East Africa
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The Miseducation in The Kenyan Industry. Why “Set It” was Pulled Down
Every year, there comes a kenyan song that becomes so big that it surpasses itself and the artist. A song that ceases to belong to the artist to become a Kenyan song, it belongs to the masses. "KunaKuna" by...
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I have been to release parties before, but this was different. To have key industry players from all factions come together to support a cause for the greater good of the Industry was an awe to watch.The event, an...
East Africa
Soft Steps – An EP by Mau From Nowhere
More than a year on from his debut album, Mau from nowhere is back with a A 7-track alternative afro-fusion EP, deviating from raw rap-centric introspection to more complex melodic storytelling.This sonic evolution poignantly illustrates the thesis of the...
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MAD CLANIt’s more than just music. It’s brotherhood, It’sFamily, It’s a community.Mad Clan is a collective mixtape that officially commenced works as we ushered in the year 2024, the Kibera repping group revealed.The 16 track project showcases a...
New East African Releases
A Gander at Dr. Reign and Asum Garvey Joint Album ‘Awesum Reign: The Stance’
Celebrated pediatrician and musician Dr. Reign, in collaboration with rapper and sound engineer Asum Garvey, released their latest project, ‘Awesum Reign: The Stance,’ to celebrate the 50th anniversary of Hip Hop culture. After five decades, Hip Hop has evolved...
Artist Spotlight
Artist Interview: Lowki The Great Discusses His Sophomore Album “Once Upon A Rhyme”
An artist that had dreams of being a comedian, Lowki The Great's seriousness on the booth doesn't reflect his class clown acts in High school. Describing himself as the full package, Lowki demonstrates his prowess on his new album...
East Africa
Kenyan Female Rapper Vallerie Muthoni Releases Highly Anticipated EP ‘Vision 2020’
Vallerie Muthoni, the Kenyan-American singer, rapper, dancer, and award-winning creative director, released her much-anticipated EP, ‘Vision 2020’, on September 20th, 2024. The project, her third EP, cements her status as a genre-fluid superstar on the brink of global stardom.‘Vision...
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Groovy Jo Flexes Hip Hop Muscles in New EP, ‘A Groovy Affair’
Fast-rising Kenyan femcee, Groovy Jo is set to
release her new EP, "A Groovy Affair" on Friday , 20th of Septermber, marking a triumphant return to her Hip-Hop roots. After exploring softer RnB and Afro-pop influences on her previous EP,...
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Lowki The Great set to release “Once Upon A Rhyme” Album
Artist Profile
Lowki The Great, one of Kenya's biggest rap prospects, has established himself as a pioneer in the Kenyan hip-hop industry. Lowki has steadily risen through the ranks since he began his musical career in 2019, garnering praise for...
Artist Spotlight
Track Review: Maprosoo by Wakadinali Featuring Suzanna Owiyo
Have you ever heard a song and experienced a moment of the five Ws all at the same time? Who sanctioned this collabo? What made them do this song? When did this happen? Where exactly did this idea stem...
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Eswatini’s First Ever Female Hip Hop DJ and Producer, WassaBee releases her first single titled “For the Kulture”
Hip hop has always been a stage brimming with masculine energy. For decades, women have had to elbow their...