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A podcast where we deconstruct the Kenyan and African music scene and all its intricacies.
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Pepper and Victor are back for the new year. They discuss an influx of foreign music un the recent months and what that means for the Kenyan industry.
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This week, Pepper and Victor review Wakadinali's new album Victims of madness. They also talk about what producers are running the game at the moment and discuss the new sound of drill taking over Kenya's young audiences.
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This week, Pepper and Victor review OukoSeason's project "The Colour of Sadness" and discuss much more concerning the current music scene.
Intro music produced by Civic
Outro Song: Kamata- E-Sir feat Mr Lenny
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This week Pepper and Victor review Kenyan artist Jovie Jovv's new Album Don Wa Madon plus much more.
Intro music produced by Civic
Outro Song: Thot List- Jovie Jovv feat Ras Uneek
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Welcome to a New Season of What is This Podcast.
Due to the ongoing Corona Virus Pandemic, we will not host any guests on the podcast as a safety measure. We will however be reviewing music that has been dropped this year and look forward to your participation in this.
On this episode, Pepper and Victor talk about how streaming has changed music. They also talk about Sanaipei Tande's place in the all time female musician list in Kenya plus much more.
Intro music Produced by Civic
Outro: Agalee-XPRSO https://open.spotify.com/track/4cCVvKEQ2FVqnQMQEZHOId?si=OnHvG-VDSuWjhSWXixaNkg
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This interview was recorded on location at the 2020 ONGEA! The Eastern African Music Summit held at Sarit Centre on February 23rd.
Pepper and Victor spoke to Mike Strano Founding Director of PHAT! Music and Entertainment Limited about the success of ONGEA Summit and the challenges he has faced in the five years of the event's existence. They also discussed his early career in agriculture and how that played out in his entertainment career. They finally discussed Rihanna's rumored African tour and much more.
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This week, Pepper and Victor discuss all the things going on around the world starting with the Nigerian protests concerning police brutality to the outcries from the DRC to our own Kenyan situation.
They also speak on the state of the industry concerning sexual violence after reports and accusations implicating some of Kenya's biggest industry players surfaced in the past week.
They finally talk about music that has been released in the year and who has had the biggest year in music plus much more.
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This week, the podcast was recorded on International Podcast Day. Pepper and Victor discuss the state of the podcast industry in Kenya and what the future holds.
They also discuss the most important factors in becoming a successful musical act, does talent matter? If so, then how much of it is necessary?
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Pepper and Victor are back with weekly episodes.
This week, they get a bit serious discussing their life in quarantine and lessons drawn from it. They also discuss all the music released this year.
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Pepper is joined by Kenyan rapper and entertainer Clay OG Stoner as they discuss the recent COVID19 pandemic and how it has impeded on 2020 plans.
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This is a pre recorded episode. Pre COVID-19 lockdown. During this time, we'd like to urge you to stay safe and extend our thanksgiving to the medical fraternity for their service during this pandemic. Let us all play our part in reducing the spread of this disease.
This week Pepper and Victor are joined bu Pesh, Kare and Adoveli from Ado Veli Podcast. They discuss their journey doing the podcast and the challenges faced in the industry. They also discuss the current happenings of the Kenyan music industry with their outlook for the coming months of the year 2020.
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This week Pepper and Victor are joined by Baraka AKA Swahili Papi who is part of the group Bahati Bookings. They talk about his experiences growing up abroad and the effect it has on his music. They also discuss harassment in the music industry and its effects on relationships in the industry plus much more.
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This week, Pepper and Victor are joined by Kenyan musician and radio personality Darya Kish as they discuss her radio and music career. They talk about the evolution of Radio in media and what part it plays in her music career among other things.
Songs Played:
Intro: Rush- Darya Kish
Outro: Vibes-Darya Kish
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This week, Pepper and Victor are joined by fellow podcasters Hafare and DJ IV from Surviving Nairobi. They address issues surrounding podcasting in the country, the hustles of city life and music. They also talk about relationships and the state of the music industry plus much more.
Songs Played:
Intro: Vipingo - $b
Outro: Cold Weather- Guga
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This week Pepper and Victor host Kenyan rapper, producer and engineer Croco as they discuss his debut album 'Ganji Monopoly' and discuss his upcoming album launch. They also talk about his record label, Croco Media and the challenges of running a label and what it takes to be signed by a major among other things.
Songs Played:
Intro: Ganji Monopoly- Croco feat Oksyde
Outro: Toa Form: Croco na Guga
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HAPPY NEW YEAR TO ALL OUR LISTENERS.
Welcome to 2020 from us here at What Is This Podcast. To set the year off, Pepper and Victor discuss their whereabouts in this new year. Being that it is February, they had a lot to get to beginning with their crossover plans from 2019 to 2020. They discuss the recent Coronavirus and its effect on business, World War Three controversy and the death of a legend in Kobe Bryant. Locally, they discuss the recent drama involving Mwalimu Rachael and Sailors lead singer Miracle Baby and Sauti Sol's signing to Universal Music Group South Africa. Finally, they give their outlook of 2020 and what is expected in the New Year plus much more.
Songs Played:
Intro: Atenshan- Blinky Bill
Outro: Omoka- Boutross ft Wakidinali & Mastar VK
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After a long break, we are back. This week Pepper is joined by Nene K as they discuss the current climate for music, issues concerning artist knowledge and royalties and much more.
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This week, Pepper was Joined by Ethic’s manager- John, where they talked about his journey as a talent manager, life on the road, shady deals and the prospects of gengetone as a genre.
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This week, Pepper and Victor are joined by BV Accurate to discuss his hit 'Enjoyment', challenges in the industry, his next steps and so much more.
Plus he gives a sneak peek of his upcoming music.
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Whoop! Episode 47, Liam!!!! Great job with the social media. #subscribed