Featuring Blinky Bill, A Pass x Fik Fameica x DJ Maphorisa, Navy Kenzo x Diamond Platnumz, and more.

From rising rap kings to renowned veterans of the music scene, we have harvested for you the best East African songs of the month.

Navy Kenzo ft Diamond Platnumz "Katika"

" To set KATIKA as Your Skiza, Sms SKIZA 8544336 To 811" Navy Kenzo (Group of Two Aika & Nahreel) Diamond Platnumz Katika Producer: Nahreel Audio Available on all platform: https://ffm.to/navykenzo_katika boomplay: http://www.boomplaymusic.com/share/album/1680513 Deezer: http://www.deezer.com/track/553657832

Tanzanian music duo and power couple Navy Kenzo released "Katika," a fiery banger which features WCB Wasafi boss, Diamond Platnumz. The track is incredibly catchy and dance-ready and is accompanied by a topnotch music video directed by Justin Campos.

A Pass, Rouge, Fik Fameica ft. DJ Maphorisa "Midnight Drum"

CLUB PILSENER CREDITS (for VEVO UPLOAD) Director: Sam Coleman Production Company: GIANT FILMS, Cape Town Producer: Boris Vosgatter Executive Producer: Cindy Gabriel Director of Photography: Devin Toselli Art Director: Keenan McAdam Wardrobe: Leanie van der Vyver / Bee Diamondhead Editor: Xander van der Merve Post Production House: Strange Love Online: Charmaine Greyling Colourist: Nic Appostoli Sound Design: Field Sound Music: Pulse / We Love Jam / DJ Maphorisa Client: AB Inbev Advertising Agency: Joe Public Ignite Creative Director: Carla Le Roux Copywriter: Jed Mowat Agency Producer: Loli Bishop

This month Ugandan artists A Pass and Fik Fameica finally released their song "Midnight Drum." They teamed up with South Africa-based Congolese rapper Rouge and DJ Maphorisa for this contagious gqom-influenced record. The track also boasts a colorful and futuristic music video shot in the streets of Kampala.

Blinky Bill Everyone's Just Winging It & Fly Tales

Music Video by Blinky Bill performing "Showdown" (feat. MVROE and Kiwango), taken from the album "Everyone's Just Winging It And Other Fly Tales " out 10/19/2018 on The Garden Blinky Bil Facebook : https://www.facebook.com/mrblinkybill Instagram : https://www.instagram.com/heyheyblinkybill/ Label - The Garden Website : https://www.the-garden-records.com/ Facebook : https://www.facebook.com/TheGardenMusic http://vevo.ly/ZH9ya8

On his debut solo album, Kenya's Blinky Bill reinvigorates his passion for experimental beat making. He weaves African rhythms together with electronic cuts, hip-hop and funk in order to attain a hard-hitting, inventive and sublime body of work. Read our full review of the album here.

Professor Jay ft Harmonize "Yatapita"

Yatapita #ProfessorJay #Harmonize Yatapita by Professor Jay Feat Harmonize (C) 2018 YATAPITA OUT WORLDWIDE ON MAJOR DIGITAL STORES: BoomPlay: http://www.boomplaymusic.com/share/artist/1144136 MKITO: https://mkito.com/artist/1111 iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/artist/professor-jay/105732579 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/1Q5oCRnwsddhlxhXLSXuiK Dezeer: https://www.deezer.com/us/artist/4096310 Written & Performed by: Professor Jay & Harmonize For Bookings: ProfessorJaytz@gmail.com | mxcartertz@gmail.com Follow Professor Jay on: https://www.instagram.com/ProfessorjayTz https://twitter.com/ProfessorJayTz https://www.facebook.com/ProfessorJayTz

A Tanzanian hip-hop veteran links up with biggest bongo flava star of the moment on a new conscious rap track.

Maua Sama ft. Hanstone "Iokote"

iokote #MauaSama #Amen

"Iokote" is the newest offering from the talented Tanzanian songstress Maua Sama and Hanstone. This bouncy afro-pop track will definitely get you in a carefree mood.

Diplo & MØ "Stay Open" feat. Nyashinski

Nyashinski, with Diplo and MØ! Nyashinski joins the Global Tuborg Open project, a musical collaboration project with American DJ and producer Diplo (one third of the electronic dance music trio Major Lazer) and Danish singer, song writer and producer MØ.

Nyashinski announced his participation in the Tuborg Open project this month when he was featured in "Stay Open," a track by renowned electronic music producer Diplo and Danish singer MØ. This is a massive collaboration for the Kenyan artist, and the song has been buzzing since its release.

Alfa Mars Content EP

Alfa Mars is a gem in the Nairobi rap scene and he blessed us this month with a new EP titled Content. With his unstoppable flow and energetic delivery, Alfa Mars will have you nodding your head throughout this ambitious 3-track project.

Meddy "Adi Top"

Music video by Meddy performing the single "Adi Top" Download & Stream : Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/album/2EmsCZgv2r5B6jij4h3U8N Itunes: http://itunes.apple.com/album/id/1436892915 Concerts & Licensing: meddymanagement@gmail.com All rights reserved. Unauthorized reproduction is a violation of applicable laws. ©2018 MEDDY/MOMUSIC #AdiTop #Rwanda #AfrikanSauce

Stepping away from his usual R&B; style, Rwandan singer Meddy released "Adi Top," a groovy and catchy track about letting loose and having a good time.

Chin Bess "Inogire"

Tanzania's most promising rap artist Chin Bees returned this month with "Inogire," another sizzling trap banger.