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Vinny Flava’s Unfulfilled Dream of Releasing Music under EMB

Posted on by Ozymandias

Vinny Flava, the singer behind the hit song “Habibi,” never realized his dream of releasing music under EMB, a music label owned by Bahati.

In 2019, Vinny sought Bahati severally, and after many attempts, Bahati offered him a contract. The contract did not outline a specific date when Vinny would be launched, and he was never told about any plans to launch him.

Bahati shut down his music label after wrangling with his other signees, which shattered Vinny’s musical ambitions.

To make up for this, Bahati offered Vinny full access to record songs and to open a business of his choice. However, Vinny was frustrated because he could not release songs, and he eventually ditched the studio.

“It was one of my toughest journeys. If ever there was a time I was dead broke, it’s this year beginning in January. Dead broke. It was so bad that if you called me to meet you I did not have 20bob to come,” Vinny said.

Among the songs he recorded was “Habibi,” but he did not tell Bahati about it. He simply uploaded it to his YouTube channel in April this year and forgot about it.

“I had stopped recording, prayed for 3 weeks,” he said.

Vinny’s story is a cautionary tale about the dangers of signing a contract without understanding the terms and conditions. It is also a reminder that even when things don’t go according to plan, it is important to never give up on your dreams.

Vinny is now determined to pursue his musical career independently. He has released several singles since the release of “Habibi,” and he is working on his debut album.

“I am not giving up on my dream,” he said. “I am going to keep working hard until I achieve my goals.”

Artist Bahati abandoned, Peter Blessing, now a watchman

Posted on by Ozymandias

Peter Blessing was an artist who was first catapulted to the limelight when he signed to EMB and started collaborating with major artists has surfaced once again but this time as a watchman as he has struggled to make ends meet.

Bahati summoned at Milimani Law Courts over his lawsuit against Peter Blessing

He was interviewed by Presenter Ali who found him at his workstation in full watchman regalia and they spoke about his experiences ever since he fell out of favour at EMB records.

Bahati caught on Camera smoking

What’s today the most is the fact that though he’s a gospel artist and some of the singers he had collaborated with a doing phenomenally well, none of them has reached out to him to try and help him despite him putting out feelers for the same. Peter Blessing has for all intents and purposes been discarded.

Bahati mishandled my mother – Peter Blessing opens up

He also opened up about his relationship with Bahati and he spoke of whether or not he has attempted to reach out to Bahati. And from the look of things Peter Blessing is unwilling to do so citing past experiences with the artist.

Defendant, Peter Blessing in court

However, when pressed further by Presenter Ali he did say he would be willing to negotiate something with his former mentor. Before now he continues to push on and tries to release music as often as his schedule and meagre earnings can allow.

Bahati deletes Peter Blessings new song from YouTube barely 24 hours after uploading it

Check out the video of the interview below:

Gospel artist, Bahati reveals founding and managing EMB record label has cost him enormous financial handicaps

Posted on by Gloria Katunge

Just yesterday, EMB record label launched its rebirth at KICC but founder, Bahati emotionally reveals his loss of 6 M plus, while trying to manage his artists.

In an exclusive interview with KISS 100, the EMB records King shared how tough it has been to manage artists, who only bring few returns.

EMB records CEO, Kevin Bahati

Since the beginning of the year, the record label has witnessed artists walk out from the label, for one reason or another.

Mishandling and disrespect were among the accusations filed against the gospel artist´s record label.

Furthermore, his own blood brother dumped him.

Singer, Bahati and brother, Weezdom

However, a rose will never miss the thorns and he opens up on his enormous financial losses when it comes to managing artists:

I lost 6 million when trying to manage my artiste and even execute a project.

A song could cost me Ksh 450-500, ooo but fewer returns and it is okay.

So in the midst of all I spent a lot.

The gospel artist however, appreciates the unlimited support from family and friends who have had his back since his debut, ´Mama´.