Album: #EAZY
Musician/Band: Scar Mkadinali (Wakadinali)
Genre: Hip Hop
Release Date: January 7th, 2022
Churchill Mandela, better known by his stage name Scar, is a Kenyan rapper who is one-third of the hip hop group Wakadinali.
Scar has released previous projects alongside Wakadinali releasing Victims of Madness late in November 2020
#EAZY is a follow up to the Wakadinali trio albums as individuals which started with Domani's project Exposed (Munga's Revenge) and Sewersydaa's WADA (The Healing of a Nation)
Scarβs deep cuts of bars are unmatched. The album is on another level.
OPPS and Hera featuring Apesi are the standout tracks released as the album's lead singles.
The album is a standalone body of work and a class act above fellow industry acts.
The album is a 7/10 an amazing start for the musical year ahead.
Album: The Adventures of Chris Kaiga
Musician/Band: Chris Kaiga
Genre: Debe
Release Date: January 28th, 2022
Chris Kaiga is a Kenyan Afro-Pop artist widely recognized for his distinct creative approach when it comes to the visual direction that deviates from the standard, defining his style as a blend of Sheng, uptown rhythms, and conceptual films as well as his distinct musical flow.
Chris burst onto the scene with hit singles Zimenice and Chain Chain.
The album is a classic debut from the King of Debe.
The album radiates love, positivity, vibes like everything is just heartwarming.
Chris has a way of playing with words in an inventive manner manifesting through his lyrics.
I Want is the lead single for this project, features Mutoriah who does justice to the chorus providing such a calming way of singing. Kanyagia is also a big hit that collaborated with Nyashinski.
The album is an 8/10 a solid project worthy contender for album of the month