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Pride Month: Embracing The LGBTIQA+ Community In African Hip Hop
Muumba -
In commemoration of the Stonewall riots of June 1969 that fought for LGBT rights and liberation in the United States, ultimately spreading abroad - we celebrate what is now recognized globally as Pride month.As members of the LGBTQ+...
Artist Spotlight
WCW: Stella Mwangi the HipHop Sensation
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Stella Mwangi, also known as STL, is one of Africa's most unique female artists in the genres of hip hop/rap, afro-pop, dance and world music. The singer/songwriter is also a rapper, live performer and creative music director.She is...
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Boutross plots to elevate Shrap music to the Grammys
Chris -
Top Kenyan shrapper Boutross Munene dreams of taking shrap music international, all the way to the Grammys. This comes after the Grammy's voted to include more categories.This opens up various African sounds to gain recognition in this feted worldwide...
East Africa
Nyashinski drops new single titled “Beautiful”
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Kenyan rap G.O.A.T Nyashinski has dropped his latest single in addition to his catalogue. Beautiful is a story about an African boy, his music and also a love story.Nyashinski is an amazing storyteller with a rhyme-ability to tell stories...
East Africa
King Kerby & Dj Mura scale new heights with “Taifa Leo”
Chris -
Hailing from Nairobi, Kenya, King Kerby is an eclectic and multi-talented artist who effortlessly encompasses the roles of rapper, vocalist, songwriter, producer, DJ, and curator.Kerby's delivery of clever and witty punchlines and bars in a spirited manner encapsulates his rhyme...
East Africa
Shawn Houdini teases the “Nairoghanistan2” album with a tracklist
Chris -
Kenyan top rapper Shawn Houdini has dropped the #Nairoghanistan2 album tracklist featuring other dope collaborations. This is as he prepares his fans for yet another due hot drop.The rapper dropped the tracklist, which listed the number of tracks and...
East Africa
World Music Day: 10 African Rap Collaborations For The Ages
The theme for World Music Day 2023 is "Music on the Intersections", highlighting the ability of music to unify communities and individuals. World Music Day is an annual celebration that is observed on June 21 to celebrate the global...
East Africa
Groovy Jo ushers in the pressure season with a new EP
Chris -
Pressure is a different feel, a beautiful sonic blend with superb execution. You can feel the artistry behind Groovy Jo's voice as she switches from hardcore to mellow sounds. She definitely is the complete package, a definition of an...
East Africa
TBT: The Revolutionary Ukoo Flani Mau Mau
Chris -
Ukoo Flani Mau Mau is a hip-hop group from Kenya that emerged in the early 2000s. It is a collective of underground MCs from different slums in Nairobi and Mombasa. The group deployed socially conscious and politically charged lyrics...
East Africa
King Kaka teams up with Halisi band in “Nairobi” banger
Chris -
Nairobi's finest, the Rabbit King, dropped a new banger to celebrate "Kanairo", the city under the sun. This has been a season for the King's fans to eat as he gears up to release a new EP.With back-to-back releases...
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Butafly Returns To Music Scene With ‘Broken Needles’ After 6-Year Hiatus
Chrysalis Rising is thrilled to unveil Butafly's latest single, "Broken Needles," marking a triumphant return after nearly six years....