Kanyeria

Kanyeria
Birth name Kennedy Kanyeria Kariithi
Born (1985-05-23) 23 May 1985
Nairobi, Kenya
Genres Hip hop, RNB, reggae, dancehall
Occupation(s) Record producer
Labels 41 Records, Bernsoft Music, Sub-Sahara
Website www.kanyeria.com

Kanyeria (born 23 May 1985) is a Kenyan music producer, composer, sound engineer and song writer based in Nairobi, Kenya but has worked with artists and record labels in Kenya and Tanzania.[1]

Kanyeria was born Kennedy Kanyeria in Nairobi, Kenya and lived in Ruaraka. He attended GSU Primary School and Aquinas High School and later joined the Kenya School of Monetary Studies where he attained an associate degree in Banking. While in college, Kanyeria started producing music for upcoming artists and eventually found his way to the mainstream music production when he joined 41 Records in Tanzania in 2010.During this period, he worked with Tanzanian musicians like Matonya, Fid-Q, Lufu (Half Animal), Masharikanz, Ashimba, Mbeya, Z-Antony, Ali Kiba and T.I.D. Kanyeria produced "Kenya we pray"[2] a song by 8 Kenyan artists seeking to remind young Kenyans to be patriotic.

In 2011, Kanyeria moved back to Kenya and joined Bernsoft Studios where he worked with Kenyan artists like Jua Cali,[3] P-Unit, Collo, Didge, Big Pin, Juliani, Joey Muthengi and others.[4]

Kanyeria has also featured in a number of songs as a singer.[5]

References

  1. ↑ Firstpost. "Lufu feat. Ashimba — Adamu na Hawa (African Hip Hop) - Kenya Videos : Firstpost Topic — Page 8". Firstpost.com. Retrieved 2012-10-08.
  2. ↑ Kenya 28th Feb. "Kenya We Pray – Song « Kenya 28th Feb". 28feb.co.ke. Retrieved 2012-10-08.
  3. ↑ "Juacali’s New Track – Kuna Sheng: Hit or Miss? – Niaje!". Niaje.com. 2012-06-21. Retrieved 2012-10-08.
  4. ↑ RAJAMI (2012-06-27). "(zetu east kwetu) – KUNA SHENG – JUA KALI". ). Retrieved 2012-10-08.
  5. ↑ http://www.ghafla.co.ke/news/music/item/5329-the-guys-with-the-millitary-swagg-keeping-it-fresh
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