Bien Reveals His Recent Hits Are Actually Older Songs

Singer Bien Aime has revealed that many of the recent hit collaborations featuring him, both locally and internationally, are not new projects.

According to Bien, after Sauti Sol announced their indefinite hiatus and his solo career gained momentum, several artists he had worked with in the past started releasing their collaborations. He believes some did so to capitalize on his rising solo success, with others even releasing the tracks without consulting him.

“Some of the songs featuring me that are coming out now were recorded a while back, some even two years ago. Many artists I collaborated with then are now putting them out because they see my star shining. Some don’t even seek my approval, yet the songs end up being hits,” Bien explained.

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With many of these releases becoming chart-toppers, some fans have speculated that Bien has been working relentlessly with little rest, particularly in 2024. However, he clarified that this is not the case.

“I’ve actually been resting—I haven’t been as busy as it seems. None of the songs you’re hearing now are recent; they were recorded one and a half to two years ago and are only being released now,” he said.

Despite this, Bien, who is the only Kenyan artist nominated for the 2025 Trace Music Awards in Zanzibar, views the situation as a boost to his career.

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“It’s all about compound interest—putting in the work over time and now reaping the rewards. These releases are contributing to a bigger, better version of me,” he noted.

In 2024, Bien was named the most-streamed Kenyan artist on Spotify, surpassing rap trio Wakadinali, who held the top spot in 2023.