By Khalifa Hemed
Published July 1, 2018
Two rappers operating out of Kisumu in western Kenya have released a new urban tune called Dansolo that is likely to appeal to lovers of urban groove.
Gabiro Mtu Necessary, touted as being one of the lakeside city’s most sought after rappers, has joined forces with new act Teezeh, to unleash Dansolo that they say is available on digital outlets.
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“You only rise by lifting others up but not lifting up those who literally do not want to rise to the top and shine and that is why I chose to work with Teezeh on this song since he is always thirsty for being on the top,” says Gabiro.
Teezeh says, “It was a nice experience working with a versatile rapper to bring him to the urban side.”
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The vocal performance of both artists appears to unlock what could be described as a fresh level of mash-up sound.
All right. Stop being difficult. The music is Dansolo. The duo rap:
Achana na maswali muziki ni dansolo
Wasichana na wamama kuja tucheze hii dansolo
Kuja cheza reggae uongeze hii dansolo.
Mvua ikinyesha ni muziki tu
Jua likiwaka ni muziki tu
Sitima ikizima generator tu
Tunalewa hapa na muziki tu.
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The duo say they co-wrote the rhythmical Dansolo that is produced by Videz of Hybrid Productions for Grosspool Music.
Meanwhile, Nairobi National Museum is set to host an art exhibition by John Kimani and Clinton Kirkpatrick titled Life and Other Fictions July 6 – 31, 2018.
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Both artists, who are exhibiting printed work, are said to be drawing inspiration from storytelling and mythology.
The Life and Other Fictions exhibition is said to be showcasing a relationship through art from the perspective of a mentor and a mentee.
Kirkpatrick and Kimani met in 2012. Then, Kirkpatrick learnt woodcut printing from Kimani and an art relationship and friendship that has led to a joint exhibition in the United Kingdom developed. The opportunity for them to exhibit together in Kenya presents their work, collectively, to a wider audience.
