Episode 203 | A Step Down From Ubuntu

This weeks episode begins with a recap of the listening parties we have been attending including Bensoul's Flight 420 album listening (9:51), next, Savara says his label blocked him from releasing new music (26:54). Spotify will begin rolling out their remix feature in 2027, is it a necessary feature? (37:44) We then wrap the episode up with reviews of the music that came out this past week (47:50). Intro: Chris Kaiga, Polaris Pauline - "Vibes on Vibes" produced by Kobby WorldwidePick of the Week: Keteh - "Wikendi" produced by Kobby WorldwideBy highlighting music, we aim to help the podcast’s featured artists and songs get the recognition they deserve.

This week, we've got the versatile Nairobi-based artist, songwriter, and producer Genes1s on the podcast. We break down the Gen Z vs. Millennial divide in the creative scene (1:55) and talk about the state of musical diversity in Kenya (17:32). Genes1s then takes us back to his origins in music (26:43), gives his thoughts on navigating the local industry, some of the projects he has been working on (53:02) and more!Pick of the Week: Genes1s, Kagwe Mungai - "Angusha" produced by AUGUST IV Moti the NRG - "Cash Out" produced by Mr. MapemaBy highlighting music, we aim to help the podcast’s featured artists and songs get the recognition they deserve.

This week we sit down with Temidayo Oladehin, a seasoned sound engineer and music producer who serves as Burna Boy’s Production Lead and Front-of-House Engineer. We get into his start in music, artists coming from the church (5:12), his views on A.I in the music scene (15:53), and working with Burna Boy (20:17). He then gives us his secret to handling the pressure that comes with running a big production (47:02), the how-to and importance of building trust with artists (52:00), plus much more!Pick of the Week: Ruger, Sauti Sol - "All My Days" produced by BenjiFlow | Burna Boy, Sauti Sol - "Time Flies" produced by Andre HarrisBy highlighting music, we aim to help the podcast’s featured artists and songs get the recognition they deserve.

We begin today's episode with a recap of Afam's talk on music business, music law and IP at Homeboyz Institute (9:33), next, commentary on X leads us to a conversation about the value of “monoculture” in our industry (21:47). Bien announces his upcoming project “Alusa Continua” with a tracklist (42:40), then some international music business news with YouTube joining streaming services with AI detection [for music] on it's platform and UMG suing Distrokid (49:00), and finally new music reviews (1:01:06). Intro: Kapitani, Toxic Lyrikali - "Shing" produced by JojezPick of the Week: Mura, Stacy Kamatu, Kato Change - "Mwanake"By highlighting music, we aim to help the podcast’s featured artists and songs get the recognition they deserve.

This week we're Kickin’ It with Abigael Diana of Ongeza Volume! We start the episode by talking about the Martell Swift Academy that we were a part of (6:11), then recap the different shows we attended recently including Tina Ardor's “Adorn”, DJ Mura's 'Murata' listening party, Mordecai Dex's “Dexclusives” and more (13:39). South Africa's Prince Kaybee had some things to say about the Kenyan Oontz scene (32:15), Bien signs with American Label QC (38:46), then a wrap up of recently released music (49:55).Intro: Kaa La Moto, MAKAMANDA - "Hatufanani" produced by Master KipPick of the Week: Partraw, Lisa Oduor-Noah- "Nini Ni Kupe" produced by FMP Pan Da BeatBy highlighting music, we aim to help the podcast’s featured artists and songs get the recognition they deserve.

This week, we're sitting down with singer, songwriter, and hitmaker Mordecai Dex for a conversation. We discuss about his songwriting process (8:51), the process of working inside super group Kodong Klan (31:00), we also talk about sampling culture in Kenya’s music industry (51:24). Also, he lets us know what to expect at his upcoming show, Dexclusives (1:04:25), a special performance from ViBES & LoVESoNGS and so much more!By highlighting music, we aim to help the podcast’s featured artists and songs get the recognition they deserve.

For our milestone 200th episode we sit down with Joey Akan, one of the most prominent, and influential music journalists in the African music scene. He talks to us about his start in journalism (5:33), outside labels coming into Africa (27:50), the growth of the Nigerian music Industry (41:55), artists losing their hunger (58:10), the importance of owning your masters as an artist (1:06:24), and much more! Pick of the Week: Sauti Sol - "Isabella" By highlighting music, we aim to help the podcast’s featured artists and songs get the recognition they deserve.

This week we sit with Artist, A&R, and label owner Tina Ardor to talk her start in deejaying (13:00), running her label Migati Music with her brothers (36:32), difficulties working with foreign producers in the Afro House scene (1:12:21). She also talks to us about her upcoming EP “NDETO” and her ARDORN Live Show at Masshouse (1:17:57) and much more! Intro: Ally Fresh, Mura, Tina Ardor - "Sumbua"  Pick of the Week: Tina Ardor, Mura - "Ndeto" To bring more awareness to the different genres of music within the industry we hope to see the artists & songs discussed in the podcast receive the recognition they deserve.

In this episode we sit down with A&R, Artist Manager, and show curator Faiza Hersi to talk about the origins of her career managing Karun (7:03), music rollouts & working with Altair Said and Xenia Manasseh (26:37), her copyright battle with Anastasia Kirathe (57:53), the upcoming show featuring Yussef Dayes (1:05:50) and more!Pick of the Week: Xenia Manasseh, Ywaya Tajiri - "Aje" produced by UkweliTo bring more awareness to the different genres of music within the industry we hope to see the artists & songs discussed in the podcast receive the recognition they deserve.

We begin today's episode with a recap of Watendawili's Wozaa World, and a few observations from the show (7:39). Following that, a live event app, Aluta, was announced, will it change how we experience live shows? (24:22). We then mention the passing of Stoopid Boy, and some of the internets reactions to it (44:10), and finally, we review music that was released this week (47:04). Intro: HOOD BOYZ - "Pedeshe" produced by OdzzPick of the Week: Mura, Nes Mburu, Big Nyagz, Udulele - "Kata" To bring more awareness to the different genres of music within the industry we hope to see the artists & songs discussed in the podcast receive the recognition they deserve.