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Researched articles and opinions around the music industry. We provide fans with access to behind-the-scenes glimpses of popular music industry projects.

DJ Set (Image by Kofi Nuamah)
December 12, 2022December 22, 2022 Phillip Nyalenda

Where DJs can get new music to freshen their playlists

August 1, 2021August 1, 2021 Aipate Team

How much does Spotify pay Artists? [Guest Post]

April 21, 2021April 22, 2021 Aipate Team

How to Livestream Your Performances

June 29, 2020June 29, 2020 Penninah Wanjiru

Is Kenya really ready for conscious music?

May 26, 2020May 26, 2020 Penninah Wanjiru

The element of Humour in Kenyan Music

November 29, 2019December 12, 2022 Phillip Nyalenda

Gengetone, the business behind the hype and the question of a Kenyan sound

July 13, 2019July 10, 2021 Aipate Team

‘Here is why Payola Must Die’ — DJ Fita

July 13, 2019September 5, 2021 Aipate Team

Wasafi.com’s terrible failure and the valuable lessons on local music distribution

July 4, 2019July 4, 2019 Aipate Team

8 Ways Music Helps in Stress Relief

June 3, 2019June 4, 2019 Aipate Team

Jay-Z becomes the first billionaire rapper, according to Forbes

May 4, 2019December 12, 2022 Phillip Nyalenda

The different roles of Music bloggers, publicists & marketers that each artist should understand

April 5, 2019April 5, 2019 Aipate Team

Singers, Listen Up! Here are 5 Tips to Prevent Vocal Injuries

February 10, 2019February 21, 2020 Aipate Team

Hear Mullally’s “Think About You”

January 10, 2019 Aipate Team

Exploring the Evolution of Home Audio systems [Infograph]

November 5, 2018 Aipate Team

Boomplay users to stream songs by Universal Music Group artists, new deal signed

October 1, 2018March 6, 2019 Aipate Team

What is ‘Nu Nairobi’ and who is behind it?

July 8, 2018August 4, 2020 Aipate Team

How to submit songs to Boomplay music streaming service

March 14, 2017July 23, 2022 Aipate Team

History of Kenyan Recording Industry

March 14, 2017March 15, 2017 Aipate Team

Jonilar: The role of a music publicist and why an an artist needs one

February 2, 2017 Aipate Team

Making Money with Artist Merchandise in Kenya

December 8, 2016July 26, 2018 Aipate Team

2016 KOT Hip Hop Awards Winners

December 7, 2016December 7, 2016 Aipate Team

Boosting your Youtube Views count

November 26, 2016December 2, 2020 Aipate Team

How to build a Home recording Studio on any budget

September 26, 2016September 26, 2016 Aipate Team

Mdundo and KeCoBo’s Copyright Awareness Survey Findings

September 16, 2016 Aipate Team

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

September 6, 2016December 12, 2022 Phillip Nyalenda

A Copyrights Approach to Solving Kenyan Music Industry Problems

September 2, 2016December 12, 2022 Aipate Team

Presented to you by Cartels: How Radio and Tv Music program Djs are controlling the industry

August 31, 2016 Aipate Team

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

August 22, 2016December 12, 2022 Phillip Nyalenda

Music Streaming is almost fully here. Is the Kenyan Music industry ready?

August 8, 2016May 29, 2019 Aipate Team

Understanding how Youtube views are monetized

July 27, 2016December 12, 2022 Aipate Team

Most Kenyan Artists are mindless of what their Audience want

July 26, 2016November 28, 2022 Aipate Team

Top Music Blogs in Kenya

July 18, 2016July 18, 2016 Aipate Team

How the Future of Majority of Kenyans Was Stolen

July 4, 2016December 12, 2022 Phillip Nyalenda

7 Poor Habits By Kenyan Musicians That Continue To Doom Industry’s Future

July 1, 2016November 19, 2020 Aipate Team

What You Need To Understand About Mdundo As You Receive Your Royalties

June 16, 2016 Aipate Team

How technology saved ohangla music – Daily Nation

June 8, 2016June 9, 2016 Aipate Team

Top 25 Kenyan Blogs (June 2016)

June 6, 2016June 9, 2016 Aipate Team

RECORD DEAL OR CAREER KILL?

June 4, 2016June 9, 2016 Aipate Team

Kenyan Music Videos; The Good, The Bad, The Ugly

June 4, 2016June 9, 2016 Aipate Team

Hold Up! Let’s Talk Kenyan Fans.

May 26, 2016June 9, 2016 Aipate Team

The Business of Artist Management

May 10, 2016June 9, 2016 Aipate Team

Why Rap Females May Not Be As Celebrated As The Males.

May 10, 2016May 10, 2016 Aipate Team

Hey Rap Artists. This Is Why Your Song Isn’t Getting Airplay.

May 10, 2016May 10, 2016 Aipate Team

PR and Branding For (Rap) Artists.

April 22, 2016June 12, 2019 Aipate Team

Typical Album Project: How Labels Would Invest and Get Returns

April 20, 2016 Aipate Team

How to Land more Gig Bookings as an upcoming musician

April 7, 2016December 12, 2022 Phillip Nyalenda

Before You Invest Big into that Music Video, Think it through first

April 4, 2016December 12, 2022 Phillip Nyalenda

Whichever way the music industry goes, Licencing and Copyright Ownweship will always remain

March 9, 2016 Aipate Team

Major Local and Regional Music Streaming and Download services in Kenya

March 8, 2016 Aipate Team

5 Common Types of Music Publishing Deals All Song Writers Must Know

December 9, 2015December 10, 2015 Aipate Team

Country of 2 Celebrities?

October 1, 2015December 12, 2022 Phillip Nyalenda

Solving The Music Distribution Problem in Kenya

September 10, 2015September 10, 2015 Aipate Team

Khaligraph Jones Versus Octopizzo: This Kenyan Hip Hop Battle Has Gone Athletics (and philosophical!)

August 18, 2015December 12, 2022 Phillip Nyalenda

PAYOLA in Kenya: Is it entirely Wrong to Pay Djs and Media Stations for Promotion and Airplay?

August 6, 2015August 6, 2015 Aipate Team

Music Contract From Hell: Differences Between Record Labels and Production Companies

August 6, 2015August 6, 2015 Aipate Team

What You Should Consider Before Signing A Music Management Contract

August 3, 2015 Aipate Team

How to Live-Tweet you Music Event

August 3, 2015 Aipate Team

5 Essentials You Need To Succeed in the Music Industry

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