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The Top 5 with LaMusicJunkie

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How well do you know Kenyan music? Let music journalist LaMusicJunkie take you on a fun trip around the Top 5 songs from your favourite Kenyan artists, and the untold stories behind them. By the end of this riveting ride, you will not only discover but LOVE Kenyan music.

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The Top 5 feat Liboi: State of Being

Are you ready for a healing conversation? Multidisciplinary Kenyan artist Liboi has a lot of wise gems to share with us. When she’s not making soulful Afrocentric music, she’s directing films or attending art residencies in Rome. But her debut EP is one to stop you in your tracks and consider your own "State of Being". Tune in to this episode of The Top 5 to find out: * How her father influenced her music career * The Italian artist who inspired her EP’s theme * What Kenya needs in order to heal For more healing... Get the Exclusive Top 100 Kenyan music playlist: https://bit.ly/freekenyanplaylist Discover The Top Kenyan albums and EPs of 2022: https://bit.ly/topkenyanalbums2022 Listen to State of Being EP: https://bit.ly/stateofbeingliboi Support Liboi’s music on HustleSasa: https://bit.ly/liboihustlesasa Connect with Liboi: https://linktr.ee/_liboi_ Connect with LaMusicJunkie: https://bit.ly/lamusicjunkie This episode was recorded and edited at Tawala Beats Studio: https://bit.ly/tawalamusic

4 years ago57 min

The Top 5 feat Nafsi Huru: The Swahili hiphop ambassador

The Swahili hiphop ambassador is in the house! Mombasa-born and raised rapper Nafsi Huru has a new album out. With 10 years in the Kenyan hiphop game, he’s done it all. He’s a radio host, events organizer, and founder of Kenya’s first Sheng magazine Tribe 43. And his debut album Uhuru wa Nafsi features some of the best music producers, instrumentalists and rappers in Afrika. Listen to this episode to find out How he got his name Nafsi Huru Why it took him 10 years to release his debut album How he started working with Kaa La Moto What he learnt from Juma Tutu His favourite Kenyan rappers For more Swahili goodness: Get the Exclusive Top 100 Kenyan music playlist for free: https://bit.ly/freekenyanplaylist Stream Uhuru wa Nafsi: https://spoti.fi/3BJNE7U Buy the album: https://bit.ly/nafsihuruhustlesasa Check out his Free Soul merchandise: https://bit.ly/freesoulclothing Listen to Da Hook Up on Icon Radio: https://bit.ly/dahookup Read my interview on Tribe 43: https://bit.ly/tribe43lamusicjunkie Connect with Nafsi Huru: https://bit.ly/nafsihuruinstagram Connect with LaMusicJunkie: https://bit.ly/lamusicjunkie This episode was recorded and edited at Tawala Beats Studio: https://bit.ly/tawalamusic

4 years ago50 min

The Top 5 feat Nem R: The singing rapper

It’s about to get real! Nem R is as real and versatile as Kenyan artists come. She’s a soulful singer, relentless songwriter, and hardcore rapper too. Think Nicki Minaj. This young hustler from Langas has a crazy story from Eldoret to Nairobi (and back). In 4 short years, Nem R has created a huge catalogue of freestyles, singles and collaborations. And has experimented with R&B, drill and even Afrobeats! Tune in to this episode find out: The major differences between Nairobi and Eldoret Nem R’s favourite female Kenyan rappers How she ended up working with Kenyan hiphop legend Kitu Sewer For more realness Listen To The Top 5 feat Nem R playlist : https://bit.ly/Top5NemRsongs Stream Kiswahealing album by Kitu Sewer and Maovete: https://bit.ly/kiswahealing Watch Shades of Benga online: https://bit.ly/shadesofbenga Check out Nem R on Instagram: https://bit.ly/NemRmuziki Connect with LaMusicJunkie: https://bit.ly/lamusicjunkie This episode was recorded and edited at Tawala Beats Studio: https://bit.ly/tawalamusic

4 years ago58 min

The Top 5 feat Wendy Kay: The singing producer

In this short and sweet interview (yes I said short), I was joined by the even sweeter and soft-spoken Kenyan musician Wendy Kay. From being a Sauti Academy alumna to Jamhuri Sessions guest artist to Coke Studio background singer, she's done it all. Her songs have also been featured on top Kenyan movies on Netflix. The Kenyan female singer and music producer has experimented with R&B trap, kapuka, even Kenyan twist. With an EP and an album out, she’s decided she’s gonna do it “My Way”. Tune in to find out: Why she rebranded from Wendy Kemunto What she learnt at Coke Studio Africa Her favourite Kenyan music producers Why she restarted her Instagram page What her brand Kay Culture is all about For more sweetness: Get my FREE Top 100 Kenyan music playlist Watch Wendy’s Jamhuri Jam Sessions Listen to The Top 5 feat Wendy Kay playlist Discover the Best of Dillie the Kenyan music producer Watch Shades of Benga online Follow Wendy Kay on Instagram Follow Wendy on Twitter Join the Kay Culture Connect with LaMusicJunkie

4 years ago49 min

The Top 5 feat Luka: Journey of Self Discovery

When I hosted Luka on this episode of The Top 5 with LaMusicJunkie, I didn’t think it would get that DEEP. But the genre-bending Kenyan artist and creative director of The Kenyan Renaissance shared some pretty profound stories behind his debut album. Featuring alternative Kenyan musicians such as Mwongeli, Muddah and Tony Oriema, the 2022 Kenyan album SANDUKU is a whole philosophical box of its own. Tune in to this episode to find out: How Luka metamorphosized from producer to rapper Why he believes we’re not free and still in Chains The Tanzanian chakacha band he sampled in Rafiki Adui How fatherhood has changed him His favourite Kenyan songs And so much more! For more depth: Get my FREE Top 100 Kenyan playlist Stream Sanduku by Luka Discover the chakacha inspiration Listen to Tony Oriema for president Watch my Chini reaction video Follow The Kenyan Renaissance Connect with Luka Read about the First Patriots game Let's be Instagram friends This episode was recorded and edited at Tawala Beats Studio

4 years ago59 min

The Top 5 feat Kuiyu: The In-Betweener

What happens when you put The In-Betweener and LaMusicJunkie in one room? A lot of laughs, that’s what. On this episode of The Top 5 with LaMusicJunkie podcast, I interviewed this unique Kenyan musician who’s been in the game for over 10 years. And his name is Kuiyu! Tune in to find out What his name actually means What happened to his first group W3NZA Why he decided to record a live EP What he’s needing right now And so much more! And get ready to laugh out loud as we talk about his top 5 songs, and the people who made them happen. For more fun... Check out #KenyanKaraoke on Instagram: https://bit.ly/KenyanKaraoke Watch Sanaa kwa Sana’s album review of In Between: https://bit.ly/SanaaKwaSana Support Kuiyu on HustleSasa: https://bit.ly/KuiyuHustlesasa Follow Kuiyu on Instagram: https://bit.ly/KuiyuInstagram Listen to the Top 5 Kuiyu songs: https://bit.ly/Top5Kuiyusongs Review us for FREE on Apple Podcasts This episode was recorded and edited at Tawala Beats studio

4 years ago1 h 01

The Top 5 feat Jemedari: The hiphop jazz general

You've heard Kenyan hiphop, and you've heard jazz. But have you heard both of them combined? Well, you may want to meet today's guest. Jemedari has been revolutionizing Kenyan hiphop since 2010. First performing it LIVE, and second doing it in classy suits. No wonder his new hiphop-jazz project is called Suits & Mics. Tune in to discover his unique musical journey fusing his Giriama roots with hiphop music. And the (somewhat weird) backstories behind his 5 biggest songs. For more jazz: Read about his KAYA album launch Listen to Suits & Mics EP Follow Jemedari on Instagram Watch his music videos on YouTube Get my FREE Top 100 Kenyan music playlist

4 years ago57 min

The Top 5 with LaMusicJunkie Trailer

Who is LaMusicJunkie? What is The Top 5 about? And is this the kind of music podcast you've been looking for? Listen to find out! Ooh, and stalk me at LaMusicJunkie

5 years ago1 min

The Top 5 feat Aurie Musiq: The Afreakan Artist

Welcome to the first episode of The Top 5 with LaMusicJunkie. And welcome our first guest, the talented, fun and freaky Aurie Musiq! You will fall in love with her, from her mind to her music. Discover her top 5 Kenyan songs and the unique background stories behind them. Plus a few surprises from this young female Kenyan musician. It’s time to get auriented! For more honey: Listen to her Aurientation EP If you like it, buy it on HustleSasa Follow Aurie on Instagram Listen to the Stepping into 2022 Kenyan playlist Connect with LaMusicJunkie

5 years ago37 min