Camp Mulla
Camp Mulla | |
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Background information | |
Origin | Nairobi, Kenya |
Genres |
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Years active | 2009–2018 |
Labels | Sub Sahara |
Members |
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Website | campmulla |
Camp Mulla was an
History
2009–2012: Beginnings, rise to fame and Funky Town
After releasing a series of experimental projects, manager Mykie Tooni and rappers Shappaman (then known as Young Kass) and Taio (then known as Taio Tripper) co-founded the group in mid-2009, with Karun (then Miss Karun) and Kus Ma (then K'Cous) joining later. Initially distributing their music online via ReverbNation, SoundCloud and SoundClick for digital download, their song "Low" was the first to gain radio airplay, having been introduced by radio presenter Eve D'Souza on Capital FM when it debuted on radio in 2009.[4]
On 31 August 2010, Camp Mulla released their first single, "
Camp Mulla was nominated for Best International Act (Africa) at the
2013–2016: Departures and solo projects
In May 2013, Sub Sahara announced that lead singer Karun was leaving to pursue a solo career and further studies in the United States, with rapper Thee MC Africa also leaving to pursue a solo career.[18] Tiri Murai (known mononymously as Tiri), another Kenyan singer and Kus Ma's girlfriend, was brought in to replace Karun in June 2013 after performing live with the group at the MTV Africa All Stars concert in Durban, South Africa the previous month.[19] On 22 August 2013, Kus Ma released a solo mixtape entitled J's and Purple,[20] while Tiri followed up with a mixtape of her own, Nefertiri, on 8 March 2014.[21] On 20 April 2015, coinciding with the 4/20 celebrations, Shappaman released an extended play entitled Wild Life on Tape.[22] He followed that up with a mixtape entitled Love Wild on 2 March 2016.[23]
2017–present: Reunion and second album
On 10 September 2017, Camp Mulla announced their return from hiatus with a performance featuring t at The Wave concert at the Ngong Racecourse in Nairobi.[24] The group is reportedly set to release their second studio album, with a date yet to be officially confirmed.[25]
Musical style
A majority of Camp Mulla's songs incorporate
Members
- Current members
- Kus Ma (born Marcus Kibukosya; formerly K'Cous) – Record producer, songwriter, rapper
- Shappaman (born Benoît Kanema; formerly Young Ka$$) – Rapper, record producer, songwriter
- Karun (born Karungari Mungai; formerly Miss Karun) – Lead singer, songwriter, Music Producer
- Taio (born Matthew Wakhungu; formerly Taio Tripper) – Rapper, singer, lyricist
- Mykie Tooni (born Michael Mutooni) – Manager[27]
Timeline
Discography
Studio albums
Title | Album details |
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Funky Town |
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Singles
Title | Year | Album |
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"Party Don't Stop" (featuring Collo) | 2010 | Funky Town |
"Feel No Pain" | 2011 | |
"Fresh All Day" | 2012 | |
"Hold It Down" |
Music videos
Title | Year | Director(s) |
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"Walkin' on a Dream" (Remix of "Walking on a Dream" by Empire of the Sun) |
2011 | Camp Mulla |
"Party Don't Stop" (featuring Collo) | Clarence Peters | |
"Addicted" | ||
"Fresh All Day" | 2012 | Andrew Macharia |
"Hold It Down" | Clarence Peters | |
"Feel No Pain" | Private19 | |
"If You Believe" | 2013 | Enos Olik |
"oH mA gAd" (featuring WondaBoy) | Kevin Bosco, Jr. | |
"All In" (featuring M.anifest) | ||
"Look @ Me Now" (featuring Kanja and M.anifest) | ||
"Chafua" (featuring Collo and Tiri) |
Solo discography
- Kus Ma
- J's and Purple (2013)
- Shappaman
- Wild Life on Tape (2015)
- Love Wild (2016)
Awards and nominations
Year | Event | Recipient | Award | Result | Reference(s) |
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2012 | BEFFTA Awards | Camp Mulla | Best International Act | Nominated | [29][30][31][32] |
BET Awards | Camp Mulla | Best International Act (Africa) | Nominated | [15][16][17] | |
Channel O Music Video Awards | "Party Don't Stop" | Best Newcomer Video | Nominated | [33][34][35] | |
"Fresh All Day" | Best Duo, Group or Featuring Video | Nominated | |||
"Party Don't Stop" | Best East African Video | Nominated | |||
"Fresh All Day" | Video of the Year | Nominated | |||
Chaguo La Teeniez Awards | "Party Don't Stop" | Teeniez' Group or Collabo | Won | [6][7][8] | |
Camp Mulla | Teeniez' Nu Artist | Won | |||
The Headies | Camp Mulla | African Artist of the Year | Nominated | [36][37][38][39] | |
Kora Awards | Camp Mulla | Best African Group | Nominated | [40][41][42][43] | |
MOBO Awards | Camp Mulla | Best African Act | Nominated | [44][45][46][47][48] | |
MTV Europe Music Awards | Camp Mulla | Best African Act | Nominated | [49][50] |
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