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:

Nominated:

References[edit]

  1. ^ Museke: MTV Africa Music Awards 2008 Archived 2011-07-14 at the Wayback Machine
  2. ^ Discogs - Necessary Noize
  3. ^ Nyanga, Caroline. "Nazizi - First lady of Kenyan music". Standard Digital News. Retrieved 2020-05-28.
  4. ^ Ugandaonline.net: PAM Awards 2006 Winners
  5. ^ Tanzania Music Awards - Nominees 2005
  6. ^ africa.bizcommunity.com: Channel O Award nominees released
  7. ^ Ugpulse.com: PAM Awards 2007

External links[edit]

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