
Category: News
News around the creation and consumption of music. Aipate dives into the lives of musicians, producers, songwriters, record labels and other industry professionals.


Listen to Tatu’s Debut single “Songea” (plus song lyrics)

Owamanyi – Eddy Kenzo [Official Video]

LXG to Record with Ghanaian Top Acts.

Introducing Afreeka, the Italy-based Kenyan Reggae duo

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

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

“Egwueji” video by Kaydex

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

Introducing the Kenya Hip Hop duo known as “BBRT”
The Changing Role of Jamaican Radio: My Two Cents
Just How Well Is Streaming Really Doing?
What Frank Ocean’s Bombastic Blond Moment Tells Us About The Future Of Artists And Labels

Luodollar – “Simbe Adek” [Lyrics]

All Around Africa : Iba One [Mali]

Luodollar back with “Simbe Adek” video

Get your music to Kenyan blogs, submit to Aipate

Ali Bex Blasts Tetemesha Awards, Citing Unprofessionalism of Grotesque Nature

Octopizzo “Butere” video out

Kenya’s proposed National Music Bill 2016
Proposed Draft National Music Bill: More Licenses, More Confusion and Yet Another Fund

“None Like You”- Serah Mutemi
3 Reasons why the Yemmi Alade/ Sauti Sol collabo is amongst the best of this decade.

“Dance Kama Dancer” video by Lizbon

Mercy Myra prepares to go Touring to Promote new single “feels like love” featuring Pistyle

“Nipe Denda Moja” video by Makadem
The End Of Freemium For Spotify?
Blowing Up Overnight Is A Myth (Simple Media: 2014)

Significant optimism in the Norwegian music industry

After her “wedding”, Akothee releases ‘Uko Moyoni’ video

Video: Besha Shigana- King Kaka

Willy Paul promotes Bahati’s “In Love” video

Beyonce’s “Stop Killing Us” open letter message

Africa by Yemi Alade ft. Sauti Sol

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

How Mavin Records Became one of the best Record Labels in Africa
How Apple Music And Tidal Transformed Streaming (And Why Apple May Be Buying Tidal)

The Disheartening Case Of Xtatic

Lunchtime- Gabriel Omolo

“Rujina Kalando” album by Oguta Bobo

Does The Language An Artist Uses Really Matter?

How to take your song to the Skiza platform

How technology saved ohangla music – Daily Nation

Photos: Neptune Teezeh shoot “Cheza Chini” video with Obinna

RECORD DEAL OR CAREER KILL?

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

Hold Up! Let’s Talk Kenyan Fans.
The Business of Artist Management
VIDEO Premiere: DMW ft. Davido x Mayorkun x Dremo x Ichaba – Back 2 Back — KULICHANGBLOG

Jay-Z finally responds to the cheating rumors in Beyoncé’s Lemonade — Factflyers

Digital News Round-up

Skepta ‘Konnichiwa’ reaches #2 in the UK Charts

YouTube Red and Music app launched in Australia + New Zealand!

Kayvo KForce to Release “Namba Nane 808” EP

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

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

PR and Branding For (Rap) Artists.

New Audio: Penzi Lako-Jay Dot ft. Watanashati

Video: Bank Otuch Remix- Vicmass Luodollar ft. Octopizzo
Bennie Castles releases Conglomerate Box 2

SautiSol and Mi Casa to release new single “tulale fofofo” on 11th April
NEW VIDEO: DANCE FLOOR- Louie feat. Amateller & Pablo TheMasterForce

New Audio: Dance Floor- Louie feat. Amateller & Pablo

Video: Cheza mbali- Baby T feat. Sharama

Watch Jskillz video for “Taste of Victory”

Sauti Sol releases “Unconditionally Bae” video featuring Ali Kiba

Major Local and Regional Music Streaming and Download services in Kenya

Video: Prezidential- Octopizzo

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

Video: Wafula- Alaine feat. Churchill

Introducing Asista- the modern Taarab music duo from Nairobi
Video: Royal- Eddy Kenzo ft. Patoranking

Octopizzo hits out at Kenyan Rappers, says he needs competition.

Cup of Black: Neptune Teezeh just hinted the Name of his debut album

Nikiwa Nawe video-Neptune Teezeh

Sauti Sol to Launch #LiveAndDieInAfriKa Album on Feb 13

2016 may be Khaligraph Jone’s year

Emma Jalamo Early 2016 tour venues: He’s back

Vicmas Luodollar about to do it like they did it.
