Most hiphop fans by now are familiar with the term 'Kibera Number Nane', and the first thing that clicks some of their minds will be Octopizzo. What some haven't realised is that Kibera has much more to offer other than Octopizzo. A good example is Kayvo Kforce.
Kayvo Kforce has been in the game for a while now and in July 2013 dropped the mixtape, Slumpossible Vol 1. Below is a look at this mixtape
1. Napenda Hiphop
This is probably the most common track and the signature track in this mixtape. Produced by Chambers, this track talks about the positive influences and effects of the hiphop music and culture.
2. Maisha Haya
This track is produced by Big Beats and its an insiprational track with a message that aims to encourage everyone to have hope in life and not to give up
3. Number One
This track features Stranger the Rapper and is produced by G'Ganji. It has incorporated a reggae feel and is largely an English flow. It gives a message to the youth not to feel inferior but should be the best.
4. Parachute
A mix of Swahili and English is used in this track in which Kayvo takes time to prove to his fans how good he is in the game. This track is produced by Chambers.
5. Set if Off
This jam features Bilari Samaluchi and is produced by Hewa Records is a dedication to his haters. Once again he has incorporated a mix of Swahili and English flows as is the case in most of his tracks.
6. No Better
In this track he challenges out anyone who thinks he is better than him to step out. Kayvo shows why no other emcee is better than him. Production of this track was done by Tracklab kwa Daudi
7. Real Possibilities
Features Kimathi Marshal and Solo Thang from Tanzania. They all display their lyrical prowesses. Kayvo also brings out the way he has been able to make it in life even though the road has been rough for example living in a harsh environment.
8. Rhymin
Kayvo Kforce raps about how hard he works in order to be the best in the game for example waking up early in the dawn just to work on his rhymes while other rappers are 'joking'. The track was produced by K.O.
9. Make it Hot
Yet another track produced by Chambers where Kayvo Kforce talks about how good he is in this game and displays his rhyming ability.
10. Game Face
Features Stranger the Rapper and is produced by G'Ganji. They rap about how they take the hiphop industry with seriousness hence the phrase 'kunja sura' to show how serious they are.
11. Ain't the Same
He looks back from where he has come from and compares with where he is now. Kayvo shows that he is at another level now and is no longer the same as he was a while back. He says he is now on top of his game. Phil B is featured in this Big Beats produced track.
12. Huwezi Jificha
He raps about the usual 'you can run but not hide' adage. He features Bilari Samaluchi, ill Wit and Bobby Slic in this track.
13. Mtaani
Produced by Chambers this track is basically about giving this lady an invitation to his mtaa (hood). Stranger the Rapper is featured.
14. This Doe
Features Khaligraph and is produced by Big Beats. They rap on how hard it is in the industry but they do their best just to get that cash, but still stay true to the game and do it for the hood as well.
15. Props
On this track Kayvo Kforce tells as how he has been tested in the game and proven to be the best. Track produced by Sniper G'Ganji.
16. Falling
Featuring Lisa and produced by Danson Kiundi. Lovely vocals from Lisa in the chorus. Kayvo Kforce raps on how relationships can have trying times but with proper communication and understanding, these problems can be well solved.
17. Ya Mtaa
As usual emcees never forget their hoods and in this track Kayvo Kforce represents his hood to the fullest. He raps about the life in the hood and gives a shout out to everyone that has been behind him. This track is another Chambers production.
18. Usichukie
Kayvo Kforce raps about why you don't have to hate on his skills. He says you should hate your fans for loving his music, hate on his confidence coz it's better than yours. Track produced by Patow and Chambers.
19. Songa
A star studded collabo featuring big names like Xtatic, Ace Punchliner and Khaligraph Jones and produced by G'Ganji. They rap about other talking ill abouy them but that it will not stop or deter them from doing what they do.
20. Life
Produced by K.O and Chambers, in this track Kayvo Kforce talks about the hardships people face in life and encourages those faced with such challenges not to let them wipe the smile from their faces and for everything we should always give thanks to God.
21. Bring it Back
This track is about the relevance of hiphop in the society and Kayvo Kforce tells us that truly 'Hiphop aint Dead'. Track is produced by Square Masters.
22. Real Raw
Features fellow hoodmate Kibera the Mistake and is produced by Hewa Records. They talk about rappers who rap about unnecessary stuff and don't keep their music raw.
23. Wacha Mchezo
This track calls out to all emcees to step it up in the game. Mistari pia kwa wingi, take a sample of one 'hata urushwe kwa kisima huwezi rap well'. Track is produced by K.O and Chambers.
24. My Time
Features Christiana on the vocals and is produced by K.O and Chambers. Kayvo Kforce says it is his time to rise and to stay at the top.
CONCLUSION
This is a great mixtape and its worth listening to over and over again. Great lines with a mix of both Swahili and English flows. The rhymes are well worked out so its worth every penny.
