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.