, she drew inspiration from her father who listened to Taarab music collections, as well as music from Tanzanian songstress Ray C.
Nadia Mukami new single “Maombi” was written and composed by Nadia Mukami, audio produced and mastered by Vicky Pon Dis. The video was directed by Deska Torres of Platinumz Pictures.
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Band Beca a trendy, stylish, young, fun and chic girl group from Nairobi, Kenya made up of two immensely talented singers, Becky Sangolo and Carol Kamweru with powerhouse voices, style and attitude are back! The duo has dropped their single ‘kionjo’ after a year of development under Naiboi World Wide, Naiboi World Wide is Naiboi’s premier label under which he undertakes the challenge of signing more Kenyan artists. Naiboi is not a stranger to working with Kenyan artists, under Pacho he has had success stories like Rankaddah and Everlast amongst others.
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They hit the scene back in September 2016, with the assistance of DJ Pinye and professionals who believe in their talent, entered with a bang as their debut single ‘Toka’ caused a major wave and followed it up with ‘Brathe’ which was the talk of the town and have been wowing us ever since.
Performed by:The Band Beca #Kionjo Produced by : RIXX Mix & Mastered : Ogopa Deejays Pacho Entertainment / Naiboi Worldwide Video : Dollz Make Up by Dennis Karuri & Glow_with_asande Styling : istyle.ke Hair Stylist: jony_hairdesigner For Bookings contact : thenaiboi@gmail.com +254723723734
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