“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 day makes me grateful to God and my fans, ladies and gentlemen, my album Gichagi, is OUT” Elvis states.
From the humble beginnings in the coastal parts of Kenya, Elvis Nyaruri not only transcended from a purely Swahili speaking region, but also has become a sensation in the country music scene. Having previously recorded and released, I Just Can’t Wait To Go Home, I’ll Be Doing Fine, In Mombasani and Mapenzi, finally the 13 tracked album Gichagi is out.
Gichagi is a masterpiece, having been produced by Elvis Nyaruri himself, co-composed by Elvis Nyaruri and Mac Van Rosi, arranged, and mastered by Jesse Bukindu and Lucas famously of Ogopa Djs, all the 13 tracks bless you with a pure 47 minutes of bliss.
About She Was Hurting Slowly, which is the focus track to the album, generally tells of this girl, who left the Gichagi life, got married to a rich guy and had kids. Unfortunately living off this guy and not having the brains to save for darker days, the guy passes on. The girl chooses a carefree life of drinking, while she could just have gone home, Gichagi.
GICHAGI TRACKLIST:
Gichagi Is Where I Long To Be
I Just Cannot Wait to Go Back Home
In Mombasani
Different Worlds Forbidden Lovers
Mbagala
I’ll Be Doing Fine
Mapenzi
Instagram Superstar
She Was Hurting Slowly
Do You Wanna?
Go Cowboy Go
Mama’s Word
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.
Shoutout 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 expertism 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.
Shoutout 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.
