Author archive: Vincent
Urban Perspective: MOHA-The Slumdog Boxer from Kibera
“Boxers, like prostitutes, are in the business of ruining their bodies for the pleasure of strangers,” noted the famed Irish boxing referee, Wayne Kelly.
DetailsTrack of the Week: ‘Nduthi’ by Kristoff
Kristoff aka Mluhya wa Busia unleashes this monster tune #NDUTHIRELOADED. Produced by Ulopa Ngoma - you can read more on this producer/artist on our next month’s print issue.
DetailsBlogger Share: The Debate for Local Content- What is the Music Industry Telling Us?
A couple weeks ago, Kenyan artistes took to the streets demanding that local channels play more Kenyan jams. But are their demands sensible, Mackinlay Mutsembi has the answer to that.
DetailsLife According to Juiced Today: Sauti Sol’s ‘Shake Yo Bam Bam’ Reincarnates Diwali Riddim
13 years ago, a night out without this riddim was incomplete! From the shuffle-stomping, handclap-happy beat that peppered every inch of dancehall, to the great artist who graced the riddim. With shoki going viral, pop man band, Sauti Sol have reincarnated the Jamaican producer Steven “Lenky” Marsden, 2002 hit riddim with their new track, ‘Shake yo Bam’ co-written by Awilo Long’omba.
DetailsTrack of the Week: ‘Miti Ni Dawa’ by Njeri and STL
A monster track is brewing pitting Kenya’s best female rappers, Njeri and STL . The video shoot was successful despite starting late and a few more hitches here and there.
DetailsViral Wednesday: ‘Najipendelea’ by King Kaka, Joh Makini and G Nako
The video is the fourth off his album Legend of Kaka and perhaps the one video that redeems him after spats about his collaboration on ‘Ugali’ and ‘Dandia’.
DetailsUP’s Artists of the Week: Vindizay UB and Bobby Shmurda
Vindizay is an urban poet based in Kenya. He free-styles on Bobby’s ‘Hot Nigga’ instrumental mentioning some of the hoods in the heart of Nairobi Kenya. The full version of the remix will be out soon.
DetailsUP’s 60 Seconds with Neomi Nganga
At her media unveiling of her new blog, Neomi Ng’ang’a looked stunning! We caught up with her later on for an exclusive sixty seconds with UP Nairobi.
DetailsNE-YO: ‘I am a fan of the African Movement’
The smooth operator, NE-YO landed in Nairobi for the first time and spoke about his love for African music, working with Coke Studio Africa and his new role in the upcoming season of TV-series, Empire.
DetailsPhotogenic Kenya
As we continue with our UP Photography month, we explore some of the best captured photos from Kenya that have gone to wow the world!
DetailsThe A-List After Party: Coke Studio Africa Meet and Greet with NE-YO
Celebrations included selfie moments with NE-YO, great food and an open bar for the Nairobians who showed NE-YO how to party- the 254 way!
Details60 Seconds with What’s Your Fix Hosts: Cheroo Oywa and Laviniah Karanja
The bubbly Cheroo Oywa and Laviniah Karanja are always a delight to bump into at any event. UP caught up with them for a sixty seconds fix.
DetailsViral Wednesday, Johnny Vigeti, Sati and Abbas ‘Nairobi’
This is the new hip hop track that addresses issues facing Nairobi in a magical soundtrack that will get you bumping your head and thinking twice on the issues addressed.
DetailsNew Album Alert: Wyre’s Lion and why with 20 bob you can own this album
Wyre da Lovechild showcases the best of over a decade of reggae on his new album, Lion… With Kshs 20, you can have this album!
DetailsUP Nairobi’s Top Ten Tuesday: Kenyan Rugby Teams
Rugby is among Kenya’s most popular sports. The others being Football, Athletics and Basketball. The game has seen a sharp increase in its popularity over the last decade. So which are the top ten teams?
DetailsArtist of the Week: Gin Ideal
Be the first to watch Gin Ideal’s latest music video, ‘REDE’ !
DetailsSauti za Busara, Why Yusuf Mahmoud is not ready to watch it Self Destruct
As DJ Yusuf Mahmoud, the founder describes it, Sauti za Busara Festival is an African music festival which prioritizes and highlights East Africa.
DetailsTrack of the Week: Nonini and Chege Take us into the Studio with ‘Kukachora
Nonini and Chege linked up this week for a new track, ‘Kukachora’ and made sure they gave us a backstage pass into the studios!
DetailsPoetry in Motion, Kwani? Open Mic September 2015 Edition to host Bassey Ikpi
Nairobi’s longest running performance poetry platform, Kwani? Open Mic gets to host Nigerian writer/poet Bassey Ikpi.
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