Good music in Kenya starts with Sauti Sol, can i get an Amen for that? They have transformed the Kenya music industry that they will forever be legends in the hearts of many people.
But who hates them anyway? From the Nishike song that got the ladies going gaga to Sura yako that stormed the Kenyan TV and Radio stations becoming the tune for every wedding event in the country.
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From the days of “soma soma Kijana” to Short and Sweet they have never disappointed. The group of four met in highschool and used to sing boys to men covers. They drew their inspiration from the Boys to Men group.
Times have changed for the group. In their rooms what used to be Mariah carrey postas in the 15 year old group right now is Tiwa Savage and what used to be 50 cents back then right now is Sauti Sol.
The have transformed the role of Afrobeats in emancipating and getting over colonial mindset of the generation and the youths.They have played a pervy role in being an idol of many a young generation and are now considered as superstars.
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Right now they are primed as the Musical giants not only in Kenya but across the globe. Their voice has crossed and booked them numerous performances in Big stages. The group even perfomed for President Barrack Obama in the state dinner in his visit to Kenya as the President of the USA.
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Talk of carefully calculated lyrics that have even changed the idea of love songs in Kenya embracing the deep African culture. The force of Afro-beat have placed them on the international music that have also influenced other international artist to come knocking their door. The world is dancing to their rhythm.
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Kuliko Jana received massive support even from Black Americans, Neyo ,Snoop Dog posted and shared the video. It had a massive impact to the black community in the USA.
Sauti Sol will forever be legendary for this. pic.twitter.com/6Gxx8oWdx2
— Isima (@IsimaOdeh) November 27, 2018
They have transformed the music industry and collaborated with international artists such as Patoranking in the controversial melanin track. Although the song received a shut down at the start due to the fans demand it was re published on youtube.
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They have even featured Burna Boy in an African star that has enjoyed a lot of airplay from local and international airwaves.
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The list of collaborations is just so long that we can’t finish it, name them?
But they have never settled on that but still pushed on with their good music. Their style of music is definitely one of a kind.
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Recently they released Tujiangalie lyric video featuring Top Hip Hop artist Nyashinki that was beating hard on the nature of the rot in the Kenyan systems.
They continue to provide lifeline to the Kenyan music and selling it to other nations