User:Affiliateshype/sandbox
Affiliates | |
|---|---|
| Origin | Nairobi, Kenya |
| Genres | Alternative Hip Hop, R&B, Dance, Dancehall, Pop, Rock, and Trance |
| Occupation(s) | Rapper, vocalist, record producer |
| Years active | 2011-present |
| Labels | Hypemasters.ENT |
| Members | WillX J-Star Jeff Kiprotich-Graphic designer |
Affiliates, is a music group of Kenyan artists who joined together, to fulfill their music careers as partners and as friends.
The group has been growing fast in the Kenyan industry, already having a Facebook page with a growing number of fans, followers on Twitter and also a growing fan base on Reverbnation.
Although the group is not widely known, its said that their nomination at the 2012 Chaguo La Teeniez Awards made them a force to recon with according to the STAR gazette's website. Due to their on going effort with music, they were named the new cats on the block by the Insyder Magazine.[1]
During the 2012 Chaguo La Teeniez Awards, Affiliates were nominated for "Teeniez' Group or Collabo" along side Camp Mulla, P-Unit & Sauti Sol, M.O.G & Juliani. However they did not win the award which was held on 20 April 2012.[2]
Foundation
[edit]After a years of perfecting their skills with some experimental projects, the group was later formed by WillX Affiliates, J-Star Affiliates and the late V2 Affiliates back in 2009. Even though they lost one of their members (V2) through a car accident back in 2011, they quote that Affiliates to them is like a family and their working together has enabled them to mature their skills as musicians and entertainers.
Current members
[edit]- : WillX (William Okoyo) - Rapper, Singer, Record producer, Songwriter
- : J-Star (Kelvin Thuvi) - Rapper
- : The late V2 (Lenny Mungai)- Rapper
- : Jeff Kiprotich - Graphics designer
Media
[edit]Song distribution
[edit]Affiliates started distributing their music in Facebook, Twitter and on Reverbnation. Their first official song entitled New Age was popular among teens. It was played by by radio presenter Mbusii on Ghetto Radio when it debuted on Radio.
Radio
[edit]Their first single, New Age got them their first air play on Kenyan radio. Their songs New Age, 1 to 10 and Brother love had positive outreach to music listeners globally. They have received air play from a couple of Kenyan stations including kiss 100 and Ghetto Radio while still hoping to get more stations to play their music. They have also received air play in the U.S.A stations like Atlanta FM.
Public appearances and performances
[edit]Music style
[edit]
They capture different styles of music including Alternative Hip-Hop, R&B, Dance, Rock, Dancehall and Pop into their music stature.
Discography
[edit]Singles
[edit]| Year | Title of Song | Station Played |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | New Age | kiss 100,Ghetto Radio 89.5
and 1064 Atlanta FM |
| 2011 | Brother Love
(ft Nicole) |
1064 Atlanta FM |
Affiliates are currently working on their next song ‘My City’ which is to be soon launched.[3]
Group Songs
[edit]- New Age
- Brother Love (ft Nicole)
- Ghetto GYal
- 1 to 10
Individual songs
[edit]- 1 to 10
- Ghetto Gyal
Nomination
[edit]| Year | Song nominated | Category Nominated | Award | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | New Age | Teeniez' group or collabo | CHAT Awards[4] | Nominated |
References
[edit]- ^ NEW CATS IN THE BLOCK - AFFILIATES -Facebook.com - http://www.facebook.com/notes/the-insyder-magazine/the-chaguo-issue/10150788747783109.html
- ^ CHAT AWARD WINNERS - vibeweekly.com - http://www.vibeweekly.com/entertainment/events/2313-chaguo-la-teeniez-awards-2012-winners.html
- ^ Affiliates cover photo for "my city" song - Facebook.com - http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=3661624190871&set=a.3661616270673.2146457.1582681298&type=3&theater
- ^ AFFILIATES ON THE CHAT AWARDS NOMINEES LIST - capitalfm.co.ke - http://www.capitalfm.co.ke/lifestyle/2012/03/09/check-out-the-newbies-on-the-chat-nominees-list.html