Scar Mkadinali: Freedom of Speech or Ignorance?
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 […]
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 […]
8 Hip Hop Sub-Genres You Need to Know About
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, […]
Nyashinski Drops Soulfull “Good To Me”
Rapper Nyashinski is back again with another track after dropping “Beautiful” three weeks ago. The new track, “Good To Me” dropped on Friday, July 21, embodies all things soul. The rapper digs deeper into this one and expresses self-love. The track identifies the ups and downs of life and how people often forget to take […]
Nyota Ya Msanii: The Khaligraph Jones Scapegoat
“Khaligraph Jones akifanya collaboration na wewe unapoteza nyota ya usanii” There’s nothing like Nyota. Nothing! You don’t get lucky. You position yourself. Talent isn’t enough. If you’ve gone through Achieng Otiato timeline you’d know by now. It’s more than that. You need to put in more work. Khaligraph Jones provides you with a platform that […]
Kaveve Kazoze: Why Spider Clan will Continue Getting All the Hype
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 […]
It’s Shinobi’s Time.
Shinobi, born and raised in Nairobi, Kenya until her teenage years. She went to a boarding school, Mumias Academy, and left for Germany when she was 13 years old. Leaving her country and starting a new life abroad had numerous challenges to overcome. Shinobi loves her country so much, such that she decided to come […]