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Diamond Platnumz comes through with smashing banger ‘Jeje’ (Video)

Posted on by David Kingsley

Award-winning Tanzanian singer Naseeb Abdul Juma, popularly known as Diamond Platnumz, has released a new jam and it is getting a lot of airplay on TV and radio stations across the continent.

Also read: Kenyan musicians have so much to learn from their Tanzanian counterparts

The jam titled Jeje is so exceptional that it clocked 1 million views in the first 14 hours. I don’t know what you make of this but it’s simply amazing.

Diamond Platnumz

Jeje is a love ballad, it is about a certain girl who is driving him crazy and he’s ready to go to any length to make her his. Perhaps, the only difference is that he has used Afrobeats on this jam unlike his previous releases.

The fact that he ditched Bongo Flava beats this time around is the reason why many people, including myself,  can’t get enough of this jam because it’s something that we didn’t foresee.

Jeje is well arranged. It just flows. It’s those songs that you just to listen to over and without getting bored of it. His lyricism is also on point and I’m sure many people will appreciate the simplicity of the song.

One of the things that I noticed about this track is that he threw in some Nigerian Pidgin and if you ask me, I know you probably won’t, but it was really necessary because he has used an Afrobeats track.

Of course, his vocals on this jam are great and I know many ladies will appreciate this fact because it almost sounds like he is speaking to each of them.

The beat by Kel P Vibes was impeccable. Other than the fact that it is catchy, I know you will agree with me that it is also danceable. However, the beat has been a source of controversy since it sounds like Wizkid’s Joro.

I totally love the video concept for Jeje. Director Kenny has once again proven that he has a powerful mind. There is a bit of simplicity to it but it’s generally dope. Kudos to Diamond Platnumz.

Watch Jeje below and tell us what you think.

Tanasha Donna features WCB’s Mbosso in new love ballad ‘La Vie’ (Video)

Posted on by David Kingsley

Talented Kenyan songstress and radio personality Tanasha Donna Oketch has released her first track in 2020 and it happens to be a collabo with none other than Wasafi Classic signee Mbwana Yusuph Kilungi alias Mbosso.

Also read: Tanasha Donna is a talented musician

The song titled La Vie, which are French words that mean for life, is off her Extended Play (EP) Donatella which will be launched in Nairobi on January 31.

Tanasha Donna and Mbosso
Tanasha Donna and Mbosso

Basically, this track is about is about two people who are deeply in love and they are not shy to express how they feel about each other.

La Vie has been topping continental charts since it was released a few days ago and it has so far garnered more than 400,000 views on YouTube. However, this doesn’t really come as a surprise seeing how well arranged it is.

This jam is versed in French, Swahili and English and as you are all aware, you can never go wrong with the first two languages since when it comes to matters of the heart. Isn’t that true though?

I have listened to La Vie a couple of times since it came out and every time it as if I am listening to it for the very first time. Yup, it’s that good. Believe you me, it’s really infectious.

Tanasha Donna
Tanasha Donna

Don’t even get me started on Tanasha and Mbosso’s voices. The way these two sing, you’d easily assume that they are in love with each other because it’s so surreal.

Notably, the instrumentation and beat on La Vie are really dope but I wasn’t expecting anything less seeing as it was produced by the one and only S2Kizzy and mastered by Ayo Lizer.

Director Kenny from Zoom Extra also did a good job on the visuals for this song. From the set up to the model to the choice of colours and scene transitioning, everything was impeccable.

Watch La Vie below and tell us what you think. Enjoy!

Diamond Platnumz has teamed up with Teni on ‘Sound’ and it’s a big tune (Video)

Posted on by David Kingsley

Award-winning Tanzanian artist Nasibu Abdul Juma, better known as Diamond Platnumz, has released a new jam featuring Nigerian singer Teni and it’s getting a lot of love.

The song dubbed Sound is a follow up to Diamond’s previously released dance hit single titled Baba Lao which has garnered massive streams on various digital platforms including millions of views on YouTube.

I totally love this jam and I must be honest with you guys, I’ve never heard of Teni before and I am really ashamed about it because she really spiced up this jam with some dope Afro vibes. Maybe it’s because she has a unique voice. At first, I thought it’s a male voice. Shock on me.

Teni Apata
Teni Apata

As expected, Diamond also did a good job. I don’t know if it is just me but I could have sworn that I heard some pidgin in his lyrics. To add to that, his dance moves were too lit. Anyway, aren’t they always lit?

The beats and instrumentation were also dope. Lizer Classic nailed it. Believe you me, I was literally dancing on the seat as I was writing this review and that’s a first because I’m not a fan of Bongo music.

The video concept was also really good. However, this doesn’t really come as a surprise seeing as it was directed  by the best videographers in the continent and that is Moe Musa and Director Kenny. Props to them.

Watch Sound below and tell us what you think.

Kristoff’s new banger ‘Rainbow’ is proof of how much he’s grown over the years (Video)

Posted on by David Kingsley

Kristoff has really grown over the years. If you’ve been jamming to his music since he debuted in the local entertainment industry with his first single dubbed Let’s Play House, then you can attest to this.

Just like wine, Kristoff keeps getting better with time. In my opinion, 2018 was the best year in his music career. He released several hits, including Dundaing which was one of the biggest songs last year.

Just when we thought we had seen it all, Mluhya Wa Busia started the year on a high note. Since the year began, he has released two songs with Naiboi dubbed Bungee Jump and Somaga. Both songs have been performing well.

Just recently, Kristoff released his first solo project of the year dubbed Rainbow and it has been getting mad love, judging from the comments on YouTube. Most music fans can’t get enough of it.

Rainbow is about this beautiful lass who is driving Kristoff crazy. She makes him feel like he can do anything in this world. Put simply,  this song is a dedication to people who are in love.

As expected, Kristoff’s delivery is also on point. His lyrics are witty. As the song begins he says, “Mi ndio master wa head kama principal, onyesha kila kitu love baki visible, here we go, me and you we good to go mi natoa hater rangi basi hit the door.”

Kristoff
Kristoff

The beat, which was produced by Jack On The Beat, is also on point. It has this feel good vibe. You’ll just find yourself swaying your head from side to side.

The song’s video is also decent. However, this does not really come as a surprise seeing as it was directed by Kenny. Yup, he’s the same guy who directed Diamond’s Tetema.

Watch Rainbow below and tell us what you think. Get some good earphones for this.