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 133 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 103
insert_link 1 Article WHO IS TY FLEXX? THE KENYAN MUSIC TROLL OR ARTIST? IS HE OKAY? If you don’t know who TY FLEXX is, then just like millions of other Kenyans, you are forgiven for not knowing who TY FLEXX is. In this short article, we are going to tell you about our short encounter with TY FLEXX in 2024 and the type of troll that he is. In 2024, after we advertised for studio services, we received a booking from TY FLEXX. He showed up […] todayApril 19, 2025 119 1
insert_link 1 Article Inside Spotify’s Latest Masterclass for Kenyan Artistes Spotify says it has a new vision for Kenya’s music industry where artists are taking the lead on ownership, narrative, and innovation. During their latest masterclass held in Nairobi in partnership with Platoon, they brought together emerging artists, producers, and music industry players for an immersive session on what it takes to thrive in the streaming era. This is informed by the pivotal shift the Kenyan music landscape is undergoing […] todayApril 18, 2025 96 1
insert_link 4 Article Victims of Madness: Hatutaki Mchezo Kwa Kazi In a recent interview which is probably his only interview in recent years, Domani Munga explained something that relates very much to how we feel as Radio 254. Domani who has been rapping long before the world knew who Wakadinali are explained how it feels to see people who he knows, went to school with or grew up with start to rap now after not understanding or supporting his rap […] todayApril 17, 2025 102 4
insert_link Article Bien Teases New Collaborative Album “Safari” After US Embassy Visit, Sparks Fan Frenzy Over Mystery Collab Kenyan music icon Bien-Aimé Baraza, best known for his work as one-quarter of the celebrated afro-pop band Sauti Sol, has teased a new collaborative album titled Safari. The news broke just hours after Bien paid a visit to the United States Embassy in Nairobi, where the current Chargé d’Affaires, Marc Dillard, wished him the best of luck in his upcoming USA tour — a gesture symbolic of the cultural bridge […] todayApril 16, 2025 233
insert_link 3 Article Kenyan Riddim™ Launching April 20th on Radio TV 254: The Home of Kenyan Music After the successful launch of Radio 254’s Hustler Challenge that was launched on March 17th, 2025, Radio TV 254 is excited to announce the launch of its next challenge dubbed Kenyan Riddim™ that will begin on Sunday April 20th with the submission set as Thursday 1 May 2025. Participants in the Kenyan Riddim™ challenge will have between 20th April 2025 when the instrumental is released until 1 May 2025 at […] todayApril 14, 2025 175 3
insert_link 4 Article Character Development or Lessons Learned from Working with Advertising Agencies In life, everything seems to go wrong when we humans set unrealistic expectations. This is true for both expectations in business and one’s personal life. The second we set an expectation for someone else without consulting them is where we start going wrong. The thing about expectations is that they can never match our reality, it is like setting yourself up for disappointment. The best way to counter the disappointment […] todayApril 9, 2025 85 4
insert_link 4 Article TESLAH: THE GIFTED CHILD OF TALANTA MTAANI by Tonny Audi It seems many people are now familiar with Teslah, who rose to prominence through Talanta Mtaani. Undeniably, she is demonstrating why she earned that opportunity. Currently signed to Black Market Records, which has generated considerable buzz since its establishment in Kenya, Teslah has won me over as a big fan. One particularly striking aspect of her career is her consistency. Observing her trajectory, one notices a consistent release […] todayApril 8, 2025 91 4