Deux Vultures
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Deux Vultures is a musical group in Kenya
performing hip hop
and pop music.
The group consists of two members: Colonel Mustapha (real name Daudi Mustapha) and Nasty Thomas (Thomas Konzanga). They grew up in Dar es Salaam
, Tanzania
. Like many other kenyan artists, they started their career at jam sessions of the Florida 2000 nightclub in Nairobi
. Originally the group was known as "Desert Vultures" and had as many as 20 members, but soon the group decreased to two members and was renamed Deux Vultures.
Their debut single "Mona Lisa" became a big national hit in Kenya . In 2003 they left Ogopa DJ's record label together with Longombas
and Mr. Googz
& Vinnie Banton, and formed an own label, Bad Man Camp. Deux Vultures and Longombas, however, later returned to Ogopa . Their album Katika was released around 2004 .
Deux Vultures collaborated with the benga
musician Dola Kabarry
on the song Adhiambo C . Deux Vultures are also known for their song "Kinyaunyau", which was said to offend women. The female singer and their label-mate Wahu
released a response to the song "Kibow Wow" using the same melody and beat "Kinyaunyau" .
They won the best group from Tanzania & Uganda category at the 2004 Kisima Music Awards
. They stated they won a wrong category since they are a Kenyan group, who just were brought up in Tanzania . Deux Vultures received a nomination also at the 2008 Kisima Music Awards . Deux Vultures were to have a tour in the US, but their promoters in the US failed to get visas for the group, because at a previous tour Kenyan groups Kleptomaniax
and Longombas
overstayed their visas .
Colonel Mustafa is working on a solo album in 2009, but said Deux Vultures still exists and will produce more music
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...
performing hip hop
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...
and pop music.
The group consists of two members: Colonel Mustapha (real name Daudi Mustapha) and Nasty Thomas (Thomas Konzanga). They grew up in Dar es Salaam
Dar es Salaam
Dar es Salaam , formerly Mzizima, is the largest city in Tanzania. It is also the country's richest city and a regionally important economic centre. Dar es Salaam is actually an administrative province within Tanzania, and consists of three local government areas or administrative districts: ...
, Tanzania
Tanzania
The United Republic of Tanzania is a country in East Africa bordered by Kenya and Uganda to the north, Rwanda, Burundi, and the Democratic Republic of the Congo to the west, and Zambia, Malawi, and Mozambique to the south. The country's eastern borders lie on the Indian Ocean.Tanzania is a state...
. Like many other kenyan artists, they started their career at jam sessions of the Florida 2000 nightclub 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...
. Originally the group was known as "Desert Vultures" and had as many as 20 members, but soon the group decreased to two members and was renamed Deux Vultures.
Their debut single "Mona Lisa" became a big national hit in Kenya . In 2003 they left Ogopa DJ's record label together with Longombas
Longombas
- Career :The group consists of Christian and Lovi Longomba, who are twins. They are from musical family; their father Lovy Longomba was a member of Super Mazembe, while their grandfather Vicky Longomba was a member of TPOK Jazz. France-based Congolese musician Awilo Longomba is their uncle .The...
and Mr. Googz
Mr. Googz
- Biography :He grew up in Zimmerman suburb of Nairobi. He attended Ainsworth Primary School in Eastleigh, Nairobi and later Highway Secondary School. He teamed up with Vinnie Bantonn forming a duo. They joined the Ogopa DJ's record label. In 2002 they released the "Wasee " song, which became a...
& Vinnie Banton, and formed an own label, Bad Man Camp. Deux Vultures and Longombas, however, later returned to Ogopa . Their album Katika was released around 2004 .
Deux Vultures collaborated with the benga
Benga music
Benga is a genre of Kenyan popular music. It evolved between the late 1940s and late 1960s, in Kenya's capital city of Nairobi. In the 1940s, the African Broadcasting Service in Nairobi aired a steady stream of soukous, South African kwela, Zairean finger-style guitar and various kinds of Cuban...
musician Dola Kabarry
Dola Kabarry
Kevin Omondi Migot better known for his stage name Dola Kabarry is a benga musician from Kenya. He leads the band Orchestra Super Haki Haki. His songs are mainly in Dholuo language....
on the song Adhiambo C . Deux Vultures are also known for their song "Kinyaunyau", which was said to offend women. The female singer and their label-mate Wahu
Wahu
Wahu Kagwi , performing under the name Wahu, is a musician from Kenya.-Biography:Wahu is a former model and University of Nairobi student, graduating in mathematics. She started her musical career in 2000. Her first three singles were "Niangalie", "Esha" and "Liar". Wahu released her first major...
released a response to the song "Kibow Wow" using the same melody and beat "Kinyaunyau" .
They won the best group from Tanzania & Uganda category at the 2004 Kisima Music Awards
2004 Kisima Music Awards
The 2004 Kisima Music Awards featured a newly expanded scheme which aimed to incorporate artists from across East Africa, most predominately Uganda and Tanzania. It was also a source of controversy when the organisation's CEO Tedd Josiah was awarded the category for Best Producer...
. They stated they won a wrong category since they are a Kenyan group, who just were brought up in Tanzania . Deux Vultures received a nomination also at the 2008 Kisima Music Awards . Deux Vultures were to have a tour in the US, but their promoters in the US failed to get visas for the group, because at a previous tour Kenyan groups Kleptomaniax
Kleptomaniax
Kleptomaniax is a pop group from Nairobi, Kenya. The group consists of three members: Roba , Collo and Nyashinski ....
and Longombas
Longombas
- Career :The group consists of Christian and Lovi Longomba, who are twins. They are from musical family; their father Lovy Longomba was a member of Super Mazembe, while their grandfather Vicky Longomba was a member of TPOK Jazz. France-based Congolese musician Awilo Longomba is their uncle .The...
overstayed their visas .
Colonel Mustafa is working on a solo album in 2009, but said Deux Vultures still exists and will produce more music