Artist Spotlight: TnT, talented rappers who have put Kenya on the global map

If at all there are Kenyan rappers who are keen on ensuring that Kenyan music goes beyond our beyond our borders then I’ll tell you for free that it’s a group known as TnT which is made up of Timmy Blanco and Twenny Eights.

I don’t remember the first time I listened to any of their songs but I can tell you that I was so hooked immediately so much so that I played the song titled Christopher Wallace almost 20 times. Trust, me I’m not exaggerating.

TnT reminds me of a lot Camp Mulla. Just like the latter, Timmy and Twenny decided not to go with the flow or what was popular at the time and believed that people would still listen to them and they actually do.

Twenny Eights
Twenny Eights

At the moment, Gengetone is big so much so that if you are not releasing lewd songs you would think that no one will listen to you but that is actually not the case.

These guys are so good and if you listen to any of their songs for the first time, it would not cross your mind that they are even Kenyans especially because most of their jams are in English from start to finish.

They not only have good punchlines, their wordplay is also really on point. It’s the kind of lines that you hear and you just stand to give them a standing ovation. Okay, maybe I’m pushing it but you get the point.

Timmy Blanco
Timmy Blanco

Their prowess is unmatched and the way I see it, their music can be consumed by just anyone; from the guys who are used to Peleka Na Rieng kind of jams to die hard Travis Scott, Drake, Tyga or even Migos fans.

One thing that makes me really happy is the fact that they are Kenyans and maybe, just maybe they will bring a BET Award home some day.

Watch their latest release dubbed Cahoots below and tell us what you think.

Boutross has treated his fans to a new single titled ‘Chase’ and we love it (Video)

Kenyan rapper Boutross Munene, who is one third of the Alliance Domini (AD) Family, has released a new song with TNT and it slaps really hard. Like, really.

Also read: Artist Spotlight: Boutross, young rapper who is changing the game

The song dubbed Chase is definitely one of my favourite songs from Boutross in 2019 because his lines are absolutely amazing and you just want to keep listening to him. It almost seems like he is imparting knowledge in this song.

His vocals are also dope. I don’t know what word best describes his voice but the fact that it’s a bit coarse makes such a big difference compared to the normal voice.

Boutross
Boutross

TNT’s verse was also fire. However, I;d have loved it more if he had thrown around some Swahili and Sheng words so that he does not sound like someone from majuu but then again maybe it’s just me.

The beat on this jam is also sick. I totally love it. It blends well with the vocals of both TNT and Boutross and it’s very catchy so much so that you will have this jam on repeat for the rest of the year which is about six weeks.

Listen to chase below and tell us what you think. Please get some good earphones/headphones for this.