KRG the don must have some good money that is judging from his interview where he revealed his reasons for parting ways with ex wife, Linah Wanjiru.
According to the millionaire dancehall artiste, his ex wife for some reason has been involving herself with friends who are not in her level. Judging from what he says, it looks like he may have not liked his wife’s friends as he felt they were bad influence for her.
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Speaking during the interview, the singer opened up to say this about the mother of his sons;
There is a certain level of richness that when you reach, there are some nonsense you cease tolerating. There are certain people you no longer want to see around you
Aki pesa Wewe! As if that wasn’t enough, KRG went on to bad mouth his ex wife for allegedly rolling around with low life people who have been misleading her;
She loved moving around with low-life and people who added no value to her life. People I can only liken to chokoras
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None productive wife
Apart from having their kids, KRG went on to describe his wife as a woman with no brains as he has opened several businesses for her; which always end up failing – hence making her an unproductive person who has no dreams of growth.
Even if you open a business for her, it fails because she lacks big dreams. She had no bills to foot, hence assumed a comfort zone
Musician KRG the Don has expressed his disappointment after his wife reportedly dumped him after being influenced by her relatives. The gengetone artist accused his wife’s sister of influencing her to leave.
He wrote on his Instagram;
”She used to be the person I loved the most but she wasted herself by listening to silly advisers who wanted to ruin her life since she was above dem all by everything yet she was the youngest ………. Okay Kweli sikio la kufa haliski dawa???????? she choose her sister over her own kids ????”
The musician also posted screenshots of various reactions of his fans on his Insta stories over the paramount issue; terming how he treasured her more than anything else.
KRG is now set to divulge details on their separation; adding that he’s currently seeking for an official divorce.
”I will be addressing issues soon and explain everything from 2012 to Date ndio tukue on the same page with people who are judging me negatively you will have full story without sugarcoating anything or trying to sensor anything I will put things in black and white but for now niko sawa tu busy at the corridor of justices filling for an officially divorce…”
It’s now a matter of time before we find out what’s cooking between the two.
After KRG the Don’s account was hacked, controversies had already began to build up on the legitness of the claims by the rapper. According to KRG, the hacker was a Tanzanian; and demanded for Tsh 100 Million (About Ksh 4.6 Million) in order to give back the account.
KRG disclosed a WhatsApp conversation between him and the hacker, who claimed that it was just the beginning. From the conversation in swahili, it wasn’t hard to believe that he was indeed a Tanzanian. KRG spent the whole night trying to recover the account; which had over 70K subscribers.
‘Sijalala kutoka saa saba usiku mpaka sai. Sijafunga ata macho. Najaribu ku recover channel yangu. Team yangu pia inajaribu. Yaani pahali ntashika ako kakijana kako na channel yangu… Atatamani dunia ifunguke ivi immeze… Atajua ni kisunzi… Wacha nijaribu ku recover.”
To make things even worse, the hacker deleted all of KRG’s music videos; forcing him to open another account.
KRG’s Account Recovered
However, KRG has finally recovered his account. According to him, the Tanzanian police helped to track him down.
He posted a video of what seems like his Tanzanian fans beating up the hacker; who is helpless and apologizes several times. He captioned the video saying;
”I wish I was there myself yani angekula kichapo cha mbwa ???????????? Iwefunzo kwa wenzako wenye tabia hizi za kifala!!! Nobody should ever…… I repeat Nobody should ever mess with Bughaaa again!!!!!!!! HipHipHip Hure ???????????????? I gat ma youtube back #BirthMark is on again”
Even though most people believe this was just a strategy to get more subs and views on his channel, the good news is that his account is now back! Below is the video;
Kenyan musician KRG the Don has found himself at crossroads with a Tanzanian hacker; who took away his YouTube account yesterday. The rapper has disclosed that the hacker deleted all his content from his YouTube account which had over 70K subscribers.
Expressing his anger on social media, the 30 year old complained;
”Sijalala kutoka saa saba usiku mpaka sai. Sijafunga ata macho. Najaribu ku recover channel yangu. Team yangu pia inajaribu. Yaani pahali ntashika ako kakijana kako na channel yangu… Atatamani dunia ifunguke ivi immeze… Channel yangu yote iko karibu na 80 thousand subscribers jamaa amekuja ameichukua na dakika sijui ngapi… Atajua ni kisunzi… Wacha nijaribu ku recover.
Nimetoa album, nimetoa kila kitu mpaka ngoma mpya.”
Daring Hacker!
After KRG making his complaint on social media, the hacker inboxed him. He demanded for Tsh 100 Million (About Ksh 4.6 Million).
”Na search inatoka ni Mtanzania lakini jina sikumbuki anaitwa nani lakini anaitisha Tsh 100 Million…”
KRG posted a screenshot of a conversation between him and the hacker.
I Don’t Want To Buy Subscribers
KRG also revealed that even though he has the ability to buy YouTube subscribers and views, he doesn’t fancy using subtle means of making a name for himself; he prefers knowing the number of fans he has. KRG also divulged that he makes between Ksh 100,ooo to Ksh 300,000 a week from the hacked YouTube channel.
He is still making efforts to recover his YouTube account.
Kenyan musician and entrepreneur KRG the Don has lost his YouTube channel to a Tanzanian hacker. The musician had already gathered over 70K subscribers on the channel; and had several music videos.
The musician announced the bad news on his Instagram, where he expressed his grief in an emotional video;
”Sijalala kutoka saa saba usiku mpaka sai. Sijafunga ata macho. Najaribu ku recover channel yangu. Team yangu pia inajaribu. Yaani pahali ntashika ako kakijana kako na channel yangu… Atatamani dunia ifunguke ivi immeze… Channel yangu yote iko karibu na 80 thousand subscribers jamaa amekuja ameichukua na dakika sijui ngapi… Atajua ni kisunzi… Wacha nijaribu ku recover.
Nimetoa album, nimetoa kila kitu mpaka ngoma mpya.”
KRG disclosed the conversation between him and the hacker;
Double Loss!
KRG had recently unleashed his latest album dubbed ‘Birthmark’ and a song featuring Khaligraph Jones dubbed ”full kisunzi” He continued;
”My youtube channel has been compromised by enemies of progress ????????????
[Krgthedon Tv] Naskia nilipuke
Anyway you are in this world just know I will find you idiot and you won’t like it!!!!!”
The musician has now been forced to remove all his content from the channel to avoid any further damage by the hacker. It’s just a matter of time before he recovers it.
Kenyan artists have taken to social media to complain on the amount of money they’ve received on their accounts through Skiza tune. Most of them, including comedian Mulamwah and Eddie Butita have displayed screenshots showing the ‘peanuts’ they received.
Being An Artist In Kenya Is A Struggle
Mulamwah received Ksh 31 in March, while Eddie Butita received Ksh 86, which they are not allowed to withdraw until it accumulates to Ksh 100 and over.
Eddie Butita wrote;
”@khaligraph_jones ulisema kukua msanii katika Nchi tukufu ya Kenya ni kujitolea ????????????????”
The issue has also pissed off musician and entrepreneur Krg the Don; who has spoken out and termed those involved as thieves. The singer unleashed his wrath and strongly shunned the matter saying;
”Leo tunaona message zingine za kishenzi kwa simu yetu. Yaani nyinyi watu wa kuchukua pesa za Skiza Tune leo mmeamua mtufanyie vituko. How do you tell somebody anatumiwa Ksh 20, 30, 18, 40, 80. Yaani hakuna ata msanii mmoja Kenya sahi ametumiwa ata mia. Nyinyi ni wezi wabaya sana. You are dangerous thieves.”
Krg explained how Skiza Tunes make money from them yet they don’t reciprocate the same to artists. He added the struggles that artists are undergoing during this tough time yet Skiza Tunes are adding more on top.
More and more artists are opening up on the amount of money they’re getting. Let’s wait and see how this unfolds.
How many people have used the phrase ‘nimeacha pombe’ after things went wrong for them when they were drunk? Most people using the phrase actually never end up quitting alcohol. But for Kenyan musician and businessman KRG the Don, quitting alcohol is something that he’s serious about.
On his Insta story, the 30 year old posted a video saying,
KRG-Google
”Tena mimi nijikute nakunywa pombe mimi, Karoga Kimani… Nijikute mimi apa aty nimeshika chupa ya pombe ivi namimina… Over my dead body. Nijikute. Yaani sai nikiona mtu na pombe, ile mbio mi nitakata mguu itavunjika… 4 days in bed! 4 days because of alcohol…”
Seems like the singer had spent 4 days sleeping after consuming alcohol.
KRG is one of the most successful businessmen in the country. He is known for his sense of fashion and good taste of cars. He owns a couple of luxurious cars. KRG ventured into music a few years ago but doesn’t seem to make a lot on the industry. I guess money can’t buy talent. His net worth is yet to be established. But from what we already know, the lad is extremely rich.
Do you think he’s really serious about quitting alcohol or is it just a hoax?
Kenya has no shortage of good music producers. However there are some whose work is a cut above the rest. One such person is Magix Enga.
You see, a beat plays a big part in determining whether a song will go viral or not. The lyrics and video are just meant to spice it up. You want to debate this?
If you are keen, I’m sure you’ve noticed that the beats for most viral Kenyan songs are always from three to four local music producers, one of them is Magix Enga.
Magix Enga
If you hear, “Magix Enga on the beat” when a song is beginning, you just know that your eardrums are about to have the time of their lives. Where is the lie?
His greatest work to date (according to me of course) was Dundaing which was one of the biggest songs in 2018. Actually, it was the biggest!
Other songs that he has produced are; Digi Digi by Arrow Bwoy, Wembe by Timmy Tdat, Fire by P Unit, Dala Dala by Otile Brown, Matiati by Zzero Sufuri, We Run This by KRG. The list is endless.
If you listen to the songs that he has produced, you’ll notice how distinct the beat is. It’s different from the norm. Perhaps this explains why anything he touches turns into gold instantly.
Magix Enga
In my opinion, Magix Enga, who has been in the game for 10 years now, is taking Kenyan music to the international stage, with his signature beat, one song at a time.
He is showing us that it can be done by actually doing it. One day, when all is said and done, we’ll have him to thank for making Kenyan music enjoyable and helping artists to cross borders with their music.
If you have been up to date with the differences between artists you most likely know about the beef spewing between Karuga Kimani, popularly known as KRG the Don and Sailors.
The Kairetu hit maker has been hurling insults at the group for a long time claiming that they did not show up for a video shoot despite him going out of his way to pay for their transport so that they could be at the location on time.
Sailors Gang and KRG the Don
The group however cleared the air and said that they were not paid to appear on the video which led to issues that they are currently having.
The self proclaimed billionaire and Sailors released a song nyandus together last year which garnered 1.8M views as we speak.
During an interview hosted by Caroline Mukami, one of the Sailors’ members, Peter Mwangi, popularly known as Miracle baby opened up about the beef.
Miracle Baby
He referred to KRG as “mzungu bonoko” and said that the cars he is flaunting with are just a secondary want and they are not a measure of success or wealth.
He emphasized that the founder of the Fast Cash Music Group does not know his struggles or how he reached where he is. “Kama kutaja jina yangu inafanya alipe rent wacha aendelee”.
Krg The Don
The father of four children also warned KRG the Don to pay him back his Kshs.5,000. Apparently he owes every member group the same amount of money which he was supposed to pay a few days back but he did not.
Thing is we do not know the if beef is likely to end any time soon but all we can do is sit back, take some popcorns and enjoy the ride.
Benzema recently had an interview with one of Jalang’o TV’s presenters; and among the things the ngwatiology artist talked about is KRG the Don and one, Arrow boy.
Well according to Benzema, the type of music these two make music can never compare to his music. He went on to back his statement up by giving an example of the stats on YouTube.
Well, it now appears that KRG happened to come across the video which angered him to a point of referring Benzema as a rapist. He went on to post saying;
I don’t want to be liked by a RAPIST. We don’t work to be paid by views keep your views to yourself but give me my cash ????. My kids need more money not more views on youtube????. Big Up Boondocks Gang {Odi Wa Murang’a, Exray and Edu Madox} Rekless, Ricco Gang & Wakali wao.
Gengetone artists beefing
The diss from KRG comes barely a week after he started beefing with Sailorz. Apparently, the gengetone artists called out the KRG; following an argument that involved money issues about 4 months ago.
Well now we are here! Not quite sure whether they will resolve their issues and drop a project together; but hey, at least at the end of the day they all make money.
The ongoing beef between Kenyan hitmakers Sailors Gang and KRG the Don might not be going anywhere anytime soon especially after 19-year old wannabe socialite, Shakilla decided to trash Sailors Gang.
It started with what KRG termed a diss by the young gengetone group, before he hit back with his “mnataka meli na mnaishi kwa vumbi?” comment. The push and pull dragged on as recent as this morning but what has fueled it further is Shakilla’s nasty insults on the same.
The babe took to her Instagram page to clarify that she had taken the back seat on this too long now and it was time she personally sent a warning to Sailors to keep off KRG because they won’t like the outcome. Blasting;
Soon after defending KRG the Don while trashing Sailors Gang as ‘thugs’ and ‘street rats’, hardly did the babe see the storm that was coming up against her as fans unapologetically clapped back at her young age and her ill-mannerisms.
Teen socialite Shakilla
This is not the first time the babe has caused a storm online, just the other day insulting and threatening Otile Brown labeling him ‘a light skin diva nigga’. Having there before been accused of warming Willy Paul’s bed.
3men_army Msijifanye mmesahau ako na bunduki kwa paja ???????????? ambieni sailors nikubaya ????????
kenyan.heart_ ????????sah weh shakila Hadi huku kwa wasanii unasaka clout ????????????????wacha shule zifunguliwe na hujamaliza holiday assignment ????????????????
sheerowkasupuu Mata*o ww???? lipa Deni ya watu ya tattoo????
pogbarian Pu**y vendor finally ameamka????????????????sasa anataka pia yeye kupewa dis????????????????meffi
The wise men will tell you not to bite the hand that feeds; but unfortunately for Sailors gang, they did not just bite but abuse it too.
Well, word making rounds on social media is that Sailors fell out with their former management Fast Cash Music Group ran by KRG the Don.
Rumor has it that the group has not been seeing eye to eye with the flamboyant Kenyan dancehall singer refused to pay them for a collaboration about 4 months ago.
However according to KRG the Don, this was not part of the agreement when Sailors management approached him to mentor and support the boys; which he did!
Speaking about this issue during a well detailed interview done on Switch TV; KRG the Don went on to reveal how the boys came on board with the mentality that he would use his own money to support their music.
Sailors Gang
But unfortunately this could not happen as Sailors management inclusive of Mwalimu Rachel were in charge of their financials; and if anything KRG had already stepped in a number of times but Sailors still let him down.
Since the music industry keeps changing every now and then; KRG went on to warn the boys about their pride. According to him, Sailors will not go anyway especially with their mentality and arrogance.
Kenyan dancehall sensation Kimani Karuga, better known as Krg The Don, has renewed his fight with Sailors Gang, which is made up of Miracle Baby, Qoqosjuma, Masilver, Shalkido and Lexxy Yung.
Krg was not too pleased that the Wamlambez hitmakers had mentioned him in their latest track dubbed Chepukati which features Majirani and was released earlier today.
Sailors Gang
In one of the verses, Lexxy Yung says, “Krg uliskia wapi dinga, tunadai ship hamna mzinga.” This was in response to an earlier interview that the dancehall star did where he revealed that Sailors Gang really disturbed him when they were recording their collabo titled Nyandus.
A frustrated Krg further stated that he prefers working with Boondocks Gang to Sailors because the latter have a bad attitude and it would take them 5 years to own a car.
Krg The Don
“They disturbed me. We did not even manage to shoot the video. All of them are dunderheads except Miracle Baby and Qoqosjuma. Take it from me, you will not go anywhere. Actually, for you guys to own a car, it take you like five years of your career. I have said it,” Krg explained.
As such, it’s understandable why their decision to mention him in their song did not sit well with him. In an exclusive video that was seen by Ghafla, Krg told off Sailors and told them to respect their elders if they want to make it big.
“Ukitaka kuomoka, piga kazi na uheshimu maboss. Nilsikia kwa hiyo wimbo yenyu mpya mlisema mnataka meli, meli gani na mnaishi kwa vumbi? Mtaendesha meli kwa vumbi?” Krg posed.
The song dubbed Wheel It has gotten good reception from the his fans. If you ask me, I’ll tell you for free that it’s one of Krg The Don’s best projects yet.
Krg The Don
In the past I have referred to him as a mediocre artist and it seems he’s pulling his socks up because Wheel It proves that he wants Kenyans to take him seriously.
This track is really dope. If it was not for the Swahili lyrics in it, one would think that it’s a Jamaican jam because the patios in it is so natural though to be honest, I would have love to hear more of it.
Wheel It is well-arranged and it flows smoothly. I have listened to it a couple of times since it was released and every time I play it, I feel like I’m hearing it for the very first time because it sounds pleasant to the ears.
Krg The Don
Instead of trying to popularize himself by jumping on the Gengetone wave, maybe Krg The Don should release more of these kind of songs because he is so good at it.
The beat by Magix Enga is dope and it is one of the reasons why this jam slaps so hard. To add to that, it blends well with Krg The Don’s vocals, vibe and tempo.
The video is also on point. One of the things that struck me about it is its crisp quality. I also love the vixens, styling, coloration and smooth scene transitioning.
WatchWheel It below and tell us what you think. Enjoy.
I know some of you who are reading this article are his fans and it will definitely anger you but you see, someone had to say it, too bad that it had to be me.
Krg The Don
If you Google Krg The Don, you’ll see many articles about his pricey cars, houses and whatnot. Interestingly, there is no article where he is referred to as a talented artist because he’s just not.
This lad is filthy rich and that means that he has no problem paying studio fees or shooting a video as is the case with most local artists. I’m sure he even pays double because he has deep pockets.
What this implies is that he can release a track whenever and as regularly as he wants which is a problem because he ends up giving his fans mediocre music.
Krg The Don
To me it seems like Krg The Don does music to pass time the same way you and I, who are not as loaded as he is, can watch a movie or go swimming when we are bored.
More often than not, his lyrics are flat and uninspired. At times, his whack songs leave me wondering why he can not hire a songwriter with all the money that he has. Isn’t money a solution to all problems?
To be fair though, Krg The Don has an amazing voice and he has the potential of becoming one of the best dancehall artists not only in this country but the whole of Africa but I think he just doesn’t care.
Watch his latest single titled Kairetu below and tell us what you think.
The song titled Kairetu is about a lass that the musician can’t get enough of. He claims she is so beautiful and wants her all to himself.
Krg The Don
I honestly don’t know what to make of this song because it’s a big step-down if you compare it with some of the jams that he released last year like Nyandus, Mathogothanio and Kuroria.
I know that Kairetu is a different sound but I would rather he continues doing collabos with Gengetone artists rather than making a song which is so uninspired like this one.
As I was listening to this song, I kept thinking how Krg The Don, who claims to be the richest musician in the region, went ahead and shot a video for it. If you ask me, it didn’t even deserve a video.
Krg The Don
The lyrics for Kairetu are lazy to say the least and it makes you wonder why some musicians can not set aside time to perfect their craft because from where I sit, it seems he composed the song in less than 10 minutes.
Krg The Don has a unique voice and he has the potential of becoming one of the best dancehall artists not only in this country but the whole of Africa and he just needs to get out of his comfort zone.
That aside, the beat by Sadafa was dope, too bad Krg The Don wasted it. The video is also sort of monotonous since it seems the musician just wanted to show off his Porsche 911 Turbo S. We get it Krg, you are filthy rich.
The Kenyan hip hop scene has become of age. The present hip hop artist generation are out on the street, outdoing themselves with unbelievable, never-before-seen talent. We have finally found a signature beat that solely speaks and identifies as Kenyan Hip Hop.
Wikipedia, on Hip Hop: “…stylized rhythmic music that commonly accompanies rapping, a rhythmic and rhymic speech that is chanted. It’s defined by four key stylistic elements: MCing/rapping, DJing/scratching with turntables, breakdancing and graffiti writing….”
Present day Kenyan hip hop outfits have perfected the art of sampling beats or bass lines from records (or synthesized beats and sounds), and rhythmic beat-boxing.
*This list is not conclusive. It stars in a great extent, other equally talented outfits.
This new sound didn’t debut with the Z-generation artists. They have gone on to perfect the sound that debuted with the Nairobi club-banger by the artists Mayonde and Stonie Jiwe. The track was a huge success.
A few months back, Ethic broke out with a catchy, infectious track, tagged Pandana. That track received an instant stamp of approval by fans – who outdid themselves uploading short dance videos. More favorites followed in quick succession:
Na Iwake, by Ochungulo Family, that stars the amazingly talented Nelly The Goon and Benzema.
Rieng, a punchy rhyming track popular on the party scene, by Boondocks Gang.
Wabebe, by Gwaash ft. 34GVNG.
Amongst other awesome releases (it’s hard to keep up).
KRG THE DON
What greatly resonates with this new hip hop style is that the artists and their producers haven’t over-hyped the genre with an exotic, upper class feel that’s common with the older generation hip hop artists. The videos aren’t shot in upscale neighborhoods with heated swimming pools as a back drop, but in mid-level suburb streets – Dagoretti, Doonholm, Githurai and the ilk.
The cast do not break the bank dressing in Gucci and Armani. They do not use expensive jewelry and unrealistic, hired video vixens – madem wa mtaa wako tu sawa. Teens across the country appreciate and connect with this!
In the USA, that’s exactly how hip hop started in The Bronx, and became a revolution.
The only case of extravagance in a video appears on Mathogothanio by KRG The Don and Boondocks. The video has rides not for the everyday kid, up and including a Ford Mustang 2017 model (they are forgiven – it’s a huge track with awesome beat flow and seamless rap).
Self-appointed moral policemen would be quick to trash the new generation Kenyan hip hop music as ratchet level, vulgar and unsuitable for the average teen. It’d be wise to remember we, read millennials, have grown up on a dirty staple of American rap: Lil Wayne, T.I, Future, et al. These rappers are the real definition of dirty and vulgar. The real problem is that with Kenyan artists, you get to hear the actual lyrics.
Message? Be real, support your own.
P.S
In videos, videos, observe some restraint: Thou shall not have a dancer twerking seductively in the national flag. (The Na Iwake video).
Keep up the spirit. Let’s make this signature style truly Kenyan.
Award-winning dancehall singer Krg The Don has dropped a new jam with Spizzo and it has elicited mixed reactions from their fans.
The song dubbed Twa Twa was inspired by a viral clip that showed a pastor known as Susan Munene of Overcomers Hope Ministry in Kasarani.
She urged couples to engage in intimacy anywhere and everywhere claiming that it was the only Game that was made by God unlike football, netball and rugby.
Spizzo
“Kama kuna kitu inatufanya tuwe kitu kimoja na pastor ni sex, us we can have sex anywhere, kwa gari ni twa twa kwa kitchen…twa twa everywhere,” Munene explained.
Back to the song by Krg The Don and Spizzo. I honestly don’t know what to make of it. Part of me feels it will grow in me with me with time, while part of me feels that it’s just hogwash.
However, I really loved the dancehall vibe by Fast Cash Music founder. In my opinion, it’s one of the things that gave this song some life.
The other, is of course the beat that was produced by Sadafa. It’s so catchy and it keeps you hooked from the moment you hit the play button only for the artists to fail to deliver. Anyway, props to the producer.
Listen to Twa Twa below and tell us what you think.
The group that is composed of; Odi Wa Murang’a (Kid Furnace), Edu Maddox and Ex Ray is without the future of Kenyan music, if they tone down their vulgarity.
Within a very short time, Boondocks Gang, has moved from an unknown group to one of the most most popular groups in the country.
Just like other new-age artists, they are really aggressive. They are fighting for a space in a very competitive industry an as such they’ve had to set themselves apart.
Boondocks Gang
Apart from releasing a number of solo projects since 2019 begun, the group has also sought collabos with some of the leading artists in the country.
Some of the people they have worked with this year are; Willis Raburu, Kristoff, KRG The Don, DJ Lyta, Gwaash, Rankaddah, VDJ Jones, just to name a few.
These collabos have played a big part in expanding their fan base and as a result, their name has really grown. I just hope that thy will keep the momentum.
Listen to their latest collabo with Krg The Don dubbed Mathogothanio below.
These days, almost every song begins with the words, “Motif Di Don” or “Magix Enga on the beat”. You would be tempted to think that the two are the only music producers in the country which is not the case.
While the are are countless music producers in Kenya, the work of Magix Enga and Motif Di Don really stands out. They have a distinct approach and this explains why they are a cut above the rest and the most-sought after beat makers.
Motif Di Don
Each of them has worked with the biggest names in the entertainment industry and in a way they have helped propel the new Kenyan sound that made many people realize that they can actually enjoy local music.
Magix Enga has worked with the likes of Otile Brown, Timmy Tdat, Arrow Bwoy, KRG The Don, P-Unit, Zzero Sufuri, Ethic, Alvindo, King Kaka, Kristoff, Khaligraph Jones, Prezzo, Naiboi, Mejja, Rankaddah. The list is endless.
On the other hand, Motif Di Don has produced songs for Masauti, Ethic, Otile Brown, Khaligraph Jones, Masterpiece, Nadia Mukami, Qritical, Pro & Lava Lava and Rayvanny who are both Tanzanian singers.
If you are a fan of Kenyan music, like yours truly, then I’m sure you’ve seen your favourite local musician in the aforementioned names. What’s even more is that most of them are big acts which also means that Magix Enga and Motif Di Don are the baddest producers around.
Magix Enga
In as much as they are both incredible and doing their very best to grow the local industry, at the end of the day, one of them has to be better than the other and that’s what I want to find out from you. I’d like to know your perspective of them.
So tell me, who do you think is the baddest producers between Magix Enga and Motif Di Don? Leave a comment below.
To date, I’m yet to come across a song by Arrow Bwoy that I didn’t think was a hit or that I didn’t vibe to at all. It almost as if everything he touches turns into gold. I’m sure you agree, don’t you?
The singer whose real name is Ali Yusuf this rare gift of infusing English, Swahili and Luganda lyrics and ends up with a very unique and beautiful sound. The beat justs complements his style.
Arrow Bwoy
Unlike what most people think, Arrow Bwoy is not a newbie. He has been in the game since 2012 when he was part of a group called QBIC. He ventured out on his on in 2015 and got his first hit Digi Digi in 2017.
Since then, his star has continued to shine so much so that he even landed collabos with Jamaican heavyweights Demarco and Cecile. This is not a small feat but I’m sure you already knew that.
Locally, he has worked with the likes of Gabu, Masauti, Otile Brown, Timmy Tdat, Nadia Mukami, Sudi Boy, King Kaka, Krg The Don, Voltage Music, Jovial just to name a few.
As you listen to all his songs, you can’t fail to appreciate his ingenuity. However, you’ll also notice that he sounds pretty much the same in all of them which to be honest, I feel like it’s something that might curtail his success.
Arrow Bwoy
You see, in as much as all songs are done by the same person, hence they will have the same voice, music fans expect you to vary your songs so that you don’t bore them the way Jaguar did. It’s just what it is.
In my opinion, Arrow Bwoy needs to be careful or he will lose relevance in no time. He should look for ways of varying his sound so that his fans don’t feel like they are listening to the same song over and over
After so much hype, Krg The Don and Magix Enga finally dropped their collabo dubbed We Run This a week (or so) ago.
The song has a dancehall vibe and as you watch the video, you’ll notice that they went out of their way on this jam.
From the amazing drone shots to the expensive vehicles, the location, everything looks so fresh.
The beat, which was done by Magix Enga was also quite impressive, I loved the fact that it’s not noisy like most dancehall beats. You’ll notice this as well.
Magix Enga
However, I have to say that I felt let down by the lyrical composition of this song. The words in this song are totally uninspired. Feel free to correct me if yo think I’m wrong.
It’s almost as if they are repeating the same words from the beginning of the song up to the end and it’s so irritating.
I also didn’t like the fact that they used the words like rieng. They should leave such to new-age musicians.
Maybe, just maybe, the intention of this song was just to show Kenyan or artists that the can actually do an expensive video. Perhaps, Krg just wanted to show off. Dude, we know you are rich!
The video was directed by the one and only Deska Torres and I think he outdid himself.
Watch We Run This below and tell us what you think.
Singer Alvindo, has released the video for his first single dubbed Taka Taka. Interestingly, the video debuted a few days after Kenya Film Classification Board (KFCB) CEO Ezekiel Mutua banned the song.
In a statement, Mutua explained that the song had been restricted due to “its obscene and degrading lyrics that advocate for violence against women by equating them to trash.”
To some extent, I seem to agree with Mutua. However, I don’t think it really necessitated a ban because doing so only makes it popular. It doesn’t serve the purpose at all.
Alvindo
Alvindo and his manager KRG The Don knew this too well. As such, it does not come as a surprise that they hurried to release the video even after the song had been banned.
The video, which was directed by Deska Torres, has already clocked 72,000 views on YouTube two days after it was released. From the look of things, it will hit a million views in four weeks or so.
In as much as I don’t think the song is worth writing about, I really loved how the video brought the song to life with various scenes depicting what Alvindo went through in the hands of his ex.
Alvindo with KRG The Don
If you don’t know, the song is all about Alvindo’s ex girlfriend and how she put him through a lot and eventually dumped him. It is a diss track to his ex.
The video helps paint a good picture in people’s minds. As it begins, there a scene where Alvindo is visiting a witchdoctor to cast a spell on his ex girlfriend.
There’s also a scene that shows him working as a vendor at Burma Maket. As he leaves work, his girlfriend ambushes him and takes away all the money that he had made on that day.
The lass then meets up with another guy who takes her out on a date. The two are seen enjoying themselves so much so that you would think the lass is single.
The video features popular Kenyan comedians such as Eddie Butita, Shaniqwa, DJ Shiti. They play various roles and helped bring the song to life in the best way possible.
Watch Taka Taka video below and tell us what you think.
Singer of banned song TakaTaka has come out to defend his work saying that it was meant to express himself.
Ezekiel Mutua of Kenya Film Classification Board banned the song because it degrades women but according to the singer, he was just expressing himself.
“The song basically talks about what I was going through at that particular moment. There is freedom of expression and that is what I was doing as a Kenyan. I dedicated the song to my ex-girlfriend, who had left me,” he said.” Alvindo told Kiss100.co.ke.
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The singer defended the song saying that it was just an expression and even before the song, there were heartbreaks.
“Even before the song, there have been breakup stories and people have been left, including myself, and so I have not incited anyone.” he said.
His producer KRG the Don said that the song was not for everyone.
“Each song has a target audience, and that is why people even released a remix of the song because it was fun with no intentions of inciting anyone. Everyone has a right to choose the kind of music to listen to.” he posted.
I was recently astounded when I discovered that Taka Taka, a song by an up and coming musician named Alvin, alias Alvindo, is at 910,000 views on YouTube, just 90,000 views shy of the 1 million mark.
Any Kenyan musician, save for Sauti Sol, Willy Paul, Otile Brown and Nyashinki, will tell you for free that getting a million views on YouTube is such an uphill task. Most of them of dream of getting there organically. Of course, there’s always the easier option of buying views. Hi Octopizzo!
To put this into better perspective, I’ll give you some examples. You know Machozi, one of the songs that made Bahati a household name? It’s still stuck at 945,000 views 5 years after it was released.
Talented singers like Phy, Dela, Wangeci, Fena, P Unit, Masauti have never crossed the one million mark on YouTube despite all the great songs that they’ve composed over the years. I’m sure they dream of that day! It’s coming people!
Phy’s Taboo deserves a million views
As such, you would understand my frustration when I learnt that Taka Taka is almost hitting 1 million views barely two months after it was released. Mark you, the song does not even have a video.
To be honest, this was such an effortless song. Alvindo made a beat on his phone and came up with the lyrics after his girlfriend dumped him. To this extent, you can argue that the song had some inspiration. He included some abusive words and the song was good to go. There was no thought process behind it, none at all.
You see, I’m not in the habit of celebrating sub-standard content. It is for this reason that I feel that it should not have as many views. Kenyans seem to be glorifying trash music at the expense of magnificent content.
In as much as the beat, which was later polished by Magix Enga, is on point I still feel that the song is below average and should not be getting this kind of attention.
And no, I’m not jealous of Alvindo’s success seeing as Taka Taka, which is Swahili for trash, was his first song. There’s a level of mediocrity that I can stand, this song stretches it too far.
But then again, you could argue that the song was so bad that it had to stand out. What do you think? Leave a comment below.
