Month: May 2012

Mindful of his absence from the Kenyan music scene as he represents at BBA, Prezzo has decided to leave a parting gift that featuresAlly B.

As with his earlier release, this is a track whose content deals with matters of the heart but unlike “For sho for shizzey” this one is more jingle-esque &also has up-tempo instrumentals. The chemistry between Prezzo& Ally B is present and it helps amp the track.

But i have to say that when i first heard the track, i thought it was PiliPili doing the hook (could be that i actually just miss PiliPili tracks but then again, i digress). But all-in-all this is another great release from the undisputed king of bling.

Speaking of which, why is Jaguar so silent musically? Hmmmmmmm…

Check out the track and keep it Ghafla!

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Talented rapper Kora brought you ‘Fire fever lighter speaker’ featuring Madtraxx, and we all loved the song, now his

back with a new alternative African house hip hop titled ‘Turn it up’ featuring another talented young lady Nessa.

The song can be downloaded for free at http://soundcloud.com/dat-kool-cid-kora-dkck/turn-it-up-by-kora-ft-nessa.

The man behind the hot production is Provoke whom did justice to the track thus you might think it was produced by an international producer.

It looks like 254 is in another level when it comes to music because we are getting hot releases from country Kenya.

Listen to the song down here >>>> and get to give your comment on the song

As we celebrate mother’s week, this song ‘saluti’ by celebrated gospel singer Daddy Owen featuring gospel finest ladies is this weeks Ghafla video of the week.

As we salute to the Lord, we also remember to salute our mothers who have sacrificed and done a lot for our wellbeing.

All the ladies in this clip have done positive things in support of our community and for that they deserve to be saluted.

Check the video

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We at Ghafla wish all the mothers a happy mother’s week

America’s celebrated diva Beyonce gave a chance to a lucky producer to produce her new song, but this time round our own award winning artiste

Stella Mwangi aka STL now wants to sample some of your beats.

STL is asking any person with hot dancehall, crunk, afrobeat and hip hop beats to send to her through this email >beats4stl@gmail.com

STL is promising to work with those beats in her coming songs.

Check her tweet

Marc Brunnel, an international dancehall musician based right here in the Kenyan capital, has put together his latest installment of the Ghetto Riddm, with a fantastic piece titled ‘The Everyday Hustle’.

The artiste works on reggae beats and music, which is otherwise considered as an alternative genre in Kenya right now, though has immense potential in the near future.

The track is dedicated to all the hustlers out there on their grind, making the most out of every opportunity given to them and furthers the message of reggae that great tunes can fuse with deep lyrical flow.

Have a listen to Marc Brunnel’s ‘Hustle’ below…

The beautiful talented artiste Mercy Myra was one of the pioneers of Kenyan music in the late 90s and early 2000 where they did their level best to make sure they revolutionized the music industry.

She left Kenya immediately she got married to her hubby Attitude who is based in the United States where she went musically silent.

If you ever thought that marriage was the end of Mercy Myra’s music career, you are wrong, the melodious Mercy has dropped her latest sexy track titled ‘African Tango’.

The song shows the experience which is combined with maximum talent. Mercy keeps it African thus proving to us that you can still keep it Kenyan even if you live in the US.

Check the video and give a comment

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Muthoni the Drummer Queen and Octopizzo teamed up just today for a BRAND NEW track titled ‘Vile Inafaa’ kufanywa?

Both artistes are doing big things in their respective genres and it’s interesting to see just how Octopizzo’s hip hop flow will fuse with the alternative concept that is MDQ.

The single features heavy accoustics and a generic beat that is characteristic of Muthoni’s style, as the rapper ‘Pizzo adds his lyrical flavour to the tunes. The lyrics start:

‘Kumbe huku ni matanga…itabidi wasanii waanze kujipanga. Drummer Queen na Octopizzo ni kupanga…’

This will definitely be a hit. Check it out for yourself, below…

Ardent fans of HomeBoyz Radio 103.5 FM will recognize this presenter in a heartbeat, as he broke through the chains of the close knit entertainment circles to emerge one of the leading radio personalities of our time.

Introducing Jeff Mote, the drive time show co-host of Mike and Jeff on HBR 103.5 as well as GMoney’s right wingman when he’s not around. We recently caught up with him for an interview at our offices and here’s your chance to get to know him:

Ghafla! Hi Jeff, tell us something about you and what it is that you do
JM: Hmm… about me, well…my name is Jeff Mote, I’m a person who loves to have fun, and fortunately I have a boss who’s willing to pay me to do that… and that’s why I’m in radio. (grins)

Ghafla! Cool, so what’s an ordinary day like for you? What does your schedule include?
JM: Usually, on normal occasions, I hold a drive time show that begins at 4.00pm in the evening. Usually I wake up at 7.00am and I’m out of the house by 8.00am. Then I have some meetings; I also do abit of voice overs…some recordings and that will probably take me up until 1.00pm and I’m in the office after that at 2.00pm preparing. At 4.00pm we’re on air till 7.00pm. It’s a three hour show…after the madness which is ignition, there could be an event we’re going for. If not, then I head straight to the house, exhausted like a mofo.

Ghafla! Woah, thats a lot on your plate for a day! Well, what’s your target audience for Iginition then?
JM: We could say 18-28 year olds, around there. But it’s not limited because we get 35 year olds or either young people who’ve just finished high school or people on their first jobs.

Ghafla! Are there any (other) radio shows you admire in the industry?
JM: Locally, I think Maina’s show was revolutionary. He started talking about things most people only would (talk about) in bars. People think he got to where he was like 3 years ago, but it’s been a long process. I think Maina as a host on the breakfast show he’s started chartered a whole new territory for the rest of us.

Ghafla! What do you think is your biggest competition in drive time radio listenership?
JM: When I’m not on the clock around our showtime, I find myself admittedly listening to Goteana on Ghetto Radio. Mbusih is just the funniest person ever. Every time we meet I’m like ‘What the hell were you doing yesterday?’ And he’s like ‘You leave me alone, let me do me and you do you!’. And it‘s a laugh and a half. I think he’s a fun guy in person, and on air he’s just the same.

Ghafla! Interesting that you mentioned the Goteana show. What do you think Mbusih puts into his show that sets him apart?
JM: I think Mbusih is just Mbusih, there’s no format to it. He’s just the same guy…I think that’s what it is, he just does him.

Ghafla! Does being a radio personality make you more responsible (for your actions)?
JM: I think for anybody in the public eye, you have a responsibility because certain aspects of your life, whether you like it or not, are public property. You have to hold yourself up to a higher standard, because there are people who look up to you. If it’s something you treasure, you shouldn’t hold it as a task but something you would want to do.

Ghafla! We recently reported on Ghafla! how GMoney single handedly brought the reggae revolution back to Kenya…what do you think? 
JM: I think that’s spot on. Its not that he really ‘brought it back’, it was always there, I think he repositioned it. I think there were very many ‘closeted’ reggae listeners, it’s just that the genre of music was perceived as being associated with hooliganism and marijuana and stabbings. It was just a rough place to be, that’s why people listened to it only in the confines of their home. He came through and just said it’s a lifestyle like any other. That’s I think the greatest thing he did. He introduced the positive nature of the culture.

Ghafla! Sticking to radio, what do you think is lacking (in the radio industry) here in Kenya?
JM: Actually I tend to think it’s a catch 22. ‘Coz when you talk to people in the radio industry abroad , what I would say we’re lacking here is being abit more adventurous or doing things the medium of radio has never done before. But then when ‘they’ come over here, they think we’re doing it all and they’re not. I think what’s left for the local scene is to push the boundaries, and I’m not saying talking about sex, that’s been done and dusted. How else do we add depth to the radio experience other than talking, advertising, playing music or birthday requests…

Ghafla! What is Kenya doing right?
JM: Kenyan radio deals with Kenyan issues…it’s not too much bubble gum. It’s actually something that affects what people are going through daily…the solution is something they can use in their lives. Its not like what Ryan Seacrest talks about: what Katy Perry is wearing for like 3 hours…they all listen to that and they love it, but after that, how does it help? Kenyan radio is about real issues.

Ghafla! Could you take us through anything that goes on behind the scenes on your show?
JM: We put our feet up and tweet (laughs) Seriously…there’s a lot of preparation that goes on before the show, and even during. Loads of editing or running up and down making sure things are scheduled for that hour. Probably there are some things I cannot divulge… But in essence, I may speak for like 4 minutes and there’s a lot of stuff that goes into that…and its what people don’t understand.

Ghafla! Talk to us about the HB rebranding
JM: In any business or relationship, you need a partner who shares in your vision. HB were in the process of getting a partner …someone who knew what they wanted and shared in the same vision. They got the 103.5 frequency and we’re moving forward.

Ghafla! We’re wondering, why did HB choose to go pink?
JM: I think pink is the new black and its sexy, don’t you think?

Ghafla! Who’s your favourite local artiste?
JM: Any time I’ll hear Collo, he never disappoints…that short guy really comes through. He also makes it clear its not a game…he really works on his craft. He goes in 110%, he doesn’t leave anything to chance. For male artistes I would say Collo takes it. As for female artistes, she’s new, she’s doing her thing, getting the limelight…It’s Extatic; she sings, raps, she’s the future…watch that space.

Ghafla! You’ve come a long way, any tips for those wanting to get into the industry?
As cliché as it sounds, you’ve got to knock on those doors! It might seem like its easy…it’s NOT! You must get used to some rejection, but at times those are the things that it takes to get the attention of the people who can make stuff happen. If you’re there for the right reasons, it comes true… Even if its a talent you want to bring out… You never get tired of trying to get your foot in.

Ghafla! Clearly you love what you do. So what are you upto when you’re not working?
I like to go out…find out whats happening, hang out with people. I also hit the gym a lot, I’m working on my physique, this Thor physique (laughs) And I love travelling. If I’m not working on the weekend, I love to travel out of Nairobi. You know you see a Safaricom advert and you’re like Is that Kenya? It’s all here! Go out there and see it.

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Ghafla! What was your best Moment on radio?
JM: Definitely it would be my first show…no amount of preparation can get you ready for that. Its like your first time, you know what I mean…you just have to be there. There was another time we were talking about the launch of a Swahili show and I had to play Devil’s advocate saying it would really suck and that Kenyans wouldn’t watch it…Kenyans really stepped up, bit back and were passionate about that, fighting for what they felt was theres. Jua Cali even called in! I love that… I think when you get people that emotive about a particular subject, then your job is done. It’s a wrap.

Ghafla! What was your most challenging moment?
JM: Every day has its challenges and especially if you’re not up to it. You have to be in character…that’s the nature of your job…You know at times you’ve had a bad day and you have to sum up your energy to do what has to be done. The show must go on…those are the longest times of your life.

That and also the time just before the Post -Election violence when the minister at the time Michuki banned all live broadcasts. It was a Sunday evening…that was my show and we had no idea what that meant…nobody knew anything coz that had never been done before. He made it sound like a seatbelt issue! It was a tricky and challenging time for me during that period

Ghafla! Final question, in 5 years time what will you be upto?
In 5 years I would want to farm…yeah…it’s very therapeutic actually. I’d be a farmer in Nyandarua county. I won’t tell you whatever I will be planting but be sure whatever it is will be headed to the Netherlands.

Immediately after rapper Prezzo was unveiled as the Kenyan celebrity representative in this year’s BBA 7 dubbed Big Brother Stargame, his music arch rival Jaguar decided to throw some hard punches on him.

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According to today’s Standard news paper, Jaguar said, ‘’I support him. He is broke and he badly needs the cash. He is better in modeling, acting and flossing than he is at music.’’

Prezzo is among the six African celebrities at this year’s Big Brother stargame whom were unveiled on Thursday. Check the whole celebrity list here.

We hope Prezzo could retaliate on this but he’s currently busy representing Kenya in the biggest reality TV show In Africa.

This is the second time in a period of one week that Jaguar is throwing hard punches to CMB Prezzo whom he claims he has nothing to show off apart from his family money. Read more about Prezzo and Jaguar story here

Talented singer Anto Neosoul was shocked when he was roughed up at The Hilton hotel on Saturday, but the

best part was that it was his friends who wanted to pull a prank on him.

All this happened when Anto was emceeing at the B.O.G.O.F event, where people were show casing their much artistic talent that Kenya has to offer.

When Anto realized that it was his friends, he started laughing although he had panicked for a few seconds. Friends don’t try this at home because Anto almost fainted.

For more B.O.G.O.F action click here

The hottest female celeb in Kenya, who also happens to be the Ogopa queen, managed to chokoza the number nane king, Octopizzo at the Fanta back to school fever reloaded at Prestige Mall on Labour Day.

Check the photo

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The two posed for the camera’s although rapper Octopizzo claims that he’s photo phobic in one of his songs, it seems like he couldn’t resist a photo with diva Avril.

On the same day Avril made her fan dream come true when she decided to dance with him. Check it here

The shots keep coming stronger and stronger by every statement from these two feuding artistes. This time it’s all about Jaguar and all that he has over Prezzo (according to him). Jaguar recently made us proud when he brought home Best East African Song award from The Kilimanjaro Music Awards which covers the whole of Eastern Africa.

Let’s just ignore the fact that he wasn’t able to show up to pick up the award but sent Fundi Frank on his behalf, and just acknowledge his great achievements.

Amid all these acomplishments, the never ending beef between these headlining artistes keeps getting hotter and juicier. Jaguar apparently cannot seem to help himself when it comes to undermining the self proclaimed ‘King of Bling’. It’s like it just comes natural to him.

“Prezzo is not a musician. I look at him as a model since he won an award in the Best Dressed category in Chaguo La Teeniez Awards once. That’s it. He cannot talk about money, because I will embarrass him in that department, that is in case we are to declare our wealth,” said Jaguar according to The Beat’s John Muchiri in a brief interview.

In case you are wondering what wealth Jaguar is talking about, it is the multi businesses that he is currently running that has placed him on the richest Kenyan artistes’ list. Yes, he is definitely among the top. Owning a fleet of cabs (Jags Cabs), a marvelous garage (Jags Auto) and even his own Security Firm (Jags Security) among others. That’s not all. Did you know that Jaguar moves around in a motorcade which includes a Range Rover Sport, a Mercedes Benz and a BMW 7 Series, with bouncers around him… now that’s a real celebrity.

… waiting on Prezzo.

This week’s Ghafla! music chart features a BRAND NEW number one, mostly thanks to the recent gospel awards and what may be a resurgence of gospel music taking the front seat.

Camp Mulla have finally been dethroned in on-demand music as Size 8 continues with a strong showing as Cool Gang come hot on the heels of the top three spot.

Checkout last week’s Ghafla! Top 7 Chart here >>

We’re listing the most popular LOCAL music in Kenya, based on radio airplay, tweets/comments and requests, lyrical searches right here on Ghafla! Lyrics as well as through weekly polls yet to be featured.

Here are the current TOP 7 tunes ruling the airwaves and request lines in Kenya for the first week of May 2012. Remember, you can also vote for your favourite songs simply by looking up the lyrics to the songs on our website, tweeting us your favourites to @ghaflakenya with the tag #ghaflatop7, or voting for them in the comments section below.

Here’s this weeks Top 7 chart:

1. Katikia Yesu – Kris Ehh Baba ft. Mutua

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2. Hold It Down – Camp Mulla

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3.Vidonge – Size 8

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4. The People’s Choice Cypher – Coola Gang

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5. Dancehall Party – Wyre

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6. Sishiki Simu – Marya

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Checkout the lyrics to Sishiki Simu here

7. Nakuchukia – Rabbit feat. Sudi Boy

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The non-mainstream artiste we want to feature this week and has loads of potential is this Mombasa beauty, Dalia featuring vocals from Ohzy.

Check out the video below:

You Are The One – Dalia Feat Ohzy

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This week’s Ghafla! music chart features a BRAND NEW number one, mostly thanks to the recent gospel awards and what may be a resurgence of gospel music taking the front seat.

Camp Mulla have finally been dethroned in on-demand music as Size 8 continues with a strong showing as Cool Gang come hot on the heels of the top three spot.

Checkout last week’s Ghafla! Top 7 Chart here >>

We’re listing the most popular LOCAL music in Kenya, based on radio airplay, tweets/comments and requests, lyrical searches right here on Ghafla! Lyrics as well as through weekly polls yet to be featured.

Here are the current TOP 7 tunes ruling the airwaves and request lines in Kenya for the first week of May 2012. Remember, you can also vote for your favourite songs simply by looking up the lyrics to the songs on our website, tweeting us your favourites to @ghaflakenya with the tag #ghaflatop7, or voting for them in the comments section below.

Here’s this weeks Top 7 chart:

1. Katikia Yesu – Kris Ehh Baba ft. Mutua

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2. Hold It Down – Camp Mulla

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3.Vidonge – Size 8

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4. The People’s Choice Cypher – Coola Gang

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5. Dancehall Party – Wyre

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6. Sishiki Simu – Marya

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Checkout the lyrics to Sishiki Simu here

7. Nakuchukia – Rabbit feat. Sudi Boy

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The non-mainstream artiste we want to feature this week and has loads of potential is this Mombasa beauty, Dalia featuring vocals from Ohzy.

Check out the video below:

You Are The One – Dalia Feat Ohzy

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Safaricom has done a remix of ‘niko na safaricom’ music by changing the bits and the clip. They still show

the beautiful sites that Kenya has.

Watch the video and give your comments about the new song

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Kora award winner and the ”number one hype-man” DNG has officially resigned his duties as

presenter and group deputy programmes controller at One FM.

DNG said that he has decided to resign his position so that he can be able to concentrate on his personal, artistic and business interests that he has been pursuing.

The number one hype-man thanked the whole One FM crew for their support since he joined the station on 1^st March 2011. DNG said that they have parted ways with One FM management in good terms.

Check DNG’s tweets

Top rated DJ, Creme De La Creme is finally set to release his latest, much anticipated mixtape. If you are really his fan, you would know that he hasn’t done a mixtape that has failed to take us by storm. Come to think of it, it would still be a blast if one of his mixes were played at a club in place of a DJ. Yeah… he’s THAT good.

Creme De La Creme’s latest mixtape titled ‘I love my mix’, the May edition will be officially released this Saturday as he says on his website, thisiscreme.com. However, you can also enjoy free download directly from the site.

The ‘I love my mix’ mixtape contains various genres of music, new RnB and Dancehall being the dominating genres as Creme describes.

I’m downloading mine ASAP, so should you if you appreciate extremely good mixtapes… plus it’s free!!!

On labour day,  Fanta organized a back to school fever reloaded jam session at Prestige Mall, but what caught my eyes was the boy who got a golden chance to dance with the most beautiful female celeb

(according to chart awards) Avril during her performance.

                       This boy could not believe that he got to dance with Avril.

Rapper Octopizzo also got a chance to show the young people why he is termed as the best lyricists in the country.