“Sauti Zetu,” takes us on a revolutionary hip-hop journey dedicated to igniting consciousness and inspiring change, in the fearless spirit of Gen Z. This project is a tribute to political satire and the social activist tradition of Kenyan hip-hop. It blends powerful beats with thought-provoking lyrics that challenge the status quo and empower the community […]
Mseto Hip Hop Cypher and the importance of it in rap. A cypher is a spontaneous gathering of emcees, or rappers, who engage in freestyle rap battles or collaborative rhyming sessions. These impromptu gatherings play a significant role in the evolution of hip-hop culture, offering artists a platform to showcase their skills, exchange ideas, and […]
Hip-hop, a cultural and musical phenomenon that emerged in the Bronx, New York City, during the 1970s, has evolved into a global force that transcends boundaries and unites people from all walks of life. Over the decades, hip-hop has spawned numerous sub-genres, each with its unique style, lyrical themes, and cultural influences. In this article, […]
Sarakasi Dome in Nairobi was full of activity this past Saturday as Radio 254 held an event that attracted a lot of Kenyan talent. The event was headlines by Buruklyn Boyz and the one and only Dyana Cods. The former had a great show, the latter had an amazing experience on stage. Saturday, August 5 […]
Wakadinali have dominated Kenyan Hip Hop in the last three years and they have not followed the regular route taken by most artists these days. The Eastlands-hailing trio of Scar, Sewersydda and Munga have developed their own way to squeeze into the crowded mainstream industry. The group has had massive success riding of off the […]
When the current British High Commissioner met Kenyan creatives on March 2nd early this year, it seemed a little out of place because of her position. Jane Marriot seemed way too important to be meeting influencers and other Kenyan artists. The move was not strange because the Commission has been involved in Kenyan art since […]
Lately, the beat-making community has grown into a global movement. Once a small, insular guild of folks with specialized skills, the knowledge required to make beats has been democratized via YouTube tutorials, info-sharing message boards, and more. Coupled with the fact that access to the technology required to produce tracks has opened up, allowing people […]
An Instagram page by the handle Sk8citynairobi posted on Wednesday, July 19, that they would be bringing American rapper Fabulous to perform in Nairobi Kenya on August 10th. Their post elicited a lot of comments from Kenyans who are excited to see the rapper. “Dega’s House Concert is now on August 10, 2023! And guess […]
A journey that began 8 years ago for Luo rapper Nick O’Sam is finally paying off dividends. The rapper on Wednesday, July 19 talked about how the journey has been and what he had accomplished so far. Posting his Facebook account, O’Sam spoke about how when he started he never expected that teh fans would […]
It has been 5 weeks since Gengetone group Spider Clan went viral with their massive hit, Kaveve Kazoze. Their lives have changed for the better as they continue to get deals left, right, and center. Led by Ngesh, the group had a show in Mombasa on Saturday, July 15 where the fans enjoyed their viral […]
