By Grace Kerongo
Published April 30, 2018
A new urban music single has been unveiled in the Kenyan capital, Nairobi.
Titled Bobea and written by Fena Gitu and Dan Aceda and produced by Dillie of House of Dillie Productions for Tama Media, the eclectic urban groove, sweet melody and well-crafted arrangement allows the distinct personalities of both artists to shine through.
The talented duo–Queen of viral urban hits Gitu and Crown Prince of Benga Music Aceda–worked on the second single off Aceda’s upcoming album that is now available on all digital outlets.
Aceda, arguably Kenya’ most recognised and iconic voice, says, “You should always work with people who make you better. Fena is such an amazing artist. Versatility personified. There’s no better voice, better co-writer that this project could have found. I am honored to have her on this track.”
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Gitu, on her part, says of Bobea that is being launched on April 30, 2018, “It was an honour to work with a living legend. It was a nice challenge working with a Benga maestro to bring him to the urban side. Bobea is about being proud of how far we have come after going though huddles; for me it has been about growing musically as an artist. The song seeks to inspire young people push to the limit. Zidi kubobea, trust in yourself and your craft.”
The vocal performance of both artists is superlative and unlocks a new fresh level of mash up sound, making where two extremely talented people combine to create an unforgettable audio product.
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This song is recorded and mixed and mastered to the highest international standards. The video was also shot in multiple locations in Kenya.
Gitu, a Fete de la Musique winner emeritus with an unmistakably soulful sound, says her music fuses a variety of musical genres, from neo-soul to afro-soul, reggae, hip-hop and afro-house, all to create her unique, urban ‘Fenamenal’ sound. Her singles include Africa Massive, Sema Ng’we and Trouble. She is currently recording her debut album.
Aceda, on the other hand, has recorded three studio albums and has played at concerts all over the world. He is listed among the most iconic voices from Kenya in recent years and performs regularly to full venues in Nairobi.
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