Gorgeous gorgeous gorgeous this entrie project feels like wading in warm waters. Sisian! You star!!

Floaty Bounce

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I recently graduated from the  SEMA Music Production course by Santuri East Africa. Sketching Sounds is a complication of 2 sketches I produced, wrote, mixed, and mastered for the course's final project.

The process behind the tracks:

1) To The Sun -
For the course final project, 1 of 2 assignments entailed producing a sketch in a genre we are not too fond of, familiar with nor inclined to produce/perform. The genre I selected for this sketch was a deep house.

2)Take The Moment -

The other final project assignment required a sketch that incorporated culture and experimentation. From this sketch, I drew from sampling culture as a basis for creating the sketch's foundation and shaping a unique narrative which I did so by repurposing my own vocals from past unreleased projects, ambient soundscapes, and punchy drum and skit samples from some of my favorite artists (sampled in this sketch are Feel by Jacob Colier and Lianne La Havas, and Rafael's prayer by Sault).

For experimentation, my process of composition was guided by the approach of "a piacere" which is an Italian musical phrase meaning “to your pleasure/at will.” - a philosophy on musical expression where some aspects of a song – such as tempo or dynamics do not need the performer to follow the rhythm strictly. With this approach, in class, we were challenged to create a sketch without a metronome. To work around this limitation I began the track with a sample of a simple yet strong drum loop which I used to hold count and establish a starting pulse for the sketch.

To The Sun

To The Sun - Kalemela

drowning - the distant and lifeless spot

healing - the cemetery for the deorbited

growing - the bloop for kindred spirits

Introducing SEMA Playlist Vol. 3! This is an incredible collection of tracks crafted by our newest group of beginner students (BC4). Experience the remarkable progress and talent of these aspiring artists as they showcase their creativity in music production. From catchy beats to heartfelt melodies, this playlist is a testament to their dedication and passion. Join us on a musical journey and immerse yourself in the brilliance of the next generation of music creators.

#SEMA #BC4 #HighBPMs

GI Selects - Life In The West (ft. YPB & Christine)

Live set from my performance at The Mist in Nairobi as part of the NU.WAV collective.

A mix of bashment, gengetone, dancehall & reggaeton.

Tracklist:
1. Honda - FKA Twigs ft. Pa Salieu
2. Delete - Ape Drums ft BEAM
3. Oh Lawd - Stylo G
4. Glidin' - Pa Salieu ft. Slow Thai
5. Badness - BADDA GENERAL, Ride Di Vibes, Ingenius Bastardz
6. Blem - Drake
7. Murder She Wrote -Chaka Demus & Pliers
8. Section - Kranium
9. Everybody Falla - Kalash, Bounty Killer
10. PDF - BEAM
11.  Clockwork - Stefflon Don ft Spice
12. Nitevision - BAMBII ft. Pamputtae
13. Gasolina - Daddy Yankee
14. Pandana - Ethic Entertainment
15. Kaskie Vibaya - Fathermoh ft. Ssaru
16. Basheshe - Zagazillions ft. Rickman Manrick
17. COCO - Elena Rose
18. MAD GAAL - ft. BEAM
19. Love Is Wicked - Brick & Lace
20. Constrictor - Florentino ft. BAMBII & KD CUDI
21. Doom Doom - Harry Toddler
22. Good Good - Trillary Banks
23. Get Busy - Sean Paul
24. Mek Money - Ape Drums ft. Silent Addy, Projexx
25. The Boy Is Mine (Jus-Jay Remake) - Shenseea, Brandy, Monica, Lady Saw
26. My Touch (Yard-Mix) - Eugy, Chop Daily, Busy Signal
27. Twist & Turn (JUN TANAKA Edit) - Popcaan ft. Drake & PARTYNEXTDOOR

Mix 002: Live @ The Mist

For the final live show of the day we have Mazizi with the very excellent @itsohmarion playing some chilled out RnB and deep soulful beats to keep you jamming through the evening! 🌜

Mizizi w/ Nowisgood - 13/02/24

A fusion of urban sounds and traditional African instruments, rhythms & chants. This song is a blend of Kenyan and international artists who came together during the #GreatAfricanCaravan of 2019.

Tunasonga Mbele:

Ni Kamotee

Sisian is a curious, ever expanding music creator & lover dabbling in live x electronic music fields both on & off stage. Currently nesting in Nairobi, Kenya.

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healing - the cemetery for the deorbited

Sisian

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