Rap
“Ask Fally or Diamond”: Khaligraph Jones Sets New Vetting Rules for His DMs
In the world of Kenyan entertainment, few artists command as much respect—or stir as much controversy—as Khaligraph Jones. Known as “The OG,” the rapper has long been a vocal advocate for the Play Kenyan Music movement. Recently, he took his stance a step further by revealing a strict new “vetting process” for anyone sliding into his Direct Messages […]
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. […]
The Rise of Artist-Led Shows in Kenya: Saisa Ndabi and the New Wave of Live Experiences
This Friday, Saisa Ndabi steps into the spotlight as the headline act for Vibes na Marafiki, going down at Hit Labbz from 2PM. The event brings together a lineup featuring Katapilla, Hassano, Skillo, Tulia and more, setting the tone for what is quickly becoming a defining movement in Kenya’s live music space. At its core, […]
Hip Hop Never Forgets: How Kenyan Rap Is Reviving Its Legends
One of the most beautiful things about Hip Hop culture is its memory. The genre has a way of circling back to its roots and reminding fans where the movement came from. In Kenya, the past year has been a clear demonstration of this phenomenon, with several legendary and long-time underground artists finding their way […]
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 […]
Kenyan Live Shows Are Levelling Up — Preparation Is the New Standard
Kenyan music performances have evolved dramatically over the past few years, and fans are finally experiencing concerts that feel intentional, rehearsed, and professionally curated. Artists are no longer just showing up on stage to perform a few hits; they are building full experiences for their audiences. Performers like Octopizzo, Njerae, Nyashinski, Sauti Sol, Watendawili, and […]
Khaligraph Jones Times Johny Vigeti Collabo Perfectly After Kenyan Rap Beef Season
After weeks of speculation kwa timeline, Khaligraph Jones has finally confirmed that his long-anticipated collaboration with Johny Vigeti will drop on March 11. For Kenyan hip hop heads who have been refreshing their feeds waiting for this link-up, hii ni ile collabo imekuwa ikingoja moment yake. The excitement started a couple of weeks ago when […]
AI vs Authenticity: Kenyan Music Posters in the New Digital Era
Kenyan artists are fully in their tech era. From album covers to EP announcements and tour posters, AI-generated designs are now all over the timeline. What used to require a sit-down session with a graphic designer, mood boards and back-and-forth edits can now be done in minutes. For a fast-moving industry like ours, that convenience […]
