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DJ Fita uploaded an unofficial [[remix]] for Kookoo by [[Elani (band)|Elani]] on [[Soundcloud]] in 2014<ref>{{Citation|title=Elani - Kookoo(Dj Fita & Medly Remix) [RAW]|url=https://soundcloud.com/djfita1/elani-kookoodj-fita-medly-remix|language=en|access-date=2018-12-16}}</ref>. He went on to remix DJ Nruff's album single "Doing It Right" which was released on [[ITunes Store|iTunes]] on 11th July 2016<ref>{{Citation|title=Listen to “Doing It Right (Dj Fita & Chief Medley Trap Remix) Explicit Version” posted by DJ Nruff on Apple Music.|url=https://itunes.apple.com/us/post/sa.3087eaf6-480c-11e6-bbb1-50d6812f1c1d|language=en|access-date=2018-12-16}}</ref>. DJ Fita would later hail DJ Nruff as ''"one of the first OG's to hold my hand in the music business.."'' through his [[Instagram]] account<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.instagram.com/p/Bo_beAnlGef/|title=dj fita on Instagram: “Should out to all the OG's putting the kids on”|website=Instagram|language=en|access-date=2018-12-16}}</ref>. |
DJ Fita uploaded an unofficial [[remix]] for Kookoo by [[Elani (band)|Elani]] on [[Soundcloud]] in 2014<ref>{{Citation|title=Elani - Kookoo(Dj Fita & Medly Remix) [RAW]|url=https://soundcloud.com/djfita1/elani-kookoodj-fita-medly-remix|language=en|access-date=2018-12-16}}</ref>. He went on to remix DJ Nruff's album single "Doing It Right" which was released on [[ITunes Store|iTunes]] on 11th July 2016<ref>{{Citation|title=Listen to “Doing It Right (Dj Fita & Chief Medley Trap Remix) Explicit Version” posted by DJ Nruff on Apple Music.|url=https://itunes.apple.com/us/post/sa.3087eaf6-480c-11e6-bbb1-50d6812f1c1d|language=en|access-date=2018-12-16}}</ref>. DJ Fita would later hail DJ Nruff as ''"one of the first OG's to hold my hand in the music business.."'' through his [[Instagram]] account<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.instagram.com/p/Bo_beAnlGef/|title=dj fita on Instagram: “Should out to all the OG's putting the kids on”|website=Instagram|language=en|access-date=2018-12-16}}</ref>. |
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In July 2016,he participated in the ''Chemistry remix Challenge'' by '''Tetu Shani''' which had over |
In July 2016,he participated in the ''Chemistry remix Challenge'' by '''Tetu Shani''' which had over 36 producers from around Kenya participating<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.kenyabuzz.com/lifestyle/nairobi-underground-exciting-innovative-disruptive/|title=Nairobi Underground: Exciting, Innovative, Disruptive – KenyaBuzz LifeStyle|language=en-US|access-date=2018-12-18}}</ref>, making it one of the defining tracks of the '''Nu-Nairobi Movement'''<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://aipate.com/2018/10/01/what-is-nu-nairobi-and-who-is-behind-it/|title=What is ‘Nu Nairobi’ and who is behind it?|date=2018-09-30|website=Aipate|language=en|access-date=2018-12-16}}</ref> and one of the biggest songs on Kenya's Soundcloud in 2016<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://wgnetworks.tv/2016/08/01/meet-tetu-shani-man-biggest-song-kenyas-soundcloud/|title=Meet Tetu Shani: The Man with the Biggest Song on Kenya's Soundcloud|date=2016-08-01|website=wgNetworks|language=en-US|access-date=2018-12-16}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.businessdailyafrica.com/lifestyle/music/Tetu-Shani-and-surge-of-alternative-music/3815720-3932792-2lan3f/index.html|title=Tetu Shani and surge of alternative music|last=Thursday|last2=May 18|website=Business Daily|access-date=2018-12-16|last3=2017 20:03}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.nairobiunderground.co.ke/tetu-shanis-remix-challenge/|title=Tetu Shani's Remix Challenge|website=Nairobi Underground|accessdate=28 November 2018}}</ref>. DJ Fita's remix would be among the only two tracks to feature two consecutive weekends on The Undercover segment on the weekend Breakfast show on Homeboyz Radio<ref>{{cite web|url=http://hbr.co.ke/how-epic-are-these-two-edm-remixes-to-tetu-shani-and-mayondes-chemistry-listen/|title=How Epic Are These Two EDM Remixes To Tetu Shani and Mayonde’s ‘Chemistry’?|website=Homeboyz Radio|accessdate=28 November 2018}}</ref>. |
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On 27th January 2017, DJ Fita released a remix for ''Mungu Pekee'' by Nyashinski which was made available for free download on his Soundcloud account. The remix quickly gained traction in the club scene and was soon picked up by radio leading to an on-air radio interview on Homeboyz Radio in February of the same year<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://twitter.com/HomeboyzRadio/status/830289533342212096|title=Weekend Breakfast with Rae: Introducing DJ Fita|last=Homeboyz Radio|first=|date=2017-02-10|website=@HomeboyzRadio|language=en|archive-url=|archive-date=|dead-url=|access-date=2018-12-16}}</ref>. On September 11 2017, DJ Nruff released the second track from his upcoming album '''''The Future is Back''''',<ref>{{cite web|url=https://notjustok.com/eastafrica/2017/09/11/download-dj-nruff-fitemba-hendrick-ft-dan-aceda-calling/|title=DJ Nruff, Fitemba & Hendrick Ft. Dan Aceda – Calling|website=Not Just Okay Africa|accessdate=28 November 2018}}</ref> ''Calling'',<ref>{{cite web |title=DJ Nruff releases 'Calling' with Fitemba,Hendrick ft. Dan Aceda |url=https://biggestkaka.co.ke/dj-nruff-releases-calling-with-fitemba-x-hendrick-ft-dan-aceda/ |website=Biggest Kaka |accessdate=2 December 2018}}</ref> which features vocals from [[Dan 'chizi' Aceda|Dan Aceda]] and production from '''Fitemba'''<ref>{{cite web |title=Who Are Your Kenyan EDM Artists in 2017 |url=https://www.lionafriqradio.com/who-are-your-kenyan-edm-artists-in-2017/ |website=LionAfriq Radio |accessdate=2 December 2018}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |title=Ado Veli Podcast dives into Kenyan EDM in New Episode |url=https://aipate.com/2018/08/17/ado-veli-podcast-kenyan-edm-episode/ |website=Aipate |accessdate=2 December 2018}}</ref> (DJ Fita's other music project with DJ/Producer '''Mahemba''') and '''Hendrick'''. |
On 27th January 2017, DJ Fita released a remix for ''Mungu Pekee'' by Nyashinski which was made available for free download on his Soundcloud account. The remix quickly gained traction in the club scene and was soon picked up by radio leading to an on-air radio interview on Homeboyz Radio in February of the same year<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://twitter.com/HomeboyzRadio/status/830289533342212096|title=Weekend Breakfast with Rae: Introducing DJ Fita|last=Homeboyz Radio|first=|date=2017-02-10|website=@HomeboyzRadio|language=en|archive-url=|archive-date=|dead-url=|access-date=2018-12-16}}</ref>. On September 11 2017, DJ Nruff released the second track from his upcoming album '''''The Future is Back''''',<ref>{{cite web|url=https://notjustok.com/eastafrica/2017/09/11/download-dj-nruff-fitemba-hendrick-ft-dan-aceda-calling/|title=DJ Nruff, Fitemba & Hendrick Ft. Dan Aceda – Calling|website=Not Just Okay Africa|accessdate=28 November 2018}}</ref> ''Calling'',<ref>{{cite web |title=DJ Nruff releases 'Calling' with Fitemba,Hendrick ft. Dan Aceda |url=https://biggestkaka.co.ke/dj-nruff-releases-calling-with-fitemba-x-hendrick-ft-dan-aceda/ |website=Biggest Kaka |accessdate=2 December 2018}}</ref> which features vocals from [[Dan 'chizi' Aceda|Dan Aceda]] and production from '''Fitemba'''<ref>{{cite web |title=Who Are Your Kenyan EDM Artists in 2017 |url=https://www.lionafriqradio.com/who-are-your-kenyan-edm-artists-in-2017/ |website=LionAfriq Radio |accessdate=2 December 2018}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |title=Ado Veli Podcast dives into Kenyan EDM in New Episode |url=https://aipate.com/2018/08/17/ado-veli-podcast-kenyan-edm-episode/ |website=Aipate |accessdate=2 December 2018}}</ref> (DJ Fita's other music project with DJ/Producer '''Mahemba''') and '''Hendrick'''. |
Revision as of 16:34, 18 December 2018
DJ Fita | |
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Birth name | Kelvin Peter Wanjohi |
Born | 1994 (Age 24) Thika |
Origin | Kenya |
Genres | Electronic Dance Music, Tropical House, Moombahton, Progressive House, Afro House |
Occupation(s) | DJ, Record Producer, Remixer |
Instrument | Digital Audio Workstation |
Years active | 2014 - Present |
Labels | Sound Safari Records |
Kelvin Peter Wanjohi (born 21 August 1994) better known by his stage name DJ Fita, is a Kenyan DJ,[1] record producer and remixer from Thika. DJ Fita was nominated for the VJ of the Year 2015[2] during the annual Stylus DJ Awards.[3] DJ Fita is best known for remixing Kenyan pop music[4] into upbeat electronic dance music.
DJ Fita rose to prominence in 2017 when he remixed gospel hit song Mungu Pekee[5] by Nyashinski. He founded the record label Sound Safari Records in August 2016.[6] Sound Safari had started two years earlier as a monthly podcast to promote House music made by Kenyan artists. The podcast lasted two years hosting various DJs including Jack Rooster,[7] Saint Evo,[8] and Jinku[9] among others.
Early life and education
DJ Fita was born in Makongeni Estate Thika and graduated with a diploma in IT from Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture & Technology and a degree in Information Security & Forensics from KCA University.
Career
DJ Fita uploaded an unofficial remix for Kookoo by Elani on Soundcloud in 2014[10]. He went on to remix DJ Nruff's album single "Doing It Right" which was released on iTunes on 11th July 2016[11]. DJ Fita would later hail DJ Nruff as "one of the first OG's to hold my hand in the music business.." through his Instagram account[12].
In July 2016,he participated in the Chemistry remix Challenge by Tetu Shani which had over 36 producers from around Kenya participating[13], making it one of the defining tracks of the Nu-Nairobi Movement[14] and one of the biggest songs on Kenya's Soundcloud in 2016[15][16][17]. DJ Fita's remix would be among the only two tracks to feature two consecutive weekends on The Undercover segment on the weekend Breakfast show on Homeboyz Radio[18].
On 27th January 2017, DJ Fita released a remix for Mungu Pekee by Nyashinski which was made available for free download on his Soundcloud account. The remix quickly gained traction in the club scene and was soon picked up by radio leading to an on-air radio interview on Homeboyz Radio in February of the same year[19]. On September 11 2017, DJ Nruff released the second track from his upcoming album The Future is Back,[20] Calling,[21] which features vocals from Dan Aceda and production from Fitemba[22][23] (DJ Fita's other music project with DJ/Producer Mahemba) and Hendrick.
DJ Fita joined Benga artist Makadem for the Africa Nouveau Festival 2018[24] and Ongea Summit 2018 to perform as the first DJ for Makadem & The Electric Bengalo band.[25] He made his debut on the annual global party, Earthdance, later that year performing in the Nairobi chapter of the celebrations.[26]
Awards
DJ Fita was nominated for the VJ of The Year during the Stylus DJ Awards 2015.
Discography
DJ Fita - Break It All Apart (ft. Twist)
- Released: 9 August 2018
- Format: Digital audio file
- Producer: DJ Fita
Fvzzkill - Kuni (DJ Fita's Rework)
- Released: 24 June 2018
- Format: Digital audio file
- Producer: DJ Fita
Avril - Yule Dame (DJ Fita, Muteru X Hendrick Remix)
- Released: 6 May 2017
- Format: Digital audio file
- Producer: DJ Fita, Muteru, Hendrick
Nyashinski - Mungu Pekee (DJ Fita Remix)
- Released: 27 January 2017
- Format: Digital audio file
- Producer: DJ Fita
DJ Nruff - Doing it Right (DJ Fita & Chief Medly Trap Remix)
- Released: 11 July 2017
- Format: Digital audio file
- Producer: DJ Fita, Chief Medly
Tetu Shani ft. Mayonde - Chemistry (DJ Fita Remix)
- Released: 30 July 2016
- Format: Digital audio file
- Producer: DJ Fita
DJ Fita - Lucid Dreams
- Released: 7 April 2016
- Format: Digital audio file
- Producer: DJ Fita
Elani - Kookoo (DJ Fita & Medly Remix)
- Released: 9 October 2014
- Format: Digital audio file
- Producer: DJ Fita, Chief Medly
References
- ^ Daily Nation. "The Dish: Ankole Grill". Retrieved 28 November 2018.
- ^ Stylus DJ Awards. "Stylus DJ Awards". Retrieved 28 November 2018.
- ^ "Finally an Award Ceremony to Celebrate DJs". Ghafla.
- ^ "10 EDM Remixes of Popular Kenyan Songs You Need To Hear". EDM Kenya. Retrieved 28 November 2018.
- ^ Standard Digital Entertainment. "Rapper Nyashinski Releases Gospel Song". Retrieved 28 November 2018.
- ^ "EDM Kenya launches New Label, Sound Safari". EDM Kenya. Retrieved 28 November 2018.
- ^ "ONEXTRA: Jack Rooster". Daily Nation.
- ^ "St. Evo the Myth On His Music & Life In The Industry". What's Good Network. Retrieved 28 November 2018.
- ^ "Kenyan Producer Jinku ProvesHe Means Business On "Fee Fie Foe Fum"". Fader. Retrieved 28 November 2018.
- ^ Elani - Kookoo(Dj Fita & Medly Remix) [RAW], retrieved 2018-12-16
- ^ Listen to “Doing It Right (Dj Fita & Chief Medley Trap Remix) Explicit Version” posted by DJ Nruff on Apple Music., retrieved 2018-12-16
- ^ "dj fita on Instagram: "Should out to all the OG's putting the kids on"". Instagram. Retrieved 2018-12-16.
- ^ "Nairobi Underground: Exciting, Innovative, Disruptive – KenyaBuzz LifeStyle". Retrieved 2018-12-18.
- ^ "What is 'Nu Nairobi' and who is behind it?". Aipate. 2018-09-30. Retrieved 2018-12-16.
- ^ "Meet Tetu Shani: The Man with the Biggest Song on Kenya's Soundcloud". wgNetworks. 2016-08-01. Retrieved 2018-12-16.
- ^ Thursday; May 18; 2017 20:03. "Tetu Shani and surge of alternative music". Business Daily. Retrieved 2018-12-16.
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has numeric name (help)CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link) - ^ "Tetu Shani's Remix Challenge". Nairobi Underground. Retrieved 28 November 2018.
- ^ "How Epic Are These Two EDM Remixes To Tetu Shani and Mayonde's 'Chemistry'?". Homeboyz Radio. Retrieved 28 November 2018.
- ^ Homeboyz Radio (2017-02-10). "Weekend Breakfast with Rae: Introducing DJ Fita". @HomeboyzRadio. Retrieved 2018-12-16.
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(help) - ^ "DJ Nruff, Fitemba & Hendrick Ft. Dan Aceda – Calling". Not Just Okay Africa. Retrieved 28 November 2018.
- ^ "DJ Nruff releases 'Calling' with Fitemba,Hendrick ft. Dan Aceda". Biggest Kaka. Retrieved 2 December 2018.
- ^ "Who Are Your Kenyan EDM Artists in 2017". LionAfriq Radio. Retrieved 2 December 2018.
- ^ "Ado Veli Podcast dives into Kenyan EDM in New Episode". Aipate. Retrieved 2 December 2018.
- ^ "This Is What Nairobi's 'Africa Nouveau' Festival Looked Like". Okay Africa. Retrieved 28 November 2018.
- ^ "Makadem & The Electrique Bengaloo". Africa Nouveau. Retrieved 28 November 2018.
- ^ "Earthdance Nairobi at Ngong Racecourse". Resident Advisor. Retrieved 28 November 2018.