Kenyan musician Ayrosh releases his second tranquilizing music video for the year, Kirinyaga.
The single is off his debut EP - Murasta that was released in 2019 in collaboration with Waithaka Entertainment. Kirinyaga is the native Kikuyu name for Mt. Kenya and is a significant symbol of deity, endurance, and longevity in the culture.
The song which is a blend of Gikuyu and a little bit of English was produced by Ayrosh and Bengatronic’s DJ Mura K.E. It details Ayrosh’s acknowledgment that a higher being is the true source of solitude, peace and grace. The mid-tempo track starts with a strong percussive drum beat, breaks into a melodic guitar line before leading into a blend of Benga and Afro-house.
Watch Kirinyaga Video: https://bit.ly/AyroshKirinyaga
The video which is directed by Johnson Kyalo mostly captures Ayrosh singing in a serene, elevated landscape gives a soothing effect while watching it. “
Kirinyaga for me is for those times you feel as if you are just drifting through life and need direction. It's the quest for something to hold onto or something to aspire to be,” says Ayrosh.
The singer further adds that fans should expect dope collabs with amazing producers both locally and internationally this year, “Nothing but fire jams coming from this side."
About Ayrosh:
Ayrosh is revolutionizing Múgithi music blending it with Pop, R&B, Reggae, and EDM. He has collaborated with Mutoriah, Kwame Rigii, Ythera, and Waithaka Ent. since his first single Wendo in 2016. He graced numerous stages in Nairobi including Múgithii Festival, Jamhuri Festival, Africa Nouveau Festival, and his own production, Folk Fusion giving eclectic performances.
In June 2019, he released the Murasta EP with Waithaka Ent, which cleverly blends Afro-house beats with Gikuyu, English, and Swahili lyrics. Ayrosh earned two nominations in 2018 for Best Alternative Artist of the Year at Sondeka Awards and Folk Artist of the Year at Cafe Ngoma Awards. He recently collaborated with Muringi in Nuu which was released in March 2020.
