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== Career ==
== Career ==
DJ Fita uploaded an unofficial [[remix]] for Kookoo by [[Elani (band)|Elani]] on [[Soundcloud]] in 2014.<ref>{{Citation|title=Elani - Kookoo(Dj Fita & Medly Remix) [RAW]|url=https://soundcloud.com/djfita1/elani-kookoodj-fita-medly-remix|language=en|access-date=2018-12-16}}</ref> He subsequently joined [http://edm.co.ke/ EDM Kenya], a community-based blog that promotes [[Electronic dance music|EDM]] artists from Kenya. DJ Fita remixed DJ Nruff's album single which was released on [[ITunes Store|iTunes]] as an official remix.<ref>{{Citation|title=Listen to “Doing It Right (Dj Fita & Chief Medley Trap Remix) Explicit Version” posted by DJ Nruff on Apple Music.|url=https://itunes.apple.com/us/post/sa.3087eaf6-480c-11e6-bbb1-50d6812f1c1d|language=en|access-date=2018-12-16}}</ref>
DJ Fita uploaded an unofficial [[remix]] for Kookoo by [[Elani (band)|Elani]] on [[Soundcloud]] in 2014.<ref>{{Citation|title=Elani - Kookoo(Dj Fita & Medly Remix) [RAW]|url=https://soundcloud.com/djfita1/elani-kookoodj-fita-medly-remix|language=en|access-date=2018-12-16}}</ref> He subsequently joined [http://edm.co.ke/ EDM Kenya], a community-based blog that promotes [[Electronic dance music|EDM]] artists from Kenya.


In July 2016,DJ Fita released back to back remixes releasing an official remix for "Doing It Right" by DJ Nruff on 11th July 2016 and shortly after participating in the ''Chemistry remix Challenge'' by '''Tetu Shani''' which had 36 producers from around Kenya,<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.kenyabuzz.com/lifestyle/nairobi-underground-exciting-innovative-disruptive/|title=Nairobi Underground: Exciting, Innovative, Disruptive – KenyaBuzz LifeStyle|language=en-US|access-date=2018-12-18}}</ref> making it one of the defining tracks of the '''Nu-Nairobi Movement'''<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://aipate.com/2018/10/01/what-is-nu-nairobi-and-who-is-behind-it/|title=What is ‘Nu Nairobi’ and who is behind it?|date=2018-09-30|website=Aipate|language=en|access-date=2018-12-16}}</ref> and one of the biggest songs on Kenya's Soundcloud in 2016. <ref>{{Cite web|url=https://wgnetworks.tv/2016/08/01/meet-tetu-shani-man-biggest-song-kenyas-soundcloud/|title=Meet Tetu Shani: The Man with the Biggest Song on Kenya's Soundcloud|date=2016-08-01|website=wgNetworks|language=en-US|access-date=2018-12-16}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.businessdailyafrica.com/lifestyle/music/Tetu-Shani-and-surge-of-alternative-music/3815720-3932792-2lan3f/index.html|title=Tetu Shani and surge of alternative music|last=Thursday|last2=May 18|website=Business Daily|access-date=2018-12-16|last3=2017 20:03}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.nairobiunderground.co.ke/tetu-shanis-remix-challenge/|title=Tetu Shani's Remix Challenge|website=Nairobi Underground|accessdate=28 November 2018}}</ref> DJ Fita's remix would be among the only two tracks to feature two consecutive weekends on The Undercover segment on the Weekend Breakfast show on Homeboyz Radio, the other being the ''Chemistry Tropical House'' remix by frequent collaborator and friend, Hendrick.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://hbr.co.ke/how-epic-are-these-two-edm-remixes-to-tetu-shani-and-mayondes-chemistry-listen/|title=How Epic Are These Two EDM Remixes To Tetu Shani and Mayonde’s ‘Chemistry’?|website=Homeboyz Radio|accessdate=28 November 2018}}</ref>
In July 2016,DJ Fita released back to back remixes releasing an official remix for "Doing It Right" by DJ Nruff on 11th July 2016<ref>{{Citation|title=Listen to “Doing It Right (Dj Fita & Chief Medley Trap Remix) Explicit Version” posted by DJ Nruff on Apple Music.|url=https://itunes.apple.com/us/post/sa.3087eaf6-480c-11e6-bbb1-50d6812f1c1d|language=en|access-date=2018-12-16}}</ref> and shortly after participating in the ''Chemistry remix Challenge'' by '''Tetu Shani''' which had 36 producers from around Kenya,<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.kenyabuzz.com/lifestyle/nairobi-underground-exciting-innovative-disruptive/|title=Nairobi Underground: Exciting, Innovative, Disruptive – KenyaBuzz LifeStyle|language=en-US|access-date=2018-12-18}}</ref> making it one of the defining tracks of the '''Nu-Nairobi Movement'''<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://aipate.com/2018/10/01/what-is-nu-nairobi-and-who-is-behind-it/|title=What is ‘Nu Nairobi’ and who is behind it?|date=2018-09-30|website=Aipate|language=en|access-date=2018-12-16}}</ref> and one of the biggest songs on Kenya's Soundcloud in 2016. <ref>{{Cite web|url=https://wgnetworks.tv/2016/08/01/meet-tetu-shani-man-biggest-song-kenyas-soundcloud/|title=Meet Tetu Shani: The Man with the Biggest Song on Kenya's Soundcloud|date=2016-08-01|website=wgNetworks|language=en-US|access-date=2018-12-16}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.businessdailyafrica.com/lifestyle/music/Tetu-Shani-and-surge-of-alternative-music/3815720-3932792-2lan3f/index.html|title=Tetu Shani and surge of alternative music|last=Thursday|last2=May 18|website=Business Daily|access-date=2018-12-16|last3=2017 20:03}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.nairobiunderground.co.ke/tetu-shanis-remix-challenge/|title=Tetu Shani's Remix Challenge|website=Nairobi Underground|accessdate=28 November 2018}}</ref> DJ Fita's remix would be among the only two tracks to feature two consecutive weekends on The Undercover segment on the Weekend Breakfast show on Homeboyz Radio, the other being the ''Chemistry Tropical House'' remix by frequent collaborator and friend, Hendrick.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://hbr.co.ke/how-epic-are-these-two-edm-remixes-to-tetu-shani-and-mayondes-chemistry-listen/|title=How Epic Are These Two EDM Remixes To Tetu Shani and Mayonde’s ‘Chemistry’?|website=Homeboyz Radio|accessdate=28 November 2018}}</ref>


On 27th January 2017, DJ Fita released a remix for ''Mungu Pekee'' by Nyashinski which was made available for free download on his Soundcloud account. The remix quickly gained traction in the club scene and was soon picked up by radio leading to an on-air radio interview on Homeboyz Radio in February of the same year.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://twitter.com/HomeboyzRadio/status/830289533342212096|title=Weekend Breakfast with Rae: Introducing DJ Fita|last=Homeboyz Radio|first=|date=2017-02-10|website=@HomeboyzRadio|language=en|archive-url=|archive-date=|dead-url=|access-date=2018-12-16}}</ref> On September 11 2017, DJ Nruff released the second track from his upcoming album '''''The Future is Back''','' ''Calling'', which features vocals from [[Dan 'chizi' Aceda|Dan Aceda]] and production from '''Fitemba''' and '''Hendrick'''. DJ Fita would later hail '''DJ Nruff''' as ''"one of the first OG's to hold my hand in the music business.."'' through his [[Instagram]] account.,<ref>{{cite web|url=https://notjustok.com/eastafrica/2017/09/11/download-dj-nruff-fitemba-hendrick-ft-dan-aceda-calling/|title=DJ Nruff, Fitemba & Hendrick Ft. Dan Aceda – Calling|website=Not Just Okay Africa|accessdate=28 November 2018}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://biggestkaka.co.ke/dj-nruff-releases-calling-with-fitemba-x-hendrick-ft-dan-aceda/|title=DJ Nruff releases 'Calling' with Fitemba,Hendrick ft. Dan Aceda|website=Biggest Kaka|accessdate=2 December 2018}}</ref> <ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.instagram.com/p/Bo_beAnlGef/|title=dj fita on Instagram: “Should out to all the OG's putting the kids on”|website=Instagram|language=en|access-date=2018-12-16}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.lionafriqradio.com/who-are-your-kenyan-edm-artists-in-2017/|title=Who Are Your Kenyan EDM Artists in 2017|website=LionAfriq Radio|accessdate=2 December 2018}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://aipate.com/2018/08/17/ado-veli-podcast-kenyan-edm-episode/|title=Ado Veli Podcast dives into Kenyan EDM in New Episode|website=Aipate|accessdate=2 December 2018}}</ref>
On 27th January 2017, DJ Fita released a remix for ''Mungu Pekee'' by Nyashinski which was made available for free download on his Soundcloud account. The remix quickly gained traction in the club scene and was soon picked up by radio leading to an on-air radio interview on Homeboyz Radio in February of the same year.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://twitter.com/HomeboyzRadio/status/830289533342212096|title=Weekend Breakfast with Rae: Introducing DJ Fita|last=Homeboyz Radio|first=|date=2017-02-10|website=@HomeboyzRadio|language=en|archive-url=|archive-date=|dead-url=|access-date=2018-12-16}}</ref> On September 11 2017, DJ Nruff released the second track from his upcoming album '''''The Future is Back''','' ''Calling'', which features vocals from [[Dan 'chizi' Aceda|Dan Aceda]] and production from '''Fitemba''' and '''Hendrick'''. DJ Fita would later hail '''DJ Nruff''' as ''"one of the first OG's to hold my hand in the music business.."'' through his [[Instagram]] account.,<ref>{{cite web|url=https://notjustok.com/eastafrica/2017/09/11/download-dj-nruff-fitemba-hendrick-ft-dan-aceda-calling/|title=DJ Nruff, Fitemba & Hendrick Ft. Dan Aceda – Calling|website=Not Just Okay Africa|accessdate=28 November 2018}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://biggestkaka.co.ke/dj-nruff-releases-calling-with-fitemba-x-hendrick-ft-dan-aceda/|title=DJ Nruff releases 'Calling' with Fitemba,Hendrick ft. Dan Aceda|website=Biggest Kaka|accessdate=2 December 2018}}</ref> <ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.instagram.com/p/Bo_beAnlGef/|title=dj fita on Instagram: “Should out to all the OG's putting the kids on”|website=Instagram|language=en|access-date=2018-12-16}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.lionafriqradio.com/who-are-your-kenyan-edm-artists-in-2017/|title=Who Are Your Kenyan EDM Artists in 2017|website=LionAfriq Radio|accessdate=2 December 2018}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://aipate.com/2018/08/17/ado-veli-podcast-kenyan-edm-episode/|title=Ado Veli Podcast dives into Kenyan EDM in New Episode|website=Aipate|accessdate=2 December 2018}}</ref>

Revision as of 08:10, 24 December 2018

DJ Fita
Birth nameKelvin Peter Wanjohi
Born1994 (Age 24)
Thika
OriginKenya
GenresElectronic Dance Music, Tropical House, Moombahton, Progressive House, Afro House
Occupation(s)DJ, Record Producer, Remixer
Instrument(s)Digital Audio Workstation
Years active2014 - Present
LabelsSound Safari Records

Kelvin Peter Wanjohi (born 21 August 1994) better known by his stage name DJ Fita, is a Kenyan DJ,[1] record producer and remixer from Thika. He is also a member of Fitemba (with Mahemba) and Redux (with Pinch 254). DJ Fita was nominated for the VJ of the Year 2015[2] during the annual Stylus DJ Awards[3] and is best known for remixing Kenyan pop music[4] into upbeat electronic dance music.

DJ Fita rose to prominence in 2017 when he remixed gospel hit song Mungu Pekee[5] by Nyashinski. He founded the record label Sound Safari Records in August 2016.[6] Sound Safari had started two years earlier as a monthly podcast to promote House music made by Kenyan artists. The podcast lasted two years hosting various DJs including Jack Rooster,[7] Saint Evo,[8] and Jinku[9] among others.

Early life and education

DJ Fita was born in Makongeni Estate Thika and graduated with a diploma in IT from Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture & Technology and a degree in Information Security & Forensics from KCA University.

Career

DJ Fita uploaded an unofficial remix for Kookoo by Elani on Soundcloud in 2014.[10] He subsequently joined EDM Kenya, a community-based blog that promotes EDM artists from Kenya.

In July 2016,DJ Fita released back to back remixes releasing an official remix for "Doing It Right" by DJ Nruff on 11th July 2016[11] and shortly after participating in the Chemistry remix Challenge by Tetu Shani which had 36 producers from around Kenya,[12] making it one of the defining tracks of the Nu-Nairobi Movement[13] and one of the biggest songs on Kenya's Soundcloud in 2016. [14][15][16] DJ Fita's remix would be among the only two tracks to feature two consecutive weekends on The Undercover segment on the Weekend Breakfast show on Homeboyz Radio, the other being the Chemistry Tropical House remix by frequent collaborator and friend, Hendrick.[17]

On 27th January 2017, DJ Fita released a remix for Mungu Pekee by Nyashinski which was made available for free download on his Soundcloud account. The remix quickly gained traction in the club scene and was soon picked up by radio leading to an on-air radio interview on Homeboyz Radio in February of the same year.[18] On September 11 2017, DJ Nruff released the second track from his upcoming album The Future is Back, Calling, which features vocals from Dan Aceda and production from Fitemba and Hendrick. DJ Fita would later hail DJ Nruff as "one of the first OG's to hold my hand in the music business.." through his Instagram account.,[19][20] [21][22][23]

DJ Fita joined Benga artist Makadem for the Africa Nouveau Festival 2018[24] and Ongea Summit 2018 to perform as the first DJ for Makadem & The Electric Bengalo band. Makadem & The Electric Bengaloo fuses traditional Benga sounds with the lead instrument being the Nyatiti and electronic music elements.[25] He made his debut on the annual global party, Earthdance, later that year performing in the Nairobi chapter of the celebrations.[26]

Fitemba

DJ Fita's first full-length project was with Mahemba under the guise of Fitemba. The duo released their first EP, Untitled EP on 19th August 2016[27], a few days before DJ Fita's birthday. The EP was made available on DJ Fita's record label Sound Safari Records and was distributed as a free download on Soundcloud and Youtube. The EP received support from already established Kenyan House DJs such as Jack Rooster,DJ UV, Basetown DJs and more.[28][29] While describing the Fitemba project, Sound Safari described it as "Fusing styles and mixing influences, Fitemba combine melodic elements of different music genres to create a unique sound. Infectious, rebellious, thought provoking and highly energetic."

Fitemba went on a year hiatus and appeared as producers for DJ Nruff's track Calling off the latter upcoming album "1-st Class".[30] The track also featured Hendrick as a producer and vocals were by the proclaimed Crown Prince of Benga, Dan 'chizi' Aceda. Fitemba were listed on the Kenyan EDM Artists of 2018 by LionAfriq, an Internet radio which has a listener minute surpassing 1 million minutes.[31]

Redux

During a interview with Rae Kiragu[32] and DJ Kafi[33], DJ Fita premiered a Dubstep remix for Hip Hop Ten Toes by Kenyan-Norwegian rapper STL.[34] The remix was a collaborative project with DJ/Producer Pinch 254[35] and has never been released to date despite premiering on 21st May 2018.[36]

Awards

DJ Fita was nominated for the VJ of The Year during the Stylus DJ Awards 2015.

Discography

DJ Fita - Break It All Apart (ft. Twist)

  • Released: 9 August 2018
  • Format: Digital audio file
  • Producer: DJ Fita

Fvzzkill - Kuni (DJ Fita's Rework)

  • Released: 24 June 2018
  • Format: Digital audio file
  • Producer: DJ Fita

Avril - Yule Dame (DJ Fita, Muteru X Hendrick Remix)

  • Released: 6 May 2017
  • Format: Digital audio file
  • Producer: DJ Fita, Muteru, Hendrick

Nyashinski - Mungu Pekee (DJ Fita Remix)

  • Released: 27 January 2017
  • Format: Digital audio file
  • Producer: DJ Fita

DJ Nruff - Doing it Right (DJ Fita & Chief Medly Trap Remix)

  • Released: 11 July 2017
  • Format: Digital audio file
  • Producer: DJ Fita, Chief Medly

Tetu Shani ft. Mayonde - Chemistry (DJ Fita Remix)

  • Released: 30 July 2016
  • Format: Digital audio file
  • Producer: DJ Fita

DJ Fita - Lucid Dreams

  • Released: 7 April 2016
  • Format: Digital audio file
  • Producer: DJ Fita

Elani - Kookoo (DJ Fita & Medly Remix)

  • Released: 9 October 2014
  • Format: Digital audio file
  • Producer: DJ Fita, Chief Medly

References

  1. ^ Daily Nation. "The Dish: Ankole Grill". Retrieved 28 November 2018.
  2. ^ Stylus DJ Awards. "Stylus DJ Awards". Retrieved 28 November 2018.
  3. ^ "Finally an Award Ceremony to Celebrate DJs". Ghafla.
  4. ^ "10 EDM Remixes of Popular Kenyan Songs You Need To Hear". EDM Kenya. Retrieved 28 November 2018.
  5. ^ Standard Digital Entertainment. "Rapper Nyashinski Releases Gospel Song". Retrieved 28 November 2018.
  6. ^ "EDM Kenya launches New Label, Sound Safari". EDM Kenya. Retrieved 28 November 2018.
  7. ^ "ONEXTRA: Jack Rooster". Daily Nation.
  8. ^ "St. Evo the Myth On His Music & Life In The Industry". What's Good Network. Retrieved 28 November 2018.
  9. ^ "Kenyan Producer Jinku ProvesHe Means Business On "Fee Fie Foe Fum"". Fader. Retrieved 28 November 2018.
  10. ^ Elani - Kookoo(Dj Fita & Medly Remix) [RAW], retrieved 2018-12-16
  11. ^ Listen to “Doing It Right (Dj Fita & Chief Medley Trap Remix) Explicit Version” posted by DJ Nruff on Apple Music., retrieved 2018-12-16
  12. ^ "Nairobi Underground: Exciting, Innovative, Disruptive – KenyaBuzz LifeStyle". Retrieved 2018-12-18.
  13. ^ "What is 'Nu Nairobi' and who is behind it?". Aipate. 2018-09-30. Retrieved 2018-12-16.
  14. ^ "Meet Tetu Shani: The Man with the Biggest Song on Kenya's Soundcloud". wgNetworks. 2016-08-01. Retrieved 2018-12-16.
  15. ^ Thursday; May 18; 2017 20:03. "Tetu Shani and surge of alternative music". Business Daily. Retrieved 2018-12-16. {{cite web}}: |last3= has numeric name (help)CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link)
  16. ^ "Tetu Shani's Remix Challenge". Nairobi Underground. Retrieved 28 November 2018.
  17. ^ "How Epic Are These Two EDM Remixes To Tetu Shani and Mayonde's 'Chemistry'?". Homeboyz Radio. Retrieved 28 November 2018.
  18. ^ Homeboyz Radio (2017-02-10). "Weekend Breakfast with Rae: Introducing DJ Fita". @HomeboyzRadio. Retrieved 2018-12-16. {{cite web}}: Cite has empty unknown parameter: |dead-url= (help)
  19. ^ "DJ Nruff, Fitemba & Hendrick Ft. Dan Aceda – Calling". Not Just Okay Africa. Retrieved 28 November 2018.
  20. ^ "DJ Nruff releases 'Calling' with Fitemba,Hendrick ft. Dan Aceda". Biggest Kaka. Retrieved 2 December 2018.
  21. ^ "dj fita on Instagram: "Should out to all the OG's putting the kids on"". Instagram. Retrieved 2018-12-16.
  22. ^ "Who Are Your Kenyan EDM Artists in 2017". LionAfriq Radio. Retrieved 2 December 2018.
  23. ^ "Ado Veli Podcast dives into Kenyan EDM in New Episode". Aipate. Retrieved 2 December 2018.
  24. ^ "This Is What Nairobi's 'Africa Nouveau' Festival Looked Like". Okay Africa. Retrieved 28 November 2018.
  25. ^ "Makadem & The Electrique Bengaloo". Africa Nouveau. Retrieved 28 November 2018.
  26. ^ "Earthdance Nairobi at Ngong Racecourse". Resident Advisor. Retrieved 28 November 2018.
  27. ^ "Fitemba - Untitled EP [SSR 002]". SoundCloud. Retrieved 2018-12-24.
  28. ^ "Jack Rooster". {{cite web}}: Cite has empty unknown parameter: |dead-url= (help)
  29. ^ "Caffe Mocha Archives". HBR 103.5FM. Retrieved 2018-12-24.
  30. ^ "Dj Nruff releases 'calling' with Fitemba, Hendrick ft Dan Aceda". Biggest Kaka. 2017-09-14. Retrieved 2018-12-24.
  31. ^ "LionafriQ EDM Radio". Instagram. Retrieved 2018-12-24. {{cite web}}: Cite has empty unknown parameter: |dead-url= (help)
  32. ^ "TAKE 5: Rae Kiragu". Daily Nation. Retrieved 2018-12-24.
  33. ^ "kenya's dj kafii drops "no longer trapped in africa" mixtape | MTV Africa". www.mtvbase.com. Retrieved 2018-12-24.
  34. ^ "HBR w/ HR - @djfita". www.instagram.com. Retrieved 2018-12-24.
  35. ^ "MEET PINCH 254-ONE OF KENYA'S HIGHEST RANKED HOUSE MUSIC PRODUCER". TUVIBE - Kenyan News, Blogs, Events and Vibe Social. 2016-09-08. Retrieved 2018-12-24.
  36. ^ Kiragu, Rae (2018-05-21). "#JSHBR". @Iamthe_Rae. Retrieved 2018-12-24. {{cite web}}: Cite has empty unknown parameter: |dead-url= (help)
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