If I could give my younger self any advice, I would say, "Don't be afraid to start small or over." I am not sure whether a younger me would have listened, but either way, it is the advice I needed to hear then and even now. When I came to the scene in April 2021, I was so full of energy and in love with Kenyan music. I had been […]
Albums, Eps, or mixtapes are really important for artists' brands. Having a good catalog as an artist makes your brand attract deals. But 1st of all what's the difference between an album, a mixtape, and an EP? An Album is a full-length collection of songs (Long Play) while an EP is a shorter version containing fewer tracks than an album but more than a single, A mixtape on the other […]
We have been thinking a lot lately about the Kenyan music industry and what is needed to grow it. Many people will say that the Kenyan music industry needs money, which we agree with, but what if you don't have money as an artist or producer? What are you supposed to do then? A couple of years ago, we met with Alan Mwangi, who had devised a way for creatives […]
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 […]
As of March 2025, the biggest Kenyan song is Mwaki by Sofiya Nzau and Zerb. The song currently has 261,279,399 streams, and that is on Spotify alone. There is no telling how many streams the song has worldwide if you include its streams from Apple Music, YouTube, and other streaming platforms, but the number must be well over 300 million streams. Mwaki is special because, throughout the entire song, no […]
I was reading an article in the newspaper this week that said MSCK’s revenue collection bank account and pay bill had been frozen due to an ongoing legal matter that is in court. The truth is that as far as artist rights are concerned, MSCK has failed Kenyan artists and the entire Kenyan music industry, and it is high time we got rid of it altogether. Why? Because MSCK no […]
Breeder LW is not a new name to many in the Industry, he's actually been one of the most consistent rappers in the game. Ever since he came into the limelight after Khali Cartel 3, The Lyrical Wizard has become a household name. His versatility is evident as one of his keys to success. Big Baba proved his lyrical ability to switch flows and deliver bars in his […]
Every few years, the same question is asked, and honestly, it is getting tiring. In Kenya’s music industry, none of the Top music producers are female. Kenyan female producers exist, but because the music they make is not mainstream, nobody knows who they are, which is unfortunate. In the years that Radio 254 has been in operation, we have met and interviewed countless Female producers from Kenya. Unfortunately, we seem […]
Has anyone else noticed the recent influx of foreigners enjoying our country? In 2025, it seems like these are the only people enjoying or having fun in Kenya, and they are everywhere. From Umoja, To Kibera, To Kiambu and even Maasai Mara. Meanwhile, across the country, millions of Kenyans are disgruntled at how our country is being led and mismanaged by a president who doesn’t seem to stop lying or […]
Many may not know about Dufla Diligon right now, but 10 years ago, he was the most promising and talented Dancehall artist we had in the country. Dufla came into the limelight after signing for the then-hottest record label 'GRANDPA RECORDS', His first hit was TEMPO. A hit that took over East Africa and even secured him a remix with Uganda's Cindy Sanyu. Dufla kept his consistency under Grandpa, getting […]
