The Flashback Series: Remember Raudy? The Guy Who Brought You Size 8 Alongside Size 8 Herself…This is What Happened to Him
Artist: Raudy / Vikki Ocean
Real Name: Victor Greenroad
Hit Songs: ‘Size 8’ featuring Size 8 (formerly known as Linet), ‘Beat Iki Gonga’, ‘Siwezi kuwa nawe’ with Maida
Years Active: 2004 – 2013
Current Occupation: Elephant Tusks Record Label Executive co-founder & Sound Engineer / Authentic Notti Africa Sales Manager.
Date of Birth: July 4th 1987
Marital Status: Single
No. of Children: N/A
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Raudy is an alumni of the Calif Records school of genge. He is a seasoned artist that has been delivering great verses ever since his earliest features.
He has acted as one third of the group Kanobyz that gave as the melodic song ‘Siwezi Mind’ on the compilation ‘Operation Fagia 7’. Also, he has worked with Size 8, then known as Linet, on a song titled ‘Size 8’. He’s impressive verse on the song ‘Siwezi Kuwa Nawe’ with Maida was a memorable musical moment for any Raudy fan.
Whether in a group or as a solo artiste, Raudy knows how to deliver.
This is what Raudy has to say …
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Molo: A major part of your journey started off at Calif Records, how did you get your start there?
Raudy: I met up with Clemo at some function I went to and I was one of the artists performing, he liked my act and invited me to his label, that’s how it all started for me.
Molo: You were in a group known as Kanobyz with Laety and Oby, How was the group Kanobyz formed? Did you form it before or after recording at Calif Records?
Raudy: Yes I was a Kanoby. We formed the group after recording at Calif. We formed the group through the help of one of our buddy called Tito, a calif records officer, he actually came up with the name.
Molo: How was the song ‘Siwezi Mind’ recorded? What inspired the song?
Raudy: Oby came up with the idea and called me on it, we felt like the initial idea was empty in way and needed something extra, maybe a feminine touch? Haha that’s when we called Leaty on it, took it to Clemo, he liked it and the rest was history.
Molo: What made you leave Calif Records? What events took place?
Raudy: Since childhood I’ve always had a hunger for trying new things. I wanted to start my own label so I talked to Clemo about it and he was cool with it. He liked the idea so he wished me luck.
Molo: You worked with Size 8 before she took over the music scene. She was known as Linet then, and you two did the song ‘Size 8’. What was she like?
Raudy: Size 8 was fun working with and very active in all that I ever saw her do. We toured a lot of places together. She is a kind person with a good personality, I guess that’s one of the things her fans love her for.
Molo: What were some of the memorable times being with the group Kanobyz? Will the group release another project together?
Raudy: Many people came through when we met up to do the ‘Siwezi Mind’ video and it was a great experience. We also hosted a show to celebrate our artist Juacali and it was a lifetime experience. About Kanobyz releasing another project, I don’t think it’s possible right now maybe later. You can’t relive the past.
Molo: You went on to change your name to Vikki Ocean, why the change?
Raudy: In a nutshell, Raudy had his time, it’s Vikki Oceans time, it’s time to be more responsible and gain the only thing I can ever leave this earth with- good works. Raudy doesn’t mirror that well.
Molo: What is new about the music that you are making now, do you still do genge?
Raudy: My music has become more mature, more artistic and real, and yes,at times i do genge when i feel like, it’s fun.
Molo: So what keeps you busy when you are not in the studio? Family? Work?
Raudy: Just work, I have a cloth line, I spend most of my time running it when am not at the studio
Molo: What are some of the things Kenyan artistes need to improve on?
Raudy: I think Kenyan artists need to improve on their music videos, how they manage their music also needs to change.
Molo: Who are some of the producers you see yourself working with in the near future?
Raudy: Eugene Austine, Babbz on the Track and maybe Timberland.
Molo: What new music can we expect from you?
Raudy: I have an album coming out soon, so there’s a lot of new music you can expect from me
— Final Comments
**If you put your mind to it, you can become whatever you want, always put God first and remember to always be humble.
5 Things You Never Knew About Raudy
1. The Bible is my favourite book
2. I did a song called “Twende juu” with Juacali but it never materialised
3. My favourite quote, “You can’t have your cake and eat it at the same time.”
4. The love I have for people inspires me, to see that everyone comes to their best.
5. I did a song with Mejja called songa, but we never released it.
Music Links
‘Hey Girl’ Video –
‘Wassy’ Spotify link –
https://open.spotify.com/track/2hNDwHcAHM83fdhXJyiSSu
‘Wassy’ iTunes link – http://itunes.apple.com/album/id994182709?ls=1&app=itunes
‘Ladies and Gentlemen’ iTunes link
http://itunes.apple.com/album/id980704409?ls=1&app=itunes
‘Ladies and Gentleman’ link Spotify https://open.spotify.com/track/1rpWOBHPaE7y4awPhillKc
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Contacts
Facebook: Vikki Ocean
Twitter: @VIKKI_OCEAN
Instagram: vikk _ocean
Email: vikkiocean254@gmail.com
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