Bamboo – Go DJ (GetMziki Exclusive ****)
I love Bamboo for a few reasons, through the thick and thin homie can really bounce back as if he was never down. I love Bamboo because sometimes he listens to his fans. I love Bamboo more importantly because he is a go getter – he will do what he must to make it out of this rap game/entertainment. If you can recall a few months ago I was bitching about Bamboo going back to his roots and just getting fresh with the Sheng flows.
Bamboo has it all, he has the talent, he has the flows, he has the smarts to put together some really cool choppy bars that keep his audiences engaged. Sometimes I think however as an artists it gets confusing which call you should answer. I’ve been watching this Trey songz show on BET lately (considering I hate BET). And its interesting management told Trey Songz to kill his gangsta image and the braids/corn rows for the clean cut snazzy sexy boy look. IT WORKED. Sometimes I just wish someone can do the same for Bamboo and manage his brand – and manage it well. Because all this is all about BRANDING – sio kitu ingine.
Either way – the African BANTU I salute you and love your work each time you send me the hits. This is no exception, this is a sure shot. Its not a club dancing song – this is not your COMPE type of track. But you will sit and listen to the Bamboo Delivery. Also key thing to note is that Bizzy has been in the US for a minute but am happy his Sheng flow is on point 
..Wapi album za K-South, tume uza – sija uza uliza Suzanne… // Bamboo youze a fool for this one – I thought Samawati ni mambo ya zamani.
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Collo – Huduma ya Kwanza (GetMziki Exclusive ***)
I am probably going to be in trouble for posting this song here – but F*&k it this is a CRAZY joint needs to be loved. I had a previous version of the same track but the quality was pathetic so there was no need to post it up here. However when this CDQ landed on my laps – I knew I had to push it regardless of a few minor details here and there.
So here are the facts – Track is produced by ULOPA NGOMA, blessed by the one and only Collo (King wa rap) from Kleptomaniacs. I am still trying to figure out who blessed the hook/vocals coz that cat is off the chains. But honestly this song is FIRE – it doesn’t matter how many ways you dissect it and digest it. This is a banger in more ways than one. Ulopa is on fire – the arrangement of this track sits very well with the crazy new sound coming from the East Coast in the US currently. The drums the beat maps. All so familiar sound, once you add a little genge/sheng and English its just a classic.
I will spare you with my praises please put your headphones on if you are listening to this at work – play it loud. Collo you did it again on this one. Big ups. Big ups to all the cats at Msanii Records also…
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Wachera – Msichana Mdogo
I love Dallas, mainly because Wangari, Emma and some other local fools live around that area. Not to mention my man Tom Mwicigi (Uhuru Clothing) lives there. Its amazing Tom’s name has eventually become Uhuru Clothing. I told him it would happen but I guess he knew he was a walking brand – anyway I digress. There is a track from some Dallas chile that I have been meaning to post for weeks but I just keep getting caught up – life happens especially when you are stuck in this Obamaconomy, however am glad I am able to get to it today so here goes.
A few months ago when I heard this song I didn’t think it was all that, I thought it was just okay, I honestly felt like she has a good voice but the beats were too fruity-loops for me and the arrangement could do with some work. My personal opinion was that she has a voice which she needs to tap into and build up on. However I got ruled out by some of the ‘opinionators’ that we have on GetMziki. Personally I think these cats (whom I won’t name) just love Dallas and they got a lot of love for Wachera thats all. Down playing Wachera’s capabilities as an artist would be wrong because she’ been singing for few years but never really took it very seriously. Infact the lead vocals on Daddy V’s track are blessed by her cords. If you have listened to the infectious Daddy V tune – Nare and Julietta (if you guys recall these tracks the catchy hooks are what generally made these songs) then you’ve heard her. I just personally think that is she focused on singing and got some good ass producers she could be flawless.
Anyway Wachera is a sweet heart her emails and communication were just heart felt, I couldn’t help but post this track here. Give it a listen and let me know what you think –
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Lexx – Pretender
We want to apologize to everyone, for the slow updates in the last week or so. As you might have noticed, we are in the process of updating the website so we can better serve the readers, djs and media outlets out there. If you notice any issues with the music streaming or downloads please let us know. Everything should be complete in the next few days and once again, thanks for your patience.
I’ve had this song for the last couple of months and with everything else on board was slow to post it.
Lexx who was once a member of the group XYZee and known for hits like “Panda” “Juu yako” and ‘Tafuta Tafuta” is currently recording with Ogopa djs and his management team slid me this single a while back.
Currently based in Dallas, Lexx has been busy working on his album and with this single, he’s definitely on the right track in terms of music growth and vocal strength. The single “Pretender” is a great track that with the necessary push and promo will be a club banger. Ogopa djs did a great job on the video too. Iko !!!!!
Enjoy!!!
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Miggy Feat Ziggy – Best Dj
Its one of those times where we feature an artist grinding hard and perfecting thier craft. One of our main connects Dan, has been sending us tons of music lately and we really have been trying to play catch up. Keep the tracks coming Dan!!!!! One of the tracks that caught my ear and really had everything (small bio, picture and Mp3 ) we typically need to post songs correctly, was this song “best dj” by Miggy .
Omari Migisi aka MC Miggy or simply Miggy is an artist who has been grinding and bubbling slowly on the music scene in Kenya. He’s affiliated with G-Hood Records and just launched his 14 track album this past May which was as he puts it ” was graced by my friendly artists like Pilipili, Jaguar, Tbroz, Mr Jiggy and Cool Malk”.
His album features tracks like “Watu Wawili”, “Blanketi” and “Nimechezi” among others and from what I’ve heard so far this kid got some heat!!!!
On “Best Dj”, which is a song that will slowly but surely capture you, Miggy talks about his “best dj” being a lady who knows how to rock a party and how he never misses any parties when she’s djing. Check out the video too and you will see a couple of your favourite celebrity artists and djs.
Enjoy!!!!
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Cartel feat Alfayo & Kumi Kumi – Katenga B’Nice
Cartel is not new to GetMziki, we posted a collabo he did with a bunch of other artists conveniently titled inakubambia wapi. He is back on with this interesting track featuring Alfayo and Kumi Kumi produced by Babz.
There is something about this song that I like and I cant put my mind or ears to it. Maybe I just like Jango-Swa. But either way I have to admit its my best Cartel song by far. Give this a good listen.
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Bamzi – Mizuka (GetMziki Exclusive ****)
It’s been years since we ever mentioned or heard of this name, its amazing how time flies. Whats more amazing is the fact that over time we stopped associating Bamzigi with Necessary Noize – not taking into consideration that his career was sparked up by that union.
Bamzi also known as Bamzigi (born Harrison Munio Kariba) has been rapping/free-styling for a long time, however its not until Ted Josiah through Audio Vault Studios/Records decided to put him together with Nazizi and Wyre to form Necessary Noize. The group dissolved when Bamzi went to college in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia and failed to re-unite when he moved back to Kenya. I figure he had already changed too much to blend in with his former group members. Since then Bamzi hooked up with Gichboy producer/DJ turned entreprenuer whom collectively seem to have churned out some hits inspired by Ambrose (Mandugu Digital) (all of which have bits and pieces of controversy here and there).
Bamzi has been struggling and suffering with addiction – the highs and lows are suggestive of a man really trying to look for himself but often falls short through his drug problem. I personally think the first step towards recovery is to first accept that you have a problem, which in his case has been pretty eminent in the adverse recover institutions he has been to endlessly.
Today I look at a picture of Bamzi and I see his cut off his dreads and seems candid and optimistic towards the future. I listen to the interview he had on Capital FM with Chao and I hear a level of growth and aspiration. I hope this stays. This track is firmly titled Mizuka, which is his attempt at reinventing the sound of Kenyan local music. He did it before with the Bounce, which became Mandugu Digitals ultimate musical/production signature – lets see if he can pull it off with Mizuka which is inspired by the Red Room (CodeRed Recording Studios or what i understand is better known as Red Republik)
I plugged the S (superman) on his image to crown him his will-be title the African Superman… Thats been his Mantra for years.
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This is an influential story if you have the time and bandwidth please listen, Bamzi talks about his addiction, talks about how he is getting back on track how he has overcome objectives. Deep interview.
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Five Alive – Oh Ndio Ndio (GetMziki Throwback Exclusive ***)
Its probably 1am as I post this classic track, see what happened was … I watched a video reel that Afroshok had made and he used a snipped of Just a Bands – Oh Ndio (off their new album). The song kept looping in my head like a bad flu. I realized I had heard that song before somewhere. So I reached out to our contacts in KE (Dan!) and pretty much just looped my thoughts over an email.
Dan just responded with the track and the facts – FIVE ALIVE, 1996 Oh Ndio Ndio – I still love you. Ohhhhh YESS and my night is complete.
Real talk Five Alive paved the way for so many Kenyan local artists its amazing when I listen to the likes of Didge, Nameless, Chizi and so forth. There was something special about this group – THEY COULD ACTUALLY SING. They were all musicians in one form or another and some actually played instruments. Although I think Bruce Odhiambo was really the man behind a lot of their hits. Ive had the privilege of meeting and be-friending 90% of the crew (Joe, Victor and Eric) became really close friends and honestly the dudes are just fresh and good energy. Its no wonder Five Alive was just successful bunch of singers. I have so many fond memories of their music and their performances, but for tonight/today I leave you all with this hit thats well deserved on GetMziki.
I will update this post with the Just A Band version. But for now just enjoy this, sit back on a corner somewhere and think about where you were in 1996 when these guys were running media in Kenya (Jimmy Gathu’s JAM A DELIC looped these tracks back to back).
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Abbas Kubaff – Shika Doggy (GetMziki Exclusive ***)
The Beef Continues… Should I weight in right now or after the the jump? Actually let me go in now..
So round one was posted a few week ago (early June) – If you missed it click here to check out the on going beef between Abbass and Chiwawa. Now we knew it was only a matter of time before the response came through we just didn’t know Doobiez was going to go all out…
We are yet to get our hands on the MP3 version for the DJ’s busy making mixtapes right now however the video was just too hilarious not to post this here. Dressing chiwawa with a skirt (the actual pooch dog) and putting Abbas face on Bumble bee (Transformers) was just priceless. A priceless experience to a beef that is escalating..
We will go in hard after the mp3 is posted..
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Tamani – Survivor (GetMziki Exclusive ****)
Update: This track was produced by Musyoka in 2004. the artists on the track are Edna and Linda. Currently Edna is working in corporate Kenya and Linda Muthama, well she has been roller coasting with Nyambane under his Ultimate Band. Linda Muthama was also part of the whole Tusker project fame gig. Was was also a Coca Cola popstarts runners up in 2004.
During this time I guess Linda and Edna were going to kick off a project with Homeboyz based of their different successes but due to some personal reasons the project didnt kick off as expected. Somewhere i between this time this track was produced and lost in the skirmishes as SEMA also was coming out the same year and too much was going on. Somehow in 2006 Homeboyz started playing this track in radio and it eventually found its legs on my lap through a dream and a vision and essentially we have manage to revive the luster and fury it had back in the day.
The songs title is well fitting with its current buzz in the market place.. the song is a survivor
I have an interesting mind when it comes to music appreciation. I consume a lot of sound and music day to day, however one of the few things that I think separates me from an ordinary guy is that I wake up each morning with a different track playing in my head the whole day. Everyday I will wake up with a song playing in my mind, its often so vivid, too vivid that I can hear the lyrics the sound and the composition so well that if I was to go into a studio I possibly can remake the damn thing if I could.
However some days I am just humming and buzzing to tunes that are stuck in my memory for years that I cant seem to remember who or what. Today I woke up to this track called Survivor. Truly I couldn’t remember who performed it, when or how. Its possible because the artists actually just had this one hit track then disappeared, from what I hear she is currently Gospel so its likely that I would never have remembered her at all. However thanks to our extensive DJ network its easy for me to mention the tune to someone and they will immediately know what I was talking about.
Survivor came out in Kenya a while back (notice I have been posting a lot of throwbacks lately).
Tamani or better known as Mitchelle is sort of a Genge sensational artists that I personally thought was produced by Musyoka turns out she was actually an Ogopa project. The track I have posted is the shit I woke up hearing in my head, playing over and over again. I cant explain the circumstances of the loop in my brain but reality is that immediately I sent this email to one of my boys it came back with the appropriate results and it just didn’t drop with the song itself it came with the goodies too. So in Ode to Tamani for making this crazy track back in the day (2006) Survivor was a hot track, Ogopa was going places with this artist I just wish there was more such material from her. Because honestly evidently 4 years later am still jumping up and down with excitement over the track.
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updated:
Prime sent me the track that I had playing in my head (Slikk remix).
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Abbas vs Chiwawa : Strike One/Two & Shot (GetMziki Exclusive ***)
Normally we don’t do this but we are going to do it today because I strongly believe whenever two artists are beefing there is potential of some interesting creativity coming out of the strikes going back and forth.
This is to arm you all and to ask one Question
1. ARE YOU GUYS READY FOR THESE TRACKS?
We have all 3 tracks that have been released, Abbas claimed Chiwawa did some shit, and then followed up with a Dis track to which Chiwawa Gladly responded – but he didn’t only just respond with one TRACK he came strong with TWO TRACKs. We are working on some logistical issues so stay posted as these tracks will bring your weekend to a climax…
My personal Disclaimer – Strike Two – Chiwawa is official (beat sounds like something Musyoka did but I understand its a guy called the Master Producer/Babz .. really that track sounds like Hii Ngoma) Either way Chiwawa if I never respected your skills and craft then consider me converted after listening to your ill flow on both these tracks. On this beef shit you really CAME HARRRRRRD. I cant believe the amount of HUNGER in you on both joints… The delivery is just sick, line by line word for word.
Abbas for me I don’t expect any less, I don’t think he came hard as he normally would. In my opinion I think Chiwawa murdered Abbas on these two tracks if you put them side by side. But I will let the people decide. Maybe we should run a poll…. he he he
So here is how it went down, Chiwawa released Strike One:
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which was gladly received and answered by Abbas – Shot:
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And lastly Chiwawa just released this crazy track to answer shot called Strike Two:
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Apparently all this is because of some misunderstanding with regards to Abbas’s wife (ex-wife). I dont have the full 411 but if you listen through half these lines there are glimpses of the pain and anger between the two. However my sources say that Chiwawa isn’t really trying to carry this beef any longer – I think he has proved his point. My sources also say that Chiwawa got caught up in the middle of some personal stuff so he decided to respond via raps. That eventually got Abbas to fire up SHOT… and then Chiwawa answered. On a personal level I think letting beef get to this level isn’t worth it. But truthfully until this week I had always thought Chiwawa was just an okay artists but I fully respect the cat – Listen to the delivery on Strike TWO.
Abbas your my man/dogg and all – let this beef go no need to validate your story or your skill. Its like asking Jay Z to respond to Beenie Sigel Why would he?
Madtraxx – Get Down (GetMziki Exclusive ***)
We’ve been holding this song for a few months now at the request at Madtraxx and his team while they work to complete the video. It looks like the video just dropped last night so we are able to release this crazy banger. Through this genius work its evident that Madtraxx is growing as a producer, the instrumentation on the production seemingly has increased and in essence there is a level of keyboarding that stands out on this track compared to other tracks that he has produced in the past.
The first time I heard this banger I knew it will be a hit. I didn’t hide my enthusiasm as I emailed/texted Georgie to tell him what I thought. I still believe this will be a summer song in Kenya given proper airtime and proper exposure. The climax of this song can only be experience best through the crazy video produced by Luche (Clemo’s brother). Towards the end, Madtraxx yells out the different dance routines that are popular in Kenya, the video does enough justice of bringing this in and showing the current pop dance trends in the country. By far I think Mosquitoe is the most hilarious dancing style.
Either way – lets kick in the week with this exclusive track – enjoy
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Kidum feat Lady Jay Dee – Nitafanya (GetMziki Exclusive ***)
For the longest time I thought Kidum was from Kenya, probably because he had that banger of a track with Nameless titled – Karibia. Karibia was such a huge big track, I think it was big enough that the two artists decided to collaborate on another track called Greedy.
This is another such huge collaboration featuring Tanzanians R&B sensation Lady Jay Dee. It seems as though Kidum is not necessarily strong on his own because frankly each song I have heard from his album has some other local East African big act. Needless to say he probably has the strongest voice in the region right now. Kidum is originally from Burundi but sources always tend to trace his roots to Uganda or Rwanda, as we understand he is the biggest act in Burundi but because of his close ties to Tanzania he has a better understanding of the Bongo swagger and language. To demonstrate his connections he collaborated with Hermy B of B’Hits Music Group in Tanzania and ofcourse had the duet collabo of Lady JD.
Give this track a few spins family! – enjoy! This is a BIG ZOUK-like track! this is LARGE!
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Kaz – Run Run Run (GetMziki Exclusive ***)
It’s no secret that GetMziki has been backing up Kaz for a few years now, its not really a big deal, it happened magically one day we discovered Kaz when she was hosting some Karaoke shows at the Intercontinental hotel in Nairobi. This was before the project fame successes and the album hits. Since then we knew that we would want to play a part in ensuring her music had legs wherever she went. Her Journeys can be found separately at www.kazmuzik.com – however Kaz has been busy wrapping up her sophomore album conveniently titled “The Naked Truth is…”
We have sampled at least half the album which includes tracks recorded in the US and Kenya mastered and produced by a wide array of producers by far we have to admit this is going to be an interesting journey for Kaz. Her style has completely changed and on a few tracks such as the attached and featured track you can tell her demeanor totally different. I have had the honor of sitting down and spending time with Kaz for a while, overtime you will realize there is a small little fierce rapper yearning to come out and be a part of the Nicki Minaj, Lil Kims, Lauren Hills and so forth. Kaz admires the STL’s and has always felt she can fit right into that genre if given the opportunity. I personally don’t think its a smart move but creatively it seems to allow her to express so much more and cover so much more ground musically – Its like a FEMALE/ Local DRAKE which I applaud.
So in honor of her new style and album approach here is Run Run Run which was produced by Mandugu Digital – Please let us know what you think. Kaz is an artist we support and as such we would highly appreciate all feedback given. We think this journey as risky as it feels its very promising and we are actually loving the single which is getting a lot of airplay in Kenya currently.
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Dela – Ulivyo (GetMziki Exclusive ***)
Wawesh has been acting shiesty with this track for the last few months and I am getting increasingly aggravated… (jokes Wesh, jokes lol). Seriously the first time Chao told me about Dela, she was like yo! you need to check out DELA she is the truth! I slept on it for a while because there wasn’t enough material on her at the time, whats worse is I wasn’t entirely impressed by the live performance clips that were on YouTube and stuff. So I snubbed her as I usually do to artists that don’t impress me on first impulse.
But week over week each one of my soul friends would hit me up with have you heard of DELA, do you have this DELA track, DELA this and DELA that… I admit I was almost DELA’d out. Sue hit me up about 5 times about DELA and shared her album page and I was still unimpressed. But let me say this – from a users/listener who listens to a lot of music and I listen to a song nearly 20 times before I pass judgment – DELA for me was something I just grew to love over time and I cant explain how it happened because it didn’t happen over night. So if someone asked me what do you think about DELA I would say it has a distinctive taste and may not necessarily resonate with your ears at first – but give it time because it will hit you and hit you hard.
Currently am trying to find the AUDIO but I have to post the Video here coz I like Kule And I mean that in a non sexual way. But if I was a chile I would totally be fukuzaing this jama like a tight mathree. I’ve never met Kule personally but we have talked over and over – I must say if this cat had half the resources and exposure US has to offer he would be pretty far. I would put him in the same caliber with people like Denzel and Morris Chesnut in terms of swagger – presentation, media understanding and entertainment. I used to watch his uncut video clips that Chao would upload on Facebook and right away I knew the kid would be a star. Jim Chuchu directed this video, and dude was saying how Kule would play director half the time and dictate where he thinks the shots would work best. Real talk – shit look fly, why lie. So if anyone has the Audio please send it through – although I have a feeling Wawero will sambaza it soon since I have complained.
Thanks in advance.
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Jimmy Gait – Huratete (GetMziki Exclusive ***)
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Gospel sensation Jimmy Gait has been on the uprise for the last 3 years since he released his hot Gospel single in 2008 titled Wakati which was off his debut album Muhathara. Funny enough I had heard wakati but I didn’t think much of it – thats just my personal take. But apparently Nairobi was crazy up in arms for that track (I’ve thrown it here just for the amusement factor and to compare and contrast wakati with this Huratete track).
I’ve been playing Huratete for a few days now, and while its not a new song I think its one of those tracks that will be around for a while because it has a timeless beat. The lyrical content and deliver is up to par (as much as auto tune is in play, or some sort of voice enhancer). I think Jimmy was in the hit Kenyan/ MTV feature film “SHUGA” partly with that other character called Leo (funny enough all jamas called Leo are handsome jamas ha ha ha ha). That Leo guy on SHUGA really sumbuad some chiles as I understand he was the hottie of the documentary. Either way its just nice to always know your nemesis is representing your name clan in good light. Anyway I digress. Here is Jimmy’s hit track.
ps. Does anyone know what HURATETE means?
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SAUTI SOL, GENERAL PYPE & SASHA P – MARA HIO HIO
We’ve slept on this song long enough, I think long enough for Wesh to call me out on this particular post. So now I am feeling bad that i didnt post this track when it was relevant and hot. However this is GetMziki this is not Kenyan/African Media – we have a tendency to do things “kienyeji style” and it works for our audience most of the time. So please be patient with us.
This has to be one of the few most interesting collaborations I have heard in a while. Wawesh produced and inspired so you know the beat is heavy with real instruments and acoustics. I kinda like Wawesh production style lately. I am still trying to bucket his sound but its been hard lately because everything sounds so different. This track has some essence from some old school tracks. I am not crazy about the track but its a feel good joint we felt worth posting. The whole Kenyan Naija collaboration sounds like a winning formula to me.
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CREDITS
Artists and authors: Sasha P, General Pype & Sauti Sol
Music composed, recorded, arranged, mixed and mastered by Wawesh for Penya Africa
Musicians: Guitars by Polycarp Otieno
Chorus Vocalists: Muthoni The Drummer Queen, Nayomi Ramos, Celia Muya & Sauti Sol.
Some resources on the Artists. (one of the reasons I love Wawesh, you can be guaranteed his artists are available online one way or the other).
SASHA P music is found at http://storm360degrees.com
GENERAL PYPE music is found at http://storm360degrees.com
SAUTI SOL music is found at http://www.penyafrica.com
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Kantai – Feel Good (GetMziki Exclusive ****)
Someone please send me an updated picture of Chris Kantai… Honestly this is probably one of the few Kenyan artist that I have been unable to track on Facebook, on Twitter, on Myspace – Kantai basically doesn’t exist on the web. PERIOD. It so sad yet I feel like this is one of Kenyas GREATEST artists ever. Actually if you ever asked me which two artists I would like to see battle it out, I would probably put Chris Kantai on one stage and Tim Bamboo on the other. Its that simple, two artists that can flow word for word in both English and Swahili.
If this particular track is not a testament of what KANTAI’s capabilities are then I don’t know what is. I am not sure who produced this track but I think the feel good sound with soft harps and easy kick and snare just adds to the groovy tune. There is a peculiar sound on this track that sounds like a fader being janked up and down as if to insinuate volume fading in and out like the way Techno/Dance tracks play with the sound waves. I cant explain it well maybe we should get a sound engineer to elaborate on my useless feedback. This song sounds like a track Hiram would produce but again I am not sure who put it together – anyone with more information hit us up as usual.
Bottom LINE is even without the POAAAAA!! on the track this shit is just too legit. Chris I keep saying dogg get your head right, you are the BIGGEST hiphop act in Kenya just waiting to happen. I mean Bamboo left so there is no competition he he he its open season homie. // Am not saying there are no other good rappers in Kenya I just think in his category he sits on his own pedestal. //
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Bobby Mapesa – Gwara Winch (GetMziki Exclusive ***)
This track dropped sometime this month and we’d been trying to holla at Bobby Mapesa because this SHENG definitely surpasses our knowledge. Thats one of the biggest disadvantages of growing old and growing old while living outside Kenya. I feel like my Sheng is so out dated. I really wanted to say ” Maze sheng yangu ni ya tene” Honestly .. What is “GWARA WINCH WINCH”. uwongo mbaya mimi ni msee wa mtaa lakini hii ime nipita kinyama mzeiya. Moving on swiftly.
Before I embarass myself further I will keep it simple. The fact however is this is a dope ass song. Delivery is tight, beats are tight and the street lingo/cred is on point. I’ve always been a fan of Bobby Mapesa since tuko Mbele, and Kamoja… So its not a surprise that am hooked on this track.
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Ringtone feat SK Blue – Pamela (GetMziki Exclusive ****)
I just realised very few people actually know how to utilize our homepage. Maybe its us as GetMziki that have failed in terms of designing or customizing the music experience on the first page you see when you visit this site but we often reiterate that any song you cant find on the blog you can find on the main page. We built that page for quick hits that we don’t have time to write stories about.
Anyway that said we have been getting numerous requests for this title track “PAMELA” which is a grand collaboration of SK Blue and Ringtone. The problem is we had posted this song on our homepage weeks ago and it seems a few people hadn’t really noticed it there. PAMELA is a very endearing Gospel song based on a guy reminiscing on the relationship and moments he remembers of this quite church going girl who seems to have lost her way recently. Its a becking call to the young lady that God still has room and space for her and she can wake up to receiving the eternal fruits if only she answers. So through the song SK and Ringtone are simply talking about how Pamela introduced them to God and how she has changed so much now.
I am about to upload a new Mixtape I got from DJ Kaydee – where he dropped this song and a remix to it thats just Fiyaaah. (immediately I get the track list, we are not going to post any more mixtapes with no tracklists). But once I heard this track on that mixtape I figured its time to accept the fact that PAMELA (even if its an old track). Its definitely a BANGER.
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JuaCali – Miaka (GetMziki Exclusive *****)
We’ve had this track for a while but we weren’t so sure about how to release it until last week when JuaCali sent the video. I think after seeing the video the lyrics and the beats just put the visuals to a complete circle. I want to say a lot about how this track makes me feel and the places it touches in my soul with the content but I wont. Especially because I grew up in Buru Buru phase V, so I can relate to probably 97% of the experiences growing up in Eastlands.
So I wont add any commentary.. Ill let you listen and bless the comments section.
I couldn’t help it listening to the track again i just have to air out my laundry. Growing up in Eastlands has to be one of the best things ever in this world. Most of the folks who grew up in that part of Nairobi will understand the next few statements am about to make. To me I think majority of the Buru, Jeri, Koma, Umo, Marish and so forth neighborhoods are really guys who made a way out of no way. Personally I grew up in an Esto (raunda) that I thought was the shit. I think if I was to add lyrics to JuaCalis song – I would touch on BANO (spider, Krakis no payee’s), I would add on Safo (which normally was around Easter time, like now), I would add tipo (more like brikisho, bantu or whatever the hell that means), I would add TV – how one jama would leave the house and shout “Spiderman ime anzaaaa”. I think when I got older we had this one guys hao we would go to watch porno at (was probably a Kao too ha ha ha). Also when I grew older circuit na mathree was a standard (like when you sit in a mat until the tape finishes ha ha ha). Anyway I just love this song coz it ignites a lot of fond memories.
Leo’s Edit: Miaka Kumi na Nne – Nilikuwa na Feya mzeiya, lakini feya yangu ilikua diambo, ilikuwa inaitwa Chulita – juu iko na blada na chuma. Feya ya wagondi wapyenga. hukuweza kuni zushia .. nilikuwa mrui noma!!! OTERO… Big Ben..
Anyway enjoy this banger…
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Nonini Feat Lady B – Genge Love (GetMziki Exclusive ****)
Nonini slid us this single a couple of days ago and its about time we blessed it out there. Coming fresh out of being nominated for 5 different categories for the 2010 CHAT Awards that will be held on April 17th, this new single confirms why. His new album ‘The Godfather of Genge” is out right now and from the songs I have heard so far, this album is a must get for any music fan out there.
On this new single, Nonini gets lady B for another hot collabo. If you can remember the two also collabo’d on another great track “Kumbuka” on Nonini’s last album. If anything there is this track “Kila Mmoja” on the new album that features Chege from TMK & Lady B, that is crazy!!!!. He should make that his next single heheh.
This song is a banger and will definitely be a lady favorite. Guys should make sure to take a good listen at the intro lol. Make sure you show your lady some “Genge Love” this weekend.
Go out and support real talent by getting a copy of the album and by voting for him at www.noninimusic.com
Enjoy!!!!!
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E-Sir : Moss Moss (GetMziki Tribute ****)
Today’s marks 7 years since the untimely passing of Kenya musical great E-Sir. He represented all the qualities of a mega star and his musical catalog is filled with hits that still bump in the club. Upcoming artists should have him as a template of how to make good timeless music. As a tribute, get out your favorite E-Sir music and bump it heavy today.
E-Sir was born Issah Mmari, in May 20th 1981 in California, Nairobi, Kenya. He went through primary school at St Ann’s Junior Academy and later attended high school at Brook-House Senior School. It was during high school that E-Sir started rhyming and writing poetry initially for fun.
In 1998 E-Sir decided to take his music seriously and achieve his lifelong dream, of owning a recording studio. For two years he shopped around for the right producer without much success. Among the challenges that E-Sir had to face included “fake” managers, “fake”" producers, “fake” promoters and wanna-be MCs. He even recorded some songs, but was not happy with the final product. Eventually in late 1999 he met Dj Luke of the music production house Ogopa DJ’s. After the first recording E-Sir developed a working relation with Ogopa and as he once said, “Ogopa has made a very big impact on the music industry. This is because they respect the artiste wishes and at the same time direct the artiste into giving Kenyans what they want to hear” The debut single “Jo” featuring long time friend Big Pin got the industry talking about the “new kid on the block”. The song received massive positive response and E-Sir broke into mainstream radio.
After the success of the much acclaimed album Ogopa 1, Kenya Club Classics, Ogopa Djz released Ogopa 2, Strictly for the Hanye in you in 2002 and “leo ni leo”- another Esir song featured prominently. This song also received massive radio play and E-Sir was now not just a one hit wonder as previously thought. Towards the end of the year E-Sir released his much awaited debut album titled “Nimefika” Two years on, Nimefika has become the most popular urban contemporary album in East Africa. Virtually all the released singles from the album has topped East African charts.
Sadly, E-Sir passed away on Sunday, March 16th 2003 on his way home after a performance in Nakuru the previous evening. The album “Nimefika” is by far the most successful album by a local artiste in recent years. The music the lyrics and the style of the album was such that It reached out to people of all ages and touched every one in a special way. In character his humility touched many fans, especially the teenagers and small children who always lined up for his autograph after a performance, an appearance or even when he was up and about in his neighborhood.
Finally it is important to note that E-Sir believed in himself, his music and his abilities as a performing artiste. And to illustrate this in his own words he once said “Industry peeps are all up in my business claiming that I am changing the game. If that is so I think Kenyans have long been awaiting the change. I love my hood, my friends, my family and my fans. I love my life, live it or leave it. … Its your choice”
He died a Kenyan hip hop legend.
E-Sir, Rest in Peace
(Content Courtesy of Museke)
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Update: We decided to push the other E-Sir classics as we commemorate and celebrate his life.
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DJ Mista Trixx – Dallas Memorial Promo Mixtape (GetMziki Exclusive DJ sessions ***)
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Ohh Boy! here we go again Dallas Memorial 2010 (it sucks when you have to start a post with Ohh Boy!) but really honestly, I love Dallas and I love the Dallas Community (actually the highest GetMziki Traffic is from Dallas). But Dallas party promotions are normally a whole different beast, especially during memorial weekend. I had the opportunity of going for the Memorial weekend a few years back and as much as I enjoyed myself there were just too many complications and siasa. There were also other events happening in Houston which I wanted to go to but couldn’t because I was caught up with difficulties in making decisions on where to go. The complexities of the promotions involved to capture the audiences in Dallas are just ridiculous sometimes. Although on the flip side its exciting as a consumer to see people go to great lengths to captivate you or to get your attention. Maybe this is the thing they call FAIR BUSINESS, that I have no idea about.
I think gone are the days when I would honestly believe that one day we will actually have one KENYAN party which was prepared by all the promoters in a particular city. Am not even waiting for that to happen, especially after this years Las Vegas Kenyan Parties. I actually thought that dream may have come true, only to realize that there were about 3 different parties in Las Vegas (so it’s not just Dallas I think the Kenyan events circus is all over the US). It usually sucks when your girlfriend wants to go to a TOD event and you want to go to a 2Kat event and your cousin wants to go to a Mdosi event, and your bro is at a DJXP event… all in one night. But hey what do I know – am just a mere consumer trying to look for the best hang to go to.
This year Dallas has some interesting things going on, which I am not at liberty to talk about. However I love music, so putting my bias aside I am inclined to recognize and pay homage to good music and good DJying. Mista Trixx is well known in the community circles but unfortunately he/they Madness crew have never really toured the West Coast so I can’t talk much about his live performance. What I can say is that he is consistent in sending me mixes every quarter and to that I am grateful. Their crew is on the star line up to the (Uhuru Clothing) UC inspired events coming up in Dallas and as such most of these DJ’s involved are working on Mixes and promotional material right now. Over the next few months (MAY IS SO FAAAAAR but guys are already pushing events), be prepared to see and hear a lot of talent coming from the people involved in putting some of these events together. GetMziki claims no particular affiliation and its important for our users to understand that, however whenever we hear a good mix we will always post it – and this my friends is a damn good mix. (Last year we posted the TOD ThanksGiving (XGV) Mixtape one of my US DJ favorites to date). Anyway for anyone making plans to go to Dallas – Enjoy coz its always guaranteed to be muhenjoyos – Women in Dallas are off the chains. Its the one place I can be myself, people there tend not to pull “petho” I think I talked to some chile for an hour in sheng – it was the best thing ever.
For the few who wont make it – enjoy this DJ mix as a blessing.
ps. I added a cheezy Video Trixx put together LOL.
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Trixx on the promo tip: