Camp Mulla
Encyclopedia
Camp Mulla is a Kenyan hip hop
group originating from and based in Nairobi
, Kenya
.
The group has grown a big fanbase over a short period of time, already having over 15,000 fans, both on Facebook
and ReverbNation, over 18,000 followers on Twitter
(more than any other successful Kenyan artist) and over 150 followers on SoundCloud
.
Camp Mulla is currently placed 5th on the ReverbNation "Top hip hop artists" Kenya national charts, behind Verse Kali (4th), mandech (3rd), Diamonah (2nd) and Nonini
(1st). However, they are ahead of top Kenyan hip hop artists such as Chiwawa (12th) and Abbas Kubaff (15th).
Camp Mulla is considered one of the most exciting upcoming music groups in Kenya, if not East Africa. However, many adults of the age of 30 and above have criticised their "bubblegum music", according to the Buzz feature on the Sunday Nation
website.
and SoundClick
for digital download. Their first official song, entitled Low, features J-Smiles and was popular amongst college students. It was introduced by radio presenter Eve D'Souza on Capital FM
when it debuted on radio.
, Low, got them their first airplay on the Kenyan radio scene. Their most successful song so far is their second single, Party Don't Stop, which has received airplay on many Kenyan radio stations, including Kiss 100, 98.4 Capital FM
, on which it has reached its Top 9 at 9 playlist, and Homeboyz Radio (91.5), hosted by G Money
in the morning. The song peaked at number 2 on Capital FM's Hits Not Homework and number 13 on Homeboyz Radio's HitList.
On Saturday 29 January 2011, Camp Mulla had a live interview with Kenyan Kiss 100 host and vocalist DNG, where he asked the group why they do what they do, what their inspiration is, their goals in this music industry and all that motivates their style.
's Valentine's Day concert, where he was to reveal the music video for his new song, Chini ya Maji. At the same time he was to introduce Camp Mulla in public to perform for the first time.
Camp Mulla was the opening act for Nigerian R&B duo P-Square
at a live performance at Carnivore, Lang'ata
, Nairobi
on 26 February 2011.
Camp Mulla also opened for Nigerian acts at Naija 9te (or Naija Nite) including Naeto C
and Flavour on October 2011. They have also recently made huge appearances at hip hop events, school concerts and award-shows such as the Chaguo La Teeniez Awards
.
and Contemporary R&B
respectively. However, a close listen to some of their tracks also clearly indicate their producer Marcus
operates within an 'expanded' Kenyan mind state, such as their song Addicted. They call their musical style "2-5-Flow" or "254Low" , which is a pun of Kenya
's calling code +254. "254Low" is also said to be the name of their soon to be launched multi-talented fraternity, which will feature young Kenyan upcoming artists believed to be the future of the newly reformed music industry.
Hip hop
Hip hop is a form of musical expression and artistic culture that originated in African-American and Latino communities during the 1970s in New York City, specifically the Bronx. DJ Afrika Bambaataa outlined the four pillars of hip hop culture: MCing, DJing, breaking and graffiti writing...
group originating from and based in Nairobi
Nairobi
Nairobi is the capital and largest city of Kenya. The city and its surrounding area also forms the Nairobi County. The name "Nairobi" comes from the Maasai phrase Enkare Nyirobi, which translates to "the place of cool waters". However, it is popularly known as the "Green City in the Sun" and is...
, Kenya
Kenya
Kenya , officially known as the Republic of Kenya, is a country in East Africa that lies on the equator, with the Indian Ocean to its south-east...
.
The group has grown a big fanbase over a short period of time, already having over 15,000 fans, both on Facebook
Facebook
Facebook is a social networking service and website launched in February 2004, operated and privately owned by Facebook, Inc. , Facebook has more than 800 million active users. Users must register before using the site, after which they may create a personal profile, add other users as...
and ReverbNation, over 18,000 followers on Twitter
Twitter
Twitter is an online social networking and microblogging service that enables its users to send and read text-based posts of up to 140 characters, informally known as "tweets".Twitter was created in March 2006 by Jack Dorsey and launched that July...
(more than any other successful Kenyan artist) and over 150 followers on SoundCloud
SoundCloud
SoundCloud is an online audio distribution platform which allows collaboration, promotion and distribution of audio recordings.-History:SoundCloud was originally started in Stockholm, Sweden, but was established in Berlin, Germany in August, 2007 by sound designer Alex Ljung and artist Eric Wahlforss...
.
Camp Mulla is currently placed 5th on the ReverbNation "Top hip hop artists" Kenya national charts, behind Verse Kali (4th), mandech (3rd), Diamonah (2nd) and Nonini
Nonini
Nonini , whose real name is Hubert Nakitare, is a Kenyan hip hop artist.- Biography :Nonini originally signed to Calif Records, but later joined Homeboyz Productions...
(1st). However, they are ahead of top Kenyan hip hop artists such as Chiwawa (12th) and Abbas Kubaff (15th).
Camp Mulla is considered one of the most exciting upcoming music groups in Kenya, if not East Africa. However, many adults of the age of 30 and above have criticised their "bubblegum music", according to the Buzz feature on the Sunday Nation
Daily Nation
The Daily Nation is a Kenyan independent newspaper. It is the most influential newspaper in Kenya with a daily circulation of about 205,000 copies. The total readership is likely to be higher as each copy is read by a large number of people...
website.
Foundation
After honing their skills through a series of experimental projects, manager Mykie Tuchi and rappers Young Kass and Taio Tripper co-founded the group in mid-2009. Miss Karun and K'Cous later joined the group.Members
- MC Taio Tripper (born Mathew Wakhungu) - Rapper, vocalist, lyricistLyricistA lyricist is a songwriter who specializes in lyrics. A singer who writes the lyrics to songs is a singer-lyricist. This differentiates from a singer-composer, who composes the song's melody.-Collaboration:...
- Young Kass (born Benoit Kanema) - Rapper, songwriterSongwriterA songwriter is an individual who writes both the lyrics and music to a song. Someone who solely writes lyrics may be called a lyricist, and someone who only writes music may be called a composer...
- kj bombay (born ballards unshaven) -suckerSucker-General use:* Lollipop or sucker, a type of confection* Sucker , a slang term for someone considered gullible enough to fall for a very obvious prank or con and go about unaware of it...
- Miss Karun (born Karungari Mungai) - Lead vocalist, songwriterSongwriterA songwriter is an individual who writes both the lyrics and music to a song. Someone who solely writes lyrics may be called a lyricist, and someone who only writes music may be called a composer...
- K'Cous (born Marcus Kibukosya) - Record ProducerRecord producerA record producer is an individual working within the music industry, whose job is to oversee and manage the recording of an artist's music...
, MC, songwriterSongwriterA songwriter is an individual who writes both the lyrics and music to a song. Someone who solely writes lyrics may be called a lyricist, and someone who only writes music may be called a composer...
, rapper - Mykie Tuchi (born Michael Mutooni) - CEO,
Song distribution
Camp Mulla started distributing their music through websites ReverbNation, SoundCloudSoundCloud
SoundCloud is an online audio distribution platform which allows collaboration, promotion and distribution of audio recordings.-History:SoundCloud was originally started in Stockholm, Sweden, but was established in Berlin, Germany in August, 2007 by sound designer Alex Ljung and artist Eric Wahlforss...
and SoundClick
SoundClick
SoundClick is a music-based social community. It offers bands, artists, and music labels a platform for self-promotion. Songs can be streamed, downloaded in MP3 format, sold through the store, or licensed to others. SoundClick compiles daily charts for various genres, based on how many times a...
for digital download. Their first official song, entitled Low, features J-Smiles and was popular amongst college students. It was introduced by radio presenter Eve D'Souza on Capital FM
98.4 Capital FM
98.4 Capital FM is a Kenyan urban music radio station. Its offices are situated on the 19th floor of Lonrho House, along Standard Street in Nairobi's Central Business District. It is owned by Chris Kirubi.- Background :...
when it debuted on radio.
Radio
Their first singleSingle (music)
In music, a single or record single is a type of release, typically a recording of fewer tracks than an LP or a CD. This can be released for sale to the public in a variety of different formats. In most cases, the single is a song that is released separately from an album, but it can still appear...
, Low, got them their first airplay on the Kenyan radio scene. Their most successful song so far is their second single, Party Don't Stop, which has received airplay on many Kenyan radio stations, including Kiss 100, 98.4 Capital FM
98.4 Capital FM
98.4 Capital FM is a Kenyan urban music radio station. Its offices are situated on the 19th floor of Lonrho House, along Standard Street in Nairobi's Central Business District. It is owned by Chris Kirubi.- Background :...
, on which it has reached its Top 9 at 9 playlist, and Homeboyz Radio (91.5), hosted by G Money
G Money
G Money is a disc jockey and radio presenter for the TXU News programme on BBC 1Xtra digital radio, co-presenting the lunchtime news show between 2 and 4pm on weekdays....
in the morning. The song peaked at number 2 on Capital FM's Hits Not Homework and number 13 on Homeboyz Radio's HitList.
On Saturday 29 January 2011, Camp Mulla had a live interview with Kenyan Kiss 100 host and vocalist DNG, where he asked the group why they do what they do, what their inspiration is, their goals in this music industry and all that motivates their style.
Public appearances and performances
Camp Mulla got their first public appearance on 12 February 2011 at ColloKleptomaniax
Kleptomaniax is a pop group from Nairobi, Kenya. The group consists of three members: Roba , Collo and Nyashinski ....
's Valentine's Day concert, where he was to reveal the music video for his new song, Chini ya Maji. At the same time he was to introduce Camp Mulla in public to perform for the first time.
Camp Mulla was the opening act for Nigerian R&B duo P-Square
P-Square
P-Square are a Nigerian R&B duo composed of non-identical twin brothers Peter and Paul Okoye.-History:The story of P-Square began in St. Murumba secondary school, a small Catholic school in Jos, Nigeria...
at a live performance at Carnivore, Lang'ata
Langata Constituency
Lang'ata Constituency is an electoral constituency in Kenya. It is one of eight constituencies of Nairobi Province. It consists of southern and southwestern areas of Nairobi. Langata constituency has common boundaries with Kibera Division of Nairobi. The entire constituency is located within...
, Nairobi
Nairobi
Nairobi is the capital and largest city of Kenya. The city and its surrounding area also forms the Nairobi County. The name "Nairobi" comes from the Maasai phrase Enkare Nyirobi, which translates to "the place of cool waters". However, it is popularly known as the "Green City in the Sun" and is...
on 26 February 2011.
Camp Mulla also opened for Nigerian acts at Naija 9te (or Naija Nite) including Naeto C
Naeto C
Naetochukwu Chikwe , stage name Naeto C, is a Nigerian rapper, Afrobeat artist and record producer. He was born in Houston, Texas and is of Nigerian origin.-Early life:...
and Flavour on October 2011. They have also recently made huge appearances at hip hop events, school concerts and award-shows such as the Chaguo La Teeniez Awards
Chaguo La Teeniez Awards
The Insyder Magazine' Chaguo La Teeniez Awards is a project that seeks to recognise and award Kenyans youth who have made meaningful contribution to our society by excelling in the disciplines of academics, arts and sports...
.
Musical style
Majority of Camp Mulla's songs incorporate Hip HopHip hop
Hip hop is a form of musical expression and artistic culture that originated in African-American and Latino communities during the 1970s in New York City, specifically the Bronx. DJ Afrika Bambaataa outlined the four pillars of hip hop culture: MCing, DJing, breaking and graffiti writing...
and Contemporary R&B
Contemporary R&B
Contemporary R&B is a music genre that combines elements of hip hop, soul, R&B and funk.Although the abbreviation “R&B” originates from traditional rhythm and blues music, today the term R&B is most often used to describe a style of African American music originating after the demise of disco in...
respectively. However, a close listen to some of their tracks also clearly indicate their producer Marcus
Marcus
Marcus, Markus, or Márkus is a common given name and a family name. See Marcus .Marcus may also refer to:In places* Marcus, Iowa, United States* Marcus, Washington, United States...
operates within an 'expanded' Kenyan mind state, such as their song Addicted. They call their musical style "2-5-Flow" or "254Low" , which is a pun of Kenya
Kenya
Kenya , officially known as the Republic of Kenya, is a country in East Africa that lies on the equator, with the Indian Ocean to its south-east...
's calling code +254. "254Low" is also said to be the name of their soon to be launched multi-talented fraternity, which will feature young Kenyan upcoming artists believed to be the future of the newly reformed music industry.
Singles
| Year | Title | Peak radio position | Playlist | Station | Album |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | "Low" | N/A | N/A | ||
| "Party Don't Stop" (featuring Collo Kleptomaniax Kleptomaniax is a pop group from Nairobi, Kenya. The group consists of three members: Roba , Collo and Nyashinski .... ) |
2 13 |
Hits Not Homework HitList |
Capital FM 98.4 Capital FM 98.4 Capital FM is a Kenyan urban music radio station. Its offices are situated on the 19th floor of Lonrho House, along Standard Street in Nairobi's Central Business District. It is owned by Chris Kirubi.- Background :... Homeboyz Radio |
||
| 2011 | "Feel No Pain" | 8 | The Jump-Off Top 10 | Homeboyz Radio | |
Other songs
The following songs are not arranged in any order. Each of these released tracks are bids to boost the group's growing fanbase. Songs that are written in bold and italics are very popular songs by Camp Mulla.Group songs
- All Night Long (Remix) (Remix of All Night Long by AJ)
- Beatbox (Produced by Coolibob)
- Pass That Doob (FreestyleFreestyle rapFreestyle rap commonly refers to rap lyrics which are improvised through a acapella or with instrumental beats, i.e. performed with no previously composed lyrics, or "off the top of the head"...
) - Pare (Remix of Kare by P-UnitP-UnitP-Unit is a Kenyan hip hop group consisting of rappers Frasha, Gabu and Bon-Eye.- Biography :The crew has released an album "Wagenge Hao" recorded at Decimal media by "Erik Musyoka" having 17 tracks most notably "Kare" , "Hapa Kule", "Una" with DNA, "Juu Tu Sana, "Kushoto Kulia" and "Si lazima"...
) - Take It to the Floor
- Addicted
- Captain of the Cool Kids
- Walkin' on a Dream
- Money, Clothes, B******, Liquor
- Compliment (featuring Collo)
- Stick 'em Up (Produced by Sean Peevers)
Individual songs
- Slow Down Kass - Young Kass
- I'm on It - Taio Tripper
- Doin' it Again (with Idris Jones and Ade Flownerdia) - K'Cous
External links
- Camp Mulla Official Website
- Camp Mulla on FacebookFacebookFacebook is a social networking service and website launched in February 2004, operated and privately owned by Facebook, Inc. , Facebook has more than 800 million active users. Users must register before using the site, after which they may create a personal profile, add other users as...
- Camp Mulla on ReverbNation
- Camp Mulla on SoundCloudSoundCloudSoundCloud is an online audio distribution platform which allows collaboration, promotion and distribution of audio recordings.-History:SoundCloud was originally started in Stockholm, Sweden, but was established in Berlin, Germany in August, 2007 by sound designer Alex Ljung and artist Eric Wahlforss...
- Camp Mulla on SoundClickSoundClickSoundClick is a music-based social community. It offers bands, artists, and music labels a platform for self-promotion. Songs can be streamed, downloaded in MP3 format, sold through the store, or licensed to others. SoundClick compiles daily charts for various genres, based on how many times a...
- Camp Mulla on VimeoVimeoVimeo is a video-sharing website on which users can upload, share, and view videos. It was founded by Zach Klein and Jake Lodwick in November 2004...
- Camp Mulla on MZIKI