 Chizi is about to release his second album, and the world waits with bated breath. His debut album, Suluwe, was a smashing success, and was extremely well received, seeing especially as the artist was a relative newcomer onto the music scene. At that time, he was singing background vocals for Kijiji frontman Kanjii Mbugua, and had just signed a deal with Kijiji Records. Little did he know the album would have propelled him so far. Suluwe proceeded to spur hit songs such as lead single 'Sana Sana', 'Wacha Waseme', featuring Kora &... +Readmore |
 Being unique is not always appreciated or revered. Standing out like a sore thumb from your contemporaries can either kill one's spirit, or challenge them to rise above the stereotypes and make something of themselves. Today's feature is a little of a blast from the past, and spotlights an artist who has fought to go against the grain, and by and large, been quite successful at it. His name - Allan Aaron. Allan Aaron is renown for being arguably the first Mukurino artist to not only popularise the sect's... +Readmore |
 Kenchic could easily be one of the funniest songs you are likely to come across. Chris Adwar and The Villagers Band have a penchant for tackling matters of the heart with profound lyricsm wrapped around a healthy dose of humor - this they do better than most. Kenchic is an every day guys song, and tells the story of a single man trying to score a girl more classy than himself. He laments her unwillingness to be spotted at low class joints, preferring to be wined and dined at classy... +Readmore |
 FIVE TIME NOMINEE: Crunk head Holy Dave wasn't playing games when he got into the industry. His Not A Joke single sizzled, and instantly opened numerous doors for him. It may not have been his debut, but by the time he got round to working with Juliani and Ken of G3 on that banger, we knew his name. it's a few years later, and many significant things have happened in between. He's since been nominated for a Kisima Award and a Chat Award and returns to the Groove Awards as... +Readmore |
 THREE TIME GROOVE NOMINEE: The Kisima Awards have recognised him (1 Award). The Chaguo La Teeniez Awards (3 Awards) have recognised him. And so have the continental KORA Awards (3 nominations). And who knows, now it may be time for the most definitive Gospel Awards ceremony in the region to pay homage to this talented and hard-working artist. Ever since he shot to fame with his "The Light" album, a record that produced hit singles such as Close Your Eyes, Angel, They Say and In The Name of Jesus, Astar's... +Readmore |
 TWO TIME GROOVE NOMINEE: Rapper Hey-Z has enjoyed a great run since his 2008 debut. His Ennovator-driven single "Wampenda" almost instantly got him a coveted ONE GOSPEL music award nomination, and eventually earned him a 2009 Groove Award for New Artist of the Year. His slew of hit singles and videos, which include Mazeh, and the more recent Bana Befwe. No longer a debutant, Hey-Z has matured quickly and is now ready to stake his claim amongst the greats of the industry - his two nominations at the 2010 Groove... +Readmore |
 THREE TIME GROOVE NOMINEE: Ben Githae is used to success. He's had numerous hit songs and albums, and enjoyed great airplay over the years. His first album, Mwiri Uyu (My Body) was released in 1996, and he's since followed that up with five others, including the Kisima nominated 2006 album Milanza na Roho. Yet it's his recent album, MABATARO which is gaining him significant attention. Driven by the hugely popular and much demanded Maya Ni Mabataro (Kikuyu for 'These are my requests'), the album has gotten him serious crossover... +Readmore |
 FOUR-TIME GROOVE NOMINEE: Eko Dydda seemed to come out of absolutely nowhere. One moment, we'd never heard of him, the next, we couldn't get enough of his swag and stammer. This crunk loving 23 year old phenom burst onto the scene with a refreshing new sound and style to match. Niko Na Reason, his crossover appealing debut single, a jam born in the mind of co-collaborator Holy Dave, has already picked up a number of local awards, and is in line for a few more at the 2010 Groove Awards.... +Readmore |
 TWO TIME GROOVE NOMINEE: The three men who make up MOG have been strode over the Gospel music scene as pure colossus. Dare I say no Gospel group before them have been bigger, more popular or enjoyed more mainstream success. Numerous MOG singles have at different point captured the imagination of the nation. These include Let Him Go, Zing Zing, and Tempted, amongst others. They also teamed up with Dancehall star Isaac Blackman for a captivating remix of their "Tempted" single. MOG are nominated in two highly competitive categories this... +Readmore |
 FOUR TIME GROOVE AWARD NOMINEE: Emmy Kosgei may sing in her native Kalenjin language, but that has not stopped her from producing music that cuts across the language divide, in the process earning her numerous fans across the nation. Her third studio album, TAUNET NELEL, together with its lead single of the same name has been a hugely popular success, and saw her nominated in four different categories in the 2010 Groove Awards ballot. The highly affable artist is up against some stiff competition in categories such as Female Artist... +Readmore |
 SIX TIME GROOVE AWARD NOMINEE - You may be forgiven for thinking that Daddy Owen's popularity peaked with his hit crossover single System Ya Kapungala. Wrong. With Kiriro, his single featuring Kikuyu artist Allan Aaron and Gospel Fathers go-to-collabo-guy Kerah, Daddy Owen's popularity seems to know no limits. He was recently nominated for six Groove Awards, and it would take real courage to bet against him taking home at least one or two statuettes. The song has been nominated in categories such as Song of the year and collabo... +Readmore |
 TWO TIME GROOVE AWARD NOMINEE - Pages Za Bible, a unique collaboration between System Unit members Alemba and DJ Sadic, and featuring urban poet par excellence Juliani has recently grabbed the attention of city, and refused to let go. Produced by Babz of Underdawg Productions, the single, which features an electric boogie riddim, was released towards the tail end of 2009 and continues to excite, gaining both Gospel and airplay in the mainstream media. The song has been nominated in the Collaboration of the year category, and Alemba has... +Readmore |
 There are inspirational songs. Then there are INSPIRATIONAL SONGS. Kanjii Mbugua's latest release, Dream Again is a hair-raising tear-jerking single that every one needs to experience. Trust us - no exaggeration required! For anyone who has experienced pain, or seen someone close to them endure really tough times, Dream Again is the perfect antidote for a weary soul.Dream Again was inspired by the life of Doris Mayoli, and her true story of pain. Doris, a single mother of two, battled with cancer four years ago and emerged victorious and cancer... +Readmore |
 It may not be Valentine's, but good love songs are always in vogue. Gospel crooner Webi recently released his latest single, "My Forever", a beautiful ballad taken off his Groove nominated album "All I Can Say". Nominated for the huge categories "Album of the Year" as well as "Songwriter of the Year" at the upcoming 2010 Groove Awards, Webi shows his full repetoire of skills on this song - singer, songwriter, musician, and all around nice guy!Now you may be forgiven to thinking "My Forever" is a worship song -... +Readmore |
 When a legendary dancehall producer decides to work with you, and the result is a single that tears up both local and international charts, you may want to sit up and take notice. Arif Cooper aka SupaCoop of (Fresh Ear Productions) has produced everyone from Sean Paul, T.O.K and Beenie Man, to Richie Spice, Elephant Man and Kardinal Official, and in late 2009 added Wyre the Lovechild onto his list. The result? The sweet ragga beat "Uprising".And to get an idea of how huge this single is, not only does... +Readmore |
