Category archive: Music
Bad Mambo Productions Present: Meltdown
Bad Mambo Productions threw a kickass party this weekend and UP was there every step of the way. Find out what happened at the Meltdown Warmup!
DetailsPre-Event Profile: Art@TheBus Tackles The Culture of Multiculturalism
The third Art@TheBus weekend is finally here (we’ve been eagerly waiting)! We’re taking you through all three days and what to expect 3rd through 5th of June.
DetailsUP Staff Picks: Top Ten Music Releases of 2016
So far 2016 has been a great year musically, with quite a few handful of our favourite artists releasing long anticipated albums.
DetailsArtist of the Week: Alikiba Joins Sony
Alikiba is on a roll. With recent hits such as “Chekecha Cheketua” and “Unconditionally Bae”, his talents are becoming pretty hard to ignore: even for major music label Sony. He’s our Artist of the Week.
DetailsUP Track of the Week: Runka- Waiting For Nothing
Get ready for smooth and out of this world sounds from our very own Kenyan songstress Runka (that’s Karun for your information)
DetailsUP and About Gallery: Jojo Abot + Afri Na Ladi
Sights from Jojo Abot + Afri Na Ladi performance last weekend. Good vibes only.
DetailsUP and About Review: Music + Cine Event (All Night Long)
The 25th anniversary of the European Film Festival has been going on from the 11th to the 28th of May 2016
DetailsUP Music: Self Management for the Independent Artist
Shane Kariu tells us more about self managing for new artists. This one is for all the musicians that are thinking of starting an independent career.
DetailsUP Staff Picks: Top Ten Hottest Groups/Bands in Kenya
Kenyan groups have gone through a resurgence and here are some of our favourite groups currently making our country proud.
DetailsTrack of the Week: Timwork ft Masterkraft, Wangechi, Jarel - Stand Up
Check out our track of the week!
DetailsNew Releases
Hot off the electroform is new music from the continent that is sure to get your booty shaking
Details#TBT From the Vault: UP Live from the Eyes of a Performer
Gearing UP for UP Live V this June, we bring up this old gem from the archives. Ondi Matete takes us through an important part of rehearsal at any gig, sound check!
Details#TBT: The many faces of Lil Kim
We take a look back at Lil Kim’s transformation over the years, bringing to light immense societal pressures and unsustainable standards of beauty.
DetailsTop Ten Most Impactful Lyrics by Black Musicians
A large part of musical appreciation comes in the lyricism and wordplay within a song. What resonates with listeners and their everyday lives. Here are our Top Ten.
DetailsNew Track Alert: P Unit Returns To Music Scene With ‘Hold Tight’
Back like they never left, P Unit quells ongoing rumours of a split with their brand new feel good track, ‘Hold Tight.’
DetailsUP Track of the Week: Third Hand Music - In The Air
UP’s favourite track this chilly week of May is “In the Air”. Listen to these lads belting their hearts out and warm up the rest of your work week!
Details#TBT From the Vault: Who is DJ Boom?
This throw back Thursday takes us to DJ Boom’s early days. Wondering who the hell we’re talking about?
DetailsUP & Comers: DJ Miss Ray
Back from abroad and armed with pure raw talent and a great passion and love for music, DJ Miss Ray is one to watch out for.
DetailsUP Insights: New Music Trends
Fresh and new music genres come and go, and some leave a lasting impressions (others not so much). This is a look at what music has to offer with both new, experimental artists and more established artists challenging the norm and colouring outside the line.
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