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This week, we start with news on Trio Mio’s father’s new record (2:15), followed by accusations against Mugithi star Samidoh's former manager, leading to a discussion on artist protection in the music business (6:21). We then cover Bien’s sold-out Koko Arena show in London and who benefits from the industry's growth (21:40). Later, we touch on upcoming shows (34:24) and explore how artists can transition between art forms while retaining their fan base (36:28).
We also review new music that dropped last week!
Intro Music: Elfas ft Baba Trio - "Shiro"
Song Pick: Ekumbo - "Ric Flair" produced by 9teen.
To bring more awareness to the different genres of music within the industry we hope to see the artists & songs discussed in the podcast receive the recognition they deserve.
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This week kicks off with a recap of Collo's recent listening party (8:54). We then dive into UMG East Africa's signing of Producer Vic West and consider its impact on Black Market Records (17:55). Next up, we discuss Sol Fest’s earnings and their choice to spotlight Kenyan artists over international acts (28:30).
CMB Prezzo's shift to gospel with a debut at Rev. Natasha's Church is up for debate as we explore why artists often make this transition (33:47). Finally, we unpack the latest CMO drama with KAMP accusing KECOBO of ignoring court orders (42:07).
We also review new music that dropped last week!
Intro Music: Prezzo - "PREZZO"
Song Pick: Savara - "Show You Off" produced by Savara, Hendricks Sam, Trevor Magak.
To bring more awareness to the different genres of music within the industry we hope to see the artists & songs discussed in the podcast receive the recognition they deserve.
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For our 100th Episode, our listeners sent in some questions covering various topics, we answered them!
We also want to thank you all for listening and sticking with the podcast for 100 episodes!
Song Picks: We are Nubia - "AIBU," (Produced by Wuod Omolo) & Zowie Kengocha - "LAST ONE, I PROMISE!"
To bring more awareness to the different genres of music within the industry we hope to see the artists & songs discussed in the podcast receive the recognition they deserve.
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We kick off with a discussion on the 2025 Grammy Awards and Kenyan artists submitting their work for nominations, transitioning into a conversation on the classification of African art in the music industry (07:00). A dispute between Dyana Cods and Ajay over the removal of their hit "Set It" from YouTube followed, causing some tension (16:01). Finally, we provide an update on the Nonini vs. Brian Mutinda copyright infringement case (24:02).
We also review new music that dropped last week!
Song Pick: X.O - "Deja"
To bring more awareness to the different genres of music within the industry we hope to see the artists & songs discussed in the podcast receive the recognition they deserve. -
In this episode, we take a deep dive into the various steps required for a local artist to make it to the international stage and achieve lasting success. We also explore the different types of artists within the industry and why some may find it easier to reach global recognition compared to others (7:35). Following that discussion, we turn to AI for a blueprint on how to successfully break a Kenyan artist into the international market, as well as how much an artist may need to spend to achieve this (41:36).
We also review new music that dropped last week!
Song Pick: Coster Ojwang, Savara - "Jathum" produced by Wuod Omolo.
To bring more awareness to the different genres of music within the industry we hope to see the artists & songs discussed in the podcast receive the recognition they deserve.
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In today’s episode, we kick things off by diving into the recent wave of high-profile layoffs in the music industry and explore the shifting landscape from the perspective of an entertainment lawyer (3:44). Next, we break down what went wrong at the Walker Town show this past weekend which fell short of many expectations (8:21).
We also tackle Steph Kapela’s hot take on paying massive fees to international artists for local performances (25:59). Finally, we unpack the controversy surrounding Lil Maina, producer Kanzu, and their hit Kishash, as Kanzu claims he hasn’t seen a dime from the song’s success (33:53).
The boys also review new music that dropped last week!
Song Pick: N'jiru - "4 AM" produced by Collins Kivuki.
To bring more awareness to the different genres of music within the industry we hope to see the artists & songs discussed in the podcast receive the recognition they deserve.
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Afam starts us off by declaring the music industry is dying, leading to a discussion about sudden executive exits and music mogul Diddy's arrest (6:25). We then revisit the ongoing case where Mutoriah rejects Foi Wambui & Oppo’s 50,000K offer for his song in their ad (14:57).
Afterward, we review Gorilla Academy's first season, with Stinger taking the win, and share what we hope to see in Season 2 (25:25). Finally, Sam asks what makes music "good," sparking a conversation on objectivity vs subjectivity in art (35:30).
The boys also review new music that dropped last week!
Song Pick: Le'Laika - "ScarFace" produced by Waka Waka.
To bring more awareness to the different genres of music within the industry we hope to see the artists & songs discussed in the podcast receive the recognition they deserve.
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This week, Afam recaps a Playboi Carti show he almost attended (6:37), leading to a conversation on how music is more than just the music. Then, Foi Wambui and Oppo face scrutiny for using Mutoriah's song without proper clearance, sparking a discussion on brands' responsibility when working with artists (19:33). They also dive into Njerae's rumored UMG contract and debate the pros and cons of 360 deals (27:34). Sam and Afam then discuss Tyla's VMA comments and why Black Americans assume ownership over Black culture (39:00). Upcoming shows are highlighted (48:51), followed by a recap of the latest Gorilla Academy episode (54:25).
The boys also review new music that dropped last week!
Song Pick: 4Mr Frank White - "Smooth Operator\Pepeta Freestyle" produced by UGYN.
To bring more awareness to the different genres of music within the industry we hope to see the artists & songs discussed in the podcast receive the recognition they deserve.
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This week, Afam was out linking and building at a music event while Sam attended a Goethe-Institut curated panel that featured Chimano, Mike Mutenyo, and Angela Mwandanda, moderated by Agnes Nonsizi. He breaks down his experience as well as the artist performances after (8:09). They then get into a Gorilla Academy Episode 3 recap (12:09). KAMP gets a win over KECOBO as the CMO battle continues (22:41). In more wins, Nonini gets 4 million from his copyright infringement case against Influencer Brian Mutinda (31:28). Afam then gets something off his chest in a rant, and Bensoul has a few words for singer Otile Brown (36:11), and more.
The boys also review new music that dropped last week!
Song Pick: Kuky - "Baddie" produced by Afamefuna.
To bring more awareness to the different genres of music within the industry we hope to see the artists & songs discussed in the podcast receive the recognition they deserve.
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This weeks episode begins with what Sam and Afam have been up to. They start with Afam's outing leading to a conversation about today's modern marketing trends for artists, what the experts say works and what doesn't (07:43). The boys then get into a review of a recently created talent competition show by rap veteran King Kaka's music label, Kaka Empire, highlighting the good and bad from the first episode (20:53). Which leads them to talk about Kenyan Rappers rapping in American accents (33:58), as well as Afam's dislike for "fast rappers" (39:20).
The boys also review new music that dropped last week!
Song Pick: King Kanja - "Uka" produced One Bright J, DotDaEngineer.
To bring more awareness to the different genres of music within the industry we hope to see the artists & songs discussed in the podcast receive the recognition they deserve.
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This weeks episode begins with what Sam and Afam have been up to. Afam was out networking while Sam released some music. He also was at M.Rumbi's live show at Moov Cafe. He breaks down the show, and the performances (07:07). UMG East Africa announced Njerae as their latest signing. The boys talk about the signing in light of UMGs reputation from their past signings (11:54). That leads into a conversation about Nikita saying she doesn't do music for money (27:46). The boys then go through a list of the top streamed and watched artists in Kenya, which points out a major issue in the Kenyan music industry (31:09). Finally, Afam talks about recent artist shows and he highlights the OneBeat Initiative, it's application and deadline dates (39:15).
The boys also review new music that dropped last week!
Song Pick: Chris Kaiga - "Kameshika Signal" produced by Cedo.
To bring more awareness to the different genres of music within the industry we hope to see the artists & songs discussed in the podcast receive the recognition they deserve.
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This weeks episode begins with what Sam and Afam have been up to. They then get into a conversation about nostalgia in music, our reliance on the old hits and stars, and why they feel like there are no new geniuses in the industry (11:24). Kenyan hit maker Bensoul has revised his rate card and the boys discuss his new prices. That leads into a conversation about he Kenyan music economy, the reasons they feel it isn't growing, and what can be done to make it better (39:22).
The boys also review new music that dropped last week! Song Pick: Buruklyn Boyz - "Kwao".To bring more awareness to the different genres of music within the industry we hope to see the artists & songs discussed in the podcast receive the recognition they deserve.
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Today we sit down with the multi-talented Elsy Wameyo and begin by talking about her upbringing and early influences (07:53). Following that, she talks about getting a Sync placement on the popular sports game eFootball and the making of the Nilotic Ep that birthed that opportunity and led to a new phase in her career (25:47). We then get into her latest album Saint Sinner, the story behind it, faith and its role in her life and music, as well as being hands on as an artist (46:31). Rounding it up, she talks about the place of fashion in her creative process and mentions a few artists she would love to make music with (1:11:31).
Song Pick: Okello Max - "Genesis" Produced by So Fresh.
To bring more awareness to the different genres of music within the industry we hope to see the artists & songs discussed in the podcast receive the recognition they deserve.
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This week Sam and Afam start the episode with some CMO news, PAVRISK retain the right to collect royalties, again. they also try to answer whether Kenyan art is important to its people and what they feel it will take for us to get positive news in this area (12:13). They then speculate on the whereabouts of rapper Kahu$h, and talk about his previous releases and influence on the Kenyan hiphop scene (21:06). American rapper Drake released 100 Gigs worth of content, and the boys discuss the move, as well as artists being slaves to their fans and the music labels they are signed to (37:55).
Song Pick: Albeezy - "Schemer" Produced by Cap.
To bring more awareness to the different genres of music within the industry we hope to see the artists & songs discussed in the podcast receive the recognition they deserve.
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This week Sam and Afam get right into conversation about music nostalgia (07:07), they then discuss the ongoing squabble between two Kenyan music heavyweights Otile Brown and Bien with the latter apologising for some of his earlier comments aimed at Otile, or did he? (14:38). Chimano announces a new single and say he will be focusing on his solo career from now on (24:30). The boys then briefly talk about Fancy Fingers' importance in the now disbanded Sauti Sol (30:30).
Grammys are coming up, Sam and Afam talk about who they feel may be eligible to win an award from the Kenyan music scene (34:05), also, Nigerian star Ruger had an awkward appearance on Citizen TVs 10 Over 10 featuring his impersonator Kenyan Ruger formerly (Ruger wa Kayole (41:00). Finally, they talk about artists and the negative effects of our expectations of them (48:00).
Song Pick: Edward Kamau, Winyo - "Running For Gold".
To bring more awareness to the different genres of music within the industry we hope to see the artists & songs discussed in the podcast receive the recognition they deserve.
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Sam and Afam get into their weeks and what they have been up to. Afam moved to New York, and Sam has been busy with remixes. Afam then brings up an interesting article on music trends that we could see in 2024, and they both go through them and apply that to what they see in the Kenyan music industry (17:35). Some anticipated albums dropped from Bensoul and Elsy Wameyo, Fancy Fingers and friends as well as a couple of more. The boys review those and more music that was released during the week (53:47).
Song Pick: Don Diablo, Lufthaus, Robbie Williams, Sofiya Nzau - "Where Do We Come From".
To bring more awareness to the different genres of music within the industry we hope to see the artists & songs discussed in the podcast receive the recognition they deserve.
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On today's episode, Sam and Afam get into what they have been up to recently. Sam showed up for the Sema Box Wazo app launch at the Baraza Media Lab and breaks down the event (6:50). More CMO news with KAMP winning the appeal to overturn KECOBOs decision that awarded PAVRISK the sole license to collect royalties on artists behalf which leads them to talk about the importance of music education and artists having the power to make decisions for their art and themselves (15:00). Following that, they talk about the big three Labels lawsuit against two AI music creation companies, Suno & Udio, for copyright infringement (34:40).
The boys also review new music that dropped last week!
Song Pick: Petrooz - "Ningerudi Mapema".
To bring more awareness to the different genres of music within the industry we hope to see the artists & songs discussed in the podcast receive the recognition they deserve.
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On today's episode, Sam and Afam get into what they have been up to recently. They then briefly mention the ongoing investigations on the discovery at the Kware slum, and the assassination attempt on the former president of America.
Following that, they talk about Kenyan artist Sabi Wu, who was featured on the Rolling Stone Magazine for his "Not Like Us" remix which addresses the current political climate in the country (12:18). This leads them into a conversation about opportunities as well as what they feel is important when it comes to seizing them, getting deep and vulnerable in the process (21:31).
The boys also review new music that dropped last week!
Song Pick: Elsy Wameyo, Ywaya Tajiri - "Conquer" Produced by Elsy Wameyo, Wuod Omollo, Polycarp Otieno.
To bring more awareness to the different genres of music within the industry we hope to see the artists & songs discussed in the podcast receive the recognition they deserve.
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Sam and Afam get into their weeks and what they have been up to. They then touch on what has been happening in the country which leads them to talk about the recent Saba Saba March and concert that was recently held (10:10). KAMP gets the green light to collect royalties on behalf of artists despite KECOBO giving PAVRISK that license recently (18:30). The BET awards were held recently, and the boys talk about the lack of Kenyan representation at the awards, as well as the winners (29:30). Also, Blankets and Wine has been postponed (38:54).
The boys also review new music that dropped last week!
Song Pick: Kethan - "Tumechoka".
To bring more awareness to the different genres of music within the industry we hope to see the artists & songs discussed in the podcast receive the recognition they deserve.
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A lot has happened recently! In today's episode, Sam and Afam talk about the #RejectTheFinanceBill2024 protests as well as their different outcomes. They talk about the Kenyan governments response to the peoples demands, and highlight some key issues they have observed. The boys also briefly discuss the recent roundtable talk that featured the President, Eric Latiff, Linus Kaikai, and Joe Ageyo.
This leads them to mention some of the people doing good with everything that is going on, as well as mention the possibilities of more protests in the coming week.
Song Pick: Eric Wainaina - "Dek Dek Dek".
To bring more awareness to the different genres of music within the industry we hope to see the artists & songs discussed in the podcast receive the recognition they deserve.
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