Kenyan country music artist Elvis Nyaruri has released his first album ‘Gichagi’ (a native word for countryside)
In a statement, Elvis expressed his happiness and satisfaction to what he termed as not an easy ride.
“It’s finally here Gichagi. Has it been an easy ride getting here, hardly, but this is what I know, it’s been an absolute blessing, joy and hard work. Just to see this makes me grateful to God and fans, ladies and gentlemen, my album Gichagi is out,” Elvis States
The 13-track album was produced by Elvis himself, co-composed by him alongside Mac Van Rosi, and arranged and mastered by Jesse Bukindu and Lucas of Ogopa DJs.
The album’s focus track ‘She was hurting slowly’ tells a story about a girl who left the countryside’s life and settled with a rich man. She did not consider saving up for the future.
In an unfortunate incident, the man died and the distressed lady preferred a carefree life of drinking to going back home to Gichagi.
Here is the list of the 13 songs on the Album
GICHAGI TRACKLIST:
1. Gichagi Is Where I Long To Be
2. I Just Cannot Wait to Go Back Home
3. In Mombasani
4. Different Worlds Forbidden Lovers
5. Mbagala
6. I’ll Be Doing Fine
7. Mapenzi
8. Instagram Superstar
9. She Was Hurting Slowly
10. Do You Wanna?
11. Go Cowboy Go
12. Mama’s Word
13. Marry Me
IN ELVIS OWN WORDS
It’s been a journey of hustle & bustle, learning every day from amazing individuals who chose to be a
part of this promising Journey.
My biggest gratitude swims to my manager Mr. George Keith who has always been there through thick & thin. Keeping me focused and as creative as I can be. Shout out to my mentor Lucas Bikedo from Ogopa DJ’s for giving me affirmation & the priceless advice that will sustain me in this business.
Marc Van Rosi, my dearest co-composer, you are a star!!! My keyboard player Fidel Castro, you are a talented understanding gem & I appreciate you so much for giving me expertise in my simple songs. A.I. Records team,.thank you for an opportunity.
Thank you for believing in me, & my dream. This comes from the deepest space in my big heart.
Anyway, there comes a time when even the best baker in town has to oven, the cake & wait. Patience. Let’s pray for this break. Shout out to my arranger Sound Engineer Jesse Bukindu for being an incredible soul & tolerating my kiherehere. Jesse, you are a star. You are the best sound Engineer I’ve met in my life & moving forward I’d like you to mentor me more. Keep winning, keep shining #JesseOnThis My.Fans. Kumbe unaeza kua upcoming lakini una fans kibao. Mumenisupport sana I cannot afford to forget you… Keep walking with me through this amazing journey & Inshallah tutafika. Yote Tisa, Kumi, Gichagi Is Where We All Long To Be
Alhamdulillah
Great 👍