It's Ray-C versus the DJ

Seemingly Bongo mellow voiced musician Ray-C, will never quit her drama. The Songea singer last Friday bored her fans in Dubai where she was performing by giving a 15minute performance then disappearing as she does in most shows. As if that was not enough she went ahead to embarrass DJ Dido who was on the decks and took over claiming “Huyu DJ hajui anachofanya (This DJ doesn’t understand his job).Well, might the speculation that she a
Kush n Peng head be true? Clearly…….

I was not signed to rehab, DNA.

Secular turned gospel artiste DNA has revealed to Spicy Bizz that he was not really singed into U-turn rehab but was just visiting and getting counselling.Speaking to our Gossip Gal at a Christian gig held on Sunday (27.12.09) at PCEA Enoomatasian, Ngong where he was perfoming alongside Juliani he revealed that apart from his leading Track Mtoto wa sonko he had done five other tracks which are yet to be released. “I am currently working with Ulopa, Mandugu Digital and many other producers towards my first gospel album”he said

Attidude and Mercy Myra to relocate back to Kenya.

Attitude and family

It is now confirmed that rapper attitude formerly of K-south was not only visiting the country for leisure but to prepare as he is now relocating from Atlanta with his wife and daughter. Speaking on an interview with journalists the musician who apparently has tracks with big names like Timberland and T-Pain he said that they will be back next year. “Actually we were not supposed to stay in Atlanta for four years only that I had to concentrate on my music but we will relocate in July”he said.His collabo,Syphony,with Timberland is currently receiving airplay in most radio stations.

Toxic to quit the dancefloor

Controversial queen of the dance floor Juliet Kwamboka popularly known as Toxic has finally decided to quit the art of dancing. Toxic last week updated on her Facebook status update alerting her fans that her Kazakstan show will be the last time they’ll see her performing. Asked by Spicy Bizz whether she was serious about this, Toxic did not reply.

Dynamq denies speculations

After speculations that Sudanese American based reggae sensation Dynamq was avoiding coming to Kenya due to unknown reasons, the singer has denied the claims. The former Kawangware resident famed for his tracks Nobody, Ungwaro and Lucky me apparently was scheduled to grace Jamhuri Day Celebration at the Sarakasi dome courtesy of King Lion sounds. “I don’t know why people want to make it look like I have refused to come to Kenya yet I hurt my foot and also am at lose since I had already paid for my ticket” he wondered. He also revealed that he was paying for his accommodation and travel expenses.

Bamzigi making a comeback.

Bamzigi and Madtraxx


Former Kiss FM presenter and rapper Bamzigi Zigi is making a come back. Speaking to Spicy Bizz Bamzigi said that he was working on his album at the Codered studios a.k.a Redroom. “I am working on a remix of Madtraxx Bighit with him and seven other artistes whom I won’t reveal now” he said. Bamzigi also revealed to Spicy Bizz that he had been away recovering from his drug addiction as earlier speculated. "I had a rough year or so as I was indulging to much in the white powder and so I was rehabilitating,but now I'm just making music and trying to get back in full swing .I am planing some colabos with my label mates Prezzo and Madtraxx.I will be releasing a single n video by early next year." said the remorseful artiste

Journalists roughed up at the Redsan Album launch

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Nalia(Lace) and Nyanda(Brick)on stage

Looks like organisers of Redsan’s Versatility album were not really interested in media coverage.K24’s Entertainment Diary presenter Remmy Majala got roughed up by bouncers as she was trying to get close to the Jamaican Duo Brick n Lace. She was not the only one in the mix but also Nation and Standard (Pulse) camera men. According to the Nation Photojournalist who preferred anonymity it was the Blackstar crew member who apparently was harassing journalists. “It was a plump lady in a Black Star T-shirt who was harassing us. I wonder whether she has knowledge on how expensive a camera is” he fumed. “I was threatened by Redsan's and Carnivore bouncers not to take any photos as they were harassing my fellow photojournalists and my Camera literally thrown on the ground. It was quite traumatizing” said the Pulse photographer.
“If they did not want any media coverage then why did they give press passes” another member of the Fourth Estate wondered. The event was also marred by a rowdy crowd that occasionally booed at the performers on stage. However,its more than obvious Redsan is on top of his game as he rocked the crowd more than the guest artistes Brick n Lace whom most the crowd in attendance considered three hit wonders after performing their three porpular tracks Bad to de bone, Never Never and Love is wicked. The crowd was mainly disgusted when the twins went ahead and performed other artistes songs like No one by Alicia Keys just to mention a few.

Zuena quits TV focuses on marriage

Word is Zuena Kirema has quit her TV production job after her recent reconciliation with musician hubby Moses Ssali a.k.a Bebe Cool. Zuena left her part time job at WBS TV where she produced a show called K- files that aired every Wednesday evening.
Close sources to Zuena revealed that Bebe was not happy that his wife had joined her longtime friend Karitas to do the show. Karitas Karisimbi however continues to host the show and a source also revealed that Bebe Cool had instructed his wife to cut off her relationship with Karitas.

Radio and Weasel still together.

Ugandan Good life duo comprising of Radio and Weasel have finally confirmed that they have not brocken up.
Two weeks ago, a Ugandan tabloid run a story claiming that the duo had quarreled in Juba and parted ways but the two have dismissed the rumour and confirmed that they are still tight and doing music as a duo. “Weasel and I have never quarreled or disagreed over anything and I don’t think we can ever fight.” said Radio
“We’re here preparing the next hit and somebody starts talking nonsense. Tabloids are being paid to finish us and somebody is busy laughing. We're still strong and it's because there's something so special about us that's why we're always in the news,” Radio said.
There was also a rumour that Weasel was planning to return to Jose Chameleone’s Leone Island but the singer said he wasn’t aware of that.

Busy Signal for Kenya in April

Jamaican artiste Reano Gordon also famously known as Busy Signal may be the next big artiste touring the country next year well, of course after Stitchie a gospel artiste from the same region who will be here in January. According to Switch Vybez of ill entertainment, Busy will be touring the country late April next year as everything has been confirmed “Everything has been confirmed and I with a couple of other guys will bring the artiste so just relax and wait” he told Spicy bizz. Busy is famed for songs like One more night, Jail and Night shift.

MCSK now part of the Hiphop/Genge beef.

Abbas ,Chiwawa and Attitude and Crooked Qs


If you thought the hiphop artistes only had beef with some genres well Music Copyright Society of Kenya has also been included in the ongoing hiphop controversy on claims that it is sidelining hiphop. These allegations were made by Bamboo’s kid brother Kimya who is also an artiste at the Mista Abbas album launch after party held at the Crooked Qs roof top. This comes after the long time beef between Abbas and self proclaimed king of Genge, Jua Cali. Leading hiphop artistes in the house included Abbas Kubaff, Kimya, Ukoo Flani and Chiwawa who later came in with former K-South rapper Attitude who is now based in Atlanta.
“Genge is dead and that’s why you cannot find any of those beats in our party” Said Kimya mockingly and went ahead to request those in attendance to take a “moment of silence in respect for the death of Kapuka”.

Radull finally ties the knot

Mr and Mrs Njiru

Radio presenter Carol Radull finally said “I do” to her long time fiancée Mike Njiru finally surrounded by family, friends and special guests at the Indian Ocean Beach Resort in Diani, Mombasa a week ago.
The bride’s father, Alex Radull, gave her away after walking her down the aisle that was decorated with yellow roses.
Carol who is currently the Programmes controller for Radio Jambo looked stunning in a strapless white gown, while Njiru was dashing in a white suit with lime green shirt.
The pair recited their vows before Reverend Fr Pascal Libana, with the wide blue ocean as their backdrop and exchanged rings. After they were pronounced husband and wife, Mr and Mrs Njiru shared a romantic kiss.
Mr Radull, the bride’s dad, fondly referred to Njiru, as his “new son”. He then gifted the couple with a title deed and a rope to signify the cow that is waiting for the couple to collect from his home in Bondo.
Some of the guests present at the wedding include Radio Africa CEO Patrick Quarcoo, Kiss 100’s Caroline Mutoko among others. Maina Kageni was the MC at the wedding ceremony.

Homeboyz launches uptown 91.1Fm

Homeboyz radio launched Uptown 91.1FM a dancehall station at a strictly VIP event that hosted less than 2,000guests at the Carnivore grounds last weekend. The main guest during the much hyped launch which was dubbed “Uptown Sundays” was the Self proclaimed King of the dance hall, Jamaican Dancehall guru Beenie man. The launch came as a boost to their current Uptown reggae Thursdays hosted at club Rhezorous. The new station was previously a gospel station run by Kubamba crew before they left the airwaves due to unknown circumstances.

Dube’s daughter to grace Zarina album launch.

Word is that Bongi Dube, the daughter of the late African reggae legend Lucky Dube is set to visit Uganda in December. Bongi has been invited by Ugandan singer Zarina Hussein to perform at her album launch on December 16 at Theatre La Bonita in Kampala.Zarina, who is based in South Africa, expects a big turn-up of fans for her album launch considering the deep love Ugandans had for Lucky Dube. She says that fans across Uganda loved Lucky Dube and some are still mourning him. Music critics are waiting to see whether Bongi will be able to make or break her father's record of attracting more than 40,000 revelers when he first visited Uganda in 1995.During his career, Lucky Dube performed at Kampala's Mandela stadium record five times.

Dynamq injures his leg

Reggae sensation Dynamq injured his leg on Sunday (29.11.09) hardly days after he confirmed that he would tour the country. Dynamic was set to perform at Sarakasi dome courtesy of King Lion sounds and also make a guest appearance at DJ Last Born’s home coming bash which was scheduled to take place on the eve of Jamhuri day. Speaking to Simple Simon of Blacksupremacy who apparently is in Atlanta for the thanksgiving bash our reporter gathered that the artiste is not badly hurt though he is still recuperating in hospital. “Atleast he can talk though he is yet to confirm whether he will still visit the Kenya ” he told our reporter. Dynamq later confirmed to Spicy Bizz that he could not make it till January next year.

Attitude to grace the Kenya Music week

Former K-South artiste and Mercy Myra’s hubby Malimo Attitude is set to grace the Kenya Music Week as the guest artiste. The artiste who is now based in Atlanta will be in the country for a month though he will not be accompanied by his sexy wife, Mercy Myra. “Mercy got a recording opportunity with a record company out here right now, so she can't leave” he told Spicy Bizz.K-South consisted of artistes like Bamboo who is also based in Atlanta and Abbas Kubaff

Abbas dissed at WAPI

It seems that even fellow hiphop artistes are not amused by Abbas Kubaff’s attitude towards the King of Genge, Juacali .Last weekend during the WAPI an upcoming rapper Octopizzo went ahead to express his disasapointment in Abbas on stage. “I hold great respect for Juacali who has hustled his way up and I really don’t get why Abbas is hating” he said. I Abbas really wants to beef why doesn’t he pick on a fellow hip hop artiste?” he asked after being contacted by our reporter. Abbas who apparently was not present during the also sounded so annoyed and even went ahead to write down his sentiments on his Face book page. “I don’t know who that kid was but am challenging him to face me next week on stage. I have been in this industry for almost 18 years and I have even taught some of them how to handle the mic” he told our Spicy Bizz.

Isaac Blackman for the Busara Music Festival.

Jamaican gospel artiste, Isaac Blackman, has been signed by the organisers of Sauti za Busara Music Festival to grace the events which will be take place on February 11 2009 in Zanzibar.
Blackman the leader of the 30-year-old family band The Love Circle comprising Trinidad and Tobago’s royal family of music is the last-born son of the late Ras Shorty I and inventor of soca and jamoo music. Blackman has headlined major music festivals in the Caribbean as well as concerts in North America, Africa and Europe. His most notable international performances include St. Lucia Jazz Festival (2007), Rain-forest World Music Festival (2008) and most recently in Nairobi where he was the main attraction in To the Ceiling concert.
The musician is recipient of five 2007 Trinidad and Tobago Awards, including Album of The Year and Male Artist of The Year. He was awarded Best Recording Overseas Artist at the 2006 Flame Awards of Barbados, as well as four Marlin Awards, including New Artist of The Year and Song of The Year 2009 for “To the Ceiling”.
Others on the performing list at Busara Festival is Coast based Afro-fusion singer Nyota Ndogo who will lead other Kenyan singers to the event, Makadem and Juliana kanyomozi from Uganda.

Firehouse entertainment the next big thing.

Ranking Izzoh and the Musical Sheriff


Just like Westlands uptown Thursdays hosted by Homeboyz crew at Rezorus club ....East lands now has its version dubbed ‘Friday to Sunday reggae nights’ courtesy of Firehouse Entertainment. These sessions are lead by Firehouse’s chief Dj popularly known as the Musical Sheriff and his crew which consists of the likes Ranking Izzoh. Firehouse management is planning to officially launch the organisation on the December 19 at their resident club, Hedgehog in Jerusalem.Well, let’s see between Westlands and Eastlands which can rock reggae fans the most.

Dynamq’s December tour.

Sudanese American based artiste, Dynamq famed for his tracks Nobody and Ungwaro is set to tour the country in December. Speaking to Spicy Bizz online, Dynamq revealed that he would be coming on 9th December and will hopefully perform at the Sarakasi dome on December 12 then later at Club Lambada, Mtwapa. He will then briefly travel to Australia from 26 to 29 December. The artiste apparently has his roots in Kenya as he was based in kawangware before moving to the US 12 years ago.

Brotherly Rivalry

Ugandan Nakudata and Bread n Butter duo, Radio and Weasel, are at logger heads with Chameleone. Ironically Weasel and Chameleone are blood brothers. Weasel claims that Chameleone despite introducing them to the music industry is jealous of their successful carreer“Am so sad my own teacher Chameleone is sending me text messages scaring me that he wants to cut off my hair. My elder brother who apparently was my teacher should feel proud about us if only I knew music was like this I wouldn’t join” he texted Spicy Bizz

Latest Entertainment Unit

Hive management is the latest management company in town. Some of the DJs under the Hive Umbrella are DJ Last Born of Supreme Entertainment, DJ Onejahoh and DJ Dido both in Dubai and DJ Onyx who also plays in K1.Join our DJ Onyx every Saturday night at Club Hedgehog ,Jogoo Road for the latest music mix. Follow them on Facebook //www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=167411034116&ref=ts.

DJ Last Born forms a new Entertainment Unit.

Former Black Supremacy Disk Jockey DJ Last Born has formed his own entertainment unit called Supreme Entertainment. According to his manager Lastborn is now more focused on his DJing career and is even planning to set up a DJ academy. Meanwhile the DJ is set to perform in Stuttgart Germany on 28th November alongside Nazizi, Wyre and Mr Lenny then Norway and Finland on 3rd and 4th December respectively .He also has his website under construction and he can soon be booked online. “DJ Last Born is now past petty local shows and at this level the least he can do locally is co-operate functions and apparently that’s why he changed the name of the company from Lastborn to Supreme Entertainment illustrating how major this will be.” said, his manager.

Bobi Wine expecting a third baby.

Ugandan musician Bobi Wine, a.k.a the Ghetto President, is to said to be excited by the fact that he and his wife of many years Barbara Itungo Kyagulanyi are going to have their third child. This comes after Barbie's absence from the limelight causing speculation that the two were headed for divorce. Spice Bizz can now confirm that the two are still together.

Tanzanian BBA3 house mate is now a mother.

Latoya

Latest news is that Tanzanian Big Brother Africa 3 housemate Latoya Lyakurwa has given birth. According to a source close to the 22 year old, she has been taking care of her baby whose father is American.’ Latoya is a mother and has kept herself out of the limelight ever since her pregnancy grew. She is just in Arusha taking care of the baby,” the source told spicy bizz.

Where were Ngangalito and Debarl?

Debarl
After all the hype Ng'ang'a and Debarl of Tusker Project Fame (TPF3) did not perform at Sepetuka, a concert organised by Homeboyz Entertainment, on Saturday night at the carnivore grounds.
Despite radio adverts claiming the two would be in performance, it is said that by Saturday morning it was known to the oganisers that Ng'ang'a would not be at Carnivore for the event and therefore without Ng'ang'a in the picture it did not make sense for Debarl to perform either as it was meant to be a face-off. Apparently Ng'ang'a, is on a nationwide tour for his own talent show, is rumored to have requested an air ticket from Kisumu to Nairobi and back but was declined.

Coast Awards postponed.

The much anticipated Kenya Coast Awards ceremony have been postponed to April next year. The awards organised by Beyonce promotions have been postponed. Close sources to the promoter cum model have also revealed that there are people taking advantage of Beyonce's situation and are now calling for a fundraising for hospital bill. The source added that this were people in the industry

Who is after Masese?

G-Master Masese

Controversial G-master Masese was recently roughed up by bouncers at Tamasha Hurlingham on allegations that he was a pick pocket.

“It was about 1am so we're on the floor a whole group of mixed people when I saw a bouncer beckon me several times but ignored it; he grabbed and roughed me up for no reason to the surprise of everyone present .Funny thing was they didn’t want to say what the problem was and all they could say is that I was supposed to be arrested for pick pocketing.” A bitter Masese said.

Tamasha management has however denied knowledge of such an incidence. Others present during this incidence was MC Kah, Kay, Mumbi, Hugo of Nairobi Now and many more. Masese has previously complained that his life was in danger blaming it on his rivals.

DJ Last Born's Germany tour video mix

The Big Bad DJ Last Born has worked on a Video mix to promote his Germany tour which is due 28th November 2009 @ Stuttgart,Germany his fans can now download http://www.sendspace.com/file/4kv0om.Meanwhile his long awaited website is now online http://www.supremeentertainment.co.cc..ENJOY!!!

Hip Hop Awards Kenya

Competition focuses on underground hip hop rather than the commercial acts that are usually picked to represent in the various Kenyan and African award shows
The awards hosts( RHYME FM) Kenya’s premiere 100% hip-hop station and a panel consisting reputable and experienced industry players( emcees, producers ,djs, ) .went through releases dating back 3yrs ,we sampled hip-hop play lists from players on the ground matatu ,mixtape djs, online archives ,plus direct submissions and came up with a list we thought deserved to be recognized for their contribution towards hip hop’s growth in the country. we also felt it was only fair we involved the hip-hop heads in the nomination process and to this cause a wild card category was set up ,this means under each and every group of nominees in the different categories. the streets will be allowed to vote in two wild cards(people thy believe ought to be added to the said group of nominees)The final two most voted in wild cards will automatically make it to the said category of nominees .On 12th sep t 2009. the nominees list from the board will be released. The process of voting in wild cards officially kicks off and will continue for one month till October 12th,2009. After tht the votes will be tallied and the final list of nominees will be unveiled on 12th nov,2009.The voting process will be conducted ONLINE on WWW.RHYMEFM.COM , social networking sites such as FACEBOOK ( THE GROUP “ HIP HOP AWARDS KENYA 2009”) .MYSPACE , RHYME FM’S affiliate entertainment sites ,direct email to vote@rhymefm.com. In addition there will be awareness shows taking place in different campuses, estates and fans will we be allowed to vote( courtesy our corporate sponsors.The theme for this years ceremony is ‘ DO IT RIGHT” not only are we celebrating people for doing it right but also using them as ambassadors to the different neighborhoods they represent on societal issues such as drugs, hiv/aids. ,unemployment and most importantly spreading the gospel of respect for arts as a source of employment ,youth empowerment, edutainment medium of voicing issues ,share experiences ,unity, peace.
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Rasta men form a Sacco.

After the death of King Monday the Rasta DJs have now come together and formed a Rasta Sacco meant to help one another in times of need. This was an idea by Benny formerly of Shashamane International and also a nurse in Kenyatta hospital. “If the Sacco had been formed earlier I don’t think King Monday would have wasted as he was. He lacked financially and emotionally frustrated. This Sacco has also attracted non Rasta DJs and we are also requesting other interested DJs.” Said Benny.

Kenzo’s new strategy of wooing fans.

Kenzo’s lifestyle has seemingly changed from being in the limelight because of music to his drama with women.
Hardly weeks after the Mama Milka singer broke up with his girl friend fellow Ogopa signed artiste, Mauryshia Milan, the artiste is said to have been involved with two women who are related. One lady whose name is Essie Lusweti told our Xpress Entertainment that the artiste was on her case even before they had broken up with Mauryshia. “Kenzo was vybing my auntie who is now out of the country and also at the same time flirting with me telling me that am the girl he wanted to break his virginity with. This happened even before he broke up with his girl and at one instance the girl called me and told me that Kenzo was off-limits to any other girl since they were serious and were even going to adopt a baby “said a bitter Essie. Kenzo however dismissed these allegations though he admitted he knew Essie. “Am very disappointed in Essie because she misunderstood my kindness towards her. I wonder what to do since if I act snobbish I will loose my fans.” Kenzo defended himself. Well, on a lighter note this kind of explains why Mama Milka would not let him date Milka …Matata hii!!

DJ Lastborn joins Fridays con list.

Kisumu based Entertainment unit Airmaxx International CEO, Daniel Friday, seemingly owes many unknown people. The latest to confess is DJ Lastborn whom Friday owes Kshs 13,000.Apparently he was to pay him Kshs 20,000 but only gave him Kshs 7,000. “He gave me the amount and told me he was broke at the moment but would pay me later but the next time I heard about him he was out of the country anyway I decided to let go since that is not even a quarter of the amount I earn in a single show “said a less concerned Lastborn. When questioned by our reporter, Friday denied the allegations. “I cant believe Lastborn could lie about that despite the VIP treatment I offered him when he was in Kisumu.I have lost all the respect I had for him. “he defended himself.

Over heard

Word is Tusker Project Fame (TPF3) Benard Nganga, Ng’angalito, is due for a collabo with Jimmy Gait. According to our sources Nganga is going to record a Kikuyu gospel song to thank God for the second position on TPF3.

Techniqs, Lastborn and Risasi together!

It seems Dj Lastborn and Selector Techniqs did not quit Black Supremacy (one of the leading Reggae DJ units) unplanned. Xpress Entertainment has learned that the two have formed their own unit, Supreme Entertainment Unplugged and are also working hand in hand with Bwana Risasi who also has his own unit called Da Menshan which graces Passa Passa night at Club Lambada (Mtwapa) every Wednesday. “We are going to work together and comeup with a very strong country wide unit that is targeting Nairobi , Kisumu and Mombasa ”Bwana Risasi confirmed to our reporter.

Mkamba Mmoja’s one night with police.

Labalaa Mkamba Mmoja of the duo Wakamba Wawili is a bitter man after a nasty experience he had with the cops almost a week ago. The artiste who is also a member of Ukoo flani one of the fastest growing hip-hop units was a few days ago harassed by policemen on night patrol apparently because he spots dreadlocks. “This cops wont give us(Ukoo flani peace)yet they know we are artistes trying to make a living and that’s why at times we make it home at odd hours.” the rapper told our reporter . “Actually what made me mad is that the cop had the guts had the guts to physically assault me by slapping me that I had to slap him back.” he added .The artiste was later bailed out by his friends at the wee hours of the morning.

Radull making it big.

Radio Jambo Programmes Controller Carol Radull made her TV debut on supersport. It's no surprise; however that she makes the appearance on a sport show. Radull will be hosting a show called Simba Super Soccer that will air on the Supersport Select channel. In other news the artiste is set to tie the knot with her boyfriend Mike who apparently is a few years younger than her as she is due to have their first baby.