Album lore

Unleashed, issued in late 2019 on Fenamenal Entertainment, compiles 15 tracks by Kenyan artist Fena Gitu, weaving through gengetone, rumba congolaise, bongo flava, and afro soul. The record’s palette reflects Nairobi’s vibrant urban pulse, with selections like “Steam” and “Monday Blues” showcasing Gitu’s deft navigation of rhythm and melody. Tracks such as “Doing Her Thing Tho” (Extended Play) and “Sema Ng’we Remix” hint at a dialogue between local styles and broader African grooves.The album’s instrumentation and production lean into the polished yet earthy textures characteristic of Kenya’s contemporary music scene, featuring syncopated beats and warm vocal inflections. Unleashed situates itself as a document of regional resonance, capturing the interplay of tradition and modernity without overt theatricality. It stands as a worthy artifact for crate-diggers interested in the late 2010s East African sound canon.

Album lore

Unleashed, issued in late 2019 on Fenamenal Entertainment, compiles 15 tracks by Kenyan artist Fena Gitu, weaving through gengetone, rumba congolaise, bongo flava, and afro soul. The record’s palette reflects Nairobi’s vibrant urban pulse, with selections like “Steam” and “Monday Blues” showcasing Gitu’s deft navigation of rhythm and melody. Tracks such as “Doing Her Thing Tho” (Extended Play) and “Sema Ng’we Remix” hint at a dialogue between local styles and broader African grooves.The album’s instrumentation and production lean into the polished yet earthy textures characteristic of Kenya’s contemporary music scene, featuring syncopated beats and warm vocal inflections. Unleashed situates itself as a document of regional resonance, capturing the interplay of tradition and modernity without overt theatricality. It stands as a worthy artifact for crate-diggers interested in the late 2010s East African sound canon.