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mrnayed is a self-taught sonic artist whose form of expression touches on various topics, such as vulnerability, social constructs, sensuality, radical love, mental health, and not limited romance. He uses sound as a vessel to convey his forms of expression. His creative process is a play exploring and experimenting with sonic elements as a form of creative, emotional, and spiritual expression.

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His creative journey began as a minimalist solo artist, crafting two projects, "July Vibrations EP" and "Origin," using only a smartphone and the Music Maker Jam app. His creative process is an exploration of sonic elements, a symphony of experimentation that mirrors the complexities of the human spirit.

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Rapping, singing, poetry/songwriting, and sound design serve as mrnayed's tools of expression, each element blending seamlessly to create a unique sonic signature. His music draws inspiration from a diverse spectrum of genres, including Jazz, Classical, Hip hop, Soukous, Rhumba, Taarab, and the soulful melodies of Soul & RnB.

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Venturing into the professional music realm, he has released a single, "Move!," a rap anthem that celebrates conscious living, the power of choice, and the joy of embracing life's journey. His latest single “ni mimi ” which talks about energy transmutation, patience, hardwork and reminding us about the blessings bestowed upon us when we begin to feel unworthy or jealous of other people’s success. As an expressionist, he values authenticity, stripping away pretense and embracing the raw, unfiltered essence of his emotions. His style is a testament to his intuition and unwavering spirit of experimentation. His self-produced projects are born out of an insatiable curiosity and an unwavering passion for musical expression.

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mrnayed is not merely an artist; he is an emotional alchemist, transforming raw emotion into sonic gold. His music is an invitation to embrace vulnerability, challenge societal norms, and explore the depths of one's own being. He was part of the selected artists for the Santuri Spotlight sessions, November edition where he made his debut with a performance of his soon to be released EP, ‘colored sonics Vol i’. This marks a new phase for mrnayed to explore his eccentricity through Live performances.

Le Rú, is a singer, songwriter, producer and creative director based in Nairobi, Kenya. The rising songstress first gained recognition after releasing her debut single “Why” in 2016 which was produced by popular beat maker and artist, Blinky Bill. She then went on to collaborate with various artistes within the Nairobi scene and perform at many different venues. Self described as the “Sweet and Spicy Hummingbird” , she finds freedom of expression when she sings, raps and writes her music. Her sound can be described as jazz and R&B with an African feel or simply afro-soul/afro-jazz.

Vallerie Muthoni aka Brown Suga is a Kenyan-American singer, rapper, dancer & creative director currently based in Nairobi, Kenya. 

A versatile artist that refuses to be put in one box, often experimenting with hip-hop/trap, RnB & Soul, and afro-fusion throughout her discography - on her two EPs 'the Wavey Soul (2018),  'Pisces SZN' (2019), and live album ‘Suga & Spice Live Sessions’ (2020). She names Beyonce, Teyana Taylor, Childish Gambino, Anderson Paak, Nicki Minaj & Kanye West as some of the influences in her artistry.

Famously known for her live performances she has perfected the art of engaging and relating with the audience in her storytelling, stage presence & charisma. Vallerie has performed at shows like Blankets & Wine Festival, Kilifi NYE festival, Tusker Oktobafest, and shared stages with renowned artists like Burna Boy, Lady Leshurr,  Kwesta, Shekhinah, Sauti Sol & Blinky Bill, to name a few. 

The young rising star got a sterling feature on COLORS X Studios for her undeniable confidence and flow on the song 'Brown Suga'. In 2018, listed as one of the youngest artists on Homeboyz Radio's annual roster ‘Jumpoff Freshmen Class’ Muthoni continues to shine in her city receiving frequent radio airplay and recognition through awards like the ‘Music Video of the Year’ at Unkut HipHop Awards 2019.  Aside from being a musician and  journalism undergraduate, she has taken on the role as ‘Director’ & ‘choreographer’ in her latest music videos and lately as an ‘Executive Producer’ on the virtual concert ‘Suga & Spice Live Sessions’ that she organized in October 2020, with a 10-track live-band album that followed a month later named after the same.

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