I remember when I first vibed to 'Tingika' in my high school days. That era was ruled by 'Pacho,' a record label by Naiboi. They brought us a very talented and potential artist, Rankaddah. But fast forward 11 years later, nobody knows where Rankaddah is. My research shows that the last time he dropped a project was one year ago,'Lingala,' a lyric video with only 1.6k views on YouTube. […]
In case you have been living under a rock, we would like to inform you that Kenya has a Best New Rapper named Toxic Lyrikali. Last year, we as Radio 254 awarded Breeder LW with the award of Best Rapper during our inaugural Radio TV 254 Awards 2024. Though the year 2025 is not yet over, we are certain that the best rapper in Kenya 2025 is none other than […]
It takes a wise person to see and realize imitation for what it is. You can choose to let it get to you and upset you or see it for what it is. Simply a form of flattery. When we started as Radio 254, we tried a lot of different things, some worked out, some didn’t, and others got us in trouble. The most memorable occasion was when we used […]
Making music is not an easy task, I mean making a hit is very hard but making back-to-back hits is the most challenging thing artists face. Not every artist can cope with the heat that comes with making a trending hit. Wadagliz are just the latest victims of this, after trending last year and making a 'Anguka Nayo' hit, Wadagliz are now struggling to make a second hit and […]
If I could give my younger self any advice, I would say, "Don't be afraid to start small or over." I am not sure whether a younger me would have listened, but either way, it is the advice I needed to hear then and even now. When I came to the scene in April 2021, I was so full of energy and in love with Kenyan music. I had been […]
Albums, Eps, or mixtapes are really important for artists' brands. Having a good catalog as an artist makes your brand attract deals. But 1st of all what's the difference between an album, a mixtape, and an EP? An Album is a full-length collection of songs (Long Play) while an EP is a shorter version containing fewer tracks than an album but more than a single, A mixtape on the other […]
We have been thinking a lot lately about the Kenyan music industry and what is needed to grow it. Many people will say that the Kenyan music industry needs money, which we agree with, but what if you don't have money as an artist or producer? What are you supposed to do then? A couple of years ago, we met with Alan Mwangi, who had devised a way for creatives […]
When Khaligraph Jones announced the impending release of Khali Cartel 5, on March 6, 2025, the internet buzzed with anticipation. Fans across East Africa eagerly awaited the latest installment of the iconic cypher series, known for spotlighting the region's hip-hop talent. One enthusiastic fan, @baru_allan, shared a reaction video shortly after the announcement, urging others to watch, like, share, and subscribe. However, not all feedback was positive; some critics felt […]
As of March 2025, the biggest Kenyan song is Mwaki by Sofiya Nzau and Zerb. The song currently has 261,279,399 streams, and that is on Spotify alone. There is no telling how many streams the song has worldwide if you include its streams from Apple Music, YouTube, and other streaming platforms, but the number must be well over 300 million streams. Mwaki is special because, throughout the entire song, no […]
