In July, politics appeared to have discovered its manner into the brand new music, whether or not it’s the marketing campaign songs that soundtracked President Paul Kagame’snewest election win in Rwanda, or the brand new hits which might be supplying the anti-government protests in Kenya.
Regardless of the theme, this month’s new music continues to indicate the vary of sounds coming from East Africa, together with Burundi, Rwanda, Ethiopia, Kenya, Tanzania and Uganda.
Angell Mutoni – “Bounce” ft. Kivumbi King (Rwanda)
Bounce – Angell Mutoni ft Kivumbi King
Rwandan poet and rapper Angell Mutoni has launched “Bounce,” a enjoyable, summer season anthem that mixes hip-hop and dancehall beats with an help from rapper Kivumba King. “It’s a assured track that I would like the folks to get pleasure from whereas at events, clubbing, on the brink of exit, and so forth.,” she informed The New Instances. Following her 2023 EP, For Now, she is presently engaged on her official debut album, set for launch in early 2025.
Skat Nati – “Nika!” | ስካት ናቲ – ንቃ (Ethiopia)
Skat Nati – Nika! | ስካት ናቲ – ንቃ | New Ethiopian Music 2024 (official video)
Ethiopian lure rapper Skat Nati continues to showcase his endurance within the nation’s hip-hop scene together with his new single, “Nika!” (“Wake Up!” in Amharic). He has been releasing music since he first debuted in 2015, however his first massive hit was 2018’s “Sira” (“Work” in Amharic).
Gravity Omutujju – “Doozi” (Uganda)
DOOZI – Gravity Omutujju (Official Music Video)
Gravity Omutujju’s newest launch, “DOOZI,” sparked controversy in Uganda as quickly because it was launched. The music video, which depicts Omutujju as a physician performing an erotic medical process, brought about a stir when the Uganda Medical Affiliation filed a petition to have it eliminated. For his half, Omutujju issued an announcement asserting that the track and video have been taken out of context, defending his creative expression.
Bien, Adekunle Gold and ShineTTW – “Wahala” (Kenya)
Bien, Adekunle Gold and ShineTTW – Wahala (Official Audio)
Kenya’s Bien, the lead singer of the now-disbanded Sauti Sol, is again with “Wahala,” the most recent single from the deluxe launch of his 2023 album Alusa Why Are You Topless? Collaborating with Nigeria’s Adekunle Gold and ShineTTW, it’s clear Bien is aiming for a TikTok viral dance hit with this track. “Wahala is my love letter to the dance neighborhood,” he stated on social media. “Thanks for all the time having my again!”
Drama T – “Kosho” (Burundi)
Drama T – KOSHO (Official Video)
Burundian artist Drama T has a brand new hit together with his track “Kosho.” Within the six years since he launched his debut single “Bebe,” he continues to construct his repute as a hitmaker within the East African nation.
Geniusjini X66 – “Far Away” feat. Jay melody (Tanzania)
Geniusjini X66 Ft Jay melody -Far Away ( Official Visualizer)
Tanzanian Geniusjini X66 had an instantaneous hit on his fingers on this collaboration with Jay Melody. The track reached 1 million views on YouTube inside two weeks of its launch.
Wadagliz Ke- “Anguka Nayo (Kenya)
WADAGLIZ KE – ANGUKA NAYO (OFFICIAL MUSIC VIDEO) [SKIZA TUNE DIAL *811*380#]
As Kenyans proceed to ramp up their anti-government protests, impressed artists are creating music to soundtrack the motion. Wadagliz Ke, a rapper duo consisting of Kantel Mdagliz and MannaZ, discovered the subsequent protest anthem with “Anguka Nayo” (“Fall With It”). It has turn out to be a rallying cry, but additionally a viral TikTok dance craze.
Bwiza – “Ogera” ft. Bruce Melodie (Rwanda)
Bwiza ft Bruce Melodie– 𝐎𝐆𝐄𝐑𝐀 (Official Video)
Marketing campaign music is its personal subgenre in Rwanda, with many of the songs launched by artists throughout this yr’s election cycle devoted to President Kagame in his bid for a fifth time period in workplace. Bwiza and Bruce Melodie’s “Ogera” was the preferred of the marketing campaign music, performed all through the leadup to the election earlier this month — and much more as soon as Kagame’s win was introduced.
Jon Daniel – “Sake Kurfiyaye” | ጆን ዳንኤል – ሳቄ ኩርፊያዬ (Ethiopia)
Jon Daniel – Sake Kurfiyaye | ጆን ዳንኤል – ሳቄ ኩርፊያዬ | New Ethiopian Music 2024 (Official Video)
With over 2 million followers on TikTok, Ethiopian singer Yohannes Daniel, recognized by his stage title Jon Daniel, continues to seize hearts together with his newest launch, “Sake Kurfiyaye” (“My Laughter” in Amharic). This love track hit a million views inside only a week of its launch, showcasing the rising musical expertise. Following the success of his earlier hits “Aychlem” (“He Can’t” in Amharic) and “Anchin Kale” (“If He Has You”) Jon Daniel continues to solidify his place within the music scene.
Victoria Kimani – “MY SHINE” ft. Joshua Baraka (Kenya/Uganda)
Victoria Kimani ft. Joshua Baraka – MY SHINE (Official Music Video)
Kenyan R&B songstress Victoria Kimani collaborates with Uganda’s Joshua Baraka on her new monitor, “MY SHINE,” a single from her newly-dropped fifth studio album, Temper 4 Life. It has been three years since her final album, and plenty of are anticipating her new sound.
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