Alpha C Knine

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Alpha C Knine whose real name is Clinton K was born on 24th Nov 1998. He is a Kenyan hip hop Lyricist rapper.started doing music seriously in 2012 while still in school and he is growing to establish himself as a force to reckon with in the music industry.The talented rapper who has fallen in love with music at a very young age is known for his lyrical ryhmes that has endeared him to many Hip hop lovers in the country. the hardships he has encountered in Life has made him fall in love with Hip hop music because that’s where he can express himself comfortably. Alpha C Knine who can rap comfortably in both Slang English and Swahili is one of the few young rappers in the country rapping hardcore rap music ..

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What is music to you? What does it give you?

Music is the soul of life and gives immense peace .

What is your music dream?

to work hard and support other upcoming talents

If you could change the world - what would you start with?

Spend less time online and more time with people.

Which is the most memorable song from your childhood?

Forever Young” by Rod Stewart.

Who are your favorite musical artists or bands?

Slipknot

What inspires you to make music?

My main inspiration these days is listening to other artists and experiencing their range of creativity. I think it’s so interesting how we can all uniquely express ourselves. Though there is a lot of mirroring going on in art, you always have those stand-out artists that bring something fresh to the table.

What is the message you want to send with your music?

inspire

How do you feel when you perform in front of an audience?

accomplishment, completion, happiness, success.

How do you see the musicians’ reality nowadays? What could be improved?

It would be great if the music industry based its self on actual musical talent . It’s based on branding , sex appeal , and technology almost exclusively at this point . Bring back actual musical talent...

What do you think of Drooble?

A place that provides real opportunities to get our music heard and appreciated.

What frustrates you most as a musician?

Low Revenue Payout From Streaming. Not Having Enough Money. Getting Ripped Off By Your Manager or Record Label. Gigs Getting Cancelled. Managing Multiple Social Media Profiles.

Do you support your local scene as a fan? How?

YES. Donate Whatever! ... Encourage Future Musicians. ... Share The Wealth. ... Attend Events Regularly. ... Support Artist Efforts. ... Support Local Music Industry Efforts.

What qualities should a musician nowadays have in order to get their music heard by a larger audience?

Motivation, determination and perseverance. confidence in performing before an audience. stamina and dedication to continue practising every day. reliability and flexibility as you'll need to work long and irregular hours. the ability to work well as part of a team. creativity.

Share some awesome artists that we’ve never heard of.

Clara Mwikali