Scar Mkadinali: Freedom of Speech or Ignorance?
Unprofessional or Lifestyle? A Case Study of Wakadinali
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 […]
How it Went Down at the Luo Rap Recognition Awards
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 […]
Mic Check: Why Cyphers are Important in Hip Hop
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 […]
Vernacular Rap: Top 5 Luhya Rappers
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 Rap: Bloggers and Hip Hop Journalism
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]