Artist Spotlight: Rapper Balulu hints on dating Huddah Monroe


 Does the name  Balulu stand for anything in particular?

THE NAME BALULU IS INHERITED FROM AN ANCIENT KING OF Ur WHO RULED FOR OVER 40yrs WINNING EVERY BATTLES HIS TROOPS FOUGHT.


Who inspires your hairstyle and fashion?

FOR THE HAIRSTYLE, I FOUND A BARBER CALLED _VAXIN_ WHO USED TO TRY OUT ANY HAIR STYLES EVERYTIME ONE GOES FOR A SHAVE, HE USED ME AS HIS DUMMY FOR DYED HAIR PRESENTATIONS.

ABOUT MY FASHION, WELL I'M A THRIFTY GUY. I PICK THEN MIX AND MUCH WITH WHAT I HAVE.


What defines a hit song?

I WOULD SAY AN EASY SINGABLE SONG, RELATABLE & MUST BE A VIBE IN THE STREETS.


How do you feel about working with Luo Boi and how has his beef with Vioxii and Japesa impacted your new release?

LUOBOI IS MY MUSIC BUDDY, JUST LIKE JAPESA. WORKING WITH HIM MADE ME THINK OUTSIDE THE BOX EVEN BEFORE WE STARTED THE PROJECT.

AS FOR THEIR BEEF, HAPO SIKO SAAANA, BUT IT MIGHT BE FRUITFUL TO THEM, YOU NEVER KNOW. ALL I ASK FOR IS MORE INTERNATIONAL WORK THAN TALKS.


Still on your new release, is it a clap back to the diss tracks by Japesa and Vioxii?

😂🤣PASS


You are to choose between Bridget Achieng and Huddah, who comes top of your list?

DESPITE HOW SHE MIGHT BE KNOWN WITH HER NEGATIVE SIDE OR SO.. I WOULD STILL PREFER HUDDAH AS AN ENTREPRENEUR.


You are a father. Would you allow your son to take the same career path as you?

IF ALLAH PLANNED SO, WHY NOT.


Which skills have you gained that help you perform effectively as a musician?

ALL THANKS TO WEBB D'ZINE (#Nobody Producer) and TY4, THESE GUYS HELPED ME WHEN I HAD INTEREST IN BEAT MAKING, AM STILL NOT A PRO BUT ALREADY STARTED RELEASING MY STUFF.

APART FROM THAT, MY STREET KNOWLEDGE ON MUSIC, BUSINESS & HOW TO STAY WITH PEOPLE REALLY HELPS ME MORE EVERYWHERE I GO.




Which qualities do you think make a great musician?

EVERY MUSICIAN IS A GREAT MUSICIAN TO HIS OWN CROWD.


Please discuss how you interact with and respond to fans

I RESPOND TO ALL JUST LIKE A NEW STRANGER, MY FRIENDS & FAMILY.


Is the Kenyan government doing enough to support Kenyan talents? What policies should be put in place to ensure this works effectively?

I KNOW NOTHING ABOUT THE SO CALLED GOV'T. WE ARE ON OUR OWN KWA GROUND.


Have you ever had a crush on a female Kenyan celebrity? Who is she and how are coping at it?

ICONS DON'T DO THAT. I MEAN, I'M NOT OF THAT TYPE.


Who are your top 5 Kisumu best musicians in no particular order?

THESE ARE JUST BUT A FEW OF THOSE WHO ARE LIT SPECIFICALY FROM KISUMU; Swaleh TheLyricalSnipper // Kysh Roberts // Mc Elem // Nahna // Gabiro MTU Necessary & 72 OTHERS.