Grosspool Music
| Grosspool Music | |
|---|---|
 Official logo | |
| Parent company | Grosspool Media |
| Founded | 2013 |
| Founder | Phillip Nyalenda |
| Distributor(s) | Self Distribution |
| Genre | Various |
| Country of origin | Kenya |
| Location | Nairobi |
| Official website | http://grosspool.co.ke |
Grosspool Music is an artist services label (music marketing, management & distribution) based in Nairobi. As a label they have handled releases by Needah and Neptune Teezeh. Grosspool supports affiliated musicians too. The company also offers label services to independent artists and labels.
History
Grosspool was founded in 2013 [1] by Phillip Nyalenda. Initially it was an online service to connect artists, producers, managers and other professionals but later due to market dynamics, the business model changed, Grosspool becoming an agency that worked with individual artists on promotion, management and marketing deals. Neptune Teezeh was the first to be signed in late 2014.The brand's slogan is "Stay Resilient" .
Artists
- Needah
- Neptune Teezeh[2]
Releases
Grosspool has worked with Needah and Neptune, releasing both their projects. However Grosspool does not own the masters to their works.
- Nikiwa Nawe (single) by Neptune Teezeh
- Safari Mixtape (LP) by Needah
- Cheque In Ma Hand (single) by Needah
Also,Neptune Teezeh shot the video for upcoming single and it is yet to be released
Awards
- Best Hip Hop music (2013 Vybez Awards) K- Town(single) Needah >>Won
- Best Female Artist (2014 Vybez Awards) - Needah >>Won
- Best Hip Hop Song (2015 Vybez Awards) Drizzling Sorrow(single) Needah >>Won
Needah has bagged other nominations. Neptune Teezeh was also nominated for his video "Nikiwa Nawe" at Tetemesha Awards though he didn't win it.
References
- ^ "Grosspool Founding". Techmoran.
- ^ "Teezeh on Kenyanmuisk". KenyanMusik.