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Alicios has teamed up with Juliana Kanyomozi to put up this exclusive titled Mpita Njia which I understand was written by Alicios. R-Kay is on the production as usual – Alicios Theluji(Born in 1987) real names Alice Niyonsaba was born in Nyanzale in the Province of Kivu in the Democratic Republic of Congo. She was inspired to join the music Industry by her Mum who was a musician.
I think Ugandans have an interesting way of intergrating swahili into their music that always seems to steal from what the other two countries try to do with that dialect when it comes to singing…
I’ve been getting some heat on the slow updates on the site. We have been working tirelessly to ensure a smooth long term return to normalcy. You will definitely be seeing consistent updates in the next coming weeks. For now, sit back and enjoy some new Jaffarai Feat ‘The First Lady” Nazizi. It don’t get smoother than this.
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Let’s start the work week right with this brand new song by Muthoni the Drummer Queen. On the track, Muthoni literally goes to the streets, by recruiting Octopizzo, Numba Nane – one of the hottest spitter in Kenya currently for some 16′s. I heard this song once, and it’s been in my head ever since. … Instead of writing a long post, I’ll let the song speak for itself. You gotta give it up for this brilliant collabo. It’s one of those championship collaborations, bringing together Muthoni’s Afro-Pop + Edge fans and Octopizzo’s die hard hip hop fans.
The track was produced by Dilly of Homeboyz Studios.
This track is actually pretty old, it dropped sometime late last year but we never got a chance to post it. How I ended up being hooked on it over the last one week is something I cant clearly explain. Either way I need to drop it today so that some of the diaspora folks can enjoy. I love the video as well but mostly the production and creative lyrical flow.
The track was produced by Freddie (former HB student)… I am still trying to figure out if Freddie actually got a guy to pluck the guitar for that almost melancholy HAM melody. I mean listen to that GUITAR man, I almost forget what Juliani is saying because the guitar strings are just too too timam. Either way I cant stop listening to this song today – bless it.
There is this track by Chidi Benz that I have been consistently listening to for a few weeks, that deserves a spot on Mixtape Fridays. Like C.S says, if you still haven’t done so you need to get familiar with Chidi Benz. Just do a search on the site for some of his music that GetMziki has featured. The beat’s intro, Chidi’s lyrics and the hook make this track stand out.
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The other track I’m featuring this week on Mixtape Fridays is Vidonge by Size 8. We’ve had the audio for a while now, but the label told us to hold back on the download option. This song is currently one of the anthems on the radio and clubs in Kenya . Enjoy the video
FAIR CRITICISM: So its no secret that the Dubb brothers are my good friends and brothers from another mother. But evidently I don’t really post all their music on GetMziki. Typically you’d think because we are close I’d share all the material they put out but that hasn’t been the case. I try to keep business and friendship separate LOL, however real talk A-Dubb and I probably fight every few weeks about something he did on a mix or a drop or part of his imaging. Any DJ who is a friend of mine is bound to be part of some constant fight or the other – I am just glad someone understands me… It’s just how it is, considering I can’t DJ – its amazing to even be in those fights LMFAO.
But in the last few months DUBB DJs have churned out a few mixes that have changed my opinion on a lot of things I rant about. I wont go into the nitty gritty here but I want to share with you all EXHIBIT number one which is exactly what I expect from a UNIT that has been deeply engraved in music from the onset. I mean if your Dad was in a band its only right that you understand the SOUL OF AFRICA and how to translate that into your current craft. To me this is what separates one good DJ from another. To me this is the inspiration that was needed to elaborately craft this mix that DUBB DJs put together.
I cant help but feel homesick listening to this – Good stuff. Let it rip!
AFTER A YEAR OF COMPILATION, WITH INSPIRATION FROM OUR FATHER WE CAME UP WITH THIS OL SKOOL FIX THAT FEATURES THEM MUSHROOMS, MBILIA BEL, SAMBA MAPANGALA,SAN FAN THOMAS, KASSAV AMONGST OTHERS SO ENJOY
Music List
1. Samba Mapangala – Marina
2. Mushrooms – Rebecca
3. Tshala Muana – Karibu Yangu
4. Them Mushrooms – Usiibe
5. Tshala Mwana – Kizoungo Zoungo
6. Tshala Mwana – Dezo Dezo
7. Samba Mapangala – Dunia Tutapita
8. San Fan Thomas – Sitcha
9. Samba Mapangala – Vunja Mfupa
10. Samba Mapangala – Jaffar
11. Sam Fan Thomas – Noa
12. Samba Mapangala – Vidonge
13. Mbilia Bell – Bina Mudanda
14. Mbilia Bell – Mario
15. Sweet Africa -Zouk Medley 1(Dubb djs refix)
16. Sweet Africa – Zouk Medley 2(Dubb djs refix)
Often I get songs in a particular format and bio which I have to reword to make sense to the tone and voice we have created on the site but sincerly there was no way to re-write the mission and the coalition of this track. My personal take on the track is – ITS FIRE… Nuff said, I will let the curators talk for themselves as they sent this to me..
African Artist Coalition USA (AACUSA) was formed with two goals in mind – promoting and exposing African arts and culture to the global/mainstream market, and creating a central platform that would showcase the arts and culture. With that vision in mind we created the PROUD TO BE project (P2B Project) to jump start our efforts towards achieving these goals.
This project brings together African artists who live in the USA for a joint project that represents African pride – proud of who we are in spite of our struggles, celebrating our accomplishments and looking forward to the journey ahead. This will involve a group of like minded young people and those young in heart, that love who they are and are ready to share this with the world.
Though there many reasons that motivated us to give birth to AACUSA, including addressing and providing aid to social, political and economical struggles that African is experiencing, we hope to shine a light to our culture and welcome all to embrace it. We also intend close the generational gap or the disconnect that exists between the young generation and that of Africa’s decision makers for a brighter future for all. Together we can be the change that Africa desires and deserves.
Frank Rukundo a.k.a. Frankie Jo is a Rwandan born artist who is currently living in Canada and has been pursuing both modelling and music. I stumbled on the track while visiting one of the many blogs I have bookmarked. I don’t really know so much about Frankie apart from the fact that he has done a couple of collabos with Kidum and has been in the music industry for a few years now
From what I can gather, this song was released a while back but they just released the video a few months ago. “Diamond Girl” was produced by Super producer Robert Kimanzi and features King wa Rap Collo. I couldn’t help but notice the similarities in the kicks and snares with P-Units “Gentleman”, which was also produced by Robert. “Diamond Girl” is the type of track that can be appreciated by music fans and critics alike. The main question is can Frankie Joe distinguish himself from all the R & B artists out there.
I need to post this track really quick… Suma Lee has been doing his thing for a while now but its amazing how the whole South African sounds is now inspiring other artists in different countries to jump in. Anyway it was just a matter of time before East African Artists start making KWAITO-esq/ House music as well. Am not saying this hasnt been done in the past, we’ve been biting styles for a long time. Even Western artists bite each others styles, I am just saying this year and the next will be SA – House and Kwaito years in a big way.
That said here is something nice and smooth from SUMA LEE produced by Bongo Records…
ps. I know there are guys who will listen to this and say.. there is nothing South African about this track right?
We are slowly getting things back to normal and posting some tracks sitting on our folders.
The video for “Hold it Down” by Camp Mulla was just released last week and the response and applause has been great. The group has really found their lane and their music makes for a fun, easy listen. The track shows the lyrical diversity, maturity and capability of the group.
Here is how the group describe the track.
“Here’s the New Single off the FuNkYToWN Album – ”Hold it Down (254Low Tribute)”
This is a tribute track to the city Camp Mulla members were born, bred and raised in ; Nairobi & the video showcases their appreciation for everything that brought them this far in the Music Industry. The location of the video was in Nairobi’s CBD. The track features Miss Karun, Yung Kass (Shappa Man) , K’Cous & The Taio Tripper.”
“Hold it Down” definitely showcases the ammunition Camp Mulla have in store on their debut album.
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