The Kenyan-Norwegian gengetone group Matata has officially released their new EP titled ‘MPISHI’, and it comes loaded with big-name features and fresh energy. With collaborations including Bien, Mejja, and more, the project is already making noise in youth culture circles.
Highlights
- The EP ‘MPISHI’ is now available across major streaming platforms.
- Features guest appearances from Bien, Mejja, Savara, Sofiya Nzau and Coster Ojwang.
- Matata blend gengetone, Afrobeat and Kenyan street pop for a unique sound.
- The title ‘MPISHI’ nods to the group’s role as musical “chefs” cooking something fresh.
- The release promises to be a defining moment in the Kenyan youth music scene.
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Back With New Project
Matata, a group known for their dynamic performances and catchy gengetone vibes, has returned with their latest EP ‘MPISHI’. The announcement had fans excited, with the group teasing the drop across social platforms ahead of launch.
Big Features & Collaborative Vibes
What makes ‘MPISHI’ stand out is the lineup of featured artists: Bien, Mejja, Savara, Sofiya Nzau and Coster Ojwang join Matata to bring a mix of voices and styles. The collaboration signals Matata’s ambition to push Kenyan sound forward, blending dancefloor energy with lyrical street appeal.
Why ‘MPISHI’?
The EP title means “kitchen” or “cooking” in Swahili and Matata explain it as their way of cooking up fresh tunes for their audience. Expect tracks that combine infectious beats, street-wise lyrics and catchy hooks tailored for Kenyan youth scenes.
Fan Reaction & Cultural Impact
Since the launch, fans have taken to social media to praise the EP’s sound, collaborations and production quality. For the Kenyan youth audience (18–35), ‘MPISHI’ arrives at a time when local music is enjoying a revival of its own identity. Matata appear keen to ride that wave and set trends rather than follow them.
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With ‘MPISHI’, Matata are showing they’re not just riding the wave they’re cooking up something that could define their next era. Are you ready to plug in and press play?
