Yubu's Whisper was the first single off his debut album "On The Run". The track is an easy going lover's rock ballad, and truly represents Yubu’s soulful side and prowess in vocal performance. The lyrics and storyline of the song celebrate love, which knows no distance, time, race or condition.

On The Run

Yubu ft The Don - Whisper

Yubu performing Mystery Girl. (C) 2018yubumusic. 

#MysteryGirl is the third video off Yubu’s forthcoming album #OnTheRun.
Produced, mixed and mastered by: Nixon Fredricks (Mega Records)

Yubu - Mystery Girl

"Used To Being Alone" is a song about wanting something/someone that you can't have. It's about finding that moment when you can be candid about how you feel and expressing yourself freely.

Here's how it is. Here's how I feel. Now let's deal with it from here.

Written by : Yubu 
Audio Production : Nixon - Mega Records

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Yubu - Used To Being Alone

Yubu's debut album, titled "On the Run", offers something different: “Two sides of an artist’s musical journey”.
Side A; Reggae
This side features Yubu’s take on the Reggae music that he grew up with in the streets of Nairobi.

"On The Run" Side A 

Get Back On Your Feet

Yubu Kazungu: Vocals, Guitar
Khari Wynn: Bass 
Robert Allen Parker: Guitar
Donnon Johnson: Drums
Sir Henry: Organ, Piano

Produced by: Kennard Farmer
Sound Engineers: Daniel Crockett, Steve Mayer 

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Cast A Spell

Diana

Lady

Yubu Kazungu: Vocals, Guitar
Khari Wynn: Bass 
Robert Allen Parker: Slide Guitar
Donnon Johnson: Drums
Sir Henry: Organ, Piano

Produced by: Kennard Farmer
Sound Engineers: Daniel Crockett, Steve Mayer 
Mixed by Daniel Crocket

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Pretty and True

Trainwreck

Magic

Come True

Wheels of Fire

Bad Case of Love

Bring Me Water

Yubu is a singer songwriter based in Memphis TN, originally from Nairobi Kenya. 

His style can be defined as fresh, nostalgic and electrifying -- fusing bluesrock, funk, afrobeat, and reggae, into a tasteful listening experience.
The energy and passion which resonates from Yubu’s music is sure to be felt by a global crowd. From the strum of the guitar and the conviction of his vocals, the catchy-nostalgic melodies, to the thought provoking lyrics, Yubu aims to create an unforgettable live music experience for music lovers. His hope is to take them to a spiritual musical paradise. A little hip-shaking, finger snapping, head nodding never hurt anybody! 

Yubu calls Bob Marley, James Brown and Hugh Masekela his greatest influences. 
He stands out from other artists because his musical origins were shaped not only from the traditional sounds of the vast Kenyan and African landscape but also from the gritty streets and neighborhoods of Memphis, TN. 


At about 19 years old, Yubu got a hold of his own personal guitar. Since then he would hone his craft; making the guitar an extension of his voice and experiences. It became his vessel to compose songs and tell stories. "At that point, the guitar became my new best friend, I could tell her anything and her sweet sounds would always make me feel better. I became pleasantly obsessed.”


PAST PROJECTS
Yubu has played for a number of groups in his musical career so far including:
The Three Kings – This was one of the more nuanced bands that Yubu was a part of. This group tackled a variety of Genres from Soul, Old school RnB, Rock and Reggae. The group consisted of Memphis legend and Public Enemy guitar player; Khari Wynn. This is where Yubu matured his vocal performance and musical understanding of the guitar.
The Don’s Sax Therapy- This Nairobi based project featured a great deal on Jazz standards. The Don is a musical maestro who has performed alongside international stars like Jason Derulo, Victor Wooten, Eric Wainaina just to mention a few. While in this group Yubu performed plenty of Frank Sinatra and Sammy Davis Jr inspired numbers.
RASH – RASH is a five-piece Swahili Hard Rock band hailing from Nairobi, Kenya. The band was a nominee in the 5th AFRIMA Award Ceremony in Ghana for Best Rock Band in Africa, as well as 2019’s Sondeka Awards. 
 
PAST PERFORMANCES
Yubu is no stranger to the live music scene. Having performed at the New Daisy Theater and Hard Rock Café on Beale Street in Memphis TN as well as in Lagos, Nigeria and Accra, Ghana (Afrima Awards) Yubu has managed to craft a tasteful and well-paced on-stage performance to big crowds and intimate settings alike. 
 
YUBU
This is Yubu’s current musical project. Backed by his very own band “The Downhome Blues Gang” Yubu has managed to filter through his past musical adventures and buckle down on his Reggae and Blues sound.    
His debut albums titled "On the Run" and "Bad Case of Love" offer something different: “Two sides of an artist’s musical journey”.

On The Run (Reggae)
This side features Yubu’s take on the Reggae music that he grew up with in the streets of Nairobi.

Bad Case of Love (Blues)
This side features Yubu’s take on the Blues and Soul music that he encountered in the streets of Memphis.

WHY BLUES AND REGGAE?
These two musical genres were born out of oppression:
BLUES. Black Slaves would sing African spirituals, African chants and work songs while being forced to work in various plantations. This is where the blues was born.  
REGGAE. During the struggle for Jamaican Independence, the Jamaican youth combined rocksteady and ska to form Reggae music. It was their music of choice to express their struggle during that difficult time.
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Blues and Reggae have served as a tool for education and communication among the oppressed. These genres have also served as a vehicle of peace between different cultures and communities.
In today's day and age, we need more of this music to educate and unite us all.

Yubu

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