Remembering the King of Pop (GetMziki Exclusives ***)
So today is exactly a year since the King of pop passed away. In reality some would argue that he has no business being on GetMziki, but I think the sheer fact that he influenced and inspired so many African artists – we ought to pay tribute and share some of the two greatest works available online today made in his honor. Since we love you guys so much and have the resources and technology to support these files, we have stored them on our servers and you can enjoy them here (play them) or download your own copy.
DJ Ayres is a bad ass Jungu DJ based in NYC, Ive been a keen listener and follower of his mixes and blends so it wasnt shocking that his mix was well put together. I think if you are an all time MJ fan you will appreciate the depth of the music selection and how he builds up from the 70′s to the current. I’ve been blasting that mix for more than a year since it was made way before MJ passed away, but how relevant is that mix right now.
The second mix is by DJ Eric, (Update: I over stated earlier – this is DJ Eric not DJ Nyandat.. My bad)
as much as I don’t feature a lot of his work here, I think Eric is one of the most talented cats out there – a bit OG at this time in the game but still very relevant. My dream is to host a Dinosaur party with Nyandat, Otieno Vee, DJ Peter, DJ Kay Dee, Bruce Odhiambo, Hussein Abdala amongst other great Kenyan DJs ive met in my time. I think these OG’s have an understanding of old skool that many new school cats just dont. These days DJs mix and blend BPMs sometimes some cats dont even know the name of the song or who is singing… so long as it blends – lets go (http://www.willitblend.com/)
Anyway as we sit and remember MJ, lets keep in mind that this is one of the few cats who had put Africa on the map way before many of these other Bono, Alicia and the likes did. To date “We are the world” has sold over 20 Million copies raising about 63Million dollars in aid/food to Africa. Thats a major step for one album/song.
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A-Dubb 2010 Dancehall Shakedown Mix (GetMziki Exclusives ***)
Disclaimer: This is continuation of the GetMziki DJ Mixes highlight session, this is the 4th of 5 DJs we wanted to show case last week. So please bare with us as we finalize the whole Mixes session.
Last weekend I drove up to Sacramento to celebrate C-Dubbs Bday (C-Dubb of Dubb DJs a.k.a Cyrille Wamunga added one more year to his soul). I love these cats so any opportunity I get to travel up to Sacramento, I am always jumping on it. I’ve lived in California for a while now to tell you that the Bay in general is one place where there doesn’t seem to be any DJ animosity and competition. DJ Mpenzi (a Kenyan) tends to do his events that cater to a very different diverse crowd, DJ Slim tends to do his events that cater to many Kenyans and Africans in the Bay, DJ Johnnie (retired) reads this blog everyday but never comments is probably one of the coolest cats I’ve known in the bay. Then you have veterans like DJ Marto who retired gracefully to pave way for people like Slim and the rest. The thing is you can find all these people in one party at any given time – Honestly Northern California (the Bay) is not like any other state i’ve been to for Kenyan entertainment.
Last year Capital FM made an offer to get my ass back on radio in Kenya, it was a very lucrative offer if I do say so myself. However I promised myself never to get back to radio unless either the company was willing to pay me like a Mil Ksh a month or if the format was to change. I definitely would never get back to radio to do the same show I did before. After Marcus & Leo I don’t think there is a product than can top that platform. Unless of course someone gave me the opportunity to host a show with the Dubb DJ’s. Truthfully and honestly I would host a show at a fraction of the price if Brian & Cyrille were in it coz these cats are the real COMEDY. These cats are not only talented behind the decks but just their sheer personalities are so vibrant its no wonder there is NEVER any drama around their environment (it’s what makes it super easy to be around them). And believe me when I say I hang out with these cats like once a month.
A-Dubb (Allen) is what I call Dubb Lite, meaning he is a lite version of C-Dubb and B-Dubb (yes they are all brothers, and yes their names all start with the acronyms they have attached to the Dubbs). But Allen is a smoothed out version of his siblings. I’ve followed Allen for a while, admired his business intelligence but mostly its his humility that has me hooked on his personality. I’ve worked with tonnes of artists and DJs by far this is probably the most humble dude ive worked with. A-Dubb who will be in Dallas this weekend is probably the most talented of the trio but I am sure the two clowns can argue this out accordingly. I however think A-Dubbs mixes dont do justice to his live club performance and capabilities. Last week I had a blast – these cats pack up a club with Africans, Asians, Zungs and Samoans. To entertain all these people under one roof requires special skills which I was surprised A-Dubb handled with ease. To be perfectly honest I think you should always strive to DJ by yourself, because you build better momentum and a better understanding of your crowd and routine that stays consistent through out the night. I find DJying with like 4 to 5 other people just disruptive and confusing. Maximum Djs per night should be limited to 2.
I know this post is long but I had to do justice coz I have never really featured A-Dubb, considering he is like one of my boys. So this is ode to his kindness and goodness – This mix is part of a CD release he has been handing out since last week. In my opinion this is still not his best work if at all. I like it because it flows. I like it because it just is a good mix. I think it could do with better imaging and better drops but from a DJ perspective and song selection to capture 2010 this mix did the job. Through hanging out with A-Dubb I’ve learned that you can scratch, you can juggle, you can mix and blend – but all these things don’t really make you a good DJ. This mix proved to me that you dont need the bells and whistles to enjoy Dancehall. All I can say as far as A-Dubb is concerned is the best is yet to come and you can bet I will be somewhere close watching. If I am involved – It will be Fiyaaaaah!!!
Tracklist :
1. True friend- Demarco
2. Holiday – Ding Dong
3 Can’t buy respect- Flippa
4. Jah never fails me – Mr. Vegas
5. Got to Survive – Serani
6. Longtime- Shaggy
7. Slow Motion – Vybz kartel
8. Go hard and Dun – Chan Dizzy
9. Drinking Rum – Future Fambo feat Beenie Man..
10. Pon Di Wall- New Kingston Band
11. I wanna be on top- Timberlee
12. Hold Yuh- Gyptian
13. Hold Yuh Remix- Gyptian feat Nikki Minaj:
14. Just you and I – Ricky Blaze/Oz Kickdrum/Dj-Adubb original mash
15. Hold Yuh Answer- Shani/Oz kickdrum
16. Di Train- Mr Vegas
17. Let my Luv go- Allison Hinds feat Shaggy
18. Shi Nuh Waah – LeftSide
19. Shi Know Fi – Vybz Kartel
20. V.I.S.A – Beenie Man
21. Come Breed me.. Vybz Kartel
22. Cleanliness- Charly Black, Chi Ching and Ding Dong.
23. How we do it – Elephant man and Bounty Killer
24. Skip to my Lou – Serani Ft Ding Dong, Razz and Biggy
25. Mi Feel a Way – Black Rhyno & Da Vinci
26. Do me Dat – Vybz Kartel/ Sheba
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Take Over DJs – Homeboyz Radio Mix (Fully Focus Exclusive ****)
I was going to post these mixes last week but I got caught up with work and other unrelated issues. So please allow me the time and space to post the last few mixes I wanted to showcase last week but didn’t especially because we are on the final stages of re-launching 9Mixtapes.
I would like to give a personal narrative about my relationship with Chris (Fully Focus). A few years ago I wrote/blogged about meeting him in ATL and how that experience was unpleasant for me. Basically I think he kicked me out of the DJ booth as I was kicking it with DJ Stylez (but I understand now he didnt know who I was and I can understand as a DJ you might need some space while working lol). Knowing me (am a hot head), I didn’t let it go so I blogged about it. I didnt know him and he didnt know me so we never talked for months/years and we didn’t need to. However one thing no one cant take away from my sentiments that I made on that blog, was that TAKE OVER DJs was going to take over the Kenyan-US Market.
Even as much as I was salty about that experience I still knew that these cats were onto something big. Fast forward to today, it’s happened already – and although many may not want to accept the facts of the matter, the fact is many Kenyan DJs in the US are still trying to figure out how it happened and at what point did Take Over – TAKE OVER. Fast forward to today – Chris and I talk and exchange text messages about doing different things here and there. For most part I have come to respect the mans attitude towards entertainment, quality of work and more importantly MUSIC. There are a few things you cant take away from Focus, love him or hate him but the man is just talented musician (DJ/Producer). Chris has managed to unearth music that I practically thought was dead and make it sound cool layered on other current pop hits.
TOD as a movement is something I have no opinion about. I tend to think the lifespan of a DJ is about 5 to 6 years tops unless you have another side hustle. Otherwise I tend to think many local/Kenyan/Tanzanian DJs are done within 5 years unless they establish themselves as brands. Some people argue this out with me which is okay, to me if DJying is a hobby then its fine – but if DJying is your career and in 10 years you still are doing the same thing you did 10 years ago then its possibly time to switch careers. I also think the US-Kenyan DJ market is over saturated with very many people who use sound equipment and call themselves DJs. Over the last 5 years there have been more DJ’s in the US than the total number of Kenyan DJs in the Diaspora between 1999 to 2005. Over the last few years DJying has actually emerged to be a lucrative career for many people. Over the last few years promoters have become DJs and DJs have become promoters making the entire US/Kenyan Entertainment fuzzy and cloudy.
I personally think some DJs forget that their audiences grow older too and thats how the Kenyan US DJs lost market share to TOD because they kept doing the same type of parties and same things forgetting that there was a new crowd new market in the scene. But somehow to contradict with this statement its when artists such as Focus/Chris do mixes like the one I’ve shared below you realize that the breadth of music knowledge is unaccounted for. Testament of these truths are well orchestrated in different segments on these mixes that were originally done for a Homeboyz Radio (Kenya). The first set has a Jay Z Mix (pay attention to the mixing & the blend). The second set has another 50 cent mash up with P-Square (pay attention to the transitions). The CLIMAX for me and the reason am all emotional on this post is that 3rd set. Focus mixes Bob Marleys – Zion with Black Eyed Peas. Now anyone can blend these two songs, find the right tempo, the right pitch and the right BPM’s and its all greavy. But not very many people have the genius to listen to the peaks and the highs of both songs, ultimately align these songs and then transition into the next (Bob Marley Chorus). That for me is sheer genius. To top it off he goes into NNEKA – Heart Beat (we posted this last year Jan) when no one even cared who Nneka was. Lets just say these mixes have been part of my social music appreciation sessions this weekend driving from Sacramento. Am truly humbled today to share these mixes. I call these sets the creepers/ coz they creep up on you nice and slow.
I wish Chris and their TOD crew all the best – y’all don’t need me to validate the amount of talent you each individually have. And if it sounds like am brown nosing, anyone who knows me – will tell you I complement and give credit where its due – And ever since Prime quit radio and DJying I’ve had to look to an alternative lol. Currently my top five DJs to watch for 2010 are Wesley, Focus, A-Dubb (Allen), Creme, Mista Trixx (if he kills the scratching) and Dyme (bonus). (There are other great DJ’s out there definitely, but they either are established or are missing a beat somewhere, the ones I have mentioned are DJ’s I am following closely and looking at what they do each step of the way).
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Take Over DJs & Black Supremacy presents – MADD Dancehall Anthems
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I want to do this right and I want to do it quick because we are building a home for all these mixes and most of them dont deserve to be here. The reason being there is no way to justify having a Dancehall or an R&B mix on GetMziki. This is the home of African Urban music not Jamaican popular music, however exceptions to the rule include Mixes done by Africans/Kenyans very own so it really is a fine line. That said because 9Mixtapes is not ready yet, there are two or three mixes that I think everyone deserves to have.
This is the first mix put together gladly by TOD and BS // If there was ever going to be a Dangerous Dancehall mix this would on the top 15 list simply because of the two DJ crews putting it together. My personal opinion is that I wasn’t overtly impressed – it lacked a few mashups here and there and didn’t have the classic Dancehall sirens and Jamaican blab in the background. Reason I say this is coz Chris/Focus has a sick ass Dancehall mix he did for Homeboyz Radio (I will post that shortly also). That has Black Eyed Peas and Bob Marley Zion – THATS THE SICKEST thing I’ve heard this whole Quarter. Really I have been unimpressed with many things until he sent me that mix. I would have loved to hear more of that on this Compilation.
However from a sheer entertainment perspective, this is ONE GOOD compilation of the biggest 2010 Dancehall tracks. Its a must have. I like the fact that they put a CD cover to go with the tracks coz thats the one thing we at GetMziki Cry for everyday. If your’e a DJ and you make a mix, please do the courtesy of sending it with a track list. Its just baseless to upload a mix people cant figure out who is who on the session.
Anyway lets start with this MADD mix I will post 3 more mixes I’ve received in the last 3 weeks that I think are a must have. DJ KayDee has an AFRO BEAT mix thats just a MUST HAVE. Lets Go!
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DJ – Lenoir : International African Mix Vol 1 (GetMziki Exclusive **)
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If you’ve lived in the Bay Area (Northern California normally just San Francisco/Oakland area) for a while, then you’ve probably heard or seen DJ Lenoir. I really cant say much about Lenoir as a DJ because I moved to Oakland just when he was kind of winding down his DJ career to focus on other businesses he had. However I can talk about being in the Bay about 5 years ago and going to all these Dancehall parties that he sorta had pioneered around the community with another DJ called TOKS. The first time I met Lenoir I told him, dude you need to make these African Mixtapes, no one was taking advantage of the fact that all these Junguz were loving these Congolese, Angolan, Cote Dvoire songs. Lenoir slept on this for over 4 years to come up with this Street attack that I find not only unique but a massive statement to the potential of African music in the local US communities.
One thing most people don’t know is Oakland/San Francisco is probably one of the most diverse cities to live in. Honestly on any Friday or Saturday night you can go to a club called BAOBAB in San Francisco and the club will be packed with Junguz jumping and puffing to Lingala and Coupe de Cale. Anyway not to bore you with how cool my city is, the reality really is that I strongly believe African Urban and alternative music will take the US scene by storm in the not so near future. Its just a matter of time. African artists and African entertainment industry insiders are slowly but surely getting their shit together – and soon you will be going to a DELA concert in NYC, a SAUTI SOL, a KAYSHA concert… It happens in San Francisco and NYC right now more frequently than not.
So When Lenoir came knocking (a native of Congo DRC) I had to open up the door and open it up wide. Mostly because I respect the work he has put into the community in the past with my boy Louis, and also mostly coz I think he understands African sound slightly better than many other DJs I hang out with. This mix is not about the skill and or versatility. A lot of Kenyan DJs compile mixtapes to showcase their DJ-capabilities. I think there comes a point in time where the Mix should be about the music and about the sound or flow. Lenoir could definitely have done with a little less of the the sound effects (too much dancehall DJying can throw you off Len) but overall I think maybe its just a new style – and possibly a new way to get people here to appreciate all these new eclectic sounds.
And for that I designed his CD cover for fun 
I started with the version on top and ended up with this one here:
Enjoy the mix below:
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Track List:
1.FERRE’S INTRO
2.DROIT CHEMIN – FALLY IPUPA
3.SHAYO BIGIANO – OLU MAINTAIN
4.SUDDENLY – D.BANJ
5.YAHOO.ZE – OLU MAINTAIN
6.G’BONO FELI FELI – D’BANJ & MASTER
7.DO ME – P.SQUARE
8.FALL IN LOVE – D’BANJ
9.NO ONE LIKE YOU-P.SQUARE
10.ZUENA – RADIO & WEASLE
11.BREAD & BUTTER-RADIO
12.YORI YORI-BRACKET
13.NO EASY-P.SQUARE & J MARTIN
14.PUSH IT-BRICK & LACE
15.POLE-SWAHILI NATION
16.UP INNA DANCEHALL-ROCK CITY
17.ZOUK ZOUK-MAGIC SYSTEM & JOCELYN
18.FIONA-KAYSHA
19.JE SAIS QUI ELLE EST- KAYSHA
20.ASSOCIE’-FALLY-IPUPA
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Streets Are Mine: Part 4 (Jan 2010)
We kick of 2010 with the Jan edition of STREETS ARE MINE where we show case some of the songs driving the streets, radio and clubs crazy In Africa and across the world. Like we always do, we world premier a couple of records that are hot and songs that you will only hear on the streets are mine mixes.
The show starts off with an exclusive P-Unit intro plus thier club anthem “Hapa Kule”. We also world premier the exclusive new club anthem from Indiginas Feat Wyre – “Got to Know” plus new music from Daddy V, Blu 3 Feat Nameless, Moses and Weasel, Gen Ozzy, P-Square, Albino Fulani, K-Lynn, AY, Hardstone and many more. On this streets are mine we also showcase some Dancehall tracks that are heavy on the streets, since people have been asking for some dancehall tracks. We also showcase some of the tracks that have been featured on GetMziki in the last couple of weeks. Our 2010 motto is “It’s all about breaking records not just playing records”.
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Tracklisting
1. P-Unit Intro
2. P-Unit Feat Nonini – Hapa Kule (KE)
3. Moses Radio & Weasle Feat Gen Ozzy – Take My Heart (Rmx)(UG/Zambia)
4. Indiginas Feat Wyre – Got To Know (USA/KE)
5. Albino Fulani feat Belle and Mwanana FA – Nafasi (TZ/USA)
6. Ace Nells feat Ziqo – Fofina (Mozambique)
7. Daddy V – Umenibamba (USA/KE)
8. Gen Ozzy ft Moses Radio & Weasle – Potential (Zambia/UG)
9. P-Square Feat 2face – Possibilities (NG)
10. Blu 3 Nameless- Prisoner (UG/KE)
11. Movado – Sweetest Time
12. Elephant Man – One More Time
13. Movado – House Cleaning
14. Vybz Kartel – Love Dem
15. A.Y – Bed and Breakfast (TZ)
16. P-Square – Danger Transition
17. Wale – Sweetie (NG/USA)
18. Hardstone – GetMoney (USA/KE)
19. Chiwawa – Niko Mbele Sana (KE)
20. Choku Feat – Maich Blaq – Slow Ride (KE)
21. K-Lynn – I’m Not a Flirt (TZ)
DJ Wesley – Mobile Blast Vol 3 (GetMziki Exclusive ****)
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Many people who don’t know me and read my blogs or any of my interesting takes on life or criticism on different things will probably tell you that I am a hater. I am a firm believer of kill the hype and lets call a spade a spade and not a big spoon. So often I never give people or products the credit they deserve because I am always looking for the flaws before I start looking for the positive uplifting aspects. I think one of the biggest saddest things you can have around you as an aspiring entertainer or entrepreneur, is a guy who tells you – “your the shit homie, your hot, your all that” when deep down he knows you are just mediocre.
Personally I have many people who tell me am half stepping, am mediocre and that I can do better. I have a group of people who tell me to change GetMziki – the interface is too old now, the download links don’t work, the images are whack!! LOL. I love those guys coz they make me want to do better each day i wake up. LOL. I think 30,000 users later I am still trying to do better and to serve this massive flow of music enthusiasts.
So when I pick a DJ and say I think this DJ is hot – please believe me that comes with all the salt water and omena from Kisumu to accept that some cat is just tight. Truthfully I’ve worked and hang out with some of the greatest in the game in East Africa. In the US being called a good DJ is relative because there are guys in their basements or in their apartments with decks just juggling and playing with Serato for fun. When I was 16yrs old I used to frequent some parties thrown by a guy called Nguyo and the Osogos deep down in a place called Taurus. DJ Pinye had a buddy of his called DJ Omar. DJ Omar who was from DC at the time was just BAD NEWS!!! this dude was juggling back in like 94/95 – these guys essentially really just brought hiphop to Kenya in a big way. (which is one of the few reasons I salute Pinye today, however the last time Pinye played Lords of the Underground, Steve Nice or Diamond D sijui… tsk tsk tsk)
Anyway I digress – DJ Wesley’s mixtapes restore my faith in creativity and in the ability to create something exciting and bold. I think right now I would put him as one of the BEST or probably the best DJs Kenya has to offer. It doesnt even really matter that majority of his stuff is software based – to me its the execution of the mixes and the blends he puts together. The guy is just a small genius. I am also particularly fond of their new online journey in the form of www.jamhuricity.com which is a well branded, well demarcated website. I am feeling the whole Jamhuri Entertainment, J.com and the entire merchandising piece they are putting together. I see great things coming off these ventures and I am keen and watching. But for now Wesley just keep making these mixtapes they are on fire….
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DJ Spinz (Allan) – Mahewa Spinz Mix
This month we sorta decided to dedicate it into building local DJs and showcasing new music through a variety of mixes that some DJs had out there. I know there are bunch of DJs I havent featured and I apologize before hand. REAL TALK though is that all your mixes sound the same – I personally tend to focus on the stuff that just stands out from the crowd. The track list is the same and the mixing style is the same. Honestly its been a while since I have been impressed by any one DJ’s skills and for that I almost just stick to singles on genius on my ipod. This is not to say that there are no good DJs – DJs are there – but they all do the same things according to me. And even if they have skillz their skillz are never put to any level or capacity of test.
Take for instance a DJ in the East coast called DJ STURE (and thats stooreee and not Stua he he he). Sture is a sick DJ in my opinion, one of the best Kenyan DJs if you ask me in the US right now. He can do a variety of things with Decks that average guys who call themselves DJs don’t and cant do. However Sture is just Sture … no pun intended Sture but you know what I mean. DJ Sture hasn’t done anything exciting in a while, or more importantly he doesn’t have a platform that can continuously challenge him to get out of his comfort zone to be the best he can be. He holds down the East Coast and he is comfortable where he is. Sture is not alone even my own squad people like DJ Prime – people with candid skillz and crazy amount of potential and technique, they just tend to fizzle off and become complacent with who they are and where they are in life…(no pun intended to both these cats, they are both good friends of mine and I probably give them this lecture each month) but its just the reality.
So whenever something like DJ Allan Spinz falls on my lap, honestly I cant help but stay focused on the hunger the eager and the consistency. Allan Guto has been hot on GetMziki’s heels to listen to his mixes and post something, I mean the kid maintains a podcast that is consistently updated every few weeks or so. Visit his Podcast : http://dj-allanspinz.podomatic.com/. But to me I am don’t necessarily think he is the best Kenyan DJ out there, I just think he has the potential to become one of the best. His approach to me has been fair game, aggressive and targeted. He didn’t give up, he kept going back to the drawing board and saying yo what about this mix. But far from that he also just didn’t give a fuck what I personally thought, he kept doing mixes for his online crowd each week and I watched him grow his fan base over time.
All am saying is the kids spirit inspired me and with that I post his mix today. There are other kids on the come up cats like DJ Dyme and DJ Mista Trixx who are bad news – I love how cats like TOD and CodeRed are handing the torch gently to the new talents. Cats like KillBill are already older now and they cant be measured on the same level but still the DJ landscape in the US has changed dynamically over the last 5/6 years I am almost impressed. Either way I think its time we did a DJ awards on GetMziki and put the accolades where they need to be. (One of these fine days).
But for now – enjoy Spinz mix, and Allan I apologize for giving your stuff the cold shoulder over time but your hustle got me inspired too and rest assured GetMziki will try and support your journey as much as you need.
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Take Over DJs – XGV Promo Mixtape (2009)
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We have never posted a TOD mix ever since our inception – I am not sure why myself either way I think from the numerous mixes they have rotating around the US, non has ever compelled me as much as this one here. For some reason this mix feels like there is so much growth over the last 4 years since I first got acquainted to Babu and Chris. Many things have happened since then most of which I really cant table here, however one thing seems very apparent from my first article that I wrote about TOD.. TOD has accomplished what they set out to do – Take Over the DJ market as well as the Kenyan entertainment market in the US flat out. It really doesn’t matter what your personal opinion is of the group and the personalities, the fact of the matter is the boys know what they are doing and they do it well.
This year seems to be another fiesta in the making, for any of y’all who frequent ATL I assume you already know what to expect. For anyone who hasnt experienced Atlanta Thanksgiving – here is your opportunity to get a taste of the greater things to come. Although we dont use this site to market and advertise events, it was hard not to mention or post this mix considering how correct its come. Kaydee sets off the set with is classic Genge *Actually one of KayDees finest mixes in a long time, Then Babu kills it with a mad selection of Reggae/Dancehall, by the time Dyme hits up the urban material the mix has already climaxed. Its hard to admit this next fact but real talk the Chris mix (focus) kills me on this one part that’s just the build of the entire mix. The whole Stomp track performed over the remix STOMPU was sick – it was unexpected, unprecedented and well.. just hard to admit it was sick! This mix reminded me of why I miss DJ Mista Prime so much – that element of the unexpected.
Anyway not to sound like am overtly excited – its just rare for me to listen to a mix that gets me up in arms so to TOD crew thanks for ushering in your debut on GetMziki with something worthy.
Cheers. – Enjoy the mix
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Streets Are Mine Jul 09 Edition (KE/TZ/NG) Music
Its a new month and a new “Streets are Mine” music showcase, where we showcase various artists and music bumping hard in the streets, radio and clubs. A usual some of the songs have been featured here on GetMziki while others are world premiers that have literally been “stolen from the studio”.
One of the songs that Dj Dan Mixa world premier’s on the Jul 09 “Streets are Mine” edition is the song “Make Doo (Get Paid) by Jua Cali Feat STL that is so brand new that even your local radio stations has not world premiered it. Also, Included in the mix are several tracks from various Kenyan artists based overseas creating that “best of both worlds” international mix. As usual, we also showcase new tracks from upcoming artists like Dafari and the Gospellaz Family plus various Tanzania and Naija tracks. Shout outs to Daniel at Digital K Studios for the graphics. Enjoy and ISHIKE!!!!!
Michael Jackson’s memorial takes place today. He created music that broke time barriers and that will live forever. He is a genius, humanitarian, father, brother, son, friend, and the King of Pop. RIP Michael Jackson
Tracklisting
1. Streets are Mine Intro
2. Jaguar ft Avril – Tayari (KE)
3. Vintiqueezy Feat Vyba -Jiachilie (KE)
4. Lady S Feat Cutta C and Allahola – Nare (KE)
5. 20% Feat Bushoke – Binti Kimanzi (TZ)
6. Indiginas – Parararera (KE/US)
7. Redsan – Yule Pale (KE)
8. Ali Kiba – So Far Away (TZ)
9. Z- Anto Feat Pingu and Jua Cali – Peace and Love (TZ/KE)
10. Daddy Owen Feat. The Gideon’s Army – Warn Dem (KE)
11. Ki lon so ft. 9ice – Obesere (NG)
12. Ken Razy, Tonito, Kaya, Leduc – Bado (KE)
13. Nonini Feat Mahatma, Frasha, Bonnie, Gabu and Chidi benz – Kadhaa (Remix) (KE/TZ)
14. Brenda – Good For Nothin (KE)
15. Kaya, Skool Fizz, Daluta, Laxe – Pumua (KE/US)
16. K-Teezy, Vintiqueezy and Vyba – Zikiruka (KE/US)
17. Zaka – Mtu Kawaida (KE)
18. Wyre – Uprising (KE)
19. Madtraxx – Take you out (KE)
20. K-Nel – Kenya Go Hard (KE/Germany)
21. Hussein Machozi – Maji Yakimwagika (TZ)
22. Dullayo ft Mwana FA – Bila Yule (TZ)
23. Cashino – Shayo Part 2 (NG)
20. Chit Chat (Michelle, A Star, Bupe, Juliani, Dee) – Buzzin Buzzin (KE)
21. Cloud Tissa Feat. Risasi- Huyo Dem (KE/Austria)
22. DNG Feat Alphamatone n Mr. Bruno – Funga Mshipi (KE)
23. Dynamq – Umegeuka (SD/US)
24. Syd – Clande (KE)
25. Nazizi – Jeshi (KE)
26. Matonya -Spare Tire (TZ)
27. Jua Cali Feat STL – Make Doo (Get Paid) (KE/Norway)
28. Lexxy – Home Nani (KE/US)
29. Marya Feat Colonel Mustafa – Hey Baby (KE)
30. Dafari Feat Robbie – Fire Dem (KE)
31. Mejja Feat Alpha Msanii – Sina Confidence (KE)
32. J Martins Feat P Square – Good or Bad (NG)
33. Alfayo – Tuko Fresh (KE)
34. Gospellaz Family – Tusamehe (KE)
35. Dully Sykes – Tunaibiwa (TZ)
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Ken Razy Feat V6 – Ashu Kwa Shu (GetMziki Exclusive)
After Ken Razy stormed in the scene with his catchy hit “Ti Chi” many people were counting him off as a one hit wonder. After releasing a couple of singles in 08 (Click Here for Ken Razy’s past features On GetMziki), he starts off the year with the banger “Ashu Kwa Shu” feat. V6 also signed to Jomino records.
When I first got this track a couple of months ago I immediately wanted to showcase it on the site but the label wanted us to wait until they had officially released the song. I’m not surprised that the song is on the radio stations top 10 charts after a couple of weeks after its release. This song is one of those songs that will be a dance floor packer for the next couple of months.
There are a couple of 2009 songs from Ken Razy in the streets and from what I’ve heard so far, his debut album should be something to watch out for. We will be showcasing some of those songs in the next couple of weeks. Lets keep it on the music people!!!!!
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Streets Are Mine Part 1
This is a mix I did a couple of weeks ago and just now getting to post it. Some of the tracks driving the streets crazy and which we will be showcasing here at GetMziki in the next hrs/days are the Ken Razy bangers “Ashu Kwa Shu” and “Kupe” . I also world premier Rop’s street anthem “Ji Shugli” featuring Jua Cali and showcase Nigeria’s Ajufo where he jumps on P-Squares instrumental and HB Toxics Banger with AY “All I Need”.
If you need me to feature any of this songs on GetMziki let me know. Thanks and Enjoy!!!!
Tracklisting
1. Dead Prez Intro
2. Ali Kiba Feat Mwasiti -Waweru (TZ)
3. Matonya Feat TID – Sina La Kufanya (TZ)
4. Nonini – Kathaa (KE)
5. Rop Feat Jua Cali – Ji Shugli (KE)
6. Big Kev- Nicheki (KE)
7. Mad Traxx – Poa (KE)
8. DNA – Lets Go (KE)
9. Mwana FA and AY – Habari Ndio Hiyo (TZ)
10. K-Lynn – Chance (TZ)
11. Cindy Feat P-Square – You and Me (UG/NG)
12. Ken Razy, Iconic, Leduc and Dubz – Iconic (TZ)
14. HB Toxic and AY – All I Need (UG/TZ)
15. Ajufo – Secret Rendezvous (NG)
16. KenRazy and V6- Ashu Kwa Shu (KE)
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Storm Records – All Star Freestyle (GetMziki Nigerian Exclusives)
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I am still on this Naija shit, I am uploading this song specifically for Musyoka (Dr. Dre wa Kenya). Musyoka is a frequent GetMziki user and contributor. But I am sure if all the DJ’s on this site listened to this track you will automatically think two people created this genius work. 1. Eric Musyoka (Kenya). 2. Andre Romelle Young (Dr. Dre) USA. Actually let me take back that statement because this is a freestyle so the origin of the beat may be suspect.
This is an old Naija collaboration of the Storm Record artists – D’Banj, Naeto C, eLDee and Ikechukwu, it was featured on one of the Storm Records Mixtapes. What kills me about this track is not really that the beat is phat (its a very suspect Dre Beat) but its the fact that all the Naija artists killed the track – Dbanj’s freestyle in that classic Naija vernacular that brings the tracks essence to life.
It’s also interesting to realize that the whole Urban African Hiphop movement is very alive across the continent, basically there is a Dr. Dre and a Timbaland in Nigeria as much as in Kenya, Tanzania and other African countries… it fascinates me completely
Enjoy this weekend banger here.
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DJ Mista Dru – March Maddness Fix (GetMziki Exclusive Mix)
TOM – Uhuru Clothing & DJ Mista Dru – image courtesy of 2Kat Events
Dru (Andrew Siro) is like my brother from another mother – I think I look out for this cat more than many other of my own relatives. Dru was recently in the US to do a tour of shows but we cut his tour short due to many other complications from promoters and unsure investors. I wont get into the gory details here because I don’t wish to disrespect anyone – however I hope in future that all these Kenyan events in the US get streamlined one way or another with some professionalism.
I think the problem we have in the US is eveyrone thinks they can be a promoter, everyone thinks they can put the acronym DJ infront of their names and makes them a DJ… and every DJ or most DJs think they can be promoters – so the market right now has just gotten a little bit clustered with people who know what they are doing and people who dont know what they are doing.
None the less – Dru wanted to share his MARCH MADNESS mix as the few of us root for UCONNNNNNNNNN (Not sure how many of you watch NCAA but there is a RELATIVE OF MINES there called Hasheem Thabeet). Ukimuona mwambie namsaka…
Enjoy the mellow grooves here
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K-Nel Feat Bamboo- Obama Swagger
After the victory by Obama last year and the song “Swagger Like Us” by T.I driving the streets crazy at that time, I thought of a way of flipping the script to reflect that historic win. I immediately thought of the basic idea , ran it through a couple of artists, and the ones that came through first were K-Nel and Bamboo. They jumped in the studio to give their take on the 2008 elections “swagger” year and the result is a winner. Immediately the “Obama Swagger” song premiered on Homeboyz radio, the calls and comments coming from various sources was that the song had held it’s own weight as compared to the original version. This is one of those street songs that capture your everyday life and meant for everyone since we all got some type of “swagger” in us. Also, Bamboo is in talks to sign to K-Nels Stars limit roster. Enjoy the track!!!!!!!
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Mangwair Feat Chidi Benz- Speed I20(Get Mziki Exclusive)
Albert Mangwair aka Mangwea, Mangwair, Ngwea or Ngwair has been featured on Getmziki before (Click here), so I will just go straight to the songs “Speed 1-20 and “Nipe Deal” / “Nipe Dili”. I’m sure all my Bongo fans will be happy with this post.
I had started writing the post for the “Nipe Deal” song when my Tanzanian contacts emailed me the “Speed 120″ song which I have been trying to find a good copy for a few weeks now. The song is currently a street anthem in TZ and slowly bubbling to the charts. On “Speed 120″, he enlists the help of Chidi Benz (One of my favourite artists In TZ right now ) for a perfect blend and collabo. “Nipe deal” is a song that has been bubbling on the underground for a minute and its now spreading like world fire. Mangwair just recently wrapped up shooting the videos for the songs, which should take the songs to higher heights. I know I will be adding “speed 120″ on my serato and rocking it at my shows.
Enjoy the tracks!!!!!!!
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Mangwair Feat Chidi Benz- Speed I20
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DJ Week – DJ Wesley : Dallas Promo Mixtape
DJ Wesley is slated to be in the US at some point this year starting his tour in Dallas – the details are still vague at this point as plans are still being made, but from the mixes being submitted each week between Wesley and his team in Dallas its safe to say Memorial Weekend might be an interesting event this year.
Wesley currently holds down Homeboyz Radio – and if you pay close attention to his sets you will realize the kid is bad news – I once told my boy DJ Mista Prime to watch out for DJ Wesley or DJ Creme – Prime took my latter advice and signed up with DJ Creme de la Creme the “top Chef” who I hear kills it on the Decks in Kenya.
Needless to say this new breed of young gunnas is something to watch closely because they are changing the game slowly. I just wish they would dare to step out of the Genge realm for a day or two. This mix is interesting because its not really about Genge or Kapuka… Wesley put a little bit of everything in it.
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DJ Dyme – Dymetime Radio (East African Mix)
I’ve never heard DJ Dyme play live nor have I ever had the opportunity to listen to any of his mixes but the funny thing is that this cat has more face value than any other DJ right now. He is always on some flyer somewhere or some website and or an event. (Thats some good marketing and branding by the way Dyme – when an individual has more face value than recognition value – in this industry that goes a long way).
So when he submitted this mixtape I was like wow finally I’ll get to sample some of Dymes work, I actually was keen to say the least to post this mix and also to listen to some of the blends he might have. Truthfully the tracklist is standardized its the same shit you will get from all the other 30 Mixtapes we get submitted on GetMziki, however the one thing that made me post this mixtape is that LAST SONG ON the mix…. SHIT.. that song is FIRE (Dyme send me that song).
K-Teezy and Politiq F&*K you guys murdered that Auto Tune and the beat is so fresh – I cant lie, F&*k it – that ngoma is on FIRE…. I admire how you guys have a DJ that pushes your music, you have established a good network of people, entertainers, producers and aggregators that supports the whole engine. I salute the efforts – the Kenyan American thing is coming whether guys like it or not… Dyme that was a good look… That song makes me think anyone can do what Lil Wayne does…
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Track list
1. Ogopa Djs ft. Colo – Girl Like You
2. Wahu – Sweet Love
3. Klepto – Magnetic
4. P. Square – Why Be Say
5. Weasel ft. Moze – Nakudata [U.G]
6. Jua Cali ft. Enika – Niimbie
7. Kenzo – Zam Zam
8. Indeginous ft. Vintiqeezy – Binti [Remix]
9. Chava ft. Marico – Wacha Kukataa
10. Kenzo – Mama Milka
11. Longombas – Queen
12. Nonini ft. Lady Bee – Kumbuka
13. Mr Lenny – Zinduka
14. Jua Cali – Ngeli Ya Genge
15. Vintiqeezy ft. Vyba, K Teezy & Kaulaz – Piga Picha
16. Vintiqeezy ft. Vyba – Jiachillie
17. Koro ft. Vyba & Chava – Kamares [WORLD PREMIER]
18. K Teezy ft. Politiq – Fly
New DJ Set: DJ Mista Trixx – Lokal Motives Vol III
I have a general bias for these Madness Crew guys, I am not sure why but I keep saying over and over – the Kenyan US market better watchout for these young cats coz I think they are going to be the next big thing. I am particularly intrigued by DJ Mista Trixx, I have worked with many DJs in my time and normally i can pick a few peculiar things about a DJ from their humble beginnings. I think Mista Trixx is onto something if he continues to remain relevant and consistent.
I don’t really like their website, it doesn’t say much about what their outfit does or their capabilities but for more info please check them out here – http://www.madnesscrew.com/home.html. What Trixx does is he compiles some of the great songs on GetMziki sometimes and makes a youthful blend of Genge vs Bongo – this set was submitted a few weeks back but I had to listen to it for days to see if its worthy… ha ha ha And why lie its a good mix to have for short trips to the 711 while listening to jamzs on your ipod.
ps. Message to all DJs, music is changing, music has been changing for the last few years, production tools are growing at a rapid rate – in the US currently anyone can put the acronym D.J in front of their name and automatically they feel they are entitled to throw parties and or play for a large crowd. The market is getting saturated and the quality of work has diminished for years. This Kenyan US industry is going to be dominated by a very small group of young, energetic and very versatile DJs, however many of these young guys are not good businessmen so the balance to find good entertainment and good services or ideas is going to continue being a challenge. The lack of originality will plague the market until such a point that the old and the new work together to make something unique… What am saying is that there is a lot of room for change and growth in this music industry in the US.
But for now just enjoy the NGOMA…
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Ishike Radio Part 11:Hosted By Bamboo
This is my 1st mixtape for the new year, which I’m really excited about. I told ya’ll I was coming strong in 2009. I present ISHIKE RADIO PART 11(AFRICAN BANTU EDITION), available now to download!!!. The street album is hosted by Bamboo The African Bantu- Shout outs to Bamboo and his team!!! for being involved in the project. We need to work on that new project fam. Hit me back!!!
The album features new and exclusive music from Bamboo that you will ony hear on an ISHIKE street album plus tons of world premiers from various artists that are just too many to mention. With this series I showcased various African artists based across the world plus other international artists creating that “global” vybe on tha street album. Like with every series I world premiered tons of songs that will definiately be future hits . I will be showcasing some of the individual songs as free downloads in the next few weeks, so you do not want to miss out on that.
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Tracklisting
1. Ishike Radio Part 11 Intro (Produced By Dj Dona)
2. Bamboo Intro
3. Bamboo Feat K-Nel – Swagger Like Us (Remix)
4. Bamboo – Tabia Mbaya
5. Chidi Benz – Dar Stand Up (Ngoma Itambae)
6. Ron Browz- Jumpin Out Of Window
7. Hussein Machozi Feat DNA – Full Shangwe
8. Longombas – Queen
9. Amani – Tonight
10. 9ice – Gongo Aso
11. Prezzo Feat Tah Blaze- Cheki Navyo Roll
12. Nipsey Hustle Feat Game – They Roll
13. Bamboo -Tubambiane
14. Bamboo/K South Interlude
15. Doobiez – One 4 Hip Hop
16. Willy Northpole- 300
17. K-Nel – Tingiza (Quamtum Riddim)
18. Ngwea Feat. Juma Nature – Mida Mibovu
19. Bamboo Feat Archapello and K-Nel – Bambika (ISHIKE RADIO EXCLUSIVE)
20. Dj Felli Fel Feat. T-Pain, Sean Paul, Flo-Rida & Pitbull – Feel It
21. Indiginas – Parararera
22. Matonya Feat. T.I.D – Sina La Kufanya
23. Bamboo Interview
24. Bamboo- Jaza Ma Rhymes
25. P-Unit – Juu Tu Sana
26. Mejja- Pesa Kwa Bank
27. K-Naan – Somalia
28. French Montana, Dame Grease & Max B-Goon Musik
29. Mwana Fa Feat. Mr Lennny -Sema
30. Bamboo – Mama Africa
31. Kardinall Offishall Feat Dr Dre and Clipse – Set it Off
32. Hussein Machozi – Kafia Ghetto
33. Ken Razy, Kaya, DNA – Mziki
34. Mr Blue Feat Steve – Tabasamu
35. Q-Jay – Mwenyewe
36. Howee – Sorry Mama
37. Bamboo Outro
Matonya Feat Fid Q – Taxi Bubu
Since all the Bongo fans have been hitting me up for some bongo music on Getmziki, I will be posting a couple of bongo hit songs in the next few weeks that will not be all that new (In my books) but still rock in the clubs and on radio.
The first one is by Matonya Feat Fid Q called “Taxi Bubu” that has been a banger now for a while in East Africa. The video was shot in Mombasa, Kenya. Matonya’s recent hits include the songs “Vailet” (Violet) and the dance floor filler “Anita”. On this collabo he enlists the help of bongo MC FID Q for a great collabo.
Matonya means trouble. He names himself Matonya in honour of a famous beggar in Dar Es Salaam who was repatriated to Dodoma. This was because of the trials and struggles he went through to make it as a musician in Tanzania. Matonya’s first album (Uaminifu) was in 2003 but it was his sophomore effort that really made him of Tanzania’s top artistes. Watch the video below too
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Kotazo – Papy Mbavu
Kotazo is a new dance craze thats been sweeping the DRC. It somewhat a combination of coupe de cale , kuduro and has some elements of capoeria . You have to check out the video. i have also attached the track the the quality is not the best . If you like it and want better quality hit me up while i look around for more pristine sources.
DJ Slim – Club Boomerang Mix
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Whenever you put Janet Jackson (escapade), don’t you want my love and some Robin S… I always feel that you are older than you claim to be or seem to be. DJ Slim is one of the BAY AREA’s finest Kenyan DJ’s, as much as I think Slim is a better urban and Genge DJ (there are other Old School veterans in the Bay like DJ Mpenzi – who play Ashford and Simpson, and Dennis Richards you’d be surprised, you can think Bruice Odhiambo is back to DJying he he he). Slim still steps up to the challenge and will do something that will prove me wrong.
This month has been the month of Old Skool mixes, so many DJs have submitted Old skool Mixes, but so far non has come close to reminding me of Boomerang (or better known as Club Ainsworth – Club Aint Worth it for anyone born before 74 he he he, honestly if you went to Boomerang when it was Club Ainsworth its time for you to stop henging). This mix reminds me of Boomerang and Visionz. I cant lie… There are those classic songs that just sit well in your heart.
The mix is a must have the only problem I have with it is that TIMBALAND and KERI HILSON Blend with Fatman scoop. It has no business on this mix am just saying… I am not sure what the objective was (ama ngoma iliisha kabla DJ astuke???) And the Eminem guess whose back!!! Those two songs have no business on this mix. And you put this right before Ya Kid Kay… DAMN that killed the mix for me or rather a tight mix, such an anti climax… None the less a must have mix for anyone looking for some good beats and some good old memories.
None the less Slim is one of my good friends – always look forward to a Slim party any day… //
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The HEAT is on – DJ Mista Dru // Thanksgiving Promo Mix
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Traditionally for many Kenyans living in the US, Atlanta has always been that one place that they re-treat to when they need to catch up with old friends and family. This year is not any different, as part of the on going tradition, the event organizers will always bring DJs and artists from East Africa to usher in the events as approximately 5,000 Kenyans gather in this small town to celebrate Thanksgiving festivities (which is on Thursday 27th – but the parties are the whole weekend)
This year GetMziki worked closely with 2Kat Entertainment to put together a package that we felt would be different, would be interesting, competitive, and for most part TIGHT. Although we don’t use this website to push “events as such”, we try as much as we can to stay neutral (as you’ll notice a lot of other DJ mixes being published and pushed here – KMadness, DJ KillBill, DJ Slim).
However DJ Dru who has flown from Kenya and has been touring, is currently in Seattle this weekend. Dru who will be at the Truly 2Kat Thanksgiving Extravaganza has been working on DJ mixes from his hotel room just to feed the people. So we decided not to hold onto these sets any longer and we will share them… for more information visit: www.trulythanksgiving.com
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