DAILY 5: 5 Must Know Things In The Music Scene

How awesome is it having number three representing Wednesday? The month has quite settled in well and three days after we already loving September however hard it maybe. Wishing for a better month ahead? All I know is; if you want a place in the sun, you have to put up with a few blisters.

Here’s a fun way of having a beautiful Wednesday; a list of five things you need to know in the music scene:

#1. T.I and P Square? Who would have thought?

Almost a decade ago, we were introduced to some fine piece of Nigerian art in form of music through Psquare. From ‘Ifunanya’, ‘no one like you’ to ‘more than a friend’. Tides changed and the identical twins found themselves swimming with the musical whales; something which transformed Nigerian as well as African music completely. From collaborating with Akon to Rick Ross and now T.I one of the global musical icons. The versatile rapper has a new video with the Peter and Paul duo dubbed ‘Ejeajo’ check it out here>> https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CxoJ7rkiktQ

#2. Meet Obinna the self proclaimed ‘Igwe’

Does top comedian Obinna Ike deserve the ‘Igwe’ title? If you ask me I’d scream yes! Like they say there’s always a story behind every successful person. From struggling to pay 3000Ksh. Rent to trying to end his life on a numerous occasion; Obinna’s shoes finally deserves that royal christening. His is a sad but inspiring story that he couldn’t find a better avenue to tell it but through his new ‘Igwe’ jam. Allow him to walk you through his struggle filled life from rock bottom on the way to the apex of it by following this link http://mdundo.com/news/2409

#3. Video review (Classic): Octopizzo-On Top

Henry Ohanga or as better known by his stage name;Octopizzo is one of the best Hiphop rappers Kenya has ever produced since Uko Flaani Maumau. The young entrepreneur broke out into the industry several years back and ‘On Top’ was one of the jams which catapulted him to the top where he’s reveled to date. Produced by snap productions, the video which is a product of snap productions brings life to the already lively song and its creativity became a highlight two years back; challenging artists to go for exquisite visuals. Octopizzo comes out straight to shake off any competition towards his side with a fine lyrical flow but credit to the graphics which clearly portrays the full story. Watch the video and share your thoughts >> https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3V-4_UhsiTY

#4. New video alert: Shanky Radics-leo ni leo

Yeah you read it right! Better known for his ‘Bambika’ jam back in the days, Kenya’s Dancehall / Pop artiste Shanky radics is back again in the limelight with his new video ‘Leo Ni Leo’ the less I write about it the better. Check out the video and be sure to have his song in yours playlist https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XkFyoik4wVo

#5. CHARTS: Midweek top 10

It’s midweek people! You know we always have the best escape plan whenever things are not going right. The ever diverse and dynamic countdown is here which involves new songs featuring upcoming artists as well. Keep it Mdundo and we’ll keep you posted on the official charts.

WRITTEN BY: BRIAN NDUNG’U.