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Popular Ugandan artists Felista Di Superstar and John Blaq have teamed up with Kenyan Gengetone stars the Mbuzi Gang and other stars to out the video for their ‘Shamra Shamra’ remix!Besides the Mbuzi Gang, Felista and John Blaq, the ‘Shamra Shamra’ remix video also features celebrated artists Wyre, Naiboi, Gabu, Frasha, Kristoff, plus the Zari Dancers Africa. https://youtu.be/Dm2ilu_OgFQ The video for the ‘Shamra Shamra’ remix is bound to be one of the biggest projects for the Mbuzi Gang this year and a great East African collaboration, because it combines artistes from across the region.‘Shamra Shamra’ remix is taken off the Mbuzi Gang’s new album ‘Three Wise Goats’ and the official audio for the song was done by ace producer Kashkeed and is currently one of the most trending songs on airwaves across East Africa.The ‘Shamra Shamra’ remix can be accessed via digital music streaming platforms like YouTube, Boomplay, Soundcloud, Spotify, Apple Music, iTunes, Shazam, Tidal, Napster, Songwhip among others.

Team Psycho has to be the most promising residing gengetone group this year. They have done a number of impressive collaborations that you’d think they wouldn’t be able to achieve. From doing international collaborations with great artists to coming out strong locally. The gang is Ghetto based with members who are undoubtedly hardworking and ready to grind. They carry around hope and the anticipation to better the situation back at home. This Gang represents the hood life, they are a vessel of light upon their community. This Coming Valentines, they are determined to release two music videos. The songs are titled \’Mine Mine\’ and \’Manzi Wa Nairobi\’. This article will talk more about Madem Wa Nairobi which is a direct translation of girls from Nairobi. Manzi wa Nairobi, as a saying has become popular over the years both in Nairobi and the country at large. Tourists from across the globe have also come to know of Nairobi girls and some have even stereotyped all Nairobi girls to have a certain type of behavior. She likes money, loves the party life and is probably a mess. Yes, she won’t cook either. Well, you can’t really generalize people but it is what it is. The song however, points out the pros and cons of a Nairobi lady. It’s a song you’ll be thrilled to listen to. Not to mention, the beats and the dancehall vibe attached to it makes it one of a kind. Tune in for more updates from Black Market Records Africa. Or perhaps, a stretched discussion about “Manzi Wa Nairobi.

Talented singer Emily Fortunate aka Emilian Starz, one of the numerous artistes signed under Black Market Records (BMR), has outed a new video titled \’Mr. Lover\’, which is bound to be a sure hit. The video, which is a love ballad and soothing tune, has already been given massive reception on YouTube and other online music streaming platforms. https://youtu.be/4m-2irOXF9Y Written by Zigi and Tony Oceans, \’Mr. Lover\’ was produced by ace BMR producer B.i.T and is a thrilling love ballad that shall surely propel Emilan Starz\’s career in the RnB music genre. Emilian Starz began performing at the age of seven while in school and at Church on Sundays. She was inspired by the various school and church competitions that promoted her to nurture her talent through performing on different church occasions and Sunday school gatherings. Later she joined high school and the love for music went on while performing at all school organized events. In 2017 she released her first song titled \’Byokola\’, which was produced by Johnie Beats. In 2020 she did a music cover and got recognized by various labels which did not leave out Black Market Records which later in June 2021 signed her.

Talented singer Emily Fortunate aka Emilian Starz, one of the numerous artistes signed under Black Market Records (BMR), has outed a new video titled \’Mr. Lover\’, which is bound to be a sure hit. The video, which is a love ballad and soothing tune, has already been given massive reception on YouTube and other online music streaming platforms. https://youtu.be/4m-2irOXF9Y Written by Zigi and Tony Oceans, \’Mr. Lover\’ was produced by ace BMR producer B.i.T and is a thrilling love ballad that shall surely propel Emilan Starz\’s career in the RnB music genre. Emilian Starz began performing at the age of seven while in school and at Church on Sundays. She was inspired by the various school and church competitions that promoted her to nurture her talent through performing on different church occasions and Sunday school gatherings. Later she joined high school and the love for music went on while performing at all school organized events. In 2017 she released her first song titled \’Byokola\’, which was produced by Johnie Beats. In 2020 she did a music cover and got recognized by various labels which did not leave out Black Market Records which later in June 2021 signed her.

Singer Nina Kankunda aka Nina Roz, who is one of the many celebrated musicians signed under Black Market Records, outed a new song titled \’Fire\’. Nina Roz, who is one of Uganda\’s most talented musicians, has proved yet again to the world with her new song \’Fire\’, which is already rocking airwaves across East Africa and beyond. An epic production by Black Market Records and song written by rising songwriter Zigi, the video has already received massive reception on YouTube,and other online music streaming platforms. But besides \’Fire\’, Nina Roz, who stated her music career a few years ago, has so far released several tracks that include; \’Billboard Kipande\’, \’Mbikooye\’, \’Nangana\’, plus numerous collaborations, most popular among them being \’Andele\’, which she recorded with popular musician and producer Daddy Andre.

Singer Nina Kankunda aka Nina Roz, who is one of the many celebrated musicians signed under Black Market Records, outed a new song titled \’Fire\’. Nina Roz, who is one of Uganda\’s most talented musicians, has proved yet again to the world with her new song \’Fire\’, which is already rocking airwaves across East Africa and beyond. An epic production by Black Market Records and song written by rising songwriter Zigi, the video has already received massive reception on YouTube,and other online music streaming platforms. But besides \’Fire\’, Nina Roz, who stated her music career a few years ago, has so far released several tracks that include; \’Billboard Kipande\’, \’Mbikooye\’, \’Nangana\’, plus numerous collaborations, most popular among them being \’Andele\’, which she recorded with popular musician and producer Daddy Andre.

Ugandan RnB artiste Simon Kasoke aka Junior Gentle Mr. Charm has taken his music career to another level after he unleashed a new hit titled \’Tuuza\’, which has since become an instant hit on radio stations in Uganda and across borders. A purely live ballad, \’Tuuza\’ is one of the most requested for song on radio stations in western Uganda nowadays and across the country, something that has quickly turned Junior Gentle into a household name. https://youtu.be/zdV_MxkxAGA Junior Gentle, who is an artiste based in western Uganda, is a young male talented musician, who is currently one of the hottest musicians in Mbarara city and beyond. At just 19 years old, Junior Gentle, who started singing in 2016 after he released a song titled \’In plan\’, has since released several other songs that include; \’Oruchina\’, \’Only For You\’, \’Ya Gooder.\’ Signed under Black Market Records, one of the leading music labels in Uganda and Africa, Junior Gentle grew up under a Godly home, with his father as a church pastor. That environment was serene for him and part of his musical desires, since he was part of the church activities, especially as a choir member, which helped him nurture his music career. He listened to gospel music a lot and loved practicing vocals, which helped him build interest in the RnB genre; he has since advanced into becoming one of Uganda\’s next biggest artistes.

Ugandan RnB artiste Simon Kasoke aka Junior Gentle Mr. Charm has taken his music career to another level after he unleashed a new hit titled \’Tuuza\’, which has since become an instant hit on radio stations in Uganda and across borders. A purely live ballad, \’Tuuza\’ is one of the most requested for song on radio stations in western Uganda nowadays and across the country, something that has quickly turned Junior Gentle into a household name. https://youtu.be/zdV_MxkxAGA Junior Gentle, who is an artiste based in western Uganda, is a young male talented musician, who is currently one of the hottest musicians in Mbarara city and beyond. At just 19 years old, Junior Gentle, who started singing in 2016 after he released a song titled \’In plan\’, has since released several other songs that include; \’Oruchina\’, \’Only For You\’, \’Ya Gooder.\’ Signed under Black Market Records, one of the leading music labels in Uganda and Africa, Junior Gentle grew up under a Godly home, with his father as a church pastor. That environment was serene for him and part of his musical desires, since he was part of the church activities, especially as a choir member, which helped him nurture his music career. He listened to gospel music a lot and loved practicing vocals, which helped him build interest in the RnB genre; he has since advanced into becoming one of Uganda\’s next biggest artistes.

Kenyan Gengetone artist Exray Tanuia a member of the Boondocks Gang is celebrating hitting a new milestone in his music career. This is after his latest music video for the single ‘Sipangwingwi’ surpassed 5 million views on YouTube, within a record 2 months of premiere. Sipangwingwi by Exray Tanuia featuring Trio Mio and Ssaru seems to have picked up well and a continuation of where he left in 2021 following the success of his tune \’Usherati\’ ft Mejja and Ndovu Kuu. The video is currently among the trending for music on YouTube and also on airwaves around East Africa at large.

Kenyan Gengetone artist Exray Tanuia a member of the Boondocks Gang is celebrating hitting a new milestone in his music career. This is after his latest music video for the single ‘Sipangwingwi’ surpassed 5 million views on YouTube, within a record 2 months of premiere. Sipangwingwi by Exray Tanuia featuring Trio Mio and Ssaru seems to have picked up well and a continuation of where he left in 2021 following the success of his tune \’Usherati\’ ft Mejja and Ndovu Kuu. The video is currently among the trending for music on YouTube and also on airwaves around East Africa at large.

Renowned female hip-hop star Noni Blanco dropped a new sizzling full album titled ‘Pretty Militant’, which is a selection of only thrilling club bangers.Noni Blanco’s album ‘Pretty Militant’ comes laden with 13 dope dancehall jams. The songs off the album which has ‘Pretty Militant’ as its feature track, include; ‘Sorry 4 The Wait’, ‘Cops And Robbers Ft ‘Mozzy & Uzzy Marcus’, ‘Stack or Starve’, ‘Drip’, ‘All Day’, ‘Summer Stunnas’, ‘Little Secret Ft Celly Ru, ‘Jealous’, ‘Rainbow’, ‘Man Down’, Sky Is The Limit’ and ‘Kidding Me’ Ft Mozzy Twin.Born October 19, in Sacramento, California, USA, Noni Blanco is a celebrated rapper who specialises in the Hip-Hop and dancehall genres.Having been inspired to rap by her father who was also a rapper, Noni Blanco started her music career by writing poems at the age of 8 years old, which later transcended into songs when she grew up.She gained fame with the mixtape ‘Live Fast Die Pretty’ that featured her song ‘Finna Do Dat’, which clocked more than one million hits.Noni Blanco has since then released several other successful songs that include; ‘Little Secret’, ‘Fuck Love’, ‘Shooters’, ‘Redrum’, ‘Paid In Full’, ‘Drip’, among others.

Popular Kenyan lyrical trio Thee Exit Band have today premiered the official video for their new love jam \’Mapenzi Raha\’, which can be translated to mean \’Love is happiness\’. True to their musical talent, \’Mapenzi Raha\’ is an epic masterpiece from Thee Exit Band that comes laden with soothing vibes that will auger well with lovers during Valentine\’s season. Thee Exit Band, which is signed under Black Market Records, is flourishing in the music industry with their vocals, content, flow, and emotions. Their recently released project \’Mapenzi Raha\’ comes after several other successful projects like \’Pombe\’, \’Ghetto\’, among others.