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How well do you know Kenyan music? Let music journalist LaMusicJunkie take you on a fun trip around the Top 5 songs from your favourite Kenyan artists, and the untold stories behind them. By the end of this riveting ride, you will not only discover but LOVE Kenyan music.
Are you ready for a healing conversation?
Multidisciplinary Kenyan artist Liboi has a lot of wise gems to share with us. When she's not making soulful Afrocentric music, she's directing films or attending art residencies in Rome. But her debut EP is one to stop you in your tracks and consider your own "State of Being".
Tune in to this episode of The Top 5 with LaMusicJunkie to find out:
* How her father influenced her music career
* The Italian artist who inspired her EP's theme
* What Kenya needs in order to heal
For more healing...
⭐Discover The Top Kenyan albums and EPs of 2022
⭐Listen to State of Being EP
⭐Support Liboi's music on HustleSasa
⭐Connect with Liboi
⭐Connect with LaMusicJunkie
This episode was recorded and edited at Tawala Beats Studio
The Swahili hiphop ambassador is in the house!
Mombasa-born and raised rapper Nafsi Huru has a new album out. With 10 years in the Kenyan hiphop game, he's done it all. He's a radio host, events organizer, and founder of Kenya's first Sheng magazine Tribe 43. And his debut album Uhuru wa Nafsi features some of the best music producers, instrumentalists and rappers in Afrika.
Listen to this episode to find out
- How he got his name Nafsi Huru
- Why it took him 10 years to release his debut album
- How he started working with Kaa La Moto
- What he learnt from Juma Tutu
- His favourite Kenyan rappers
For more Swahili goodness:
Stream Uhuru wa Nafsi: https://spoti.fi/3BJNE7U
Buy the album: https://bit.ly/nafsihuruhustlesasa
Check out his Free Soul merchandise: https://bit.ly/freesoulclothing
Listen to Da Hook Up on Icon Radio: https://bit.ly/dahookup
Read my interview on Tribe 43: https://bit.ly/tribe43lamusicjunkie
Connect with Nafsi Huru: https://bit.ly/nafsihuruinstagram
Connect with LaMusicJunkie: https://bit.ly/lamusicjunkie
This episode was recorded and edited at Tawala Beats Studio: https://bit.ly/tawalamusic
It's about to get real!
Nem R is as real and versatile as Kenyan artists come. She's a soulful singer, relentless songwriter, and hardcore rapper too. Think Nicki Minaj.
This young hustler from Langas has a crazy story from Eldoret to Nairobi (and back). In 4 short years, Nem R has created a huge catalogue of freestyles, singles and collaborations. And has experimented with R&B, drill and even Afrobeats!
Tune in to this episode find out:
- The differences between Nairobi and Eldoret
- Nem R's favourite female Kenyan rappers
- How she ended up working with Kenyan hiphop legend Kitu Sewer
For more realness,
- Listen To The Top 5 feat Nem R playlist
- Stream Kiswahealing album by Kitu Sewer and Maovete
- Watch Shades of Benga online
- Check out Nem R on Instagram
- Connect with LaMusicJunkie
This episode was recorded and edited at Tawala Beats Studio
In this short and sweet interview (yes I said short), I was joined by the even sweeter and soft-spoken Kenyan musician Wendy Kay. From being a Sauti Academy alumna to Jamhuri Sessions guest artist to Coke Studio background singer, she's done it all. Her songs have also been featured on top Kenyan movies on Netflix.
The Kenyan female singer and music producer has experimented with R&B trap, kapuka, even Kenyan twist. With an EP and an album out, she’s decided she’s gonna do it “My Way”.
Tune in to find out:
- Why she rebranded from Wendy Kemunto
- What she learnt at Coke Studio Africa
- Her favourite Kenyan music producers
- Why she restarted her Instagram page
- What her brand Kay Culture is all about
For more sweetness:
- Get my FREE Top 100 Kenyan music playlist
- Watch Wendy’s Jamhuri Jam Sessions
- Listen to The Top 5 feat Wendy Kay playlist
- Discover the Best of Dillie the Kenyan music producer
- Watch Shades of Benga online
- Follow Wendy Kay on Instagram
- Follow Wendy on Twitter
- Join the Kay Culture
- Connect with LaMusicJunkie
When I hosted Luka on this episode of The Top 5 with LaMusicJunkie, I didn’t think it would get that DEEP. But the genre-bending Kenyan musician and creative director of The Kenyan Renaissance shared some pretty profound stories behind his debut album.
Featuring alternative Kenyan musicians such as Mwongeli, Muddah and Tony Oriema, the 2022 Kenyan album Sanduku is a whole philosophical box of its own.
Tune in to find out:
- How Luka transitioned from producer to rapper
- Why he believes we’re not free and still in Chains
- The Tanzanian chakacha band he sampled in Rafiki Adui
- How fatherhood has changed him
- His favourite Kenyan songs
And so much more!
For more depth:
Get my FREE Top 100 Kenyan playlist
Stream Sanduku by Luka
Discover the chakacha inspiration
Listen to Tony Oriema for president
Watch my Chini reaction video
Follow The Kenyan Renaissance
Connect with Luka
Read about the First Patriots paintballing game
Let's be Instagram friends
What happens when you put The Flawa Boy and LaMusicJunkie in one room? A lot of laughs, that’s what.
On this episode of The Top 5 with LaMusicJunkie, I interviewed this unique Kenyan musician who’s been in the game for over 10 years. And his name is Kuiyu!
Tune in to find out
- What his name actually means
- What happened to his first group W3NZA
- Why he recorded a live EP
- What he’s needing right now
- And so much more!
And get ready to laugh out loud as we talk about his top 5 songs, and the people who made them happen.
For more fun...
Check out #KenyanKaraoke on Instagram: https://bit.ly/KenyanKaraoke
Watch Sanaa kwa Sana’s review of IN BTWN: https://bit.ly/SanaaKwaSana
Support Kuiyu on HustleSasa: https://bit.ly/KuiyuHustlesasa
Follow Kuiyu on Instagram: https://bit.ly/KuiyuInstagram
Listen to his Top 5 songs: https://bit.ly/Top5Kuiyusongs
Review us for FREE on Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3QZ7PV1
You've heard Kenyan hiphop, and you've heard jazz. But have you heard both of them combined?
Well, you may want to meet today's guest.
Jemedari has been revolutionizing Kenyan hiphop since 2010. First performing it LIVE, and second doing it in classy suits. No wonder his new hiphop-jazz project is called Suits & Mics.
Tune in to discover his unique musical journey fusing his Giriama roots with hiphop music. And the (somewhat weird) backstories behind his 5 biggest songs.
For more jazz:
Read about his KAYA album launch
Listen to Suits & Mics EP
Follow Jemedari on Instagram
Watch his music videos on YouTube
Get my FREE Top 100 Kenyan music playlist
Welcome to the first episode of The Top 5 with LaMusicJunkie. And welcome our first guest, the talented, fun and freaky Aurie Musiq!
You will fall in love with her, from her mind to her music. Discover her top 5 Kenyan songs and the unique background stories behind them. Plus a few surprises from this young female Kenyan musician.
It’s time to get auriented!
For more honey:
Listen to her Aurientation EP
If you like it, buy it on HustleSasa
Follow Aurie on Instagram
Listen to the Stepping into 2022 Kenyan playlist
Connect with LaMusicJunkie
Who is LaMusicJunkie? What is The Top 5 about? And is this the kind of music podcast you've been looking for?
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