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New-age musicians should not do collabos with established artists, here’s why
In my opinion, the new crop of Kenyan musicians should avoid working with artists who have been in the game for a longer period than they have.... 6
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How Wyre has maintained relevance to this day
Kenyan dancehall artist Kevin Waire, alias Wyre, is still a big deal in the country today, more than two decades after he wrote and recorded his first... 0
August 28, 2019
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The new Kenyan sound might not last for so long
Sometimes, I’m worried that the new Kenyan sound is just a wave i.e. it will not last for a long time, say 5 or 10 years. I... 0
August 28, 2019
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Lyrics Vs Beats: What makes a song catchy?
Different people have different perception of music. Put simply, what works for you might not go down well with the next person. It’s just what it is.... 0
August 28, 2019
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How Kenyan DJs have propelled the new sound
In the beginning of the year, several Kenyan artists faulted local media houses and DJs for curtailing their growth by not playing their songs. Also read: Stop... 0
August 28, 2019
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Nameless Vs Jua Cali: Who made our childhood memorable?
If you are in your 20s or older then I’m sure you have nostalgia when you remember the kind of songs that rules the airwaves in the... 0
August 28, 2019
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Why Kenyan music groups don’t last
Very few Kenyan music groups/ bands have stood the test of time but have you ever wondered why? I have some reasons that could explain why. The... 6
August 28, 2019
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Has Eko Dydda has lost his uniqueness?
In as much as Eko Dydda is still making music, sometimes I wonder what happened to him, it almost seems like he disappeared after releasing Niko Na... 0
August 28, 2019
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Octopizzo Vs Khaligraph: Who has more international appeal?
If you are keen, I’m sure you’ve noticed that both Octopizzo and Khaligraph Jones have really upped their games in the last few years. Also read: Octopizzo... 1
August 28, 2019
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Nadia Mukami is going places
As I was watching Nadia Mukami’s latest single dubbed Ikamate Hiyo, I could not help but wonder how she has learnt the ropes so fast. I was... 4
August 28, 2019
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Is Timmy Tdat imitating new-age musicians?
There has been a raging debate about Timmy Tdat’s new release dubbed Were, a song that praises women who are well-endowed. Yaani, wale wamejibeba! Also read: It’s official,... 1
August 26, 2019
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Sauti Sol has to put up a strong fight to save Kenyan music
Don’t get me wrong, I have no problem with the kind of music that is popular in Kenya at the moment, in as much as it’s vulgar,... 0
August 26, 2019
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Amina should get back to making music
Did you know that The Trend host Amina Abdi Rabar was once a musician? If you are not aware then you are too young (I’ve been waiting... 0
August 26, 2019
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Artist Spotlight: Chris Kaiga, talented singer who is destined for greatness
Many music fans are just coming to know about Chris Kaiga but the truth is that he been around for a minute. Also read: New-age musicians are... 6
August 26, 2019
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Timmy Tdat’s bae Rosa Ree is back with a diss track ‘What You Know’ (Audio)
Tanzanian rapper Rosa Ree, who’s also fondly known as the goddess of rap, has dropped a new single barely a fortnight after she released Nguvu Za Kiume.... 0
August 26, 2019
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‘Drinx Na Mayenx’ hit makers are back with ‘Bonge’ and we love it (Video)
The trio that treated treated us to Drinx na Mayenx earlier this year has dropped another jam and we are really feeling it. Like, really! Also read:... 0
August 26, 2019
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Kenya’s youngest rapper Juala Superboy has dropped ‘Faya’ and it’s a hit (Video)
Have you ever heard of a 6-year-old rapper from Mathare who goes by the name Juala Superboy? If you don’t know about him, then you don’t have... 2
August 26, 2019
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Raj’s new jam ‘Rora’ slaps really hard (Audio)
Kenyan rapper Rajiv Okemwa, alias Raj, has dropped a new jam and we are really feeling it. The song dubbed Rora is the first record off his... 6
August 26, 2019
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Kristoff has teamed up with Raj on ‘Supaloaf’ and we love it (Audio)
Kenyan rapper Rajiv Okemwa, popularly known as Raj, has teamed up with Kristoff on his latest release and we are really feeling it. Also read: Kristoff should... 0
August 26, 2019
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‘Wabebe’ hit makers 34 GVNG are back with ‘Olunga’ and it’s a hit (Video)
34 GVNG (Good Vibes No Guns), the group that treated us to the hit dubbed Wabebe alongside Gwaash, is back with a new jam. Also read: New-age... 2
August 26, 2019
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Former Recapp star Manolo is back with ‘Mwingine’ and we love it (Video)
Gospel singer Emmanuel Mwongela, better known as Manolo, who is former member of Recap has dropped the accapella rendition of his popular hit Mwingine. Also read: Manolo’s... 0
August 26, 2019
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Stop looking for content from new-age musicians!
Every so often, you’ll hear someone rubbishing the new crop of local musicians and explaining that they lack content. Also read: New-age musicians have killed Nigerian music... 32
August 26, 2019
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Wakali Wao’s new jam ‘My Miss’ is a big tune (Video)
Wakali Wao, the duo that became a household name after releasing Madam alongside Boondocks Gang, has dropped a new song. Also read: New-age musicians have killed Nigerian... 8
August 26, 2019
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Where did Sage Chemutai disappear to?
Most of us came to know Sage Chemutai when she released So Alive with Kenyan rapper Henry Ohanga, alias Octopizzo, but for some reason not much has... 26
August 24, 2019
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Ricky Bekko Vs Deska Torres Vs X Antonio: Who is the baddest video director?
If you watch Kenyan music videos and don’t bother to find out who shot them then I’m sure you are wondering who these people are. However, if... 1
August 24, 2019
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Muthoni DQ is doing Kenya proud but we can’t see it
About a fortnight ago, I came across a video of Muthoni Ndonga, alias Muthoni Drummer Queen, performing at France’s biggest music festival dubbed Les Vieilles Charrues and... 0
