Necessary Noize
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Necessary Noize was a Kenyan hip hop group.
Origins and Original Members
[edit]It was originally composed of female MC/singer Nazizi Hirji, singer Kevin Wyre and rapper Bamzigi, though Bamzigi later left due to personal and label disputes. The group was formed in October 2000 and released their self-titled debut album in 2000 under Audio Vault Studios (now Blu Zebra). This contained the hits "Clang Clang," and "La Di Da."
Growth
[edit]They steadily grew in popularity and were later to release a second album Necessary Noize II: Kenyan Gal, Kenyan Boy in 2004 which included popular regional hits such as "Kenyan Gal, Kenyan Boy" and "Bless My Room" . Although mainly hip hop based, the group also does some reggae and R&B tracks. They are appreciated for their socially conscious lyrics that deal with issues affecting youth such as AIDS, drugs and politics.
Collaborations
[edit]Together with Ugandan ragga musician Bebe Cool, they have released music under the name East Africa Bashment Crew. The group is nominated at the inaugural (2008) MTV Africa Music Awards.[1] Necessary Noize has also collaborated with the Tanzanian hip hop group Gangwe Mobb with "Tunajirusha" hit. Guests on their debut album include Mizchif from Zimbabwe, Jerry Doobiez of K-South and Nyota Ndogo.[2]
Nazizi and Wyre have also done solo projects before and during the existence of the group.
Awards
[edit]Won:
- 2004 Kisima Music Awards - Best Group & Best Music Video ("Kenyan Gal/Boy") and Best Ragga Group.
- 2004 Chaguo La Teeniez Awards[3]
- 2006 Pearl of Africa Music Awards (PAM Awards) - Best Group (Kenya)[4]
Nominated:
- 2005 Tanzania Music Awards - Best East African Album ("Necessary Noize II")[5]
- 2006 Channel O Music Video Awards - Best reggae video ("Kenyan Gal/Boy") [6]
- 2007 Pearl of Africa Music Awards - Best Kenyan Group.[7]
References
[edit]- ^ Museke: MTV Africa Music Awards 2008 Archived 2011-07-14 at the Wayback Machine
- ^ Discogs - Necessary Noize
- ^ Nyanga, Caroline. "Nazizi - First lady of Kenyan music". Standard Digital News. Retrieved 2020-05-28.
- ^ Ugandaonline.net: PAM Awards 2006 Winners
- ^ Tanzania Music Awards - Nominees 2005
- ^ africa.bizcommunity.com: Channel O Award nominees released
- ^ Ugpulse.com: PAM Awards 2007
External links
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