June 2025 marks an exciting week for Kenyan music, with new releases from An21 KE, Karis, Matata, TheLuchi, and Willy Paul. Matata’s Tiki Tako, featuring Mejja, blends Gengetone’s rhythmic energy with Afropop influences, creating a playful, danceable track that reflects youthful rebellion and social commentary. The song’s lyrics, metaphors, and hypnotic beats capture Nairobi’s urban youth culture, offering a bridge between tradition and modern expression. With Wuod Omollo’s melodic production and clever lyricism, the track navigates nightlife, flirtation, and communal energy, making it both culturally relevant and widely appealing.
Similarly, TheLuchi’s Tikitaka, featuring Chris Kaiga, Ssaru, and Mūrūthi Myna, delivers a high-octane anthem built on dancehall-inspired beats and intricate rhythmic patterns. The song’s choral chants, playful verses, and choreography-focused lyrics invite listeners to embrace freedom and joy, transforming the track into more than just a club hit—it becomes a cultural statement of movement, resistance, and collective celebration. The interplay between voices and call-and-response sections adds texture and fun, capturing Kenya’s evolving musical landscape while connecting generations through rhythm and creativity.
On the softer side, Willy Paul’s Better, featuring Guchi, showcases a mature, emotive duet that explores love, reconciliation, and vulnerability. With Afrosoul and bongo-inspired arrangements, subtle keyboards, and jazzy guitar riffs, the song delivers a heartfelt narrative of partnership and reflection. Meanwhile, An21 KE and Karis’ YEAR ONE demonstrates lyrical mastery and raw rap energy, merging pop culture references with social commentary and Kenyan musical heritage. Together, these releases highlight Nairobi’s vibrant, diverse, and entrepreneurial music scene, where innovation, storytelling, and cultural pride intersect to create tracks that resonate locally and beyond.