Special Throwback: 10 tracks of the decade!!
19 September 2013
We say Thursdays are never complete without playing Kenyan music and having highlighted some throwback jams in the industry. In today’s feature we go way back to late 90’s and early 20’s. 10 tracks handpicked as some of the greatest works by Kenyan artists. The list is endless and in no particular order.
#10 Happy – Stella featuring Kantai: This was probably one of the best Hip Hop jams during a time when English rap was not so wide spread in Kenya. The track rocked hard with the old Stella and Kantai flow.
#9 Haters – Jahmani featuring Kantai: Again Chris Kantai, and as many would call him Kantadda, had really mad skills. Produced by Jomino, the track also takes you way back when Swahili rapper Jahmani was trying to take over the industry all for himself. “…Westie Kantai ni councilor, me ni chief, sub chief juu ya mischief…” where did these guys go anyway?
#8 Chacha – Krupt : Probably one the jams that enjoyed massive airplay then and every upcoming rapper wanted to be Krupt if not E-sir. If we had Mdundo then, they would top the charts like everyday. RIP to the legends.
#7 Rat-a-Tat – Rat-A-Tat : She used to spit rhymes like no other femcee. The song was a hit and if played today, Rat-a-Tat is still in business. This was most likely the hardest song by a female rapper at that time. Respect.
#6 Anisa – King Stone and Bedbug: When Tabasam Records was the main deal and Kapuka ruled airwaves inside matatus and radios in the ghetto. If you still remember this track thumbs up. You are one of the real Kenya music fans. The question still is where did these veteran artists go? They haven’t grown that old for mic.
#5 John – Wakimbizi: Despite being vulgar in nature, John was so original, hilarious and cleverly delivered.
#4 Moyoni – Nonini featuring Gadaffi: No doubt Nonini has maintained consistency and relevance since he started out. Layed on dope beats, the track was well done and simply won’t go out of fashion.
#3 Bless My Room – Necessary Nioze: I’m still listening to this track in September 2013. It brings a lot of memories when Wyre and Nazizi were making their debut into the Kenyan dancehall scene before being this big right now. The lyrics were easy to cram and the message and beat were great.
#2 Hallo Hallo – Wakambizi: Swahili rap is undisputed and the guys should have maintained their steadiness.
#1 Majambazi – Mashifta: Real Kenyan Hip Hop.
If you are interested in writing you can submit your well researched list for review every Throwback Thursday. Download music for FREE via our platform.
#10 Happy – Stella featuring Kantai: This was probably one of the best Hip Hop jams during a time when English rap was not so wide spread in Kenya. The track rocked hard with the old Stella and Kantai flow.
#9 Haters – Jahmani featuring Kantai: Again Chris Kantai, and as many would call him Kantadda, had really mad skills. Produced by Jomino, the track also takes you way back when Swahili rapper Jahmani was trying to take over the industry all for himself. “…Westie Kantai ni councilor, me ni chief, sub chief juu ya mischief…” where did these guys go anyway?
#8 Chacha – Krupt : Probably one the jams that enjoyed massive airplay then and every upcoming rapper wanted to be Krupt if not E-sir. If we had Mdundo then, they would top the charts like everyday. RIP to the legends.
#7 Rat-a-Tat – Rat-A-Tat : She used to spit rhymes like no other femcee. The song was a hit and if played today, Rat-a-Tat is still in business. This was most likely the hardest song by a female rapper at that time. Respect.
#6 Anisa – King Stone and Bedbug: When Tabasam Records was the main deal and Kapuka ruled airwaves inside matatus and radios in the ghetto. If you still remember this track thumbs up. You are one of the real Kenya music fans. The question still is where did these veteran artists go? They haven’t grown that old for mic.
#5 John – Wakimbizi: Despite being vulgar in nature, John was so original, hilarious and cleverly delivered.
#4 Moyoni – Nonini featuring Gadaffi: No doubt Nonini has maintained consistency and relevance since he started out. Layed on dope beats, the track was well done and simply won’t go out of fashion.
#3 Bless My Room – Necessary Nioze: I’m still listening to this track in September 2013. It brings a lot of memories when Wyre and Nazizi were making their debut into the Kenyan dancehall scene before being this big right now. The lyrics were easy to cram and the message and beat were great.
#2 Hallo Hallo – Wakambizi: Swahili rap is undisputed and the guys should have maintained their steadiness.
#1 Majambazi – Mashifta: Real Kenyan Hip Hop.
If you are interested in writing you can submit your well researched list for review every Throwback Thursday. Download music for FREE via our platform.
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