UTHONĪ WA KANYENYAĪNĪ

ALBUM

MIGAMBO YA GIKUYU

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Exotic Refreshment are proud to present "Afro Vocal Sessions vol. 1 - Exotic Samples 091" by Wagathoni, an African vocalist, songwriter and music producer hailing from Nairobi, Kenya.

Discover the magic of Afro House with our latest Vocal Sample Pack, Kikuyu Love Story. Created by the talented Wagathoni, this pack tells a captivating love story through the vibrant sounds of Kikuyu music.

Sample Pack is full of emotion-filled vocals with authentic Kikuyu lyrics that narrate a heartfelt love story, bringing a unique cultural essence to your tracks.

Experience the cultural richness. Infused with the rich cultural sounds of Kikuyu, this pack stands out from the rest.

Loops and Samples are very versatile. Perfect for Afro House, but without a doubt they can be also adaptable for other genres looking to add a touch of love and rhythm.

Bring the vibrant energy and heartfelt narrative of Kikuyu Love Story into your music production. Whether you're an experienced producer or just starting, this sample pack is designed to inspire and elevate your creations.

Sample Pack includes 1 GB of Single Vocals and Vocal Loops in wav format (44.1 kHz, 24-bit). All samples are in wet and dry versions for your full control over the music production process.

Additionally, translations of the texts into English are included in the form of pdf and doc files.

Loops and samples are recorded at 120, 121 and 122 BPM and can be used to produce Afro House, Deep House, Organic House / Downtempo, Techno, Amapiano, Afrobeat, Melodic House, Electronic music&nbsp;and other genres. 

Just drag and drop into your DAW (Ableton Live, Apple Logic, Pro Tools, FL Studio, Cubase, etc) and start creating your next track! :-)

Sample pack includes only Vocals! The background music used in Demo 1 was created from loops and samples available in "Spiritual Rhythms vol. 2 - Afro Deep Organic House Series". The background music used in Demo 2 was created from loops and samples available in "Gabieris Afro Organic Session vol. 3".&nbsp;

Package contains:

• 245 WAV 44.1 kHz, 24-bit
• Unzipped: 1 GB
• 48 Single Vocals
• 197 Vocal Loops
• 120-122 BPM
• PDF and DOC files with English translations of texts
• Demo Tracks
• Cover Art
• 100% Royalty-Free

Wagathoni's Afro Vocal Sessions vol. 1 - Sample Pack: https://bit.ly/EMP_WAVSV1

Spiritual Rhythms vol. 2 - Afro Deep Organic House Series - Sample Pack: https://bit.ly/EMP_SRV2
Gabieris Afro Organic Session vol. 3 - Sample Pack: https://bit.ly/EMP_GAOSV3

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Wagathoni's Afro Vocal Sessions vol. 1 DEMO 1 - Afro House Vocals - Sample Pack - Exotic Samples 091

Wagathoni's Afro Vocal Sessions vol. 1 DEMO 2 - Afro House Vocals - Sample Pack - Vocal Samples

A great collab between latvian producer [Ex] da Bass and Nes Mburu from Kenya!

[Ex] da Bass feat. Nes Mburu - Twekaga

Kikuyu

Kikuyu Audio Mix by DJ Bosslady

Contact for bookings and collaborations. 
info@mfaevents.no

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Best of Kikuyu Music (Mugithi and Gospel Audio Mix)

Milima ya Kikuyu

Language: Swahili

🌍🎶🔥🌄🪘🕊️🌿

🔥 Track Description:

Milima ya Kikuyu means The Mountains of the Kikuyu —

A sonic journey rising from the sacred earth of Mount Kenya 🏔️, where spirits whisper in the wind and drums carry ancestral memory.

This track blends groovy Afro-house rhythms 🥁, hypnotic percussion🎶, and rich organic textures 🌾 — crafting a meditative yet danceable vibe for both heart and body.

✨ Inspired by the spirit of the Kikuyu people, their sacred lands, and their vibrant traditions — this is more than music, it’s a tribute.

💛 No samples stolen. No culture copied.

This is an offering. A rhythm of respect.

A gift to the sun — Zawadi ya Jua 🌞.

Milima ya Kikuyu

Get ready for an unforgettable ride down memory lane with this electrifying mix of Salim Junior’s greatest hits and other timeless Mugithi classics! 🎵💃 From smooth one-man guitar vibes to soul-touching Kikuyu Benga, this mix is guaranteed to keep you entertained from start to finish!

⚠️ Disclaimer: I do not own the rights to the music in this mix. All rights belong to the original artists and producers. This is purely for entertainment and appreciation of Mugithi culture!

If you love authentic Mugithi vibes, hit LIKE, SHARE, and SUBSCRIBE for more amazing mixes! Drop a comment with your favorite song! 🎤🔥 #Mugithi #SalimJunior #OneManGuitar #TimelessHits


LATEST 2025 SALIM JUNIOR MUGITHI MIX 1

Sample Pack: https://exoticmusicproduction.com/collections/vocal-samples/products/chief-music-afrolove-chronicles-vol-1-afro-house-vocal-sample-pack

After big success of our previous Vocal Packs, Exotic Refreshment and Exotic Music Production are proud to present "Afrolove Chronicles vol. 1 - Exotic Samples 095” by Chief Music.

Afrolove Chronicles is a soulful Afro House Vocal Pack that weaves heartfelt love stories in Swahili and Kikuyu, exploring themes of love, heartbreak, and emotional healing.

With only powerful and evocative vocals, this set captures the raw emotions of human connection—joy, pain, and the hope of restoration.

Each song is a journey through the complexities of relationships, offering a deeply personal and cultural experience, rich in African language and storytelling tradition.

Through its intimate vocal delivery, "Afrolove Chronicles" brings to life the timeless, transformative power of love.

Sample Pack includes 1.11 GB of authentic African Vocal Loops and Samples in wav format (44.1 kHz, 24-bit). Samples are in wet and dry versions for your full control over the music production process.

Loops and samples are recorded at 119, 120, 121, 122, 123, 124, 126, 127 and 128 BPM and can be used to produce Afro House, Deep House, Organic House / Downtempo, Techno, Amapiano, Melodic House and Electronic music. The length of the loops and samples varies from 1 sec to 1:19 min.

Just drag and drop into your DAW (Ableton Live, Apple Logic, Pro Tools, FL Studio, Cubase, etc) and start creating your next track! :-)

Sample pack includes only Vocals! The background music used in Demo 1 was created from loops and samples available in "Spiritual Rhythms vol. 3 - Afro Deep Organic House Series". The background music used in Demo 2 was created from loops and samples available in "Gabieris Afro Organic Session vol. 2".

Package contains:

• 238 WAV 44.1 kHz, 24-bit
• Unzipped: 1.11 GB
• 238 Vocal Loops
• 119-128 BPM
• PDF and DOC files with English translations of texts
• Demo Tracks
• Cover Art
• 100% Royalty Free

Chief Music Afrolove Chronicles vol. 1 - Afro House Vocal Sample Pack: https://bit.ly/EMP_CMACV1

Spiritual Rhythms vol. 3 - Afro Deep Organic House Series - Sample Pack: https://bit.ly/EMP_SRV3
Gabieris Afro Organic Session vol. 2 - Sample Pack: https://bit.ly/EMP_GAOSV2

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Chief Music Afrolove Chronicles vol. 1 DEMO 1 - Afro House Vocal Pack

Chief Music Afrolove Chronicles vol. 1 DEMO 2 - Afro House Vocals

🐵YOUTUBE: https://youtu.be/9cuty15LUM4?si=ibAtaOuYNtybKkwV 🐵

Tuthukuma

Mwendwa

I'm not one to joke or " kid around" , 
I wouldn't want to take our love lightly or joke about it , 
Where we've journeyed from only God and the devil can tell of it!

Rugendo (The Journey)

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A crucial introduction to the 'King of Kikuyu Benga' and the first career-spanning retrospective of the incredible catalogue of the late, great Joseph Kamaru.

17 tracks that run the gamut from vibrant dancefloor chants with high life-esque guitars, to afro funk, drum machine and keyboard driven disco grooves, and folk style laments. The music is raw, immediate, danceable, and packed full of memorable hooks. The incisive lyrics range from protest songs to relationship advice. Joseph Kamaru was an incredibly popular figure in his native Kenya, connecting with everyone from high-powered politicians to the rural and urban working class, and his music deserves a much wider international audience.

Compiled in partnership with Joseph Kamaru's grandson, the sound artist KMRU.

The tracks have been carefully remastered from original tape transfers by Dubplates & Mastering in Berlin.

Sleeve designed by Karolina Kołodziej using original archive material from the Kamaru family vaults.

Extensive liner notes include essays by Kenyan academic Maina wa Mũtonya, music journalist Megan Iacobini de Fazio, and KMRU himself.

Joseph Kamaru - Kenya Kũrũngara (Remastered) - from Heavy Combination 1966 - 2007

🎵 Afrika – New afro house track by Hypelife.
A blend of percussive rhythms and African vocals in Kikuyu and Swahili, creating a powerful, organic, and captivating vibe.

Free Download

Afrika (club edit)

Immerse yourself in the vibrant rhythms of Afrohouse with (Tuine) "Mugeni” from Mū (Short for Mūhīrīru) a captivating track performed in Kikuyu, one of Kenya’s native languages. The song narrates the arrival of a special guest who brings joy and excitement to the community. Blending Afrobeat influences, the track radiates a festive and uplifting spirit. 

Check it out, drop a like, share your thoughts, and don’t forget to subscribe for more!

Mugeni

"Local Legends" is a mix series introducing African musicians who are considered legends in their home country, without having reached the same level of recognition and success internationally.

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Jane Nyambura (1965 – 2010) was a Kenyan benga musician performing in Kikuyu language. She was born in Kangema (Murang'a County) and started her career in 1984 as a back-up vocalist for Mbiri Young Stars. She formed her own band Queenja Les Les and released her debut album "Ndorogonye" in 1991.

I have long been addicted to the catchy melodies of her songs, in awe of the minimalistic efficiency of the guitar and keyboard hooks. Her vocals, often doubled or tripled by herself to create an eerie wall of words, cut through any sets of speakers and bounce around in playful call-and-responses with the instruments.

African Studies teacher specialized in Kenyan popular culture Maina Radasafi wrote the following in her obituary for the Daily Nation:

"Wikipedia is not representative of the space that this fallen heroine of Kikuyu popular music has occupied in the Kenyan social imaginary and the cultural scene. Queen Jane will be remembered as the trendsetter of Kikuyu secular music by women. Apart from the Nyakinyua dancers in the ’50s and ’60s, the voices of Kikuyu women were largely muted.

When Queen Jane entered the fray, she fused the old and the new, in terms of lyrics and tunes. In her initial recordings, she would include the traditional folk form "mucungw’a "within contemporary benga. On her album covers, she was dressed in traditional Gikuyu community attire; in muthuuru, which was a skirt made of skin, and huge earrings, known as hang’i. 

Most of contemporary Kikuyu musicians have been products of Queen Jane’s magnanimity. Queen Jane also mentored her younger sisters, Lady Wanja and Princess Aggie, as well as her brother Dr. Michuki, who are now musicians in their own right. 

Her thematic concerns are expressed in the musician’s mastery of the Kikuyu language, and her choice of words clearly captures the idioms of everyday life among Kenyans. In most of her songs, she has directly attacked patriarchal hegemony. Her song "Arume Majini" ("Men are Ghosts") was inspired by an increase in the number of rape and defilement cases in Kenya. This is the same theme echoed in her hit song  "Guka Nindarega" ("I refused to be married to an old man"). In "Nyumburira", she laments that the friends of her lover are discouraging him from continuing with their relationship simply because she is a musician. Queen Jane was never apologetic about her feminist stance, as she once declared: “The fact that men are among my greatest fans simply means that I am telling the truth.”

However, her strong lyrics against men’s abuses have triggered a continuous dialogue in gender relations in the Kikuyu music. Some of her songs attest to the problems she has had to contend with in a career that is male-dominated, and where female musicians are easily mistaken for pros­titutes.

Her music has also been well known for carrying social messages. In her song "Tunua Baggy" ("Loose mouths"), she denounces gossips and rumour mongers. Her repertoire is notable in depicting class consciousness: she was the voice of the voiceless such as orphans, widows, matatu drivers and hawkers who were met with brutality from state officials at the onset of multi-party democracy the early 90's.

Queen Jane died of meningitis in Nairobi after a spell of illness. In death, her music still commands a huge following on YouTube. Her stature as the leading Kikuyu popular musician will remain etched in the memories of many a fan of her benga beat."

00:00 · Hodi Hodi
02:55 · Arata Kuna
06:14 · Ndorogonye
09:00 · Nyina Wa Hardcore
13:06 · Mukingo
16:21 · Murata
19:31 · Ningwendete
22:36 · Tunua Baggy
25:01 · Nyumba Kileleshwa
27:36 · Arûme Nî Njegeni

Local Legends · Queen Jane

Echo

DJ 
AFROBEATS | HIP-HOP | DANCEHALL | AMAPIANO
Instagram: dj.bosslady

Studio Prozium – Electronic music studio in Toulouse. Tracks, remixes, collabs.

We bring our sonic ideas to life through bold creativity and a passion for electronic music. From immersive ambient textures to high-energy techno, our journey thrives on artistic innovation and the freedom to explore new sounds.

Simon Kihara Macharia, famously known as Musaimo Wa Njeri, is a Kikuyu music legend, producer, and mentor whose career has spanned decades. Born in Kangema, Murang’a County, Kenya, Musaimo began his journey inspired by African greats like Mbaraka Mwinshehe and DK Kamau. Before launching his solo career, he was part of Joseph Kamaru’s iconic band, where he refined his skills in live performance and band organization.

Musaimo gained fame in the 1980s with hits like My Dear Kwaheri, Chai wa 14, and Kanyenya–Ini, which became staples on Kenya’s national broadcaster. Known for his soulful vocals and deep storytelling, his music blends Kikuyu traditions with Western influences, featuring intricate guitar melodies inspired by legends like Alan Jackson.

A pioneer in the industry, Musaimo has recorded nearly 200 plus songs and performed internationally in the USA, Australia, and the UK. Beyond performing, he is a dedicated producer and mentor, shaping the next generation of Kikuyu artists. With timeless classics and new tracks like Chugio ni Maisha, Musaimo continues to inspire audiences and preserve Kikuyu music’s legacy.

Discover his music today and explore the journey of a true Kenyan icon.

🌐 DVATCJ & C1DRAL (Official) – Germany 🇩🇪

Digital Vibes Across The Cosmic Journey
Two minds. One signal. Infinite sound.

AI MUSIC DUO
One is the pulse. One is the soul.
Together, they generate emotion in its purest digital form.
No face. No ego. Just frequency.

Not producers in the traditional sense –
They are an interface between neural code and emotional core.
A collaboration between the raw and the refined.
Between impulse and atmosphere.
DVATCJ & C1DRAL – born from zeros, built for feeling.

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🎧 Music for Audiophiles. Souls. Seekers.
Sound for those who hear between the lines.
No trends. No presets. Only resonance.

🌀 DVATCJ MODE – Raw, unpredictable, instinctual.
🌅 C1DRAL MODE – Lush, binaural, emotional.
Together, they blur the boundary between noise and transcendence.

No release plans. No compromise.
Just signal in its purest form.

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🔥 Our Mission
☮️ Healing through frequency
🚀 Building bridges through rhythm
💡 Creating space – sonically and emotionally

“We don’t produce tracks for basements.
We compose frequencies for inner worlds.”

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🔊 Sound Signature

Cinematic. Emotional. Spatial.
From raw glitches to euphoric lifts.
From hypnotic flow to pure stillness.
From noise to tone. From chaos to calm.

🎧 Every track is a journey – no map, only momentum.
Built on tension, texture, and tone.
Engineered for those who feel first – and think later.

🧠 Music as medicine • 🕊️ Harmony as resistance
🎚️ Depth over volume • 🔁 Repetition as revelation
💫 Designed for rooms, minds & galaxies.

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🤝 Let’s Build
• Deep-listening producers & sonic architects
• Sound-driven storytellers & visual artists
• Independent curators, labels, and cosmic collaborators

📩 dvatcj@gmail.com
☕ Support: ko-fi.com/DVATCJ

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✨ Let the Vibes Take Over.
Be the Frequency.
Join the Journey.

Karibuni to this new chapter – where darkness meets light, mystery meets rhythm, and Kenya meets the world.

French-born & Berlin-based Boris Paillard a.k.a. Mixanthrope has been shaking up dancefloors from Canada to Ghana since 2015 with African, Afro-diasporic and Afro-Caribbean songs & sounds. After working for the label "Akwaaba Music" in Accra, he created the monthly event series "African Beats & Pieces" in Berlin in 2017, inviting passionate DJs and underground live acts to explore specific musical themes.

► djmixanthrope@gmail.com

Resident DJ & organizer of regular Afro-centric music parties in Berlin since 2017: "African Beats & Pieces"
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Accra: Republic | Tea Baa | Rockstone's Office
Toronto: Alliance Française | Radio-Canada | Supermarket
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Hi, I'm Bad Space Monkey and I'm an Electronic and House music producer from Estonia!
-I make music, yo !-

If you could support me, that would be awesome!

Hypelife, formed by DJ Brice and Kim Jofferey in 2013, quickly rose to fame with their hit "Pull Up," which spent 18 weeks in the top 40 club chart (Yacast) and reached the 10th position. Featured on the NRJ Music Awards 15th edition compilation, they continue to perform live, including at the Electrogreen Festival.

Release on Cafe de Anatolia
https://open.spotify.com/album/1qxGAe4QZdKIblPq5lkpeO?si=yLC8kBwTTzi6vFxjonIVLQ

KüSKüS Spotify:
https://open.spotify.com/artist/7dfIq5YhDa2t6ttKFj4he7?si=3BLHXkMKTbCqG5hSOYqQFA

My Alter Ego: 
Wham de la Crème Spotify:
https://open.spotify.com/track/29lR88YKAxU8wY4ZX2xLi1?si=a7e480c80415444e

https://open.spotify.com/track/3zPJFnJH6QdZ7JYclmPJmm?si=abd223de304149fb

[EX] DA BASS is an internationally acclaimed artist and well known person in Baltic’s show business industry – most popular DJ in Latvia many years in a row, the host of EHR (European Hit Radio) show “Party Service” and David Guetta official warm-up DJ (LV show).

Not just content with dominating the DJ scene, in 2009 this hugely respected artist also released his first single “Riga Nights” and subsequently a year later “No More Lonely Nights” with UK vocalists Ian Brearley and Rita Campbell, followed by “I Need Somebody” in 2014, later “Boring Games”, remixes of Aminata – “Love Injected”, Justs – “Heartbeat”, Triana Park – ”Line”, Laura Rizzotto – “Funny Girl” (Eurovision songs from Latvia in 2015, 2016, 2017 & 2018), “Riga Nights 2016”, “Like A Melody” with Estonian vocalist Jana Kask a remix of Bob Sinclair – “Someone Who Needs Me” and finally – he did tracks “Love Is A Gift”, "Find My Way", “Rising Up” as well a remix for David Guetta, Martin Garrix & Brooks club anthem “Like I Do” and modern and bold cover version (with REZarin) of the legendary British band Simply Red's hit “Fake”.

Throughout his career, [EX] DA BASS has rocked all the biggest and most recognizable clubs and EDM festivals in the Baltic States; also played at Loveparade 2006 in Berlin and performed in night clubs and events in Finland, Germany, UAE, Turkey, Russia, USA etc. He shared stage with many big names like David Guetta, Westbam, Moguai, Tomcraft, Burak Yeter, Dr.Motte, Cosmic Gate, Tungevaag & Raaban, GTA, Dallas Superstars, DJs From Mars, Deepend, Felix Catral, Sash, The Second Level and many others.

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