insert_link Article Sabi Wu vs. Lilmaina and the Question of Artistic Originality by Otieno Arudo In Nairobi’s buzzing hip-hop and arbantone ecosystem, a storm is quietly escalating beneath the surface of viral TikToks and high-streaming singles. A recent online spat has brought the usually blurred line between inspiration and imitation into sharp focus, as Kilimani-based rapper and producer Sabi Wu accuses the more prominent Lilmaina of biting his style. The saga began with Instagram close-friend stories — videos initially visible to a select audience — […] todayApril 29, 2025 9
insert_link 2 Article Who Belongs on the Mount Rushmore of Kenyan Hip-Hop? Recently, An21 KE (@antweeeezy), a US-based Kenyan producer and hip-hop media previously a Coke Studio Africa protégé, with stints at Radio 254 and NRG Radio, sparked a vibrant discussion on X by posing the question: “Who is in the Kenyan Hip Hop Mt Rushmore?” This inquiry ignited a reflective conversation among Kenyan hip-hop enthusiasts, contemplating the genre's most iconic figures. The concept of a "Mount Rushmore" in pop culture symbolizes […] todayApril 22, 2025 32 2
insert_link Article New Music on the Radar – APR 21 2025 Clark Keeng ft. Zawadi Mukami & Chris Barr – “Table” Some songs feel like memories in sonic form. Table, a melancholic yet hopeful R&B ballad by Clark Keeng featuring Zawadi Mukami and Chris Barr, conjures the intimacy of love lost but not entirely let go. The title object — a table — is the emotional anchor around which the song revolves, not just physically, but metaphorically as the place where […] todayApril 21, 2025 14
insert_link 5 Article EAST AFRICA HAS SOMETHING TO SAY: Khali Cartel 5 Review by Otieno Arudo When Khaligraph Jones announced the impending release of Khali Cartel 5, on March 6, 2025, the internet buzzed with anticipation. Fans across East Africa eagerly awaited the latest installment of the iconic cypher series, known for spotlighting the region's hip-hop talent. One enthusiastic fan, @baru_allan, shared a reaction video shortly after the announcement, urging others to watch, like, share, and subscribe. However, not all feedback was positive; some critics felt […] todayMarch 20, 2025 52 5
insert_link 13 11 Album Review The Invisible Currency- Khaligraph Jones’ personal story of triumph against the odds. There are many other memorable moments the rapper has given throughout the years. Some are fantastic like winning awards or realizing dope projects and others are questionable like arriving for a stage performance in a casket or the alleged bleaching fiasco,Whether they happened to him, or he orchestrated them(the questionable moments),is a matter of fan debate,but they certainly provide conversation fodder.These 'escapades' though they have gotten less of late ,(parenthood […] todayApril 5, 2020 1175 11 13