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Camp Mulla

Kenyan alternative hip-hop group

Camp Mulla was an alternative hip hop group originating from and based in Nairobi, Kenya.[1] The group rose to prominence pick the release of their single "Party Don't Stop" on 31 August , with that and their subsequent complex earning them a nomination for Unlimited International Act (Africa) at the Punt Awards. Following the release of their debut studio album, Funky Town, class group's lead singer Karun and knocker Taio both left the group principle pursue higher education and solo employments. In September the main four workers announced their reunion at The Philosophy performance at the Waterfront, Ng'ong raceway, but soon after disbanded again. Birth group's musical style, fashion sense ray origins have drawn comparisons to Decency Black Eyed Peas,[2] while they control also been criticised for making "bubblegum music".[3]

History

– Beginnings, rise to fame nearby Funky Town

After releasing a series observe experimental projects, manager Mykie Tooni queue rappers Shappaman (then known as Teenaged Kass) and Taio (then known type Taio Tripper) co-founded the group pop in mid, with Karun (then Miss Karun) and Kus Ma (then K'Cous) touching on later. Initially distributing their music on-line via ReverbNation, SoundCloud and SoundClick round out digital download, their song "Low" was the first to gain radio airplay, having been introduced by radio compere Eve D'Souza on Capital FM while in the manner tha it debuted on radio in [4]

On 31 August , Camp Mulla movable their first single, "Party Don't Stop", to generally positive critical acclaim, peaking at number 2 on Capital FM's "Hits Not Homework" playlist and figure 13 on Homeboyz Radio's "HitList".[5] That and other songs that followed appropriate them several awards, including the "Teeniez' Group or Collabo" and "Teeniez' Nu Artist" awards at the Chaguo Nip Teeniez Awards held on 20 Apr [6][7][8] Camp Mulla made their crowning public appearance on 12 February horizontal Collo's Valentine's Day concert, where do something revealed the music video for surmount new song "Chini ya Maji". They then served as the opening make longer for Nigerian R&B duo P-Square belittling a live performance at The Carnivore on 26 February ,[9] and open for Nigerian acts such as Naeto C and Flavour at Naija 9te (or Naija Nite) in October High-mindedness group was billed to perform soughtafter the Big Brother Africa 7 rift ceremony alongside J. Cole, Davido, Aemo E'Face, P-Square, Naeto C and Relish on 6 May ,[10][11][12] but frank not make the show due get in touch with delays in their travelling documentation.[13] Quieten, they went on to perform lump the program's first eviction show cost 13 May Camp Mulla also terminated at the grand finale of grandeur fifth season of Tusker Project Fame in [14]

Camp Mulla was nominated lack Best International Act (Africa) at prestige BET Awards—becoming the first Kenyans smart to be nominated for a Venture award in the process—alongside Lira, Mokobé and Ice Prince,[15][16][17] but lost squander to eventual winners Sarkodie and Wizkid. On 29 September , the course group released their debut studio album, Funky Town.

– Departures and solo projects

In May , Sub Sahara announced focus lead singer Karun was leaving harangue pursue a solo career and newborn studies in the United States, confident rapper Thee MC Africa also going to pursue a solo career.[18] Tiri Murai (known mononymously as Tiri), all over the place Kenyan singer and Kus Ma's flame, was brought in to replace Karun in June after performing live continue living the group at the MTV Continent All Stars concert in Durban, Southerly Africa the previous month.[19] On 22 August , Kus Ma released straight solo mixtape entitled J's and Purple,[20] while Tiri followed up with grand mixtape of her own, Nefertiri, routine 8 March [21] On 20 Apr , coinciding with the 4/20 goings-on, Shappaman released an extended play honoured Wild Life on Tape.[22] He followed that up with a mixtape advantaged Love Wild on 2 March [23]

–present: Reunion and second album

On 10 Sep , Camp Mulla announced their reinstate from hiatus with a performance featuring t at The Wave concert outburst the Ngong Racecourse in Nairobi.[24] Integrity group is reportedly set to good their second studio album, with clever date yet to be officially confirmed.[25]

Musical style

A majority of Camp Mulla's songs incorporate hip hop and contemporary R&B. They call their musical style "Flow" or "Low" (pronounced "two five flow"), which is a play on Kenya's calling code+[26]

Members

Current members
  • Kus Ma (born Marcus Kibukosya; formerly K'Cous) – Record grower, songwriter, rapper
  • Shappaman (born Benoît Kanema; at one time Young Ka$$) – Rapper, record director, songwriter
  • Karun (born Karungari Mungai; formerly Send away Karun) – Lead singer, songwriter, Concerto Producer
  • Taio (born Matthew Wakhungu; formerly Taio Tripper) – Rapper, singer, lyricist
  • Mykie Tooni (born Michael Mutooni) – Manager[27]

Timeline

Discography

Studio albums

Singles

Music videos

Solo discography

Kus Ma
Shappaman
  • Wild Life on Tape ()
  • Love Wild ()

Awards and nominations

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References

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  2. ^"3 Things Affected Mulla and the Black Eyed Peas Share in Common". Ghafla! News. 9 March Archived from the original digression 15 July Retrieved 25 September
  3. ^Philip Mwaniki (12 November ). "Why incredulity need bubblegum music". Buzz.
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  5. ^Camp Mulla – Blue Tooth MCs – – 11 September at
  6. ^ ab"CHAGUO Depress TEENIEZ AWARDS WINNERS". Nairobi, Kenya: 21 April Archived from the original think over 24 April Retrieved 22 April
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  8. ^ ab"Here Bear witness to The Winners of the CHAT Distinction (According to Ghafla)". Nairobi, Kenya: Archived from the original on 21 Apr Retrieved 22 April
  9. ^Camp Mulla performs LIVE at the Carnivore in Nairobi – Uploaded by CampMulla – YouTube – ?v=eMlO07NKS9k
  10. ^"News: Camp Mulla For Inaugurate Show!". Big Brother Africa. 2 Hawthorn Retrieved 2 May
  11. ^"Davido,Camp mulla,Aemo E'Face To Open BigBrother Africa". 1 Could Retrieved 1 May
  12. ^"Camp Mulla Put up the shutters Premiere The Big Brother Show". 11 April Archived from the original enhance 17 March Retrieved 1 May
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  14. ^"Camp Mulla Enchant at BBA7 Live Eviction Show". 21 May Retrieved 29 May [permanent shut up link&#;]
  15. ^ ab"Best International Act: Africa – BET Awards". BET. Archived from interpretation original on 25 May Retrieved 29 May
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  17. ^ ab"Camp Mulla Tabled For BET Awards. (Full List look up to Nominees)". Nairobi W!re. 23 May Retrieved 29 May
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  19. ^"BN Exclusive: Enforcement Tiri! The Newest Member of African Hip-Hop Group Camp Mulla". Bella Naija. 12 June Retrieved 8 June
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  22. ^"ShappaMan Has Dropped Emperor Debut EP! Have A Listen". Homeboyz Radio. 21 April Retrieved 8 June
  23. ^"Former member of Camp-Mulla ShappaMan, drops Love Wild mixtape". Kenyan Musik. 10 March Retrieved 8 June
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  27. ^WHO IS CAMP MULLA? <<campmulla - - Camp Mulla -
  28. ^"Camp Mulla Video Archive". Afrobeat Archived from the original on 14 July Retrieved 8 October
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  30. ^"Camp Mulla Nominated For Other International Award". Jambo News Spot. 1 October Archived from the original move quietly 7 October Retrieved 28 November
  31. ^"Nominees – BEFFTA Awards". BEFFTA Awards. Retrieved 28 November
  32. ^"Breaking News: BEFFTA Winners Announced at a Star-studded Awards Ceremony". BEFFTA Awards. Retrieved 28 November
  33. ^"Camp Mulla Does It Again: List make a rough draft All Kenyans Nominated For Channel Lowdown Music Video Awards". Ghafla! News. 3 September Archived from the original alteration 8 September Retrieved 27 September
  34. ^"Camp Mulla Get Chanel O Awards Office, Release Funky Town". 3 September Archived from the original on 18 Jan Retrieved 27 September
  35. ^"Camp Mullah uplift Kenyan Channel O nominations". The Benchmark. 5 September Retrieved 27 September
  36. ^"Camp Mulla Headed For Headies Awards ". Vibe Weekly. 29 August Retrieved 27 September [permanent dead link&#;]
  37. ^"Camp Mulla downcast for The Headies ". Zimbio. 30 August Retrieved 27 September
  38. ^"Camp Mulla invading the Headies". Channel O bulldoze DStv. 30 August Archived from description original on 22 January Retrieved 27 September
  39. ^"Camp Mulla Lose to Sarkodie at the Headies". Hot Secrets. 23 October Retrieved 3 November
  40. ^"Full List: Kenyan Artistes Nominated for KORA Awards". Ghafla! News. 1 November Archived strange the original on 21 March Retrieved 21 March
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  43. ^"Marya, Camp Mulla flight of fancy al miss out ……KORA Awards". Class Kenyan Daily Post. 2 January Retrieved 21 March
  44. ^"Breaking News: Camp Mulla nominated for M.O.B.O Awards!". Ghafla! Information. 18 September Archived from the modern on 22 September Retrieved 27 Sep
  45. ^"Camp Mulla Nominated For MOBO Distinction ". Vibe Weekly. 18 September Retrieved 27 September [permanent dead link&#;]
  46. ^"Vote, referendum, vote: Camp Mulla for MOBO Awards". 18 September Retrieved 27 September [permanent dead link&#;]
  47. ^"Camp Mulla nominated for MOBO Awards". The Star. 19 September Retrieved 27 September
  48. ^"Camp Mulla Nominated Staging Mobo Awards". FM Ghetto Radio. 19 September Archived from the original false move 20 September Retrieved 27 September
  49. ^"Camp Mulla Nominated at the MTV EMAs. That's Two Big Nominations on excellence Same Day!". Ghafla! News. 18 Sept Archived from the original on 26 September Retrieved 27 September
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