Nairobi’s explosive urban music culture is undergoing a profound sonic evolution, and at the forefront of this movement is singer, rapper, songwriter, and audio engineer Fidel Rayd. Signed under Black Market Records, Fidel has built a formidable catalogue of modern Kenyan hits.
Fidel Rayd has geared up for his next major cultural drop with the release of his new single, “Somber,” featuring Mr Tee. The track gives voice to a feeling almost everyone in today’s hyper-connected world craves: a desperate need for peace of mind, solitude, and social detachment.
The sharp lyricism and smooth melodic delivery capture this mental space right from the opening verse:
“Dunia nzima imeni boo naskia ni cut off kila mtu
Niende home nikae solo
Apana, sidai mtu
Niacheni ni kae soko
Simu DND staki mse yeyote ani call
Sitaki kuongeleshwa ata kidogo”
Why “Somber” is a Must-Listen
- Fresh & Original Sound: Fuses moody atmospheric urban beats with core Arbantone energy.
- Relatable Street Narrative: Speaks directly to mental health, fatigue, and the need to reset.
Listen and stream to Somber here: https://blackmarket.lnk.to/somber
Watch the anime visualizer here: https://youtu.be/hwCMd3pwjDA?si=_mJH6RIssEeRsoGy
Discover more from Black Market Records
Subscribe to get the latest posts sent to your email.