Sounds From The East
With African music being the centre of attention nowadays, people naturally tend to focus more on West African music but I think it is about time to take a precise look at East African music. When it comes to Sounds From The East, you know The iMullar is your plug! With their diverse beat and flow, this week’s selection features artists like Kaku$h, Spice Diana, Gaidaa. Shay Lia, Moms, Bruce Melodie, Deejay Pius, Ferow, Ben Pol, Iskilaaji.
Check this selection out on no particular order. Enjoy!
1. Kaku$h featuring Chris Kaiga – “Mastingo”
Check it out this dope trap song brought to you by some of the freshest acts from Kenya! Make sure to stingo
2. Spice Diana featuring Harmonize – “kokonya”
The amazing Spice Diana from Uganda teamed up with the one and only Konde boy from Tanzania to deliver one of the best tracks in East Africa right now and you need to hear it! This Ugandan x Tanzanian collaboration is full of good vibes and it will make you dance for sure.
3. Gaidaa featuring Saba & Jarreau Vandal – “Stranger”
One of Sudan’s best neo-soul artist: Gaidaa, just released her debut EP and the piece of work is really promising! She linked up with renowned artist and producer Jarreau Vandal on the striking single ‘Stranger’ alongside Saba. Check it out
4. Shay Lia – “love me, love me not”
Shay Lia is back at it again with a wonderful song that you need in your life right now. The way she lays her velvety vocals on this sweet and minimalist instrumental will make you appreciate the song more and more. Get familiar with Shay Lia and check this masterpiece out.
5. Moms – “Samedi”
The energetic Moms, Somali artist based in Switzerland just dropped another banger! A trap anthem with a heavy bass pattern that will get you obsessed with the track. Check it out
6. Deejay Pius featuring Bruce Melodie – “Ubushyuhe“
One of the best vocalists from Rwanda hopped on Deejay Pius to give us a lit song and we love it! check it out
7. Ferow & Hagos berghane – “Love all”
International Rising Starlet Releases Tribute Single “LOVE ALL” In Honor Of Nipsey Hussle and also on COVID-19 Global Pandemic. Ferow is an Eritrean hybrid singer that infuses Afropop and R&B based in the US. We encourage you to check an eye on her.
8. Ben Pol – “Natuliza boli”
“Natuliza boli” Is the 6th track of the self-titled album of the fast-rising act Ben Pol. Check it out for some Afro R&B/Bongo Fkava vibes and if you happen to be a connoisseur the song will definitely give you some Caribbean Kompa vibes with the amazing guitar as well as the bassline.
9. Iskilaaji – “kun jeer qosol maalintaada”
Iskilaaji is back and not here to play with this cheerful Somali pop song titled “laugh 10 times per day” in Somali.
Check this out and catch some vibes
10. Lil Baliil featuring Cblack- “Rich in love”
The Somali Afropop Star just dropped an afro-fusion track with mellow vibes and you must hear it! Check it out
