Album Reviews
“Anitah” Is a Reminder That Replay Value Still Matters in Kenyan Music
At a time when the Kenyan music industry feels increasingly driven by the chase for instant hits, “Anitah” offers something refreshingly different—longevity. The track, a collaboration between duo Jivu and Khaligraph Jones, leans into a quality that has become rare: replay value. It’s the kind of song that doesn’t just grab your attention once—it keeps […]
Kenyan Fans Aren’t Tired : They’re Just Selective
When Mnabey dropped his new album EAST LONDON with a staggering 30 tracks, the immediate reaction from fans wasn’t curiosity—it was complaint. “Too many songs,” they said. “Who has the time?” But let’s be honest: the issue isn’t the length of the album. It’s the shifting behavior of the listener. There’s a growing culture of […]
Bars vs Bangers: The Thin Line Between Hardcore and Commercial Rappers
In Kenyan hip hop—and globally—the debate between hardcore and commercial rappers has never really gone away. It’s a conversation rooted in identity, purpose, and what artists choose to prioritize when they step into the booth. Hardcore rappers are driven by expression. For them, music is a tool for storytelling, resistance, and documentation of lived realities. […]
Mejja’s Mtoto wa Khadija Shows Why He’s the Ultimate Vibes Specialist
When fans started dissecting Mtoto wa Khadija by Mejja, one observation kept coming up: on several collaborations, the featured artists seemed to outshine him in terms of lyrical writing and delivery. For many Hip Hop purists, this quickly turned into debate online about whether Mejja was being overshadowed on his own project. But if you […]
Song Review: Catalyst The Don Brings Raw Kenyan Energy to the WFYL Riddim with “Dai”
Kenyan rapper Catalyst The Don has thrown his hat into the ongoing WFYL riddim challenge with his latest release, “Dai.” The track sees the rapper step into the dancehall lane, delivering an energetic performance that blends Kenyan street attitude with the unmistakable bounce of Jamaican riddim culture. At a time when artists across the globe […]
Why Kayvo Kforce Is One of the Most Underrated Rappers in Kenyan Hip Hop
When conversations about new school Kenyan hip hop pioneers come up, names like Octopizzo, Khaligraph Jones, and King Kaka are often the first to dominate the discussion. Yet within that same generation exists a rapper whose impact and lyrical skill are rarely given the spotlight they deserve — Kayvo Kforce. For years, Kforce has quietly […]
Mejja Delivers a High-Replay Album That Blends Genge Humor with Hip Hop Energy
Mejja’s latest album MTOTO WA KHADIJA arrives as a reminder of why he remains one of the most distinctive voices in Kenyan urban music. The project, which features 12 tracks in total—three solo records and nine collaborations—leans heavily into the sonic identity that fans have associated with him for years. Instead of chasing trends, Mejja […]
