Fighting heaviness with heaviness. Despite the weight of the current Coronavirus Pandemic, DJ Coco Em channels the bass of Nairobi's trap & rap scene for a half hour mix of the freshest and loudest East African tracks.  Follow Coco Em on all platforms: https://soundcloud.com/coco_em https://www.instagram.com/coco.emmah/ https://www.facebook.com/coco.emmah/

“I’m an old soul in a young body.” Part 2 of SS005.  Justin and Coco Em speak with Monski at Aepath Studios. One of the most talented rappers in Kenya, Monski is an artist you should get to know. We discuss pre-show rituals, Powerpuff Girls, and her project HipHop In the Hood Find Monski’s music on all streaming platforms https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9JXxoFsBe5W---7iFEkNzw Free ressources, software for DJ’s and Producers: http://www.santurisafari.org/ Artwork by Akiba Haiozi.

“I just go to the washrooms, I say a little prayer for myself. Then I go on stage, and I kill it.”   Justin and Coco Em interview Monski at Aepath Studios Nairobi. She's one of the most talented rappers in Kenya. We discuss her trajectory, our favorite tracks she’s released and recent awards she’s won.  Find Monski’s on all streaming platforms: www.youtube.com/channel/UC9JXxoFsBe5W---7iFEkNzw Free ressources for DJ’s/Producers: santurisafari.org Artwork by Akiba Haiozi.

Bonus content! Outtake from our interview w/ Swahili Emcee, Historian, Activist and youth ambassador for African culture, Kaa La Moto (SS004). Here he breaks down his rap on "Msafiri", one bar at a time.   Subscribe to the Santuri Signal Podcast & follow Santuri East Africa on Soundcloud. Listen and purchase Kaa La Moto's “KESI”, available on all platforms.  Mookh: https://mookh.com/album/kesi  Bandcamp: https://kaalamoto.bandcamp.com/releases

"We come from the third generation. And in the third, most of us have forgotten our roots, and the basic [lyrical] mechanisms of Hiphop & Rap.”   Pt.1 of Santuri Signal 004. Justin interviews Swahili emcee, historian & activist, Kaa La Moto. Tune in for a discussion on Kenyan Hiphop, traditional tribes, and a break down of some of the lyrics from his 2019 record.  “KESI” is available on all platforms. Mookh: https://mookh.com/album/kesi  Bandcamp:...

Part 2 of episode 3. Justin and Coco Em continue to look back at Nyege Nyege Festival 2018 in Uganda, specifically, Justin’s interview with Kenyan experimental electronic music producer Slikback. This was recorded just a few hours before his first Boiler Room set (he would go on to do another at the legendary Dekmantel Festival in 2019) and months before his subsequent international tours (notably in China & Poland). Full tracklist in Soundcloud description:

Justin interviews DJ Bushfya at Nyege Nyege Festival. Co-hosted by Coco Em.

Justin interviews one of the "Nyege Nyege Tapes" label heads, Arlen Dilsizian. Co-hosted by Coco Em.

An intimate conversation with Kenyan producer KMRU. Hosted by Fluid, Justin, recorded with Monrhea & Coco Em.