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  • Mdundo Now Filters Music Content by Country

    Mdundo.com was founded in Kenya and soon expanded to Tanzania, Ghana, Nigeria, South Africa and there seems to be no signs of them stopping. The music downloads platform has added a feature which will help filter music in their site by country. That’s great news, especially for those countries which are just joining the web…

  • Music: “Baby Love” by H_art The Band

    Kenyan boy group H_art The Band has a new jam in town, “Baby love”. Still riding high with songs like “Nikikutazama” and “Love Phobic”, this is another one worth listening to. Listen to it via Mdundo

  • Wahu teams up with Moti-Ice, drops “Nenda” video

    Watch Wahu and Moti-Ice kick it in their “Nenda” music video.

  • Swiss publication names Sauti Sol as one of Africa’s Top 50 Important Personalities

    Kenyan pop group Sauti Sol continue to represent Kenya in the right light as they were recently featured in Swiss publication Bulletin‘s compilation of the top 50 important personalities in areas of culture, business, politics, sports and society. The publication is owned by Credit Suisse. According to Bulletin,  “The quartet of Bien-Aimé Baraza, Willis Chimano,…

  • Watch “Kookoo” by Kenyan trio Elani

    It is only a year old but “KooKoo” by Kenyan trio Elani is already a classic.

  • Photo Gallery from Sauti Sol’s Kigali Up Festival

    Sauti Sol thanked their fans on social media after a fantastic festival in Rwanda. The Kenyan pop group had enjoyed a massive week with their Lipala Dance with US President Obama in Kenyan State House trending in international media. They said, “We had the best time in Rwanda performing at KigaliUp Festival (July 26th 2015)…

  • OCTOPIZZO shares “Could Be Us” video trailer

    Octopizzo has revealed the ” Could Be Us” trailer. Watch.

  • Tracklist of Dr. Dre’s album, “Compton: A soundtrack by Dr. Dre” is here

    1. “Intro” 2. “Talk About It” (feat. King Mez & Justus) 3. “Genocide” (feat. Kendrick Lamar, Marsha Ambrosius & Candice Pillay) 4. “It’s All On Me” (feat. Justus & BJ the Chicago Kid) 5. “All In a Day’s Work” (feat. Anderson Paak & Marsha Ambrosius) 6. “Darkside/Gone” (feat. King Mez, Marsha Ambrosius & Kendrick Lamar) 7.…

  • Octopizzo readies the Trailer of “Could Be Us” video feat. August Alsina

    After being trolled for allegedly lying that he had done a collabo with August Alsina**, Kenyan Hip Hop artist Octopizzo, announces the trailer of that “Could Be Us” video featuring the American singer. The Namba Nane star, posted on Facebook I know all of you been Wondering where my Collabo ft AugustAlsina went to,well worry No…

  • DK Kwenye Beat delivers “Pakacha” video

    Watch Gospel music sensation DK Kwenye Beat in this awesome video.

  • How to Live-Tweet you Music Event

    Adweek recently ran a great post about tips for Tweeting a live event. They were thinking more about a business conference than a gig, but many of the tips apply to a live show anyway. Here they are, but with a music spin. 1. Use the right hashtag(s). If you have a following that regularly…

  • 5 Essentials You Need To Succeed in the Music Industry

    An excerpt from Peter Spellman’s book, Indie Marketing Power: The Guide for Maximizing Your Music Marketing. Music is too big a world for a one-size-fits-all model of music career success. Musicians’ career paths are as unique as their individual fingerprints. Nevertheless, there are a few guidelines that I believe apply to anyone trying to make…

  • Khaligraph Jones & Dj Creme – “I am King (RIP Competition)” [Video]

    The song “I am King (RIP Competition)” by Khaligraph Jones and DJ Creme elicited controversy when it was released. Its video is now out. Watch the video and tell us what you think.

  • Video: “Wamiel” by Suzanna Owiyo

    Kenyan songstress Suzanna Owiyo is back with another video called “Wamiel”.

  • Octopizzo to Launch his L.D.P.C album on 8th August

    Kenyan rapper Octopizzo will launch his L.D.P.C album on 8th August at KICC in Nairobi. He posted on Twitter: Grab your tickets Right Now!! 8 days to go,Next Saturday 8th August #LDPC Album launch at KICC.8th Wonder of the… Posted by OCTOPIZZO on Saturday, August 1, 2015

  • Watch “Kanungo e Teko” video by Otieno Aloka

    A hit song by ohangla musician Otieno Aloka, “Kanungo” is keeping hips moving.

  • Video: “African Tango” by Mercy Myra

    This is not a new video but I think it is another wonderful tune from Kenya’s Mercy Myra. Watch!

  • Meek Mill replies Drake with a diss track,” Wanna Know”

    Following Drake‘s scathing diss track “Back To Back“, Meek Mill replies him with “Wanna Know”.

  • Video: “Nyisuba” by Prezda Bandasson

    This amazing video complements the lovely track that is Prezda Bandasson’s “Nyisuba”.

  • Introducing Anyango, the Nyatiti Diva

    Aipate introduces Anyango the Nyatiti Diva in this Feature To many, Anyango is the world’s first female nyatiti player. The nyatiti is a traditional instrument of the Luo tribe in Kenya. The harp-like instrument has traditionally been played only by men in the tribe. “Anyango” means “girl born in the morning” in Dholuo.  In 2005,…

  • Tonny Gist feat. Bamba KBO & Dorreen – “Hakuna” [Video]

    Watch “Hakuna” video by Gospel music talent Tonny Gist featuring Bamba KBO and Doreen and comment below.

  • Stream the album Kodhi: Trevor Warren’s Adventures With Ayub Ogada

    Kodhi, Ayub Ogaga’s latest release is a collaboration with the English musician Trevor Warren. It is an Afro-acoustic record characterized by a nyatiti-lead.  As per a review by the Financial Times, “Kodhi, was recorded in Kenya with the guitarist Trevor Warren amid the sounds of birds and the occasional swishes of passing vehicles, has the same transparent…

  • Neptune Teezeh releases “Mtoto Kijana” featuring Dn Frank

    The Grosspool Music signed artist Neptune Teezeh has released a track “Mtoto Kijana” with Dn Frank, with whom he had previously recorded “Mayatima”. This new track talks about drug abuse among the youth and, this is not surprising since it comes from Teezeh, who is known for his anti-drug advocacy via his Talent Over Drugs…

  • Drake’s “Back To Back” freestyle dissing Meek Mill leads to Twitter Trolling

    In a show of who is mightier lyrically, Drake released his second Meek Mill diss track and this has resulted in Twitter trolls targeting Meek Mill. Using the #BackToBack hashtag, tweeps made fun of Mill’s situation, with some jokingly planning a fund raiser to help him record a reply. This comes after Meek Mill had…

  • Watch “K Town” Video By Kisumu artist Needah

    Watch “K Town” video by Needah, the pop Queen of Kisumu.

  • Here are Grosspool Music’s Signed Artists

    These are the signed artists under Grosspool Music, which is an artist management and development label. It signs artists and then market and distribute their music to a wider audience and, in the process, they end up making money. A chat with Groospool reveals that they receive demos but do not necessarily sign the artists…

  • Di’ja’s “Awww” video hits 1 million views mark in just 6 months

    Mavins Records artist Di’ja‘s single “Awww” has hit the 1 million views’ milestone in less than 6 months. Considering that she is not a veteran in the music industry, that is pretty impressive. Seems her recent signing to SMD has paid off! Watch the video below.

  • Willy Paul Launches “HUKUNIACHA” video on KTN and Talks Gloria Muliro

    Willy Paul took to social media to invite fans to watch the launch of  his “Hukuniacha” video on KTN TV. The song which has ‘softened the hearts’ of some of his fans who were almost getting tired of his unending drama, regales us with his personal story, and source of inspiration. He even says Gloria…

  • Needah To Launch ‘Safari Mixtape’ at Kisumu’s Club Da Place on 23rd May

    Needah, who is a multi-award winning artist based in Kisumu and Nakuru, will be launching her much anticipated mixtape, Safari. The femcee, under Grosspool Music management, is one of the best and this mixtape launch will probably prove nothing but that. The news had already been doing rounds on the internet but now its just…

  • Safari Mixtape by Needah finally to be released on 20th May

    The much anticipated mixtape by Kisumu rap queen Needah is finally to be released on 20th May, and the official tracklist and cover artwork are already out. Needah, who is under Grosspool Music (a management group), has already received awards for her good music. A two-time Tecno Vybez Awards winner (Best Female Artist 2014 and…

  • Octopizzo – “On Top” [Lyrics]

    Verse 1Walidhani wakibai subaru watakuwa wameacha legacyOcto niko juu ya madawa ni kaa nimekalia pharmacybrain iko full ata ujinga hiwezi ulizia vacancyunataka kuwa ka mi?come YGB then hang na sibado unakunywa cham? eh, zangu ni ma Hennessykuja na attitude tukuingize maira, kamasitunawahemesha tunawachochoa wakitokwa na makamasimafuta ikiisha tutapita na makaa basiukikula chungwa na ndizi mi…