Kaa La Moto is one of the best Swahili rappers in the country and his latest consistent streak of drops has only worked in his favor. The master of freestyle and conscious rap has been busy the last couple of days dropping two videos, back to back. His latest song with probably the best vocalist […]
Earn in Africa cypher dropped 4 days ago and it involved some of Kenya’s fast rising rappers. My initial reaction was a little disappointing due to the set design that looked similar to the Hennessy cypher that dropped early this year. SWAT was the first rapper on the set and his verse to be honest […]
Hip hop, as a musical genre and cultural phenomenon, is celebrated for its lyrical prowess and poetic mastery. At the heart of hip hop’s lyrical magic lies wordplay, an art that allows artists to cleverly manipulate language, weaving intricate patterns of rhyme, metaphor, and allusion. In this article, we will delve into the world of […]
Wakadinali have been the most dominant Hip Hop trio in the last 3 years and their influence has continued to grow on Hip Hop heads. The trio of Munga Domani, Scar Mkadinali and Sewersydda Mkadinali has dominated the industry for a while now becoming one of the most sought after acts. The group had a […]
Kenyan legendary rapper ATB Jachiga is doing something different with his music prowess. Jachiga has a new song out called Sanduku and he plays with an Amapiano beat that fits perfectly with the flow. The track, inspired by the nursery chime Sanduku focuses on how our parents warned us not to play or touch certain […]
Saturday October 28th will go down as one of the best days for Luo Rap. The Luo Rap Recognition Awards 2023 brought together some of the finest Luo rappers in the country. Led by Vioxii Dede and graced by fast rising stars such as Nick O’sam, the event attracted ambitious rappers who are willing to […]
Cyphers hold significant importance in hip-hop culture and are often considered a fundamental and essential element of the genre. Here are several reasons why cyphers are important in hip-hop: Artistic Expression: Cyphers serve as a platform for MCs (rappers) to showcase their lyrical skills, creativity, and storytelling abilities. They provide a space for artists to […]
Rhyme is a fundamental and highly valued element in hip-hop for several reasons: Rhythmic Flow: Rhymes help establish a rhythmic flow within the lyrics. This rhythmic flow is essential for the overall musicality of hip-hop and contributes to its distinctive sound and style. The cadence and timing of rhymed words create a musical groove that […]
Vernacular rap has been on the rise with Luhya and Luo rap being at the top. The two dialects have continued to shine with Luo rap standing as one of the most popular. Luhya rap has continued to grow with representatives coming from all over. We have gone through the most viral rappers that have […]
Kenyan Hip Hop podcasters Ondu, and rappers Shukid and Monski shared a video on Friday, September 29 asking whether Kenya had Hip Hop journalists. They mentioned that our version of journalism focused on who was the top five and never really went deeper than that. This led me to look at the whole genre closely […]
