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Is Khaligraph Jones starting to lose touch with his fans?

Posted on by David Kingsley

For starters, let me state that I have immense respect for Brian Ouko Omollo, better known to as Khaligraph Jones, but of late I’ve not been impressed with his music. I feel like he is starting to lose touch with his fans.

Also read: Put some respect on Khaligraph’s name

I know you now think that I don’t know what  I am even saying but you should give me some time to explain myself and maybe, just maybe you’ll see some logic in my line of thinking.

Khaligraph Jones

The Khaligraph Jones that we all used to know used to make music for the hood but this ‘new’ version does not even care because it seems like all he is really after is to appeal to international audiences.

I get it the fact that an artist has to grow and that explains why Papa Jones is using kizungu mingi in his songs these days but look at big West African acts like Burna Boy, Wiz Kid or Davido. They all sing in their native languages.

Khaligraph Jones

To be honest, I used to enjoy the old version o Khaligraph that used to flow in Sheng, Swahili and a bit of English, I don’t know but I never listen to his songs that are in pure English more than once.

Maybe you see it differently and it is okay to have a different perspective because at the end of the day, we can’t all think in the same exact way, can we?

Watch his latest jam titled Roll With You below and tell us what you think.

Khaligraph Jones and Ice Prince featured by Kofi Jamar in ‘In The City’ (Video)

Posted on by David Kingsley

Award-winning Kenyan rapper Brian Ouko Omollo, known to you and I as Khaligraph Jones, has been featured by a fast-rising Ghanaian rapper known as Kofi Jamar on his latest track alongside Nigeria’s Ice Prince.

Also read: Put some respect on Khaligraph’s name!

The track dubbed In The City has been ruling the airwaves since it was released a few hours ago and to be honest, we are also feeling it.

Kofi Jamar

I have listened to this track a couple of times since it was released and all I can say is that it is a good time to be alive because it is a masterpiece.

Khaligraph Jones represented us really well on In The City. Anyway, I wasn’t expecting anything less. His verse is so sick ladies and gentlemen so much so that your finger will be stuck on the replay button for a very long time.

I don’t know about you but I think Khaligraph is one of the few African rappers who have a natural flow. His rhymes are random but not too predictable. You just want to keep listening to him as he does his thing.

Ice Prince

Ice Prince, who is one of my favourite African rappers, also did a good job on this track. He also has a dope flow that will keep you hooked.

Kofi Jamar brought his A-game on this jam. Apart from nailing the hook, he also had a sick verse. This song was well thought out because it brought some of the continent’s finest acts together.

The beat on this joint impeccable. Other than the fact that it is very catchy, it also blends well with the rappers’ flows and styles. The video also on point, the one thing that I love most about it is its crisp quality.

Watch In The City below and tell us what you think.

Khaligraph warns team mafisi in latest release ‘Instagram Girls’ (Video)

Posted on by David Kingsley

Award-winning Rapper Brian Ouko Omollo, alias Khaligraph Jones, has released a new track and it is getting a lot of airplay on local radio and TV stations.

Also read: Put some respect on Khaligraph’s name!

In the jam dubbed Instagram Girls, Khaligraph warns men who are in the habit of sliding into girls DMs saying they should be wary about these random strangers that they meet on the internet.

Khaligraph Jones

He goes on to narrate a story about a girl he met on Instagram named Shareefa and how she ended up stealing all his valuables while he was asleep.

Instagram Girls, which is off Khaligraph Jones Testimony 1990 album, is without a doubt his best work yet. It is one jam that you will have on repeat for a very long time because it’s a masterpiece.

If you are not sure whether Khaligraph is the real King of rap then perhaps you should listen to this jam because he is not only showcasing his storytelling skills, the punchlines are also out of this world.

To add to that, the Yes Bana hitmaker has a natural flow that will definitely get you hooked from the moment you hit the play button.

Khaligraph Jones
Khaligraph Jones

In my opinion, the most amazing aspect of this song is the chorus. You guy, Papa Jones really sings his heart out and you might even forget that he is a rapper.

The beat and instrumentation on this jam is on point. Other than the fact that it’s very catchy, it also blends perfectly well with Khaligraph’s flow and vocals.

The video concept is also impeccable. It tells you the story in the song in the best way possible and you can tell what Khaligraph is singing about if you are watching it on mute. Kudos to the videographer.

Watch Instagram Girls below and tell us what you think.

Blaqbonez claps back at Khaligraph Jones in new diss track ‘Green Blaq Green’ (Video)

Posted on by David Kingsley

If you are an avid internet user like myself then I am sure you are aware that local rapper Brian Ouko Omollo, better known as Khaligraph Jones, has been beefing with Nigeria’s Emeka Akumefule, alias Blaqbonez.

Also read: Khaligraph Jones has no competitor in Kenya

It all started when the Micasa Sucasa hitmaker was crowned Africa’s Best Hip hop act at Soundcity MVP awards. He beat the likes of Falz, Kwesta, Sarkodie, Medikal, Reminisce, Ricky Rick, Zakwe and, wait for it, Blaqbonez.

Blaqbonez

A day after the awards’ ceremony, this lad who if you ask me stood the least chance to bag the coveted award, took to social media to blast Soundcity and Khaligraph.

Blaqbonez explained that he should have been awarded instead because apparently he’s the best rapper in Africa. He also vowed to release a diss to Papa Jones the following day.

His sentiments provoked Khaligraph Jones so much so that the Kayole-bred rapper and released a diss track dubbed Best Rapper In Nigeria.

In the song, Papa Jones makes fun of Blaqbonez while lambasting him for rapping to Afrobeat and claiming that it is Hip Hop.

Khaligraph told the Nigerian artiste that he is the best rapper in Africa while describing himself as the G.O.A.T which stands for Greatest Of All Time.

To add insult to the wound, Khaligraph bragged how he beat Blaqbonez in front of his people, adding that he should wait for the next season if he is dissatisfied.

Hours later, Blaqbonez fired back at Khaligraph with Green Blaq Green which is a deviation from his usual Afrobeat style. Maybe, just maybe, he listened to Khaligraph afterall.

Khaligraph Jones
Khaligraph Jones

In the track, he claims that Khaligraph looks like he’s 52 based on his face and tells him to stop clout-chasing because he is never going to blow up in Nigeria. Therefore he should stop trying.

Blaqbonez also stated that he’s not afraid of Khaligraph, adding that if at all there’s any Kenyan that he holds in high esteem then it’s Eliud Kipchoge.

While I must admit that both diss tracks are really dope because of the tight punchlines and cheeky rhymes, both you and I know that Khaligraph carried the day.

Watch Green Blaq Green below and tell us what you think.

Put some respect on Khaligraph’s name!

Posted on by David Kingsley

Kenyan rapper Brian Ouko Omollo, better known as Khaligraph Jones, has managed to achieve feats that most of his counterparts can only dream of. I therefore feel that it’s about time he gets the respect that he deserves.

Also read: Khaligraph Jones has no competitor in Kenya

A few days ago, the Songea hitmaker was crowned Africa’s Best Hip hop act at Soundcity MVP awards beating music heavyweights such as Falz, Kwesta, Sarkodie, Medikal, Reminisce, Ricky Rick and Zakwe.

Falz The Bahd Guy

While a number of Kenyans, especially his die hard fans like yours truly, celebrated this milestone, which is no mean feat, some people weren’t too pleased since they are not used to Kenyan artists bagging such prestigious award.

Case in point is a 23-year-old rapper known as Blaqbonez who was also nominated alongside Khaligraph. I am not so sure why he thought he would win but that’s a story for another day.

A day after the ceremony, this chap who if you ask me stood the least chance to bag the prestigious award home, took to social media to blast Soundcity and Khaligraph.

Blaqbonez
Blaqbonez

Blaqbonez explained that he should have been awarded instead because apparently he’s the best rapper in Africa. He also vowed to release a diss to Papa Jones the following day.

However, Khaligraph outsmarted him and dropped his diss track dubbed Best Rapper In Nigeria so much so that no one even cares about Blaqbonez’ diss which was released a day later.

While I’m happy about the publicity that Khaligraph is getting over the so-called ‘beef’, I’m also perplexed because a 23-year-old who’s not even known in his home country thought he stood a chance against Papa Jones. How?

If you have been a fan of Khaligraph for as long as I have been then I’m sure you know how much work he has put to get where he is at the moment and that means that he deserves every right to enjoy the fruits of his labour.

Khaligraph Jones

Blaqbonez has also made some great strides in his career but he should know that for a Kenyan to bag such an award then he must have put in a lot of work because let’s be honest, very people give a hoot about music from our country.

The Nigerian music industry is far much ahead of ours the same way Kenya leads the pack in churning out athletes in the continent.

This means it is probably ten times harder for a Kenyan musician to get noticed than it is for a Nigerian. As such, we need to put some respect on Khaligraph’s name because it didn’t come easy.

Listen to Best Rapper In Nigeria below and tell us what you think.

Khaligraph Jones calls out hypocrites in new jam dubbed ‘Me Siogopi’ featuring Lamaz Span (Video)

Posted on by David Kingsley

Rapper Brian Ouko Omollo, better known as Khaligraph Jones, is back with a new jam featuring his equally-talented brother Lamaz Span K.O.B and they are not mincing their words.

Also read: Khaligraph Jones has no competitor in Kenya

In the song dubbed Me Siogopi, which loosely translates to ‘I don’t fear’, the two rappers blast hypocrites in the local entertainment industry while making a boastful statement that they are the real OGs.

Among the casualties are the legendary DJ Pinye. According to Khaligraph, he killed the music industry and told him not to rap in English because he was not brought up in Karen.

Khaligraph also took a swipe at Homeboyz Radio over their disputed list of the top 50 rappers in Kenya. He says that the station doesn’t respect him because he was not ranked at number 1.

Khaligraph Jones and Lamaz Span
Khaligraph Jones and Lamaz Span

He says, “HBR nangoja mnipigie simu mniambie pole, hio top 50 mlitoa inaonyesha vizuri hamkufika hata college, ju ka si Khali ndio number 1  Inaonyesha vile mmedharau jina, freestyle zangu ndo  Most viewed on your channel na bado mnakosa heshima.”

Apart from all the shade that he threw, you have to admit that Khaligraph had some dope bars in this jam. The way I see it, Me Siogopi is a masterpiece that is worth

Lamaz Span also came through in this jam. I was really impressed by his delivery. If you ask me, I’ll tell you that it is just a matter of time before he becomes a household name.

The beat on this jam, which was produced by Motif, was also awesome. I was particularly impressed by how it blends well with the flow of Papa Jones.

The video concept was also on point. It has some heavily built men flexxing around and sending a clear message that they do not fear anyone. To add to that, the editing was also awesome. Props to Nezzoh Monts!

Watch Me Siogopi below and tell us what you think.

Khaligraph Jones has no competitor in Kenya

Posted on by David Kingsley

As I was watching Khaligraph Jones’ new banger Leave Me Alone, I kept thinking how he’s way ahead of his peers and how long it will take them to catch up.

Also read: Khaligraph’s performance fee has shot to 1 million bob per show and it’s totally okay

In my opinion, the rapper whose real name is Brian Ouko Omollo is playing in the big leagues. His rivals are continental stars, the likes of AKA, Nasty C, M.I Abaga, Sarkodie, Ice Prince, Phyno etc.

Khaligraph has reached a point where his music is consumed by people across Africa and not just Kenya, a quick peek at the comments section of his music videos on YouTube will confirm this.

Khaligraph Jones
Khaligraph Jones

I find this interesting is because apart from Sauti Sol, the Superman hit maker is the only other Kenyan act who’s getting a lot of continental attention. The keyword is a lot.

In a way, this is a win for the country as a whole since it makes outsiders curious about the kind of music that is coming from Kenya.

Chances are, they’ll find other great musicians after listening to Khaligraph and perhaps they will enjoy their music even more.

Despite the fact that Khaligraph is doing well and making music that is consumable across Africa, I still feel that he needs a strong competitor in Kenya.

Khaligraph Jones
Khaligraph Jones

You see, as it is now Khaligraph is the pacesetter for the local rap scene, people are always curious to find out what he’s up to so that they can ‘copy’.

Because he’s ahead of the pack, this means that he doesn’t have someone to keep him on his toes. He can decide to slack because at the end of the day, he’s still the best of the best.

However, if he had someone to keep him in check i.e. a strong competitor, he would push himself harder and maybe, just maybe he’ll finally bring the BET Award for Best International Act: Africa home.

Watch his latest release dubbed Leave Me Alone below.