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Interview by Njeri Kimani | Photos courtesy of Soulmate
Music.
Pb: What is the meaning of, Soulmate?SM: Our music could be
compared to a Soulmate. It has a deep connection with our fans (we
call them family).It is like that one person you have with a
kindred spirit, one who is there for you through good and badtimes,
music that you can relate to. That’s Soulmate Music. We’re also a
couple, been together for Eight years now, Soulmate is a name that
represents us as a couple too.
Pb: How Did You Meet?SM: We met at a mutual friend’s house in
Mathare North. Our friend, was in the same class with Nigress at
KCA University and I (Elijah) had known him for a long time. I
walked into the room and I fell in love instantly.
Pb: Who are your Biggest Influences?SM: No one in particular,
mostly underground Hip Hop Artists who create their art first for
the love and advancement of the hip hop culture as well as
conscious roots reggae artists both local and international.
Pb: When And Why Did You Each Get Into Music?Nigress: I first
got into the scene when I featured on (WOTC), Who Owns The Crown
Cyphers, by Queen Nefertiti Global Management in 2015, but the real
“calling” came when I was about three months pregnant.
I often had an urge to go and record and that is when we did,
'Ndoto za Mkwanja' in 2016 April, when Soulmate was formed. All
through the pregnancy I was so into it, like a craving, you can
also notice from the WOTC cyphers and music videos that I was
heavily pregnant.
Elijah: I have been rapping ever since I can remember, from
primary school, to high school through college til now. I have been
on and off the game a few times. I started performing in 2008 and I
got back in the game seriously and professionally in 2015 when we
quit our jobs and decided to do music. Why? It’s what I was born to
do. It’s all I have. It’s the only thing I do well in. It’s my
nature to rap.
Pb: Which Famous Musicians Do You Admire? Why?SM: Jay-Z and
Beyonce. They’re quite the package, a complete package. Their music
is dope, they have sucsessful careers and they have a functional
family at least, for celebrities. That’s what we hope to
achieve.
Pb: What Is Your Favourite Part about this Line of Work?SM:
Knowing that our music has served its purpose in someone else’s
life. That feeling you get when you know that the music has given
that person that satisfaction, fulfilment or feeling that they so
desired to get out of our music. The networking part is also a
favourite. Meeting new and old faces, growing our network. Finally,
we love it when we get paid, making money off our music is one of
the best parts of this job.
Pb: Have You Ever Dealt with Performance Anxiety?SM: Yeah, we
have. We still do but nowadays we just wait patiently for our name
to be called to the stage, we just can’t wait.
Pb: Anything New We Should Expect From You?SM: First, we have
our Compilation CD out #SoulmateNdaniYaNyumba, 15 tracks going for
KES 300/-. We’re working on our EP and Album to be released later
this year. More information will be coming your way but we won’t
disappoint you, keep watching this space.
Pb: Any Last Words?SM: Word to our family (fans) we really,
really, really love, appreciate and treasure you guys. You are the
reason we do what we do and, the reason we are where we are. We
still need that support and love to grow more and we hope to grow
with you. Keep introducing more people to the Soulmate Movement
#TeamKubwa and make them believers.
Pb: What Advice Would You Have For Someone Wanting To Follow In
Your Footsteps?SM: Just do you. People will love the real you
because it’s that unique aspect aboutyou that they dig.
SOULMATE
@Soulmate Music@Soulmatemuzik@soulmatemusic
This month we speak to Grace Atieno Otieno (Nigress) and Moses
Munuve Elijah (Elijah Moz) also known as, Soulmate.
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DVJNicky Shredder
Interview by Njeri Kimani | Photo courtesy of Dvj Nicky
Shredder
MY REAL NAME IS: Nicholus Muli Mutuku
I GOT MY STAGE NAME FROM: my friends
I STUDIED AT: Murang'a Road Secondary School
I USUALLY PLAY: at a joint called Mama Africa in Mathare North
Area every Saturdayand Sunday.
I GOT INTO DEEJAYING: when I was still in High School
IT’S BEEN: 7 years and Counting
MY MAJOR CHALLENGE WHEN STARTING OUT: was to have my own
equipment but had to do some side jobs til I could buy it.
MY MAJOR ACHIEVEMENT: was when I was hired by Safaricom for a
Road Show.
IF I WASN’T A DEEJAY I’D BE: a footballer.
DVJ Nicky Shredder@dvj_nickyshredder
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MYERS LOUNGE, NAIVASHA ROAD, NAIROBI:Karaoke, with Doryne &
Elsie, on Thursday. Ladies Night, with DJ Jacky, on Friday. Steady
Saturday, with DJ Ticco, DJ Ben & DJ Davince. Reggae Jamdown,
with DJ Vosty & DJ Ticco, on Sunday. Free entry.
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Free entry.
SIPPERS BAR & RESTAURANT, HURLINGHAM, NAIROBI:Monday to
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Wakurugenzi Band. Free entry.
24/7, VIEW PARK TOWERS, NAIROBI:Beers at reduced Prices, on
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Story by Njeri Kimani • Photo Courtesy of Franck Biyong
Franck Biy-ongGrowing up in Gabon, Nigeria and Ivory Coast
before settling in the UK at age 14, Franck Biyong lived in
households filled with good music. little wonder why at 45 the
towering Cameroonian artist is a composer, arranger, lyricist,
guitar player, singer, band leader, sound engineer and
producer.
This Master of Musical interpretation recalls African-American
Jazz guitarist, Wes Montgomery’s “Canadian Sunset” as the song that
set him down his musical path as a pre-teen. Franck went on to
cultivate a personal and passionate relationship with music,
recognizing it as “spiritual food for the soul”. Receiving musical
instruction and training at the National Institute of Arts in
Abidjan (Ivory Coast), he scorched a brilliant path with his
electric guitar and became a reporter of human emotions and
feelings.
Franck translated these experiences into several Afro Beat and
Afro Jazz albums that made people move, laugh, dance, cry and
meditate.
He has played at countless spots around the globe including
SOB's in New York and the Jazz Café in London. Franck has also
enjoyed European tours with music legends such as Nigerian master
drummer, Tony Allen and Ghanaian Highlife guitarist, Ebo
Taylor.
Franck has also worked with Wyclef Jean as well as Salif Keita,
King Sunny Ade, Culture Musical Club, Burna Boy, Yemi Alade,
Olamide, Waje, Phyno, Efya, Diamond Platnumz and Omawumi during his
time as Music Director on Coke Studio Africa Season 1 & 2.
But Franck Biyong, a consummate performer and creator, has
reinvented himself. In 2016, Franck shared his vision for
Alternative Afro-Electro-Rock and Crossover Music with the
recording of the MOONWATCHING albums and the LIYOMBA CHURCH
single.
These exciting single mines the link between rock and electro
with dazzlingly good results. Clever use of Swahili lyrics makes it
immediately familiar with fans in East Africa and the rest of the
continent for whom this Bantu language resonates with many of their
own.
Perhaps this is what will herald crossover exposure and success
on the international scene. And, what may finally alter the
perception of African Music and its musicians at large. Fran gave
an out of this world performance at the Africa Nouveau , which was
held on the 8 th -10 th of March, 2019.
@franckbiyong1
franckbiyongmusic
Afrolectric
@franckbiyong
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DATE: Saturday 9th til April 16th.EVENT: Unfading Times.VENUE:
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DATE: Friday 1st til Sunday 24th.EVENT: Remnants of an
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DATE: Saturday 9th.EVENT: International Women's Day
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DATE: Saturday 9th.EVENT: AfroSocial Vol 1.VENUE: The Alchemist
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DATE: Thursday 14th.EVENT: Thursday Nite Live.VENUE: J's Fresh
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