Playlists: Music ’n’ Brains Edition One
As promised, the playlist from Music ’n’ Brains Edition One is now available! Thank you to all musicians that submitted their music. Thank you for coming to our meet up on September 1st with Fena Gitu. Now, sit back and discover up and coming Kenyan artists.
CLICK HERE for the full playlist on Soundcloud.
Find below a brief on each featured artist and their contact details. Happy connecting with them!
DEY KNOW
Tracks: By The Way; The Show Out;
Reach out: deyknownmuzic@gmail.com; Instagram: @ddeyknow
“Here to tell my story and make History and Herstory. I want to inspire Kenyan children with a positive, creative, wild and unmatchable musical and life experience.”
MIKE KILLAR
Tracks: No Time To Fail; Staki Story; Nataka; Good Love; Sichezi Mbali; Rudisha;
Reach out: 254mike@gmail.com; +254727082400
Mike Killa is a Mombasa native who just moved to Nairobi to take his music career to the next level. His sound is Hip-hop, R&B and Afro-house. He is signed with Shellykings Records.
MARI GIKARU
Tracks: Dancing To The Beat Of The Drums; Happy To Be Yours;
Reach out: marigikaru@gmail.com; +254703548932; Facebook: /mari.gikaru
Nairobi based Pop, R&B and Afro-fusion singer/songwriter, Mari, is motivated by a desire to make music that acts as an instrument of change for better life.
EVELKNEVILLE
Tracks: Bespoke; Messiah; Gloom;
Reach out: nevilleog@gmail.com; +254715814267
21 year old Nairobi producer music with elements of Hip-hop, Soul, Latin jazz and Afro-beats. Currently working on his first album: EVEL.
CRYSTAL ASIGE
Tracks: Silence Time; Dance; Pulled Under;
Reach out: crystal.asige@gmail.com; +254718005051; Facebook: /crystalasige; Instagram: @crystalasige;
Mombasa-based, singing/songwriting freak. Soulful, conscious and goofy, with a mission to change what you think is impossible. She is influenced by Afro, Soul and Funk music.
STEVETE
Tracks: Soul On My Sole; Keep Hoping; Dreams;
Reach out: stevetethelyricist@gmail.com; +254703739180
“I believe in the power of music to create change, unite generations, and bring calmness and happiness. My aim is to use my creativity and talent to make sense, evoke thoughts, stir conversations, educate, and entertain.”
MARY OLIVE
Tracks: Proud To Be;
Reach out: maryolive.w@gmail.com; Facebook: /maryolive; Instagram: @maryolive; Twitter: @maryolive
Maryolive is a singer and performing artist, influenced by Joni Mitchel, Evanescence, Aretha Franklin and Mariah Carey. She is currently writing and recording, working towards her EP project. Her music can be found on iTunes and Deezer.
BARAKA
Tracks: Fall Far Back; Backwoud;
Reach out: +254742383452
That’s all for our first playlist! Enjoy and share with a music lover near you!
(If you don’t know what we’re talking about, catch up here.)
Are you a musician that wants to be featured on our playlists? Give us your details here: http://bit.ly/musicnbrainsplaylist
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