tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7486446.post3086018274797381146..comments2023-09-20T03:34:47.984-04:00Comments on My part of the world.......: How Kenyan Music Can Pay OffAcolytehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03673179447438729227noreply@blogger.comBlogger16125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7486446.post-56666087903195887082006-11-12T17:06:00.000-05:002006-11-12T17:06:00.000-05:00@ movie buff
I so feel you on the ego issue. I hea...@ movie buff<br />I so feel you on the ego issue. I heard Nonini squaking that he is now an intl musician and needs to be paid more. Performing for other Kenyans abroad doesnt make you an international artiste at all!<br />@ mimmz<br />I agree with you, more musicians need to learn about the legal side of music.<br />@ Dshy<br />I dont know where they get off charging so much if music isnt making money at all.<br />@ itchie g<br />I do know 2 of the Kenyans taking part but since I am not in Kenya I havent been able to watch it.But as far as some of these shows go, I doubt there was a transparent casting process involved.<br />I do agree that our music needs to get more cultural to make an impact across ages and class.<br />@ alexcia<br />Dem riddims make my day!<br />@ makanga<br />Distribution is indeed key in the music business. Without it you are sunk.Acolytehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03673179447438729227noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7486446.post-75639191861046542392006-11-11T15:50:00.000-05:002006-11-11T15:50:00.000-05:00Rap shows are a connundrum that artistes with band...Rap shows are a connundrum that artistes with bands will never have to face because, basically, with a band there is a lot more to look at.<br /><br />But like Msanii said a little creativity goes a long way.<br /><br />I agree, staying ahead of the pirates is key, or if you can't beat them join them. The reality is pirates are the music distribution system. The formal distribution companies (Tamasha , Music World, etc.) pulled out a while back. Might as well co-opt them than fight them.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7486446.post-51078354361733840402006-11-10T13:14:00.000-05:002006-11-10T13:14:00.000-05:00Aco,
Word on remixes.
Kenyans also need to borrow...Aco,<br />Word on remixes. <br />Kenyans also need to borrow a leaf from Jamaicans. Some of those "poor" DJs need not do their own tracks..they can use the same rythm and just do voice over and save some money. Some of the best songs out of jamaica have been from rythm tracks. Think drop leaf, one drop, seasonalexciahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08619079182256998819noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7486446.post-49749117409594156692006-11-10T08:57:00.000-05:002006-11-10T08:57:00.000-05:00i mean on(sp) on the latteri mean on(sp) on the latterItchie Geezyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16274639052253873697noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7486446.post-41457089856158055982006-11-10T08:56:00.000-05:002006-11-10T08:56:00.000-05:00I must admit that i quite then used to like Kenyan...I must admit that i quite then used to like Kenyan music not until when we the kapuka version of it come onboard.<br /><br />I think all in all if any of the musicians is to make it big they need to do some re-strategy and come up with more refurbished ideas that will not only make us feel the warmth being Kenyans but also should try and make the music listenable,i mean pals dont listen to such of their crap nowadays(thats why i introduced crap cast!).<br /><br /><br />May be they should try and incoporate some more culture background in their songs other than opting just to westernise themselves and corrupt the taste.<br /><br />Look at guys like Jomenes Boys and the band.Am not a jang'o but i quite appreciate the fact that they try to incoporate some values in their song,(am informed they are making adequate dough).All in all i think we aint growing musically as our brothers in the south are.<br /><br />Did i say that their Economy is the best in East A in terms of growth?<br /><br />lets Face reality.<br /><br />Aco whats your take in project fame?Itchie Geezyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16274639052253873697noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7486446.post-58811468960568957952006-11-09T19:50:00.000-05:002006-11-09T19:50:00.000-05:00Its been long since i listened to kenyan music, le...Its been long since i listened to kenyan music, lets just say they sell themselves short alot of the time, now i just listen to the likes of malaika.Don_quixotehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15398665521624269807noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7486446.post-84113587181711618412006-11-09T19:29:00.000-05:002006-11-09T19:29:00.000-05:00OK I am back with more insight into this.
Kenyan ...OK I am back with more insight into this.<br /><br />Kenyan musicians need to stop having egos like for Kanye. Kanye made his money by chucking CDs. What have you done? Other than singing about sex or some other "beentheredonethat" nonsense.... Seriously.... *smh* I will kesha for Kenyan music.CiikuMrsBabeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04185792582756204078noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7486446.post-62498227588898658662006-11-09T15:58:00.000-05:002006-11-09T15:58:00.000-05:00Agreeing with every observation made here, might I...Agreeing with every observation made here, might I note that a good contract sample made between the singer/artist and the producer/director needs to be made available to these artists and made understandable. It was with great amazement I noted that one hyped Kenyan artist was in the states with no cds to sell simply because his producers were having beef with the promoter who brought him here. Now if that does not tell me his producers cannot do math and add a few dollars together to see many dollars come together....<br /><br />Oh yes! And litigate. Exploitation and piracy laws need to be And then teh artists/singers need to be very aggressive about getting monetary compensation when crossed.Mimmzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08990902967409420434noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7486446.post-57284042229482475382006-11-09T13:10:00.000-05:002006-11-09T13:10:00.000-05:00@ Msanii
It is good a music guru like you realises...@ Msanii<br />It is good a music guru like you realises that I made a few good points. The simple thing is that if you sell a product worth buying, it will be bought.<br />@ proud nyeuthi<br />I have heard good things about Mosaimo's performances. I am sorry but if you keep me waiting for 3 hours and give a pathetic 1 hour or shorter performance I will make it my calling in life to disseminate the information on how pathetic you are as a musician. Peeps need to style up!Acolytehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03673179447438729227noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7486446.post-78594501637414809802006-11-09T12:49:00.000-05:002006-11-09T12:49:00.000-05:00I attended a Mosaimo show in LA a while back. WOW!...I attended a Mosaimo show in LA a while back. WOW! That man came alone, he set up his stuff an proceeded to give a show like I had never seen. When we left at 5.00am he was still singing! Redsan ran off the stage in a huff after 40 minutes and didnt come back. Don't get me started on Gidi Maji. I attend shows like i'm on the clock. I go becoase I want to help grow an industry that can boost us as a nation in many ways. However, a lot of these young musicians have no discipline or respect for their fans.Driving for 2 hours, paying the cover and then waiting for 3 hours for an MC to "get ready" does not encourage me to buy thier album.PROUD NYEUTHIhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05771445872739911773noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7486446.post-6250493128205098962006-11-09T12:00:00.000-05:002006-11-09T12:00:00.000-05:00Aco wholeheartdely agree about the tapes and cd, t...Aco wholeheartdely agree about the tapes and cd, they should do some on tapes and some on cd.<br /><br />Shows are huge thing..rehearse your shit, make sure you and the dj are on point, incoporate some other stuff into your shows too...Msanii_XLhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08949801282173527770noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7486446.post-7720363236251869832006-11-09T11:35:00.000-05:002006-11-09T11:35:00.000-05:00@ Movie Buff
I do agree too many of the songs soun...@ Movie Buff<br />I do agree too many of the songs sound like a nursery ryhyme schemes. But Kenyan artistes need to get their feet back on the ground like River Road artistes.Acolytehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03673179447438729227noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7486446.post-19503470341796114712006-11-09T11:13:00.000-05:002006-11-09T11:13:00.000-05:00Maybe they need to sing songs of maana.
lol.
Ok I ...Maybe they need to sing songs of maana.<br />lol.<br />Ok I have stopped hating but I feel you on the tape versus cd saga......CiikuMrsBabeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04185792582756204078noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7486446.post-30573239284021167922006-11-09T10:54:00.000-05:002006-11-09T10:54:00.000-05:00@ Rista
Congrats!It's good to be back! I do agree ...@ Rista<br />Congrats!It's good to be back! I do agree that my suggestions may seem a tad bit too simple but you would be surprised how far simple solutions go at times.<br />@ Mocha<br />I know that music really isn't my forte but Kenyan music has been dying a slow death if you ask me.<br />I do know corruption esp by the MCSK has been letting down artistes but I think the fat cats aren't the only party to blame.<br />But I'll wait to hear what you have to say.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7486446.post-66990122578035310102006-11-09T09:56:00.000-05:002006-11-09T09:56:00.000-05:00This is a really nice post.
I share the same sent...This is a really nice post.<br /><br />I share the same sentiments when it comes to Kenyan artists.<br /><br />Lakini you forget one thing...corruption in Kenya is letting everyone down. And the big cats are the ones who are to blame.<br /><br />I will touch on this subject later. Let me get my mojo going.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7486446.post-20107238207458540382006-11-09T09:40:00.000-05:002006-11-09T09:40:00.000-05:00(blinking in amazement at being first?) Those are ...(blinking in amazement at being first?) Those are good suggestions. I wonder, though, if it's that simple? <br />I'd believe it though, 'cause sometimes we like to complicate maisha. Good to have you back from Savannah.Ristahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17188476416340827440noreply@blogger.com