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  • Watch “Casa” by AkinG Kalld Pedro off Afro-Brazil project

    Casa means Home in Portuguese but it’s also the first track off his Afro-Brazil project.  The rapper says that the choice of name to song was due to two reasons: one, he belives that everything ones does or learn begins at home and two, he recorded the whole album in his crib. He is from…

  • Watch video for “Ryders On The Storm” by LoveKills feat. Rev Love & Khari Light

    Watch the video for “Ryders On the Storm” by LoveKills featuring Rev Love and Khari Light. LoveKills is comprised of Rev Love and Light (formerly known as Khari Kill) and this track is their debut single. While Rev Love, as an artist, has provided backup vocals for a number of artists and still had a success…

  • Preview “Daylight” by Italian duo NDPC (Official video out on March, 17th)

    Italian duo  NDPC (consisting of Peter and Nicho) released “daylight” and the song charted Top 50 on iTunes Dance chart in Italy. The outfit is signed to Sony Music through Ministry of Sound. Since the track was presented at last ADE in Amsterdam, it got industry people talking and it’s now in the charts. The two, both born…

  • Listen to “White Eyes” by Violint Wednesday

    Violint Wedneday… They describe their music as playground rock by the science nerds from your first grade class: “A brat in a tutu shouts make-believe lyrics over upstrokes, and violin”. The band presents another record, “white eyes”, which they’ve labelled ‘alternative rock’. “Inspired by the genetics book, The Violinist’s Thumb, the wet, languid, lo-fi verses…

  • “Beast” by Never Yet Contested ft. Boney Manyana x Brown Sug x Nino NoSay & Shorty Rock (Formative Feedback Album)

    Never Yet Contested is working on an album with veteran DJ Morsy. “Formative Feedback” will be released on 20th March. But wait, good news does’t end there. Never Yet Contested (NYC), a New York native, released “beast” featuring Boney Manyana, Brown Sug, Shorty Rock  and Nino Nosay. You can listen to it below: Back to…

  • Listen to “On the Radio” by Clint Brink feat. Tray V

    Red Couch Records presents “On The Radio” by Clint Brink. Clint Brink is the lead singer of Chasing Time, a Cape Town based Pop band. Clint collaborates with Cape Town artist Tray V and producer Tim Feder on this song. This collaboration showcases their abilities. “In these times where there are so many differences of opinions…

  • History of Kenyan Recording Industry

    Written by Bill Odidi for MusicInAfrica.net, this article provides an overview of the recording industry in Kenya. It looks at its historical development as well as some of the leading recording studios and labels. Until the late 1940s commercial recordings of Kenyan music were released on international labels especially the British company His Master’s Voice…

  • Riky Rick says he’s no longer part of Mabala Noise

    South African rapper Riky Rick has today tweeted that he has left Mabala Noise. After long prayer and conversation with God, I am no longer part of @Mabala_Noise 🙏🏾 Blessings to everyone there. Thank you for the love.👊🏾 — #STAYSHINING 🌍 (@rikyrickworld) March 13, 2017 The label, through their Head Of Communications, Mhlo Gumede, has…

  • DIAMOND launches his own music streaming platform, wasafi.com

    The new music service goes live in Tanzania. Tanzanian star Diamond Platinumz has launched his music streaming service wasafi.com which will enable music fans to buy music. I checked the website and saw a couple of songs by Wasafi artists as well as others like Chege and Temba. There had been a problem with the site’s…

  • Otile Brown in Trouble after walking away from contract with Dreamland Music

    According to Dreamland Music Entertainment company, Otile Brown walked away from their contract, which was still active. The label is taking action against the musician, and will bar the singer from using the songs in any public performance or business engagement. This denies Otile Brown the revenues that would have come from shows or any…

  • Needah – “Orenge” (Diss)

    Listen to “Orenge” a diss track to Kenyan female rappers and recorded by Kisumu rap queen Needah. She sends subliminals to Noti Flow, Wangechi, Femi One, Njeri among others. Listen and be the judge. [DISCLAIMER: This song is distributed by Grosspool, which is associated with this blog)

  • Video: Atiyo Matek- Oksyde ft. Khaligraph

    Oksyde features Khaligraph Jones in “Atiyo Matek” music video. The title is a Luo phrase meaning “I work hard”. Watch it below.

  • Tergat Gang video by Octopizzo, Barak Jacuzzi & Boutross

    Octopizzo is back with what he calls the next street anthem. “Tergat Gang” features his affiliates Barak Jazuzzi and Boutross. Watch the music video below via Youtube.

  • You might have not watched Makadem’s “Mganga Mkuu” video, so you should

    You might not have watched Makadem‘s “Mdundo Mkuu” video. Just spend a few minutes on this song (probably on repeat) and do thank me later. Makadem says: “‘Mganga Mkuu’ is Swahili for ‘great healer’. In this case, it’s metaphorically about me as a musician with prowess, just like Gor Mahia himself the legend. When you’ve…

  • Mdundo Music CEO Martin Nielson shares thoughts on East African music industry in new interview: Watch

    During this year’s Ongea Festival, Mdundo.com CEO Martin Nielsen got to share his thoughts on the state of digital music in Kenya and East Africa, and what we can expect in the near future. He also revealed some interesting numbers on their site. Watch the video interview via YouTube.

  • Rytious is back with “Hou Jou Bek”

    South Africa’s Rytious takes it back to the streets with “Hou Jou Bek (classic) song. Listen to the song via Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/rytious-1/rytious-hou-jou-bek-classic Also, do watch this 2016 video.

  • Alon-so releases “To Di Left” video

    Watch the video for Alon-so’s debut single, “To Di Left”.

  • #GrosspoolMusicChat Weekly Twitter discussion begins today Tuesday 7th

    Are you a musician? Are you a talent manager? Are you a record label or distribution company? Even if you are neither of those but is in one way a stakeholder in Kenyan music industry, you need to be hooked to your Twitter account every Tuesday from 1 pm. The chat is hosted by Phillip…

  • Mavin Records release “How Can” by new signing DNA

    A couple of days ago, Don Jazzy announced three signings to Mavin Records. They are DNA duo (twins), Johny Drille and Poe. And, to make a statement of intent, Mavins have already released a record by DNA called “How can”. The song is produced by Don Jazzy.

  • Video: Kenyan Message – Muthoni Drummer Queen

    Muthoni Drummer Queen teams up with Swiss producers Greg “GR!” Escoffey and Jean “HOOK” Geissbuhler to create a banging, socio-politically charged hip-hop anthem for Kenya titled “Kenyan Message “ Kenyan Message pays tribute to the classic “The Message” by DJ Grandmaster Flash and the Furious Five; arguably hip-hop’s greatest innovators. “Kenyan Message” is the 1st…

  • Video: “Consensual” by Marvelious

    “Consensual” is the second music video that the Netherlands-based Marvelious has released this year. The song can be described as pop music with 80s influences. Watch it below.

  • Willy Paul and Alaine release “I Do” video

    Willy Paul and Alaine have finally released their video for “I Do” single. In what was definitely a PR stunt, the Kenyan gospel singer had made news by claiming he had wedded the Jamaican female artist. Watch the video below:

  • Remy Ma disses Nicki Minaj on “shEther”

    US rapper Remy Ma has unleashed a diss track aimed towards Nicki Minaj. Called “ShEther,” the track is a flip of the classic Nas beat “Ether.” Ma raps: “You stole that line about b*tches being your sons How you take my ’09 jail tweet and run Talkin’ ‘bout bringing knives to a fight with guns When the…

  • Stream Future’s new album, HNDRXX

    ATL-native American rapper has just returned with HNDRXX, his second album in the last seven days. Stream HNDRXX on Spotify.

  • How Ongea Music Festival went down (Video)

    By David Gitonga. My Ongea Music Festival 2017 video is ready, and it’s a blast! I must say that this festival was one of the most engaging and entertaining events that I have attended in recent years. In addition to having exhibitors in the music industry showcasing their work and services, there were also educative industry panels…

  • Ariel – “Khaki no be leather” [Video]

    “Khaki no be leather” is the first single from Zambian Ariel‘s upcoming debut album SOLHD to be released this year.

  • Why Is Hip-Hop So Big? By, Bob Lefsetz

    Originally posted on Wendy Day: I don’t know. In case you missed the memo, hip-hop is exploding on streaming services, it’s even bigger than it is in the sales world, demonstrating true demand, because people are actually listening. Why? I can only speculate. The first thing that comes to mind is culture. The white world…

  • Xtatic announces debut album “Unrehearsed” with Sony Music Africa

    Xtatic has announced that her debut album on Sony Music Africa is coming soon and will be titled, Unrehearsed. The Kenyan female rapper signed to Sony music back in 2012 but hadn’t released any project with the major label. She shared the news via Twitter: Debut Album with @SonyMusicAfrica #cominsoon. — #SocialXperiment (@XtaticSamz) February 17,…

  • Raj presents new video, “Dancee”

    MusicBank presents “DANCEE” official video from Raj‘s BAE EP. Produced by the artist, the song’s accompanying video by was filmed Nezzo Films.

  • Emma Jalamo’s Shows for Week ending 1th February

    Ohangla music sensation Emma Jalamo has announced his line-up of live shows for this week. He will be joined supported by his R.O.R band in the following venues: -Tuesday 14th – @ OL’Kitwek bar & Restaurant, Kitengela (near Rembo Shuttle stage) -Wednesday 15th- @ Nectar club, Nairobi. -Thursday 16th-@ Samba club, Moi avenue, Nairobi. -Friday…

  • Rapper Jay Maumau Talks his role as Masa Music East Africa Operations Manager [Interview]

    We sat down with Hustlajay, who an emcee and also the Operations Manager of the Masa Music EA. Masa Music is a new label/agency is associated with Ken Ring, who is a Swedish rapper with Kenyan roots. We asked the executive about the new label and what we need to expect from them. AIPATE: Tell me more…

  • Kaa La Moto to release MAKOFI on 17th February

    Kaa La Moto is one of Kenya’s best freestylers and a top hip hop musician from the Kenyan Coast. He has been quiet but he’s ready to break that silence with the release of a single called “MAKOFI”. The song will be released on 17th February.  Personally I cant wait for this. Keep it Aipate…

  • Listen: Prezda Igwe Bandasson x Stevo Karabby – “Nyandhiwa”

    Luo rhumba musician Prezda Igwe Bandasson has a new tune out now. It’s titled “Nyandhiwa” and features Stevo Karabby.

  • Listen: “Lost” by MTHGNi featuring New$Hoes

    Listen to Kenyan sound engineer and producer MTHGNi on new track, “Lost”, featuring NEW$HOES, who hails from Melbourne, Australia. MTHGNi is one-half of the duo P_+ A while NEW$HOES is an Australian singer and songwriter.

  • AKA releases “The World Is Yours” Video

    South African rapper AKA has released a new music video for his new single, “The World is Yours”. The award-winning hip hop artist is signed to Sony Music, and has many hits in his catalog. Watch the video below, and remember to stay with AIPATE blog for all music insights, reviews, features and news.

  • Making Money with Artist Merchandise in Kenya

    Booking shows is Kenyan artists’ main source of income. Record sales have gone down but, though we know that paid streaming is what will save the situation, it’s growth is slow. That’s why the musicians need to look beyond just touring. Merchandising thus becomes one good way to monetise that your brand. Kenyans artists sell…

  • Some Top Kamba Musicians You Should Listen To

    With its typically high tempo, Kamba benga music is unmistakable. Fans across Kenya love the usually long tracks, dancing to them during weekends in specialist bars. We recommend you dive in, starting with this (unordered) list of some of the best Kamba musicians. Kasau Kasau Essential listening: “Kilumi” Maima Essential listening: “NINGUTHAMA KITHUNGO” Ken wa…

  • Watch Jose Chameleone’s “Sweet Banana” video

    The legend is back with a new video. Uganda’s Jose Chameleone has released the video for his new song, “Sweet Banana”. Watch.

  • Mercy Weiss releases new song feat. Christopher & Erin Pellnat: listen to “War”

    “War” is a new song by Mercy Weiss. Listen via Spotify.

  • Listen: Musa Jakadala – “Hera Remo”

    Musa Jakadala is an up-and-coming ohangla music artist. Listen to his new hit “Hera Remo” via YouTube.

  • Video: Qritiqal – “Malkia”

    Watch “Malkia” video by Kenyan singer/songwriter Qritiqal of Chocolate City Music.

  • Listen to Steph Kapela’s new song, “Forget Me”

    “Forget Me” is an Atwal Adwok-produced track performed by Steph Kapela.

  • Jinja: the debut Studio album from The Nile Project

    The Nile Project released their second project titled Jinja on 10th January this year. According to the press release posted on their bandcamp page: “Jinja is the long awaited follow-up to Aswan, the live recording from the Nile Project’s debut concert in 2013. Featuring artists from Burundi, Egypt, Ethiopia, Kenya, Rwanda, Sudan, and Uganda, the album…

  • Introducing new Kenyan rap group: Wanakamati

      Wanakamati is a Kenyan hip hop group based in Nairobi. It was formed in 2014 and consists of three rappers: Dalvo The Ghostface, Jewelz and Mace. The group’s Swahili name comes from a translation from English of the phrase ‘The Commissioners’. The group was originally formed in 2015 by rappers Dalvo and Mace, who…

  • New video by Khaligraph Jones out: Watch “Naked”

    Khaligraph Jones is back with a new music video for his song “Naked”.

  • Introducing Aces: listen to “Uncharted Oceans” EP

    Uncharted Oceans is the fourth EP that Kenyan rapper Aces has released this year. The tape was produced by Abstrakt Ginino, Kahealbeats and Lakey and features two artists: Fess on “Oh My” and Raych on “Vibing”. Why the name Uncharted Oceans? Ace says that he “wanted to do something that had never been done before…

  • Listen to “Dream Series” by Greggy

    Listen to the two tracks via Soundcloud.

  • Video: “Sipendi Madrama” by Kayvo Kforce and Voste Wade

    Watch new video “Sipendi Madrama” by Kayvo Kforce and Voste Wade.

  • Suraj and Makadem collaborate on new single, “Rabai”

    Up-and-coming Kenyan DJ/producer Suraj teams up with benga-fusion heavyweight Makadem (a.k.a. the Ohanglaman) to release a new track “Rabai”, which is available for streaming via Soundcloud and other streaming platforms.

  • Ghanaian artist Fiamor releases new single “System”

    Hiplife performing artiste Fiamor is out now with a new song “System” mixed by Mickey Myco. The song talks about how the rich and  political appointees voted into power marginalize the less privilege in society instead of helping them find their feet. The song  is basically a true picture of what is happening in our ‘system’ in recent times…