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  • 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…

  • “Back To The Source” hip hop meet-up is happening this Weekend in Uganda

    Back To The Source, a movement founded by Babaluku of Bavubuka Dynasty, is happening in Kampala and Jinja towns in Uganda from 17th to 20th December. Kenyan Hip Hop artist Hustlajay is attending. He says: “Back to the Source is an Indigenous Hip Hop Leadership Retreat designed to explore the transformative power found in reconnecting emerging…

  • Luodollar releases “Asante Sana” featuring Jo Banjo

    Luodollar has released “Asante Sana”, anew single featuring Jo Banjo. About it, the Kisuu native says, “Asante Sana is a gift to all my fans, supporters and suckers for good music who have been holding it down for me since day.“ That’s a good way to end the year for an artist who just had…

  • 2016 KOT Hip Hop Awards Winners

    KOT (Kenyans On Twitter) Hip Hop Awards is an initiative by Billy Casso. It recognizes talented hip hop musicians and industry professionals in Kenya. Boting is done exclusively on Twitter. The results for the first one are below: [UPDATE: unfortunately the Twitter account hosting the vote was suspended, so the results are lost.] BEST MALE…

  • Boosting your Youtube Views count

    Reblogged from CD BABY. YouTube is the number one search engine for music. Because of this, many musicians have turned to video to promote themselves and their work. Plus, videos on YouTube are an income stream for musician thanks to ad revenue share — especially when there’s a lot of views. If you’re planning on…

  • Video: “Benefactor” by Akothee

    Akothee finally releases her music video for “Benefactor”. She says this about project: “When a woman is successful everyone in the society has a different translation about her success story, what the world says shouldn’t limit your hustle but make it better after all life will never be easy just because you have a BENEFECTOR…

  • Listen: “Cham Gi Wangi” by Wuod Fibi

    “Cham Gi Wangi” by ohangla singer/producer Wuod Fibi is about the dangers of love that’s brewed on social media.

  • How Wyre Vs Makadem Concert Went Down At Alliance Francaise

    Kenyan musicians Wyre and Makadem got to square it out at the much-anticipated concert at Alliance Francaise de Nairobi. Revelers were entertained with a mix of Bengabeats and Reggae. The reggae fans seemed to be slightly more but Makadem was able to prove why Benga still stands its ground. While Makadem makes traditional Luo music…

  • Listen to Tatu’s Debut single, “Songea”

    Tatu is a Mombasa-based artist and is a sister to the celebrated Nyota Ndogo. Listen to her debut single “Songea” on Soundcloud.   SONG LYRICS VERSE 1 Yale maneno ya wahenga, nayakariri, Ya kwamba kila shetani ana m’buyu wake na wewe ndio wangu, Lugha za moyo zinanena, bila tafsiri Tambua umepandisha kwa sana thamani ya…

  • Get to Know Nairobi-based music collective, Cosmic Homies [Interview]

    This Article first appeared on OKAYAFRICA.COM The four member music & art collective first met and formed in Kenya with the aim of challenging traditional and current stereotypes through their self-described “electro-organic” sound. They’ve had major success in the past as two of its members—rapper/singer/DJ/producer TAIO and singer/producer Runkah—were both in Camp Mulla, a hugely…

  • “Owamanyi” by Eddy Kenzo [Official Video]

    Watch “Owamanyi” video by Uganda’s Eddy Kenzo.

  • Davido – “How Long” feat. Tinashe [Video]

    Nigerian singer Davido has released his long-awaited collaboration with American R&B/pop singer Tinashe. The song is called “How Long”, and arrived with the music video posted below. Davido is releasing his Son of Mercy EP today, 14th October.

  • LXG to Record with Ghanaian Top Acts

    By Jonilar LXG, one of the high-rated Sierra Leonean music groups is set to record with some big names in Ghana’s music industry before the end of 2016. The group which has been nominated for this year’s MTV Base Africa Music Awards for the ‘Listener’s Choice’ category is currently in the country for a possible…

  • Noti Flow presents “SHE DONT KNOW” video feat. Raj

    Watch Noti Flow‘s “She Don’t Know” visuals featuring Raj. The quality video directed by Nezzo complements the talented duo lyrics perfectly.

  • Introducing Afreeka, the Italy-based Kenyan Reggae duo

      Kenyan Italy-based Reggae music duo Afreeka, have performed together since 1999. Though originally they went by the name Big Matata, they chose the name AFREEKA in 2007 after a series of performances on a tour in Italy. Afreeka is greatly influenced by Jamaican artists and also great African musicians. They opened for, and raised…

  • Hip hop with a Purpose: Hustlajay back with 3 new songs

    Hustlajay, with his Africa is Now foundation is working on bridging the gap between hip hop and awareness to social issues. Aipate previously ran an article about his documentary in which he featured immediate former Chief Justice of Kenya Dr Willy Mutunga. The documentary was both so inspiring as enlightening. Recently, Hustlajay went to Tanzanian…

  • LXG, the music group from Sierra Leone, Nominated for MTV Africa Music Awards

    By Jonilar Mutiple awards winning Sierra Leonean music trio LXG has had its first ever MTV Mamas nomination in the category of ‘Listener’s Choice’  at the 2016 MTV Africa Music Awards nominations announced on Sunday 2nd September, 2016 at the Lagos Leg of the Road to MAMA at the Hard Rock Café. The group which…

  • Hustlajay: Kenyan Internet Service Providers should reduce data prices to support Talent

    Kenyan emcee Hustlajay has voiced his opinion on why Tanzanian music industry is beating Kenya and he cites lower data tariffs as a major boost for the distribution of Bongo musicians’ content. He is just from a trip to Tanzania’s Arusha town and met a number of fellow creatives. “Internet is Expensive in Kenya unlike…

  • “Egwueji” video by Kaydex

    Watch video for ‘Egwueji’ by Kaydex. Kaydex is an upcoming Nigerian artist signed under KH Records. The track was produced by Fliptyce.

  • Listen: “We Life” by Reanno and Tage (a.k.a. High Voltage Clan)

    Listen to “We Life” by Reanno (Christopher Macharia) and Tage (Francis Waweru), the two young artists who form the group High voltage Clan. Get the song on Mdundo here. Also check out High Voltage Clan‘s Facebook page.  

  • Mdundo and KeCoBo’s Copyright Awareness Survey Findings are out

    In March 2016, Kenya Copyright Board (KeCoBo) collaborated with Mdundo to conduct a survey on copyright awareness among musicians. The research questions were sent via Email and SMS to all the musicians who are registered on the Mdundo platform and 253 out of 9000 responded. To know some background information of these musicians, some issues…