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Kipawa is a YouTube based Vlog that focuses on Kenyan talent. They go far and beyond to source out the best and recently they visited out studios in Kenya. Go check out their recent upload that clearly details where Black Market Records originated, the CEO, staff members and what we do. Link below. With the guidance of our studio manager, Marvin Okoth they managed to get a clear picture of the day to day occurrences. \”Welcome to the kitchen, this is where we cook hits.\” Marvin explained. These are the very studios that produced Sipangwingwi, Shamra shamra, Wagithomo, Usherati, Amapiano hit by Teslah titled Turn me on etc. I could go on and on because the list is endless. It\’s only fair that you tap into the source of this trending hits. The video is well documented and will show you our main studios, our operating offices and so much more. It\’s even more juicy to watch live how Mbuzi Gang record their songs as this is also outlined in the video. We commend kipawa TV for the massive support they give Kenyan creators through their means and hope to continue working together in the near future.

Today we focus on pop culture and the rising stars of this genre. Pop music is the number one genre that produces the most hits. As we star Talanta Mtaani season one winner and judge Tesla as an upcoming pop queen, listen to her latest tune \”Down For You\” truly truly eccentric and magnificent. Down For You is a lyrical and poetic expression of romantic love. Let\’s take a walk down memory lane today with some of Teslah\’s biggest tracks. Teslah is stunning, her looks introduce her first until you listen to her voice. Her voice instantly calms your nerves. No kidding, she is outrightly outstanding. She is posing a challenge to female artists and will soon top up the charts. Mark my words. She is now a fully signed member of Black Market Records and has produced hits like Best, Turn Me on, Sensual Ep and Down for you under the label. She began her music career way back in high school but came to the spotlight after auditioning for Talanta Mtaani show. She holds the title to the winner of Talanta Mtaani season one and was appointed a judge on the very show. Check out some of her songs through the links above.

Hitting a writer\’s block, being unable to have the same excitement while creating content is bound to happen to every creative. As an artist or any content creator, you have to bounce back from this unfortunate experience. Below are some tips you can put to practice to be able to keep your fans and engagement going. 1.GET PRACTICAL WITH YOUR CONTENT. As a creative, you have to focus on subjects that your followers can put to practice. Show them tips that they can apply in real life. A practical tip is a useful piece of advice and can go a long way. Followers love to be educated on new things. 2. ADAPT YOUR VIDEOS FOR TIKTOK & INSTAGRAM REELS. In the current entertainment world, video marketing is a powerful strategy. Videos posted on Tiktok have so much impact compared to just putting out an audio. Visuals will convince your fans to develop more interest in your project. Tiktok allows you to post a video of upto three minutes and i don\’t know what better app to take you to the next level. 3. PERSONALIZE YOUR CONTENT BY SHARING YOUR SUCCESS & FAILURE JOURNEY. Your fanbase is guaranteed to love a good success and failure story. Once you make them relate to your life experiences, you will win them and they might even end up recommending you to their friends. 4. FRESHEN UP STALE CONTENT. Delve into your archives and revive the content you did before but didn\’t put much effort into. Songs have been known to trend years after their release. You just might be sitting on gold because you presume it\’s old. 5. ASK ADVICE FROM FRIENDS, EXPERTS OR GUESTS. A friend can have new ideas to help you get more engagement. Bringing guest speakers to your timeline and engage them with your audience on matters relating to your content. Experts are also very efficient to your art and they can give ideas where necessary. Content ultimately creates itself.

Sailors Lexxy Yung drops some bars on his latest song Tam Tam. Featuring Steph Kapela a beast in the rap game, the two managed to bring a distinctive style due to their diversity. Below is a direct link to access the song on YouTube. Lexxy Yung took a turn a while back and decided to venture into gospel music. At that point he let his fans know that he was indeed separating from the Sailors Gang to exclusively pursue gospel music. The gospel music faces harsh realities that the singer wasn\’t aware of yet. This would soon enough re-unite him with his roots; secular music. Although the singer chooses to not conform to just one side saying that he will do either of the genres, he seems to strongly appeal to secular music. Lexxy Yung core role in the Sailors group left an impactful mark and fuelled his new journey as a solo artist and together with the all time iconic figure in the rap game, Steph Kapela they produced a hit song. Remember to keep it gangster and support Kenyan music. FOLLOW US. Instagram: Black Market Records & Black Market Africa.

By Biggest Kaka. Fans are still questioning why Boondocks Gang are not making music together anymore, while still rumours are revolving around Maddox Mkuruweng has dropped a suprise 7 track EP dubbed ‘Black Canvas’. For a minute the Gengetone music industry has been having a gap, this EP is the only hope of retaining and channeling Gengetone music to back to limelight again. Maddox Mkuruweng has played a big role in re uniting Gengetone artists, on this project we’ve witnessed songs featuring top ranked artists like Kidis, Alma, Paka Mkali, Gazlor and Iman Kenya. This studio EP was well invested into and thought about, the tracklist is nothing like what we’ve heard this year. He recently dropped visuals to one of the songs off the EP, ‘Rider’ is doing well in terms of numbers on the streaming platforms. The reception has been overwhelming, since the visuals dropped on YouTube it’s been getting streams and the views are going up each minute with fans coming out to support this young talented artist more and more. https://youtu.be/ew0Bw9HXT-Y Don’t hesitate while this project is passing, go and check it out. It’s available on all music streaming platforms.

By Biggest Kaka. Fans are still questioning why Boondocks Gang are not making music together anymore, while still rumours are revolving around Maddox Mkuruweng has dropped a suprise 7 track EP dubbed ‘Black Canvas’. For a minute the Gengetone music industry has been having a gap, this EP is the only hope of retaining and channeling Gengetone music to back to limelight again. Maddox Mkuruweng has played a big role in re uniting Gengetone artists, on this project we’ve witnessed songs featuring top ranked artists like Kidis, Alma, Paka Mkali, Gazlor and Iman Kenya. This studio EP was well invested into and thought about, the tracklist is nothing like what we’ve heard this year. He recently dropped visuals to one of the songs off the EP, ‘Rider’ is doing well in terms of numbers on the streaming platforms. The reception has been overwhelming, since the visuals dropped on YouTube it’s been getting streams and the views are going up each minute with fans coming out to support this young talented artist more and more. https://youtu.be/ew0Bw9HXT-Y Don’t hesitate while this project is passing, go and check it out. It’s available on all music streaming platforms.

Having had the privilege to be the first company in East Africa to commercialize our music through this form, it won\’t hurt to give a few tips on how to get started. NFTs are what I would call the future form of earning. I am not even kidding, you have to do your own research on this. You have been creating phenomenal content, your friends keep showering you with praises but they don’t know how much you struggle to make your art pay for all your bills. I am here to help you start up something that could potentially make you more than what you have. So much more. This is just a guide, the amount of work you put into the practice will be equivalent to your results. What are NFTs? Non fungible tokens? Simply put, they are a way to prove digital ownership. With all the hysterical hype about NFTs, it’s easy for us to approach them with cynicism and distrust. We hate trying out new things. This isn\’t just a fad for the rich and tiring, NFTs are a safe investment for artists who want nothing to do with piracy. God knows how much we hate when our work is plagiarized. Below are three steps to easily understand NFTs. 1.They are built on blockchains. These are distributed public ledgers that record transactions. Each NFT is stored on the blockchain with an identification code and metadata that makes it as unique as a fingerprint. In this context, “metadata” means “data about data” and is simply a bit of extra information that describes the NFT and is stored alongside it. 2.They’re an excellent way to mark digital assets and control their supply. Whether you’ve created a piece of music, a digital artwork or video, “minting” it as an NFT means that you can prove ownership over it (as each NFT is distinct and traceable). Previously, digital assets were fairly easy to steal. This is huge as it means artists can’t be cheated out of royalties anymore and collectors don’t have to worry about investing in something that’s a fake or a forgery. 3.Think of them as digital receipts or signatures. If you’re a collector, NFTs can be considered the digital equivalent of the kind of receipt you’d get after you’ve bought something physical (like clothing or food) from your favourite store. As an artist, turning your work into an NFT is a way of adding a digital signature that can never be forged or removed. How To Sell NFTs. 1.Identify your marketplace, select your product, upload it to your NFT account and wait for it to sell. 2.Select your market place, mint the NFT and link wallet. I recommend the opensea market as it\’s currently the biggest market and it\’s easy to maneuver around. Minting an NFT is simply turning the digital file into a crypto collectable on the ethereum blockchain. Once you’ve done this, it’s time to link your funded crypto currency wallet. 3.List NFT for sale. Once your file is uploaded and minted, list it for sale. The market place will automatically calculate the the gas fees depending on how active your network is. There you have it. Now, try it out see how things go.

Let\’s talk about the Ugandan queen. Nina Roz is flourishing the Ugandan music industry with her latest release. The streets never went quiet after Nina Roz announced the release of her new song Kikole. Kikole is out on all music streaming platforms and YouTube. As a creative in Uganda, Nina Roz is undoubtedly among the very best. Her music career has grown over the past few years. She pleased her manager so much that she gifted her a car. Her spicy flow on this beat is incorporated with more sweet charming flavors that will have you busting your radio volume to the fullest. Nina Roz owning the airplay in Uganda is one proof that she is the only household artist keeping the vibe sauced up. This new song proves it all, ‘Kikole’ has the original Ugandan sound and more moving beats with good enjoyable melodies. It’s her fluent way of singing and the creative writing that’s putting her in front of all the other artists. Click the link below to access the song. FOLLOW US

Let\’s talk about the Ugandan queen. Nina Roz is flourishing the Ugandan music industry with her latest release. The streets never went quiet after Nina Roz announced the release of her new song Kikole. Kikole is out on all music streaming platforms and YouTube. As a creative in Uganda, Nina Roz is undoubtedly among the very best. Her music career has grown over the past few years. She pleased her manager so much that she gifted her a car. Her spicy flow on this beat is incorporated with more sweet charming flavors that will have you busting your radio volume to the fullest. Nina Roz owning the airplay in Uganda is one proof that she is the only household artist keeping the vibe sauced up. This new song proves it all, ‘Kikole’ has the original Ugandan sound and more moving beats with good enjoyable melodies. It’s her fluent way of singing and the creative writing that’s putting her in front of all the other artists. Click the link below to access the song. FOLLOW US