Episodes
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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 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...
Get the Exclusive Top 100 Kenyan music playlist: https://bit.ly/freekenyanplaylist
Discover The Top Kenyan albums and EPs of 2022: https://bit.ly/topkenyanalbums2022
Listen to State of Being EP: https://bit.ly/stateofbeingliboi
Support Liboi's music on HustleSasa: https://bit.ly/liboihustlesasa
Connect with Liboi: https://linktr.ee/_liboi_
Connect with LaMusicJunkie: https://bit.ly/lamusicjunkie
This episode was recorded and edited at Tawala Beats Studio: https://bit.ly/tawalamusic
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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 HuruWhy it took him 10 years to release his debut albumHow he started working with Kaa La MotoWhat he learnt from Juma TutuHis favourite Kenyan rappersFor more Swahili goodness:
Get the Exclusive Top 100 Kenyan music playlist for free: https://bit.ly/freekenyanplaylist
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
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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 major differences between Nairobi and EldoretNem R's favourite female Kenyan rappersHow she ended up working with Kenyan hiphop legend Kitu SewerFor more realness
Listen To The Top 5 feat Nem R playlist : https://bit.ly/Top5NemRsongs
Stream Kiswahealing album by Kitu Sewer and Maovete: https://bit.ly/kiswahealing
Watch Shades of Benga online: https://bit.ly/shadesofbenga
Check out Nem R on Instagram: https://bit.ly/NemRmuziki
Connect with LaMusicJunkie: https://bit.ly/lamusicjunkie
This episode was recorded and edited at Tawala Beats Studio: https://bit.ly/tawalamusic
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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 KemuntoWhat she learnt at Coke Studio Africa Her favourite Kenyan music producersWhy she restarted her Instagram pageWhat her brand Kay Culture is all aboutFor more sweetness:
Get my FREE Top 100 Kenyan music playlistWatch Wendy's Jamhuri Jam Sessions Listen to The Top 5 feat Wendy Kay playlistDiscover the Best of Dillie the Kenyan music producer Watch Shades of Benga online Follow Wendy Kay on InstagramFollow Wendy on TwitterJoin the Kay CultureConnect 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 artist 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 this episode to find out:
How Luka metamorphosized from producer to rapperWhy he believes we're not free and still in ChainsThe Tanzanian chakacha band he sampled in Rafiki AduiHow fatherhood has changed himHis favourite Kenyan songsAnd so much more!
For more depth:
Get my FREE Top 100 Kenyan playlist
Stream Sanduku by Luka
Discover the chakacha inspirationListen to Tony Oriema for president
Watch my Chini reaction video
Follow The Kenyan RenaissanceConnect with Luka
Read about the First Patriots game
Let's be Instagram friends
This episode was recorded and edited at Tawala Beats Studio -
What happens when you put The In-Betweener and LaMusicJunkie in one room? A lot of laughs, that's what.
On this episode of The Top 5 with LaMusicJunkie podcast, I interviewed this unique Kenyan musician who's been in the game for over 10 years. And his name is Kuiyu!
What his name actually meansWhat happened to his first group W3NZAWhy he decided to record a live EPWhat he's needing right nowAnd so much more!
Tune in to find outAnd 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 album review of In Between: https://bit.ly/SanaaKwaSana
Support Kuiyu on HustleSasa: https://bit.ly/KuiyuHustlesasa
Follow Kuiyu on Instagram: https://bit.ly/KuiyuInstagram
Listen to the Top 5 Kuiyu songs: https://bit.ly/Top5Kuiyusongs
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This episode was recorded and edited at Tawala Beats studio -
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
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Who is LaMusicJunkie? What is The Top 5 about? And is this the kind of music podcast you've been looking for?
Listen to find out!
Ooh, and stalk me at LaMusicJunkie
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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
