Shappaman is an all rounded Nairobi born and based artist with core foundations in Hip hop, R&B. The rapper / singer is a former member of Kenyan super group Camp Mulla & as a solo act aims to surpass the past achievements of the group. Shappa takes pride in his diversity/ eclectic taste in music, his love for entertainment and performing arts. At just 25 years old, Shappaman has an impressive resume of 11 years as a recording artist inclusive of 8 years as a performing artist in the local and international scene.  
Shappa’s style has evolved from being a sole Hip Hop act to adding more R&B and Afro fusion elements to his sound.  Shappa has released two solo E.P’s , Wild Life on tape and Love Wild; in 2015 & 2016 respectively. The two part project was only the beginning of his vision as Shappa’s been releasing new singles with local and international counterparts.

Fat Freddy's Drop’s pirate soul train, resolutely independent, worldwide.

Formed in 1999 in Wellington, New Zealand our sound draws inspiration from almost every part of the black music lexicon. Soul drenched vocals and jazz harmonies collide with tape delays and echo chambers, underpinned by a rhythm section as comfortable laying down a throbbing, techy soundscape as they are a swampy blues stomp.


Some artists transcend the need for award, but are nonetheless deserving of decades of accolade.

Burning Spear is such an artist.

A music-maker, community icon, educator, spiritual uplifter; Burning Spear's importance to culture existed before media spotlight, and has only grown since.

For nearly four decades and more than 25 albums, he has carried the torch of the gospel of political activist Marcus Garvey, promoting self-determination and self-reliance for African descendants through lyrics and rhythms that truly deliver the messages of peace and love to all.



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