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H_ART THE BAND PB: Congratulations on the Launch of your Debut Album. HtB: Shoekran Sana. It’s been a longtime coming, we are so happy and overwhelmed by the response we have gotten so far. For almost 5 Years we have looked forward to having an album and here it is: Made In The Streets.
PB: Where can we get the Album? HtB: Made In The Streets is live on all digital platforms but for those who would like to download onto their phone’s playlist visit www.mookh.com. You can also listen to our music on our website www.harttheband.com
PB: How would you describe album? HtB: Imagine a playlist that gives you a flight to your imagination. From the conceptualization to the writing, the production, the mixing and mastering, the 13 songs in this album without doubt cater for every mood you’re in. The profound artists featured added their own classic touch of magic resulting to this urban classic H_art the Band Masterpiece. If you still haven’t purchased the Album, you’re missing out on an absolutely crazy wave - Join the wave.
PB: Anything Else You’d Like to Add or Say To Your Fans? HtB: Last words would be that you should never give up on your dreams without a fight. It really does pay off to keep a steady flow of resilience. Made In The Streets is a living breathing testimony.
PB: Of all the Songs why did you choose these Songs? HtB: With a broad fan base of young, middle age and old people, we had to be very cautious of the choice of songs for the album so as not to lose any of our audience. Over a period of 3years, we wrote over 60 songs and cut them down to 13songs that sound wise best describes our journey and caters for that vast fan base. Big Up to the producers who made this possible : Cedo, Gituamba, Ulopa _& Eric Musyoka. PB: Your first stop of the Tour was Kayole, why is that? HtB: 5 years ago, when we decided to embark on this musical journey, we rented out a single room in Kayoleleshwa courtesy of a guardian angel. This marked the start of our journey as Musicians. 5years later as we start off this new journey, we thought it best to let history rewrite its steps and that we pay homage to our die-hard supporter who have been with us since the beginning. PB: Where would you be performing during your tour? HtB: We are doing a 3 day stop in different towns round the country. First day will be a University Activation. Second day, the Main event at a venue of choice and the Last day a CSR of choice for that community. Our next stop will be Nakuru the 13th of September 2019. Visit our website: www.harttheband.com for more details.
P8.What’s (each of you) your favourite song and Why? SKOKO - The First Song on the Album is a personal favourite, ‘Mystical’ It feels like a soundtrack to Life _& Love. Talking about how one person can fall out of Love with one person _& in Love with the next whilst still being able to give each as much Love as he/she possibly can. Love is simply Mystical. MORDECAI : My favourite song keeps changing every other time. But currently I’m really jamming to Track Number 12 ‘Golden Chances’ Featuring Randy Valentine. The reason is, the whole process of creating it was such a great experience. It’s one of those songs that you’d call a “Powerful Song”. The lyricism is equally honest and provocative. Shout out to Gituamba for killing the track. KENCHEZ - My favorite also keep changing right now na vibe na ‘Ukimuoa’,track number 7. This is because , seven is my Godly number and also it happens to be the name of my Dog...the song itself gives me this classic nostalgia feeling ,its like this new urban Rhumba thats speaks about themistakes we do when we’re in relationships and we never get to talk about, sisi tume wazungumzia. Big Thank You to our Sponsors & Partners:Boomplay,Coca-cola, EnM Group, MyMoviesAfrica, Parrot Group, PHAT!buzz, PHAT! Productions, Royal Media, Safaricom & our Loyal Fans!!!
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Interview by Njeri Kimani | Photo courtesy of H_Art the Band
Burna Boy was born Damini Ogulu in Lagos in 1991. He began making music when he was just ten years old. A fellow classmate gave him a copy of the production software FruityLoops. Armed with these means, he began to create his own beats on an old computer. After he graduated, he moved to London to attend university, but dropped out after two years and moved back to Nigeria. In 2010, the 19-year-old, Ogulu traveled to Nigeria’s Southern Coast where a mutual acquaintance, producer LeriQ, had some studio space. This marked a period when he began to connect to the music of his native country, having spent most of his youth immersed in American acts like DMX. He delved into the dancehall and reggae music his father listened to, and the Afrobeat music that his grandfather preferred (he’d also been Fela Kuti’s first manager). As a result of his new discoveries, Ogulu created a confluence of genres that would become his signature sound.Alongside LeriQ, they created “Like to Party” which marked his rise to prominence, and created a local buzz along the way.
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With his fusion of dancehall, reggae, Afrobeat, and pop, Burna Boy emerged in the early part of the 2010s as one of Nigeria’s fastest rising stars. The LeriQ-produced 2012 single, ‘Like to Party’, proved to be his breakout track and paved the way for his fulllength debut, L.I.F.E., a year later. Over the next five years, Burna Boy released two more albums and collaborated with a variety of artists including from J Jus and Skales to Fall Out Boy and Lilly Allen.
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2013 saw the release of his debut studio album: L.I.F.E., which featured guest slots from Wizkid, Timaya, 2Face, and M.I. which drew favorable reviews from the music press. For his sophomore effort, 2015’s On a Spaceship, he parted ways with both his record company and LeriQ, and delivered a record even more diverse than his first. In 2017, he teamed up with producer Juls for the single ‘Rock Your Body’ A host of singles followed throughout the year, including ‘GBA’ , ‘Streets of Africa’, ‘Koni Baje’ and ‘Sekkle Down’ featuring J Hus. Dropping the Lily Allen-aided single “Heaven’s Gate” in early January 2018, Ogulu delivered his third Album, Outside, later that month. He returned a year later with the single “Killin Dem,” a collaboration with Zlatan. Along with additional singles like “Dangote” and “On the Low,” it was later included on his fourth album, African Giant, which saw release in July 2019.
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MY REAL NAME IS: Ernest Mugedo I GOT MY STAGE NAME FROM: my first name that is Ernest. At some point in my Primary School Life I used to watch soap operas with my mum so there was this one character that was called Ernesto and my mum would tell me you this guy is called Ernest like you but since its Mexican they call him Ernesto so like my mum was the first one to start calling me Ernestoh and slowly by slowly it became my nickname ever since that time up to date I STUDIED AT: Kubamba DJ Campus. It is a gospel-based DJ academy. So yeah a literally started off my Deejing Career as a pure gospel DJ I GOT INTO DEEJAYING: after clearing High School. IT’S BEEN: 4 years in the game and still pushing hard to reach my ultimate goals. MY MAJOR CHALLENGE WHEN STARTING OUT: as a Deejay is like any other career like a lot of clients’ needs to see if you have experience for them to trust you with their events MY MAJOR ACHIEVEMENT: was winning the: Xtreem Awards Emerging DJ Of The Year 2017/2018 IF I WASN’T A DEEJAY I’D BE: I would be a Music Producer, I’m passionate about music my life revolves around music. Interview by Njeri Kimani | Photo courtesy of DJ Ernestoh
CARNIVORE SIMBA SALOON, LANGATA, NAIROBI: Roaring BBQ Ribs on Tuesday, from 6pm. Entry: KES 990/- Adult & KES 450/- Child. Rhumba Night every 1st Friday, by DJs Wattii, Wikki & Martin; and New Jack Swing, every 3rd Friday. Entry for each: KES 300/-. Cultural Nights, every last Friday. Entry: KES 500/-. GUAVA LOUNGE, BUFFET PARK, HURLINGHAM, NAIROBI: Reggae on Monday to Thursday, from 11.00am to 7.00pm. Comedy Night, with Freddy, on Monday. Karaoke Night on Thursday, with Erika & Soul Masters. Good looking Friday, with DJ Exotic. Supa Sato, with DJ Symo Mfalme. Free entry. K1 KLUBHOUSE, OJIJO ROAD, PARKLANDS, NAIROBI: Back to the 80S, on Monday. Jazz Nite, on Tuesday, with Mwai & The Truth Band. Wednesday Night Live, with K1 Mixxmasters. One Love Thursday, with Dohty Family. Live Band Karaoke, on Friday. Gogosimo Band, on Saturday. Sunday Soul, with The Spindoktors. Free entry. KENGELES, LAVINGTON GREEN, NAIROBI: Band Night, every last Thursday. Free entry. Networking event, every second Thursday. Free entry. Quiz Night, every 3rd Wednesday. Entry: KES 500/-. MYERS LOUNGE, NAIVASHA ROAD, NAIROBI: Karaoke, with Doryne & Elsie, on Thursday. Ladies Night, with DJ Jacky, on Friday. Steady Saturday, with DJ Ticco, DJ Ben & DJ Davince. Reggae Jamdown, with DJ Vosty & DJ Ticco, on Sunday. Free entry. RAFIKIZ, LANGATA ROAD, NAIROBI: Monday: Soft Rock. Tuesday: Karaoke, with Kendi. Wednesday: DJ Protege. Seduction Thursday: Punch & Cocktails. Friday: Old Skul. Easy Saturday: DJ Mixes. Free entry. SAILORS’ BAR & LOUNGE, HURLINGHAM, NAIROBI: Monday & Tuesday: Slow Jams. Wednesday: Rhumba Nite. Thursday: Kizomba. Friday & Saturday: Club Nites, with DJ Sting. Sunday: Salsa Nite. Free entry. 7 DEGREES BAR & LOUNGE, NAIVASHA ROAD, DAGORETTI CORNER, NAIROBI: Happy Hour (Beers at KES 180/-), from 5.00pm to 8.00pm, every Tuesday to Thursday. Karaoke every Thursday, hosted by Didi and DJ Kuch. Friday Mix, with DJ Seph. Saturday Mix, with DJ Kuch. Free entry. SIPPERS BAR & RESTAURANT, HURLINGHAM, NAIROBI: Monday to Thursday: Rhumba and Blues, with DJ Selector. Friday & Saturday: Hutu Band, with Awilo Jamnazi. Sunday: Jazz, with Wakurugenzi Band. Free entry. 24/7, VIEW PARK TOWERS, NAIROBI: Beers at reduced Prices, on Tuesday & Wednesday. Red Carpet Affair, on Thursday. Ace Cards, on Friday. Reggae Nite, by Livity Sounds, on Sunday. Free entry.
ART & TRADE EXHIBITIONS
PARTIES & CONCERTS
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Sunday 1st to Sunday 22nd. Form. One Off Contemporary, #16 Rosslyn Lone Tree Estate, off Limuru Road, Nairobi. An Exhibition of Sculpture by more than 45 Artists . 12:00pm til 5:00pm. Free entry.
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Sunday 1st to Sunday 29th. To Stand on a Grain of Wheat. Red Hill Art Gallery, off St. Julian’s Road, off Gatatha Road, RedHill. Art Exhibition by: Jessica Atieno 11:00am til 5:00 pm Daily Free entry
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Friday 6th to Sunday 8th. Nairobi Beer Festival. The Alchemist Bar, Parklands Road, Westlands. Experience more than 35 beer tastings from all over the world paired with delicious gourmet bites . 4pm - 9pm Friday + 12:00pm - 8:00pm Saturday & Sunday. KES 2,000/- in Advance. KES 3,000 Last Chance, 4,500 Advance Full Weekend Pass, 4,000/- & KES 8,000/- Die Hard VIP Full Weekend.
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Saturday 7th The Mugithi Festival. Barclays Sports Club, Thika Road With Music by: Mike Rua, Sami Doh, Kajei And The Band & Ayrosh & The Movement 2.00pm to 6.00pm KES 1,000/- Regular, KES 2,000/- VIP & KES 4,000/- VVIP
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Saturday 7th. HYPE Fest. Ngong Racecourse, Nairobi. A night of Performances by: Konshens (Jamaica), Nviiri, Ethic, Kansoul, Gwaash, Sailors, Bensoul, Ochungulo Family & Chris Kaiga. 6.00pm-3.00pm. KES 3,000 In Advance & KES 4,000 at the Gate.
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Saturday 7th African Roots Festival. Uhuru Gardens, Langata Road, Nairobi. Come down and enjoy a Performance by Legendary King of Reggae: Don Carlos. 6.00pm til Dawn KES 1,000/- in Advance and KES 10,000/- VVIP
Friday 6th til Sunday 8th. The Grand Wedding Expo. Thika Road Mall, Thika SuperHighway. All inclusive and comprehensive wedding exhibition and bridal show organizers. 9:00am to 6.30pm. KES 500 Couples and KES 300 Singles.
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Saturday 14th Afrolect 2. P&L LUXE, 5 Kajanta Road, James Gichuru, Lavington. Amazing performances by: Nairobi Horns, Gravitti Band, Bensoul, Dan Aceda & Victor Dey Jr (Ghana) 2:00pm til 10:00pm KES 1,000 in Advance
Tuesday 17th & Wednesday 18th Future Energy East Africa Conference and Expo. Kenyatta international Convention Centre, Nairobi. A unique environment to facilitate networking for more than 400 regional conference delegates. The event also offers an East African Utility CEO Forum, this is by invitation only for utility CEOs to meet under Chatham House Rules and discuss pressing issues. 8:00am to 5:00pm. Free.
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Saturday 7th Passport Experience Saturday. The Alchemist Bar, Parklands Road, Westlands Soundtrack by: Fully Focus & Mix Master Lenny 9:00 pm til Dawn KES 500/-
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Wednesday 18th Called Out Music Live In Kenya. Kenya National Theatre, Nairobi UK’s award-winning act Called Out Music embarks on his African tour, making a stop in Nairobi The singer’s work has garnered over 1million Spotify streams and over 3.5million YouTube views. The event will also feature a special performance by: Noel Nderitu 8:00pm til 10:00pm KES 1,000/- Early Bird, KES 1,500 in Advance and KES 2,000 at the Gate
Tuesday 24th til Thursday 26th Securexpo East Africa. Visa Oshwal Centre, Westland. Securexpo stems from the largest and most successful security brand of exhibitions in Africa. With the market leading exhibition in West Africa and South Africa, the organisers truly know the market in Africa and how to attract the best people 9:00am to 6:00pm. Free entry.
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PLAYS & THEATRE
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Friday 6th Bliss Jioni Stadview Apartments, Thika Acoustic performances and poetry by: Hathuru Gitema, Sophie Maina, Ppt Poet, Nzau, Poet Rj, Njoro Poet, Le Chatelier, Koezzy King, Nzau & More 5.00pm til 8.00pm KES 250/- in Advance and KES 300 at the Gate
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Friday 6th til Sunday 8th Forget Me Not Nairobi Cinema Extremely funny comedy play by: Heartstrings Entertainment 7.00pm Friday, 3.30pm + 7.00pm Saturday & Sunday KES 699/-
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Friday 6th Quiz Night Empire Coffee Eatery, Zep Re Place, Longonot Road, Upperhill, Nairobi. Show how much you know about the World of Sports, Roads of Nairobi, Brand Recognition, 21st Century Movies & Mystery. 6:00pm-10:00pm KES 2,000/-
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Saturday 21st & 28th and Sunday 22nd & 29th Daughter of Goroni 2 Braeburn Theatre, Gitanga Road, Lavington The Tale of the Undead Mother 6.30pm Saturdays & 4:00pm Sundays KES 800/- in Advance and KES 1,200 at the Gate
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Saturday 28th Gufy And The Midnight Kids. Goethe-Institut, Monrovia Street, Nairobi. Poetry is all about style and rhyme. The elements. Emotions, time, humour. The creativity. But what happens when all these are merged into one and staged as a concept? Gufy, renowned for his vulnerability while on stage is out to channel his poetry through the introduction of visuals, bad puns and music to accentuate his message. #GoingGufy dares to experiment with the idea of possibilities. That maybe, the things we keep hidden or give less attention to, deserve to be known too. Spell cast is an A Capella choir from Nairobi themed around mental health. 6.00pm. KES 500/-.
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Sunday 4th Umwelten An international film project for young German learners worldwide, on the topic of the environment. More and more governments are taking the plastic ban in Ruanda and Kenya as a good practice example and are planning on following track. Movements like #fridaysforfuture have become global phenomena. Environmental protection, climate change and plastic islands in our oceans are pressing topics that everyone thinks, talks and worries about. Goethe-Institut Auditorium, Nairobi 2:00pm Free
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H_ART the BAND MADE IN THE STREETS
A Picture worth a thousand words! Don’t you agree?
It was created as we watched.
My love for you is Mystical.
BeastHood came out to Showcase their Talent and they represented Kayole Quite well.
For You (Remix) featuring Cindy Sanyu best describes her!
They came out looking dapper as always.
Kayole has amazing Artists!