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Munju Reh features Moreh and Gwaash in ‘Hama Mtaa’

Posted on by Catherine Nderitu

Munju Reh features Moreh and Gwaash in his new jam Hama Mtaa. The collaboration is worth it in this song. “Nilihama mtaa sikuhizi naishi kwa bar..” You will hear this line a couple of times in the song.

The trio has brought out the best in them. In this case Hama Mtaa is all about how the guy is rocking in the bars. I mean he feels good when he is getting drank in the club and says that it is the only place he can be found easily.

For starters I do not understand how one can live in a bar. Creativity at its best here. There are also famous words by the the Famous governor Lonyangapuo We give up ( Insert his voice).

The use of Lonyangapuo’s words shows that the man has a lot to tell. The youths are really appreciating him day in day out. Such simple words being compiled to bring out a song. Kenyans are smart.

Hama Mtaa by Munju Reh is more of a bragging song. Yes I know you get it, there is a stanza where he says unipate kwa bar na usiogope ku order. This generation is all about drugs.

Whatever the case we have to promote this artists.

Gwaash and Moreh in Hama Mtaa

Relevance of the ‘Hama Mtaa’

Hama mtaa by Munju Reh, Gwaash and Moreh is only relevant to the youths. What do I mean here? It can only be related to those aged between 16-23 years. This is the group that is really enjoying this kind of music.

Also the school going generation is well conversant with this kind of work.

Delivery of the song

The trio knows when and what to say in their specific lines. There is good flow in Hama Mtaa. They do not flop, thus making the song easy to flow. It was produced by Pro’ Spyke of KingsCatle Ent’ and directed by  Cartels.

In conclusion, Hama Mtaa gets a rating of 6/10.

Below is a link to the video.

 

Katambe by Gwaash,Retro Mars, Young & K4kanali

Posted on by Catherine Nderitu

The trio is back but now withK4kanali on board for the new jam Katambe. Katambe is a sheng’ word. The song has a simple meaning which can only be understood mostly by the young generation. Katambe means; “let’s keep it going”.

The group has a unique way on how they do their songs.The production it is so simple. Although it saves on cost, I feel like the crew should have used multiple locations for the video. Now we are forced to see the crew crowded at the same area throughout the video. Also the costumes are in line with the ghetto language being used. Katambe dancing style suits the song. This is because the songs setting is that of a club, yani dundaing. There is excessive repetition in the song which brings out the title “Katambe” clearly. Imagery is also used to spice up song.

Looking at their dancing style, I would say it is vulgar. The way the ladies are twerking is good and only fun to those aged between 18-24 years. It is a good thing to enjoy life when we can. As they say “vunja mifupa kabla meno haijatoka”. I’snt this what the young crew is doing?

There are some verses in the song that i keep on replaying; Njugu tatu na khat, nangoja kitu ikam, ataturn over haswa, wairimu, wanja, Frida, nakemba huyu haswa mapacha mbili kwa lungs, wa wairimu chang’aa mabuda mbwese Dakar.
This just makes me laugh, this is a typical Kenyan thing where a man gets hold of two ladies. I just love this verse, he only needs khat and peanuts..

“walisema sisi ndio mwangaza, tunga’aa acha katambe katambe, sana songe yangu imejipin nadai kutoa low key, cheki yule pale pale” ; The words though, hidden meaning is evident unless one is conversant with sheng’.

Although there are some verses that I like, I still would not listen to this song outside a club. It is only entertain in that kind of setting. As much as we say promote Kenyan Music, I don’t think I would play this on a local radio station. The new kind of rap needs to be improved.

Generally looking at the performance of the song I give it a rating of 4/10

Below is a link to the video