Monday, July 14, 2014

NAIROBI’Z BLOGAZINE NOW BECOMES JUICED TODAY…

#EDITORIAL


MY NOTE: This should be like and Editor’s Note. So, Nairobi’z Blogazine has recently upgraded into a more engaging website blog called Juiced Today (http://www.juiced.today) and; there we take our wealth of experience in journalism, blogging and editing. This is our last post on this blog and an open invitation to you; and with it, comes my open appreciation too. And open appreciation to Nairobi and all of you who have been a part of this journey with me…that still continues; but now in a new bus…

In many ways; definitely technology is making us better; faster and stronger. Today we have more information, more communication; more art being produced- reaching ever increasing numbers of people.
Writing from Nairobi; I see that daily. I see a city in motion and that is why I started Nairobi’z Blogazine. To shed a light on an inspirational city; full of people who strive every day to bring colour and joy to their surroundings.

The writer at a past event.

My love affair with Nairobi goes deep. It goes high like the KICC building that overlooks those who first visit the city under the sun; as if to remind them that wherever you come from; Nairobi holds the promise-with creativity, hard work, perseverance and vision, it is possible to achieve your dreams.

And so; even as we make the switch to Juiced Today; we still strive to be gatekeepers to the spotlight on the best and brightest of what Nairobi has to offer.

So join us once again and let us keep the love and support going; at a time when Nairobi; more than ever; is in need of our declarations of heartfelt love and support.

This is the new link>>http://www.juiced.today; that is on a countdown to go live soon!!!

#EDITORIAL





Thursday, June 26, 2014

ZJ HENO SPEAKS ABOUT HIS LATEST PROJECT: THE TRANQUILITY RIDDIM

>>music

Every DJ or should I say ZJ; has a unique personality that can only be explored through sound of music they play. Nairobi is a city of diversity and audiences keep looking for that unique sound that separates one DJ from the other. Today, we speak to the number one dancehall Zeejay in Kenya. Find out what you should be listening to; and where you should be to catch the party.


ZJ HENO-HBR 103.5 FM

Wagwan breddah?
 YOOO..WAH GWAAN BRO…

Hope I said it right…
 YES MAN IT GOOD LOL…WHATS UPPPP

Why ZJ Heno and not DJ Heno?
 WELL, PEOPLE SHOULD JUSS DO THE RESEARCH…I JUSS DONT SAY EVERYTHING...

I can never talk of Heno anywhere without mentioning two people you helped launched to the Kenyan mainstream- MC Teargas and Jamaican new star Chronixx. Tell us a bit about that...
 HAHA REALLY…BOTH OF THEM ARE MULTI-TALENTED …THEY JUSS NEEDED A LIKKLE BOOST…I KNEW CHRONIXX WAY BACK [IN 2008] THROUGH FACEBOOK..SO WE JUSS BUILD A GOOD RELATIONSHIP WITH HIM…THEN HE SENT ME 'BEHIND CURTAINS' [HIS FIRST SINGLE],,I LIKED IT BUT I HAD NO WHERE TO PLAY IT…BY GOD'S GRACE I JOINED UPTOWN RADIO AND I HAD A PLATFORM..I PLAYED THE RECORD ON MY SHOW…AND LETS JUSS SAY THE REST IS HISTORY.


MC TEARGAS AND I HAVE BEEN FRIENDS FOR A LONG TIME…SO WHEN WE ESTABLISHED EMPIRE SOUNDS…WE HAD ONE ONE MC..SO TEARGAS JOINED AND HE HAS BEEN PART OF THE FAMILY...AND MY OFFICIAL MC.

 Your latest project was the Tranquility Riddim. Has it been well received?
 WELL, AM ABOUT TO RELEASE IT THE FULL RIDDIM ON ITUNES..I DID RELEASE GAPPY RANKS' SINGLE [SWAHILI] THAT IS ON ROTATION ON BBC 1XTRA..ALOT OF MY DJ FRIENDS LIKE ROBBO,SEANI B,RANDY AND GUSSY LOVED IT AND THE GAVE IT A MASSIVE PLAY IN THE U.K…NOT FORGETTING AT HOME..G MONEY BLAZING IT TOO AND ALOT OF STREET DJZ.

THE RIDDIM WILL BE OUT IN JULY..FEATURES CECILE,SINGING MELODY,MR.G,GAPPY RANX,DELLY RANX,ZAGGA,BRAMMA,TIFA…AND LOCAL ARTISTS TO LIKE VERBAL,VERSATILE,MC ADVICE,SHAMIR N MORE…SOO JUSS LOOK OUT FOR IT.

You teach Kenyans some Jamaican slang. Any new word for us?
 HAHAHA..OK…'BAD UP'…THAT MEANS TO ROUGH UP SOMEONE.
'GI BUN'…THAT MEANS TO CHEAT

What was the last song that you listened to?
 LAST SONG…BUY THE WORLD BY MIKE WILL FT FUTURE,KENDICK LEMAR AND LIL WAYNE..

What are your top 3 tracks for this month?
 BUY THE WORLD BY MIKE WILL FT FUTURE,KENDICK AND WAYNE

TO THE TEST BY VYBZ KARTEL

OR NAH BY TY DOLLA SIGN FT THE WEEKEND AND WIZ KHALIFA


Where are you playing this month?
 NO BOOKINGS THIS MONTH..HAD A SUCCESSFUL TOUR IN APRIL..SO JUNE AM RESTING,PRODUCING AND JUSS DOING MY RADIO SHOWS..THE END JULY AL BE ON TOUR AGAIN..SO I WILL ANNOUNCE THE DATES

Finally, what avenues on social media can your fans check you out?
 WELL AM ALL OVER LOL…INSTAGRAM,FACEBOOK,TWITTER,MIXCRATE…JUSS GOOGLE 'ZJ HENO' OR CHECK THE LINKS BELOW.

Www.zjheno.com
Www.instagram.com/zjheno
Www.twitter.com/zjheno
Www.facebook.com/zjheno



ONE ON ONE WITH SELEKTAR KING REBEL

>>MUSIC

You love your music! You love your feel good reggae vibes and your dancehall hits. Well, Nairobi’s music scene is growing and keeps on diversifying. One DJ/producer from Rebel Liberation Sounds/records; is putting Kenya on the map with his latest projects and riddims locally produced in Kenya! This month, I caught up with Selektar King Rebel and his unique personality.

SELEKTAR KING REBEL

Who is Selektar King Rebel?
King Rebel is God fearing Man who his dream is to make Kenyan reggae/dancehall
To be on international level.

What music genres do you play?
Reggae & Dancehall but now am feeling African Music.

Tell us about your riddims and projects…
I have released like 8 riddim so far.Most of them we have used Live Band. Especially, One drop riddims.

What artists are you working with both locally and internationally?
I work with artist from Kenya, Ghana, Zimbabwe, England and Jamaica

Rebel Liberation Records? Tell us abit about that…
Rebel Liberation Records was founded 2 years ago in Zimmerman 44 Nairobi Kenya. Recording Label is under Rebel Liberation Sounds. We have our own band and we have signed some artist such Dizzo among others.

Any latest projects you are currently working on?
 The projects which am working on right now is a dancehall riddim called Chaskele Riddim. Which am Featuring Dancehall Queen D’Angel,New Kids ,Stamma Kid,Timaya from Nigeria, Burning Fire,Mr Killa among others artist. Riddim will have 15 artists Only.

What was the last song you listened to?
Tony Anthony –can I get some sleep (from Johnny Blaze riddim) the song already
Got the video out.ppl can Google it.

What 3 top tracks are you ‘jammin’ to this month?
(1)Gideon Boots by Ghana Artist Iwan
(2)All of Me by Jah Cure
(3)Prayer Sinners by Ghana Artist Episode

Where are you playing this month?
 Show for Team Reggae @ Club Wallet Nairobi along Side Mau Mau Sounds

Finally, how can fans reach you on the social media platforms?
Twitter: @rebelempire30

www.rebelliberationsounds.webs.com

Wednesday, June 25, 2014

SKYLUX LOUNGE NAIROBI: 3 YEARS ON- THIS IS THE ANNIVERSARY

#NAI NIGHTS



August last year (2013) saw popular night club and hangout joint, Skylux Lounge and Bar in Westlands, Nairobi, hosts its third-anniversary party. The special night featured plenty of surprises for party goers and great entertainment by professional Sky dancers, Ace Card entertainment and DJS Slick, Stretch, N-Ruff, Mobi, Kaffi, Hypnotiq; all were on the decks.


Skylux is an over-21 club located on the second-floor of Soin Arcade Mall. The ambiance accommodates the needs of the sexy and trend-conscious party animals that want to enjoy V.I.P-luxurious services, cool mixes by its resident deejays and have a good party.
Revelers have a chance to enjoy the latest hip hop mixes, raga and riddim hits, local club-bangers and a safe haven for popular parties such as Naira Night, Kings and Queens, Uptown Thursdays and Freaky Fridays.

The clubs’ calendar of events is run by the Ace Card Entertainment franchise. The crowd is a mature one and the club has hosted several incredible showbiz parties.
















#NAINIGHTS…

LUOS VS. LUHYAS; WHO HAS THE BRAGGING RIGHTS?

#BRAGGING RIGHTS

When Gor Mahia Football Club locks horns with Ingwe; it is never about chasing a piece of inflated leather. The bigger picture is always the reserve for the bragging rights. Well, now, the feud is going international.

The land of Mulembe says forget the hot policeman Linda Okello; we have Vera Sidika and her ample behind is not fake. Our daughters, bred on ingokho and fried insects, smite the sons of Nyanza.

And now the boy who is the talk of town- this cousin of mine, Divock Okoth Origi. The first “Kenyan”, a Luo, who also is a Belgian, to play in the World Cup and even score. At 19, he also became Belgium’s youngest ever World Cup goal scorer- great feat there!
But we the sons of Mulembe also gave you a warrior- Victor Wanyama, the first Kenyan, a Luhya, to play in the English Premier League.


The looming war goes on as Luos claim, “we gave you the first Oscar; the first American Football player and everything ‘first’ is associated with us!”
The battle continues! Take your side…

By Embukane Vincent Libosso.





Nite Of A Thousand Laughs - June 2014

The 43rd Edition of Nite of A Thousand Laughs globally and the 4th in Kenya
Offical Pics. Flip Through, Enjoy and if you see a friend (or frenemy) tag 
them.

(Photography by Sebastian Wanzalla -























Dewar's #WorldCup Campaign at Club Changes Nairobi

Last Saturday at Changes we had so much fun during the Dewar's World Cup Campaign. We will let you know where we will be this weekend shortly…


Photos by- https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.548948681894994.1073741894.203350986454767&type=3