A collection of the avant-garde artists blending various historical styles from Kenya and East Africa from 1978 to present

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The BREADSTEPPAS is a Hip-Hop and Reggae group formed in 2015 in Tigoni, Kenya. Primarily they were represented as a reggae band composed of JJSNWPRD and Ra Ny’Kang.  In 2016 they joined forces with legendary producer Mumo the Sub-Saharan and began work composing music for a Bollywood movie produced in Kenya. This led to a myriad of collaborations with local musicians and rappers including Sharama; Kimya; King Cush; Alvarez Anwar; and Fox Elijah amongst others. This collaborative work formed the foundation of the collective association of artists now known as the Breadsteppas - and the philosophy of Breadstepping. Breadstepping is a quick manoeuvre to counteract the effects of hunger by taking half a loaf of bread and crushing it down into one sandwich.

         Bread = food (mkate)
A movement colliding poetry with music. 
                  Bread = $

Mudogo - vocals, beats
Ny’Kang - bass/vox
Alvarez - guitar
Mumo - arrangement/rap
JJSNWLPRD - beats/synth/vox

#BREADSTEPPAS

Stupid Loop Feat. Kibby the freak

'Cheki venye bado tunawakilisha... Daily niko wira, kazi haiwezikwisha...'
This has been the mission statement, call to arms or whatever else you may want to call it. I've been busy sharpening my blade, putting in the work and it's not something I should shy away from saying because it's fucking truth fam! The Swamiii can attest to this because we've built entire catalogues from the ground up. I know... Zero chills on the flexing today but, there's no time like the present and even now we're all constantly in a state of self-improvement wherever we are, at work, school or at home. Small efforts one day at a time translate into astonishing growth over time. 🐛 .... 🦋

Available on all your fave streaming platforms!

Busy feat. The Swamiii [Prod. by KiliHippie]

Gebrüder Teichmann feat. Ukoo Flani: "Whateverman Dub" (2011 – Outhere Records) 
Since 2009 the brothers are curating the intercultural collaboration project BLNRB (Berlin ↔ Nairobi) together with the Goethe Institute Kenya. More than 25 artists and bands such as Jahcoozi, Modeselektor, Ukoo Flani, Nazizi & Abbas Kubaff cooperated in several studio sessions and performed several concerts in Kenya and Germany. The album "Welcome to the Madhouse" will be released in July 2011 on Outhere Records.

Kraut Und RŸben: GebrŸder Teichmann Play Staubgold

BLNRB/Gebrüder Teichmann feat. Ukoo Flani: Whateverman Dub (2010)

Ladha Prod. by 99mello

In the 90's Anekeya was working as a security guard at Kenya Breweries. He learn't guitar as a side venture - learning Franco tunes by ear on a self-made guitar. He jammed and composed songs with other musicians on off-days - rehearsing wherever they could find the space to play and sing loud. Dedication would sometimes take him out in the wilderness where the music could be free to emerge into many forms.
Unfortunately Anekeya lost his employment and was evicted from his house. Taking up residence with a friend he decided that it was time to pursue his calling as a musician and also acknowledge the spiritual aspect of this calling.
When the opportunity arose to record at River Road, drawing on his inspiration from the bush & ghetto, Anekeya was able to quickly lay-down all the melodic parts for this spectacular debut album. Papa Lefty accompanied Anekeya as a guest vocalist on many of the tracks and the studio engineer programmed all the rest.
The album was first released on tape in 1997 as "Hudson Anekeya Were presents: Kweli Yesu Ni Bwana Wangu, Volume 1, A Sound From the Mountain." and was never released on another format until being remastered by Gearz K. in 2011 and released simply as "Sound from the Mountain".

Anekeya H. Were - Beginning to Wonder

I dedicate this to @JusNery, @EmmyBelt, @FoxElijah, @CaptainTheThird, @CaptainNinetyThree

Sometimes I Dono If People Are Having Lunch Or Getting Married

The Mountain Of Truth And Beautiful Forests Produced by Sir Mr. D

Matata Riots

Mambo Bado

Frenzied Nairobi fire for you here, courtesy of a team-up between 14-legged troupe Sarabi, and Auntie Flo collaborator / all-round good guy Esa. The track's development is engrossing, forged in the crucible of a collective dedicated to the advancement of East African cultural interests, through live festival jams and lightning-quick studio sessions. It's too long and detailed to tell here – you'll have to cop the physical release for the full story splayed across the inlay.
This radio-ready version of "Koko's Vibration", mixed and produced by Esa and Ambrose Akula Akwabi (a the man known as the 'East African Mr Fingers', fact fans), adds a subtle gloss to the rough takes floating about the web, but loses not an iota of passion. That means spirited yelps, polyrhythmic drumming, hooks flying in from all angles, and those wicked Onyeabor-esque keyboard runs. It arrives soon as part of the Highlife Series; they've gone from Cuba to Kenya, and soon to Uganda. Like we said: real good music made with real good intentions by real good guys.
Find out more here: http://highlifeworldseries.tumblr.com/

Sarabi "Koko's Vibration" - Boiler Room Debuts

Breadsteppers Feat. Mudogo - Real Woman

Breadsteppers - Under The Rocks

Nice Up De Session - Natty Sultan & JJ Snow Leopard

Produced by #Breadsteppas and Anwar. 
Guitar and Verse Vocals - Anwar Earl Oats
1st Rap - Sir Xangelix Mumo 
2nd Rap - Mudogo

La Vie Ne Pas

Mapenzi Ya Muziki

BREADSTEPPAS  - Mapenzi ya Muziki feat. Alvarez Anwar

#Breadsteppas big cypher of 2016 with Snowleopard, Sir Xangelix, Ra 'Nyikang featuring the mighty King Cush.

Composed/Arranged by Sir Xangelix

Produced by Snowleopard

Produced at the Realm of Mist Cooperative Institute for Music and Technology, Limuru, Kenya

La Vie ne Pas

Trod Pon De Land

BREADSTEPPAS - Trod Pon De Land (feat. King Cush)

This track is called "The feuds", it's for the album I'm currently working on called, Duke of Sub-sahara. Listen & Enjoy.

The Feud By The Sub - Saharan

The original version of Tenderly by Alvarez Anwar.
Copyright Bin Khalid Sonic Pollution 2012.
binkhalidsonic [at]gmail.com

Earl Shrub Herb

Alvarez Anwar - Tenderly Here

Msoto Millions

Me na hii rende ni ghuuh!
Me na hii rende ni waya



Demons and Vices 🔜

Rende interlude

I Can Make It ft. Rapsody

watch video here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ds9qJ8HUfiQ

lifetime 
featuring @sabapivot
produced by @montebooker and @nabeyinbeats
mixed by jabari rayford
mastered by elton chueng

lyrics:

Oh oh oh oh oh, 
Oh oh oh oh oh,
Cause

[Hook]
I’m tryna make it happen at the right time, tryna make it hit for a lifetime something for the clique for the lifeline
Grind all you want it ain’t like mine
 
Tryna make it happen at the right time, tryna make it hit for a lifetime something for the clique for the lifeline
Grind all you want it ain’t like mine

Open your heart
Don’t throw it away
Put it in my arms
I’ll make sure that it’s safe

Open your heart
Don’t throw it away
Put it in my arms
I’ll make sure that it’s safe

[Verse 1]: femdot.
Cause I’m trying to get all of mine how I never had it, (bag lady)
we was born with hella baggage, (hold on wait)
we grew up with n****s who was bagging it, toe tagging it, 
crazy thing we used to play tag with them but the path different, 
some are stagnant, cause the block got no cash in it, 
gave it to the police who attacking,
I found a recipe to get active 
and slide through the front 
and then let all of mine through the back of it
ride with my team, 
ride thru the chi with my ting, 
let her see the life that we deemed 
pristine back in our teens, 
everything ain’t what it seems 
you know what I mean, 
brother held on his first gun when he was ten 
I ain’t touch one til thirteen I was late 
used to look to the sky for a change 
now we get change and shoot for the stars look at the aim (bow!)

[Hook]:
I’m tryna make it happen at the right time, tryna make it hit for a lifetime something for the clique for the lifeline
Grind all you want it ain’t like mine
 
Tryna make it happen at the right time, tryna make it hit for a lifetime something for the clique for the lifeline
Grind all you want it ain’t like mine

Open your heart
Don’t throw it away
Put it in my arms
I’ll make sure that it’s safe

Open your heart
Don’t throw it away
Put it in my arms
I’ll make sure that it’s safe

Open your heart
Don’t throw it away
Put it in my arms
I’ll make sure that it’s safe

[verse 2]: Saba

Trying to get all mine and I never had it, (never had it)
I rapped instead hooped I was better at it (yeah)
did it independent I used that advantage
took my niggas to the pin 
today I’m still mad about it 
but I make it happen in a flash like a DC comic 
peace be upon us
four years ago I ain’t have shit but a hundred and fifty dollars 
now we one with the win
the city taught us no pity parties for anybody 
we got dealt our cards and didn’t feel sorry 
so I hike the price up and didn’t look back
this the kid from 290 highway robbery 
no Kylie colleagues though highly Hollywood 
shit faker than buying bodies 
they’ll put money on your head they’ll buy your body, 
gunshot proximity by your body (bow!)

[Hook]:

I’m tryna make it happen at the right time, tryna make it hit for a lifetime something for the clique for the lifeline
Grind all you want it ain’t like mine
 
Tryna make it happen at the right time, tryna make it hit for a lifetime something for the clique for the lifeline
Grind all you want it ain’t like mine
 

Open your heart
Don’t throw it away
Put it in my arms
I’ll make sure that it’s safe

Open your heart
Don’t throw it away
Put it in my arms
I’ll make sure that it’s safe

Buy One Get One Free Vol 1.

Lifetime (featuring Saba)

lifetime. (featuring saba) [produced by monte booker and nabeyin] [video in description]

Tewari

Lapis Lazuli (ft. Lord Spikeheart)

Sir Mumo is a composer, producer and rapper. He was a founder of the acclaimed hybrid rock-rap group the "Paramediks" in Nairobi in High School and thereafter. He went to the U.S. to study Theology in University and whilst there he produced an electronic music album "Reflections"....

The Feud By The Sub - Saharan

Sir Mumo the Sub-Saharan