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ONE ON ONE: Timmy Tdat reveals his plans of getting back on radio

Posted on by David Kingsley

A few days ago, I called up Timmy Tdat. I wanted to know how his collabo with Mr. Seed titled Sijali came to be but we ended up talking about other things such as; the Gengetone wave, his short stint on radio, relationships etc.

Also read: It’s official, Timmy Tdat is back to his winning ways!

On working with Mr Seed the singer whose real name is Timothy Owuor revealed that they’ve always been friends, adding that they both grew up in the slums so it was not hard for them to relate.

Timmy Tdat

Timmy further explained that Mr Seed had sent him two songs in the past but he did not jump on them because he was not feeling their vibe and he wanted to release a big song with the Papa God Ooh singer.

We also talked about his short stint on radio and apparently he had to quit NRG Radio because he realized that his music career was lagging behind.

“I have always wanted to work in media. As a matter of fact, that is what I studied in school. So when someone approached me about an opportunity to work on radio I said yes,” Timmy explained.

He revealed that working on radio had two sides, a the good and the bad. One one hand, the Dus Nyau hitmaker was networking and landing endorsement deals while on the other hand he was making himself too available.

“As an artist or a brand, you are supposed to be scarce. If someone is constantly listening to you on radio they will opt to listen to other things because they know they will still listen to you the next day,” Timmy added.

Timmy Tdat
Timmy Tdat

Asked whether he would ever consider getting back on radio, he said maybe when he is old so that he can advice the youngsters who will be trying to penetrate the industry at the time.

About Gengetone, Timmy explained that it’s a blessing because it kicked out Nigerian, Tanzanian and South African songs from clubs and drew Kenyans back to listening to their own music.

Timmy Tdat also said that his bad boy image is just a brand that he has to maintain because that is how his fans want to see him comparing it to actors who are killers in movies but very polite in real life.

Listen to the full interview below.

Timmy Tdat enlists G Nako and Dogo Janja for ‘I Don’t Care’ (Video)

Posted on by David Kingsley

Highly-acclaimed Kenyan musician Timothy Owuor, better known as Timmy Tdat, has released a new jam alongside  Tanzania’s G Nako and Dogo Janja and it’s getting a lot of love from their fans.

Also read: It’s official, Timmy Tdat is back to his winning ways!

The song titled I Don’t Care, which is off Timmy Tdat’s forthcoming EP dubbed Bonke, has been ruling the airwaves since it came out  few hours ago.

G Nako

To be honest, the first time I listen to this jam I didn’t really like it but with time I came to love it and now I can’t stop playing it. I guess it’s one of those songs that grow on you with time.

I’ll be the first to say that this collaboration was long overdue because it’s so infectious. There is just something about Timmy Tdat’s style and how it blends well Swahili rap that I can’t get enough of.

G Nako killed his verse. He has a natural flow and you just want to keep listening to him as he does his thing. To add to that, he also delivered an impeccable hook on this jam.

Dogo Janja

Dogo Janja also brought his A-game on this jam. Apart from his unique voice, this lad also has a some rare wordplay skills that will leave you with you with one finger stuck on the replay button.

As expected, our very own Timmy Tdat lived to the hype. If you are a huge fan of his, like myself, then I am sure you know that he is one of the best lyricists that we have in Kenya and he proved that yet again in this track.

To be honest, I was not really impressed by the beat. It is so basic. Maybe I find it different because it was made by a Tanzanian producer by the name Mr T Touch.

I absolutely love the video. Other than its crisp quality, I was also impressed by the lighting, styling, the sexy vixens, props, locations, lighting and the flawless scene transitioning.

Watch I Don’t Care below and tell us what you think.

Timmy Tdat links up with Sosuun on hot club banger ‘Sisi Ndio Kusema’ (Video)

Posted on by David Kingsley

Celebrated Kenyan singer Timothy Owuor, alias Timmy Tdat and famed for hits such as; Dus Nyau, Inaweza, Pogna Matin and Kipopo has dropped a new jam alongside Sosuun and it’s totally worth your time.

Also read: : It’s official, Timmy Tdat is back to his winning ways!

The song dubbed Sisi Ndio Kusema, which loosely translates to it’s up to us, has been ruling the airwaves since it was released a few days ago and understandably so.

Sosuun

In my opinion, this track is one of the biggest collabos that Timmy Tdat has done in a very long time. Believe you me, you’ll retain this jam in your playlist for many weeks, perhaps even months.

Timmy Tdat’s flow in Sisi Ndio Kusema is impressive. This chap has a unique ability to match words and make some dope rhymes that will leave you scratching your head as you try to make sense of it all.

For instance in his verse, he says, “Na kama we ni mjanja si uliskia money talks, hii ndio machozi uliuliza hadi poko, si uliskia Zari alisema hataki apoko, Ringtone, hataki msoto.” I don’t know about you but this is legendary.

Timmy Tdat

Sosuun also aced it. She also has a good flow and to be honest, very few female rappers in this country can even dare to go against her in a rap battle.

The beat, which was produced by Jack On The Beat, is also dope. It is so infectious and you can not resist the urge to dance as you listen to this jam. Props to him.

The video execution is also on point because it has some impeccable shots. Notably, the flawless scene transitioning and styling will make you want to keep watching it.

Watch Sisi Ndio Kusema below and tell us what you think. Enjoy.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FGjVudxDKMI

Timmy Tdat brings Uganda’s Beenie Gunter on board for ‘Uptown Girl’ (Video)

Posted on by David Kingsley

Every so often artists are told to try out different styles/musical approaches if they want to remain relevant and after so many years, Kenyan rapper Timothy Owuor, alias Timmy Tdat has finally heeded the advice.

Also read: It’s official, Timmy Tdat is back to his winning ways!

The Dus Nyau hitmaker has teamed up Ugandan dancehall singer Beenie Gunter on a new jam dubbed Uptown Girl and it’s getting a lot of love from their fans.

Beenie Gunter
Beenie Gunter

Well, the track is about a lass who is driving the musicians because she’s so damn beautiful. I know you’re wondering what is new here since the two, especially Timmy, are always singing about women.

One of the things that makes it different for Timmy is the vibe of the song. It leans towards ragga/dancehall and a bit of traditional Uganda rhythms and as you all know, he is new to these genres.

Surprisingly, he really came through. Seriously though, when has he ever disappointed us? Timmy’s style blends well with that of Beenie Gunter so much so that you will retain this song on your playlist for a very long time.

Timmy Tdat

The beat did not affect his flow though I must admit that at some point, I found it strange that he was rapping to this kind of beat. Notably, Beenie Gunter also did a good job.

I have some concerns about the video because I didn’t like the execution. As I was watching it, I kept wondering why the director decided to centralise it in one particular scene yet there are beautiful shots that he could have taken.

Listen to Uptown Girl below and tell us what you think.

Is Timmy Tdat imitating new-age musicians?

Posted on by David Kingsley

There has been a raging debate about Timmy Tdat’s new release dubbed Were, a song that praises women who are well-endowed. Yaani, wale wamejibeba!

Also read: It’s official, Timmy Tdat is back to his winning ways!

The song is a bit vulgar, as such some people claim that he is trying to imitate new-age artists who know no bounds when it comes to their lyrics.

I find this interesting because if have always been a fan of Timmy Tdat, like yours truly then you know that he has always been like that.

Timmy Tdat

Although he has undergone some transformation in the last few years, the Welle Welle hitmaker has been known to infuse dirty lyrics in his songs since time immemorial.

If vulgar music had a godfather, then it would be Timmy Tdat if not Nonini. You could even say that new-age musicians are imitating him.

For some reason, Timmy Tdat has been shying away from that kind of music until he released the song a few days ago.

The way I see it, that’s a new low for him because you would think he has since grown but that appears not to be the case.

He should leave dirty music to the youngins and sing about more sensible things but that’s just me.

Listen to Were below.

Timmy Tdat’s new jam ‘Were’ is all about ladies’ thickness and we love it (Video)

Posted on by David Kingsley

Kenyan singer Timothy Owuor, alias Timmy Tdat, has dropped a new jam and it’s a massive hit.

Dubbed Were, which means derriere, the song praises all the women who are well-endowed and have the ideal shape.

Also read: It’s official, Timmy Tdat is back to his winning ways!

In the song, Timmy explains what you should do those thick rears but we won’t go into that now because we are civilized people, aren’t we? The only way you can find out is by listening to the song.

Some of you will be quick to point out that that the song is childish and I’m willing to bet that you are so much fun at parties.

Timmy Tdat
Timmy Tdat

One of the things that struck me about this song is the infusion of one of the most popular wedding songs by Kayamba Africa in this song. The song is titled Mugithi.

If you are keen you’ll notice that the beat changes slightly at 2:26. You might get the feeling that you are attending a wedding. Okay, maybe I’m pushing it but I hope you get my point.

The song was produced by the one and only Vicky Pon Dis and he did a great job ladies and gentlemen. As I was listening to this jam, I could visualize people in a club jamming to it.

Listen to Were below and tell us what you think.

It’s official, Timmy Tdat is back to his winning ways!

Posted on by David Kingsley

There was a time when I thought Timmy Tdat’s music career had stalled but after listening to his last 3 releases dubbed Kipopo, Asante Baba and Achika, I’m convinced otherwise!

I don’t know how he did it but the musician whose real name is Timothy Owuor is back to his winning ways. He really is.

For the most part of 2018, I felt like Timmy was releasing flat music, even if you had the worst taste you not listen to that kind of music. Put simply, it was trash!

Some blamed his radio gig and said it was taking a huge chunk of his time leaving him with very little time to go to studio and maybe that’s true, maybe it’s not.

After quitting, Timmy has really been doing a lot better. It’s almost as if he’s a better version of his old self, like the Timmy we knew before he joined radio.

His worldplay, rhymes and delivery is unmatched. Maybe you think I am exaggeratting but I am not.

Timmy Tdat

It seems he also picked a few lessons along the way since he also broadened his wings by working with Tanzania’s baddest girl Rosa Ree. He even spends most of his time in that country but that’s a story for another day.

You can tell that I am excited as I write this article but the truth is I have been looking forward to this day. I’m sure some of you are in the same boat.

I hope that the lessons that he picked as he was trying to resuscitate his career stay with him. On top of that, I hope he will continue treating us to great hits.

Listen to his collabo with Rosa Ree dubbed Kipopo below.

Timmy Tdat should pull up his socks before it’s too late

Posted on by David Kingsley

Don’t get me wrong, I am a huge Timmy Tdat fan. I, however, feel that his last two releases dubbed Pogna Matin and Atekwe weren’t all that. Well, I could also be wrong.

The rapper, whose real name is Timothy Owuor, has been churning out club bangers since he debuted on the local entertainment scene more than 5 years ago.

The song that made Timmy Tdat a household name was Welle Welle. However, what is not known to many of his fans is that he had been in the industry for 6 solid years before he got his big break.

He remixed the song with an all-star line up and released other chart- topping hits such as Dus Nyau, Inaweza, Haitosi, Trickydeh, Nje, Wembe and earned a spot as one of Kenya’s most bankable artists.

However, it seems Timmy has decided to change tack somewhere along the way. Maybe he has been rebranding. His punchlines in his recent songs are weak and not as witty as the case in his older songs.

I doubt any of his recent releases, save for his collaboration with Arrow Bwoy dubbed Mary Jane, are getting airplay on local radio stations.

Maybe he should rethink his strategy and pull up his socks because Kenyans will forget him faster than he appeared on the music scene.

What do you think of Timmy Tdat’s most recent songs? Leave a comment below.