Read All The Lyrics to Kitu Sewer’s New Album ‘Makali Man’
Legendary Kenyan rapper Kitu Sewer, also known as K Swiss, has released his highly anticipated album Makali Man.
He teamed up with Zozanation (the stable behind Wakadinali), who handled production, marketing, and distribution.
Before this project, K Swiss was active on the scene and had churned out several projects. Before Makali Man, he collaborated with Djungle on the fiery, bar-heavy Kaunenge in 2021.
Context and Recap
Interestingly, “Makali Man” is an ode to his nickname, Mkaliman, which means “an interpreter” in Swahili.
Using his signature lyrical style and multi-syllabic delivery, he takes the listener through different everyday experiences with many stories and life lessons.
From his stories about alcohol and drama on “Kata Maji ka Musa” to stories about robbery and the death of a friend due to drink spiking, Makali Man is a movie told through his words.
Over the nine songs, Kitu Sewer provides 22 minutes and 27 seconds of pure enjoyment.
Release
Initially released on Sunday, May 26, 2024, the album appeared on DSPs on June 5, 2024.
Zozanation implemented a marketing strategy similar to Wakadinali’s in their album, Ndani Ya Cockpit 3 (NYCP3), released in November 2022.
Before it was available to streaming services, the album was available for dedicated fans, who could buy a copy for KES 2500. Rapper Scar Mkadinali posted a video listening to the album on his socials during the week, further building a buzz.
Makali Man Album cover and tracklist:
The album cover was shot by Kev Buo of Buo Art and designed by Ali Robert Wesley. Ali Robert Wesley has worked on album covers by Wakadinali, Sudough, Wangechi, and more.
On the cover, Kitu Sewer is seen smoking a cigarette and rocking a fedora hat, which evokes Jay-Z’s The Blueprint album cover.
Left: Makali Man album cover. Right: Makali Man album tracklist
Read All Kitu Sewer ‘Makali Man’ Lyrics below and stream the album on Spotify.
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