NAMELESS AFRO POP MUSICIAN
Published: 04/02/2011 by maureen
Nameless is one homegrown artist that has proven to the masses that Kenya has its own unique musical talent that can be showcased internationally. With a career spanning over 8 years, it is impossible to discuss Kenyan contemporary entertainment without mentioning his name.
No party is complete without a Nameless jam and every song he has ever released has at one time or the other reached the top of popular Kenyan radio charts.
Indeed it can be said that Nameless is the epitome of new age Kenyan music with his popularity spreading throughout the country and beyond.
Born David Mathenge in Nairobi Kenya, Nameless ventured into the world of music in 1999, while still a student at the University of Nairobi pursuing a degree in Architecture. David participated in a freestyle battle on Nairobi’s Capital FM which he won, landing himself a recording stint with one of Kenya’s leading music producers Tedd Josiah. He recorded his debut single ‘Mega Rider’ – which became an overnight hit and was at the top of the East African Chart show for almost 4 weeks. This success, coupled with the positive response he received from his audience inspired him to pay more attention to his musical talent.
In 2002 he teamed up with female singer Amani and recorded ‘Ninanoki’ with Ogopa Deejays. The track that went on to become a party anthem throughout the East African region. Ninanoki lasted a record of 110 days on the Top Seven at Seven: Nairobi’s Most Wanted on Kiss FM. With this, it was certain that his destiny was marked. With this song, and with many others to follow, Nameless soon became a force to reckon with; a voice that commands the attention of decision makers, the respect of his peers and the love of the people.
Nameless has gone on to tour several countries and win several musical awards both in kenya and internationally indeed nameless is a great force to recon with. some of his song that topped the music world are:
Sinzia,
Sunshine(ft habida),
Karibia,salary,
Greedy(ft kidum),
Friday(ft nonini),
Juju(ft leni),
Prisioner(ftblue 3) among others
