Top 5 Common Characteristics of Rappers
Rap music has long been a dominant force in the world of contemporary music. Rappers, the lyricists and poets of this genre, have captured the hearts and minds of millions with their unique style and storytelling abilities. While rappers come from diverse backgrounds and bring their own individuality to the table, there are common characteristics […]
Album Review: Dudu World by Ziggy Madudu
Ziggy Madudu has dropped his much anticipated album Dudu World. The album dropped last week and has 7 tracks on it. The first track on the album is Nisizame. It has a dancehall vibe to it and plays to the artist’s prowess in flow. Nitakupea is the second track and on it he is featuring […]
Beef Season: Femi One Goes Up Against Rappers
Femi One is not impressed by some of them subluminals she seems to have gotten at some point in the recent concluded beef season that involved Kenya and Tanzania. Speaking on her socials on Monday, September 25, the rapper called on to whoever had dissed her to apologize. The Kaka Empire signee stated that she […]
Top 10 Most Streamed Luo Rappers in Kenya
The importance of streams for artists has grown significantly in recent years. Streams generate income for artists. Streaming platforms pay artists a fraction of a cent per stream, and while this may seem small, it can add up significantly with a high number of streams. For independent and emerging artists, streaming revenue can be a […]
Mseto Hip Hop Cypher and the importance of it in rap
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 […]
New Album: Katapilla Drops Me Against Me
Kibera’s finest rapper Katapilla is doing rounds with his new album Me Against Me. The album dropped on Friday, September 22, and is already a favorite among Hip Hop heads. The album has 16 tracks and features some of the most popular and also upcoming underground rappers in the game. Katapilla has featured every member […]
Rosa Ree: New Queen of Nairobi Rap
Rosa Ree has released a track that seems to point out why she is becoming a force to rekon with in Nairobi and Kenyan rap. The rapper released the track Kanairo on Tuesday, September 19 that surprised so many fans. The Tanzanian rapper spoke 4 different languages in the track leading to the confusion that […]
Local Dialect: Why Luo Rap is Still Dominant in Kenya
Local dialect use in music is not something new as it has been there ever since. However, in Hip Hop, it has continued to gather momentum especially with Luo rappers. Luo rap has become a dominant part of the Kenyan Hip Hop scene as new rappers continue to blossom while using that language.\ Luo rap […]