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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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. 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 […]
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 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 […]