SS006: DJ Coco Em (Kenya Trap & Gengetone Mix)
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Fighting heaviness with heaviness. Despite the weight of the current Coronavirus Pandemic, DJ Coco Em channels the bass of Nairobi's trap & rap scene for a half hour mix of the freshest and loudest East African tracks.
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SS005 Monski pt 2
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“I’m an old soul in a young body.”
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SS005 pt. 1 : MONSKI (Kenya + Swahili Hiphop & Rap)
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“I just go to the washrooms, I say a little prayer for myself. Then I go on stage, and I kill it.”
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SS004 BONUS LYRICS - Kaa La Moto - Msafiri (Kenya + Swahili HipHop)
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Bonus content! Outtake from our interview w/ Swahili Emcee, Historian, Activist and youth ambassador for African culture, Kaa La Moto (SS004). Here he breaks down his rap on "Msafiri", one bar at a time.
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SS004 Pt.1: Kaa La Moto (Kenya + Swahili HipHop)
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"We come from the third generation. And in the third, most of us have forgotten our roots, and the basic [lyrical] mechanisms of Hiphop & Rap.”
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SS003 Pt.2: Slikback (Music + Interview @ Nyege Nyege Festival)
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Part 2 of episode 3. Justin and Coco Em continue to look back at Nyege Nyege Festival 2018 in Uganda, specifically, Justin’s interview with Kenyan experimental electronic music producer Slikback. This was recorded just a few hours before his first Boiler Room set (he would go on to do another at the legendary Dekmantel Festival in 2019) and months before his subsequent international tours (notably in China & Poland).
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SS003 Pt. 1: Bushfya
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Justin interviews DJ Bushfya at Nyege Nyege Festival. Co-hosted by Coco Em.
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SS002: Arlen Dilsizian (NYEGE NYEGE TAPES)
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Our 2018 discussion with Arlen Dilsizian of Nyege Nyege Tapes, one of the founders of the Kampala based label and festival that explores, and releases outsider music from around the region and beyond. Coco Em and Justin host & curate the sounds, while Arlen shares his Team's mission to showcases the exciting transformations happening in contemporary African music.
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SS001: KMRU
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An intimate conversation with Kenyan producer KMRU. Hosted by Fluid, Justin, recorded with Monrhea & Coco Em.
info_outlinePart 1 of a 2 part episode recorded on location at Nyege Nyege Festival 2018. We start off with a flash interview with Bushfya (formerly known as Fya Leboof). After her performance, we asked the Ugandan DJ about her journey, her approach to DJ'ing & we even debated the gender politics of the industry.
Stay tuned for part 2, our interview with Kenyan DJ & Producer Slikback.
TRACKLIST:
Faisal Mostrixx - Omusamba Ndegee ft Nalweyiso Dj Rachael & Kastimo - Conga Jinka (feat. Mama C) Scraych Mix Boneye Presents Jack Rooster & the decimators - Wamlambez. DJ Shock - Shockolate (demo) Slikback - Pita Pata (ft. Black Bandana)