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  • How Many Music Streams Does It Take to Earn Ksh 100?

    An article by Paul Resnikoff and reblogged from Digital Music News [For the purpose of the article, am using an average currency rate… $1 equaling Ksh. 100] What does streaming music pay in 2016? That’s becoming an increasingly tricky question. But here’s the latest breakdown from an artist royalty report. It takes 776 streams on…

  • Video: “Kuliko Jana” by Sauti Sol feat. RedFourth Chorus

    Sauti Sol have released the official video for their song “Kuliko Jana”, featuring RedFourth Chorus. The single is from from their last album, Live And Die in Afrika.

  • Watch: “Coming Home” video by Iital

    Lat last year, we introduced iiital through his “Fly Away“ video. Well. more content keeps coming from the musician. Watch iital’s new video for the song “Coming Home”.

  • Introducing Kenyan hip hop duo BBRT

    Originally posted on All Around Africa!: It’s been a minute since we last did an article about Kenyan music. For no apparent reason, we find ourselves highlighting more acts around Africa to the expense of Kenyans. My bad. But we can’t really shoulder all that blame, you see, as much as we we would like…

  • Here is “Pass Me The Lighter” by Kisumu’s Louie

    Anthony Baraka better known by his stage name as Louie B is a Kenyan Rapper, Songwriter and a Performer. He started his professional music career back in 2014 and he excels in the music genres of Hip Hop, Rap and Pop. The rising star who has worked with acts like Pablo the MasterForce, Femcee Ammateller,… via…

  • Fast Company predicted ‘5 Ways Streaming Music Will Change In 2016’

    The article is taken from an 205 article on Fast Company blog But 2015 was insane. It started off with, of all things, Jay-Z buying and relaunching his own streaming music service, Tidal. Grooveshark shut down. Apple launched Apple Music. YouTube announced YouTube Music. Spotify put its acquisition of the Echo Nest to good use with…

  • The Changing Role of Jamaican Radio: Sonjah’s Two Cents

    Originally posted on Dance Hall: I started taking note with some anxiety a few years ago, regarding the changing role of radio in Jamaica and the fact that many didn’t seem to understand the major implications for our music business. I attempted to have some discussion on this at the first State of the Music…

  • Just How Well Is Streaming Really Doing?

    Originally posted on Music Industry Blog: All of the three major record labels announced strong streaming music revenue growth in the 2nd quarter of 2016. On the surface it is a clear cut success story, but as is so often the case with music industry statistics, all is not quite how it seems. The Global…

  • What Frank Ocean’s Bombastic Blond Moment Tells Us About The Future Of Artists And Labels

    Originally posted on Music Industry Blog: When Frank Ocean’s latest album ‘Blond’ dropped, it did so like a nuclear bomb, sending shockwaves throughout the music industry. In one of the audacious release strategies of recent years Ocean and his team at 360 fulfilled the final album contractual commitment to Universal Music by ushering his breaking-the-mold…

  • Luodollar – “Simbe Adek” [Lyrics]

    These lyrics were edited by artist/songwriter, Vicmass Luodollar. INTRO: EEEEH!! KECH KECH Kawuono an gi simbe Adek and i don’t need to rob Peter to pay Paul/ Hahaha- And sani a push things ka dhako manyuol and thats the only reason momiyo okabosecho/ Nyakwar Obiero Pindwa,Nyakwar Siprosa Ndinya,ibiro yie luodollar bende ipenjo? wadhii/ VERSE 1:…

  • All Around Africa : Iba One [Mali]

    Originally posted on All Around Africa!: Somewhere in the North West of our motherland, a country is sandwitched in between Niger and Mauritania. In this Country,the national drink is sweet tea and it’s served three times from the same pot. The first cup is “strong as death”, the second “mild as life” and the third “sweet…

  • Video: “Utanisho” by Octopizzo

    Watch Octopizzo performing his “Utanisho” song.

  • Luodollar back with “Simbe Adek” video

    He brought you “Bank Otuch” and you loved it. Now Vicmass Luodollar is back with a new hit single, with a video to accompany it. “Simbe Adek”, translated from Luo to mean 3 phones, is well-crafted. The music video was shot in the beautiful city of Kisumu.

  • Get your music to blogs, submit to Aipate

    It’s is not easy for musicians, and creatives generally, to promote their content, because the environment is not quite conducive. But don’t worry any more since Aipate is giving any artist the chance to submit his/her own music for possible publication or review on our blog (and other sites as well). Because we live the…

  • Understanding how Youtube views are monetized

    Guest Post from music3point0.com: Many artists and bands think that they’ll automatically make money when their videos are viewed on YouTube, but that’s far from the case. In the last part of my series on streaming royalties and an excerpt from my new Music 4.1 Internet Music Guidebook, you’ll see all of the variables that go…

  • Ali Bex Blasts Tetemesha Awards, Citing Unprofessionalism

    The Tetemesha Awards went down last weekend and Nairobi artist Ali Bex is one of the artists who won. (We are yet to receive the official results, so we can’t really verify the award he won). That notwithstanding, the artist was so much displeased at the lack of professionalism of the organisers that he decided…

  • The Ultimate Top 10 Kenyan Hip Hop Musicians of 2016

    Its almost a year since I published 2015’s ultimate Kenyan Hip Hop acts. Though widely read, a number had issues with my compilation or my method of arriving at it, which is fair, I mean, that is indicative of a fact: most rappers have hardcore fans. I am aware that as a “biggest fan” of…

  • Octopizzo’s “Butere” video out

    Octopizzo shares “Butere” video. This 8-town Ninja keeps getting versatile, probably taking a cue from Drake, who has brought pop into Hip Hop. Watch “Butere” by Octopizzo and comment on it below:

  • Here are the lyrics to “Papa Lolo” by Mose Fan Fan

    LYRICS: A boni, boni banga nga ba belela ndoki ehButu eyindi mokolo ya ba ndoki ba ngalaka, NzambeTongo etani ba kolo nzoto ba memi makambo Ah na leli mama ahNa leli papa ahNa leli mama ahNa leli papa ah Papa Lolo ehBa bwaki yo wapi ehPapa Lolo ehBa bwaki yo wapi eh [Instrumental] Na mokili…

  • Read Kenya’s proposed National Music Bill 2016

    Find out the contents of the proposed Kenya National Music Bill 2016.  

  • Proposed Draft National Music Bill: More Licenses, More Confusion and Yet Another Fund

    Originally posted on IP Kenya: The latest draft of the proposed National Music Bill has been released by the Permanent Presidential Music Commission (PPMC). PPMC requests all stakeholders and interested parties to circulate it widely and email back (to: directorppmc@gmail.com) any contributions, comments, reactions, etc for consideration and possible inclusion. A copy of the draft…

  • Most Kenyan Artists are mindless of what their Audience want

    By Evelyne Okado Kenyan music can generally be said to be good, however, there are a few artists who are too lazy to compose good music. They often sing about booze, women and money; issues that most people don’t really consciously relate to. They appear to live in the moment and are comfortable just because…

  • Top Music Blogs in Kenya

    Besides Aipate, there are other cool Kenyan blogs focusing mainly on music. Here is an (updated) list of some of them: For African music blogs, visit here.

  • Listen: “None Like You” by Serah Mutemi

    Serah Mutemi is a musician and teacher who excels in both fields. She has arisen to be a school Principal while also getting time to sing praise & worship songs. This one, “None like you”, is a beautiful gospel music that you should listen to. Get the song here.

  • “Cheza Mbali (Remix)” by Baby T feat. Cannibal, Kyki,Chwawa, Sugar & Sharama

    A new remix of Baby T‘s “Cheza Mbali” is out. It features Cannibal, Kyki, Chiwawa, Sugar and Sharama. An ATL Entertainment release, the song brings together legends and new skool artists, all who did the track the much-needed justice. Listen below.

  • Breaking The Tabu: How Music Helped Naiyango Get Over Emotional and Psychological Effects of Childhood Rape and Defilement

    Last year, I did an article introducing Naiyango as a Kenyan-born German singer based in Cologne. It was an awesome online chat that led to me sharing her music story and Kenyan background. What I did not know was that, behind that energy and enthusiastic usage of the little Swahili that she remembers, did lie…

  • Kaa La Moto feat. Masauti – “Dear Hip Hop” [Video]

    Kaa La Moto has built a reputation in Kenyan music industry as a musician who sticks to lyricism and the culture of hip-hop. He also focusing on the real issues affecting the society. “Dear Hip Hop” is one of his best offerings yet.

  • 3 Reasons why the Yemi Alade x Sauti Sol collab is amongst the best of this decade

    You’ve probably already watched Africa by Yemi Alade and Sauti Sol and thought that this has got to be amongst the best things to have happened to the continent. I do agree with you, so let’s down … Read full article: 3 Reasons why the Yemmi Alade/ Sauti Sol collabo is amongst the best of…

  • Diamond Platnumz features P Square in “Kidogo” video

    Its finally out. The project you have been waiting for. “Kidogo” by Diamond Platnumz featuring P Square is here.

  • “Dance Kama Dancer” video by Lizbon

    “Dance Kama Dancer” music video by Kenyan music group Lizbon was shot and firected by ATL Entertainment’s Richie G. The group describes itself as a “Bashment crew”. Watch the “Dance Kama Dancer” visuals.

  • Mercy Myra prepares to go on tour to promote new single, “Feels Like Love” feat. Pistyle

    Mery Myra, signed to Nu Royal records based in Atlanta, Gergia, is preparing to go touring to promote her new “It feels like love” single featuring Pistyle. Buy the song on iTunes here.

  • “Nipe Denda Moja” video by Makadem

    Watch Makadem perform his song “Nipe Denda Moja” in new music video.

  • The End Of Freemium For Spotify?

    Originally posted on Music Industry Blog: ‘Leaked’ Spotify numbers emerged today indicating that the streaming service has just hit 37 million subscribers, which puts more clear water between it and and second placed Apple Music, despite the latter’s recent growth. It also means that Spotify is now nearly 10 times bigger than Tidal and probably Deezer…

  • Significant optimism in the Norwegian music industry

    Article adapted from Music Norway. A new report shows the Norwegian music industry expecting significant growth in the coming years. Growth 2020 – an outlook on Norwegian music industry, a study initiated and conducted by Music Norway, has asked 38 of the biggest and most prominent music companies in Norway to forecast their economy up to…

  • After her “wedding”, Akothee releases “Uko Moyoni” video

    Straight from her “wedding”, Kenyan singer Akothee has just released the music video for “Yuko Moyoni”. It’s all for the spirit of Love.

  • Video: “Besha Shigana” by King Kaka

    King Kaka releases new video, for his single “Besha Shigana”. Watch below:

  • Willy Paul promotes Bahati’s “In Love” video

    The two top Kenyan gospel musicians seem to have quashed their dramatic beef. Willy Paul twice urged his fans to listen to Bahati’s new song “In Love”. UPDATE: the Facebook post has since been deleted. Anyway, watch “the “In Love” video below.

  • Beyonce’s “Stop Killing Us”, open-letter message

    Read Beyonce’s message below: “We are sick and tired of the killings of young men and women in our communities. It is up to us to make a stand and demand that they “stop killing us”. We don’t need sympathy. We need everyone to respect our lives. We’re going to stand up as a community…

  • Watch “Africa” video by Yemi Alade feat. Sauti Sol

    Nigerian songstress Yemi Alade finally releases her music video for “Africa” feat. Kenyan boy band, Sauti Sol. Watch the video below.

  • Voice Of Justice: A Hip hop documentary by HustlaJay Featuring Willy Mutunga

    Hustlajay, a hip hop musician based at the Kenyan coast, made this documentary called Voice Of Justice. The film features the immediate former Chef Justice Willy Mutunga. HustlaJay is one of the very few rap musicians (others include Kaa La Moto) who keep their music to the roots, and try to address society’s important issues.…

  • How Apple Music And Tidal Transformed Streaming (And Why Apple May Be Buying Tidal)

    Originally posted on Music Industry Blog: ? It is 15 months since the launch of Tidal (which was 2 months after Jay-Z’s Project Panther Bidco bought Aspiro) and 12 months since the launch of Apple Music (which was a year after Apple bought Beats Music). The streaming world has changed a lot in that time…

  • “Tom Cruise” single by I am Klive (Produced by Sam Shime)

    I am Klive is working on an EP. The Diani-based rapper has released “Tom Cruise” single as the first track off of that yet-to-be-released A.S.T.R.O.N.O.M.Y: The Man On The Moon project. The musician has scheduled his EP for August. https://soundcloud.com/iamklive/tom-cruise-prod-by-sam-shime For Hip Hop heads, I think the song is worth checking out. Don’t forget to…

  • Retracing Kikuyu Popular Music: an album project by Ketebul Music

    What are the roots of Mugithi? Why did gospel become such a big part of Kikuyu popular music? Is it true that there is a Jim Reeves, Don Williams or Kenny Rodgers cassette in the home of every music-loving Kikuyu? And why do virtually all Kikuyu popular musicians wear American Stetson hats, Denim suits, a…

  • Listen: Gabriel Omolo – “Lunchtime”

    “Lunchtime” by Gabriel Omolo is one of the best selling singles in Kenyan recording history. Get it on Mdundo or via YouTube.

  • Classic Albums: Rujina Kalando album by Oguta Bobo

    The title track of Oguta Bobo‘s classic album Rujina Kalando is also a classic. One Tom Bwana penned this mini review of the LP. He says: “Many people say Oguta played nyatiti- the 8-string lyre. But they are wrong. Oguta Bobo played Onanda, the accordion. Apart from Odero Kongoro I think the song Rujina Kalando…

  • Does The Language An Artist Uses Really Matter?

    Originally posted on Ruby: Last Saturday I had Kaa La Moto, a Kenyan rapper based in the coastal region on Hip Hop Culture (airs Saturdays 7-9 p.m. on Homeboyz Radio with DJ Finalkut and myself BTW). Kaa La Moto mainly uses Swahili in his raps though he says that he could easily rap in English…

  • How to take your song to the Skiza platform

    Ring-back tone service is big in Kenya, Nigeria and other African countries. Considering Safaricom’s capture of a larger portion of the mobile market, their Skiza service is much popular and there are a number of musicians making good money from the platform. And, it’s not just musicians who are benefiting from the Skiza service. Businesses…

  • How technology saved ohangla music – Daily Nation

    It is a musical genre that is proving to be popular across the country, even among the modern young Kenyans. For all fast its growth of late, however, ohangla music has an unpalatable origin on the shores of Lake Victoria. The original ohangla music, a fast tempo beat performed at weddings, funerals and other traditional…

  • Who is the best Ohangla musician?

    The article has moved to this this page (below is a snippet). There you will find an updated list.

  • Listen: “Shaddy Obunga” by Prezda Bandasson

    Prezda Bandasson releases a new song called “Shaddy Obunga”. Listen.