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Kenyan musician

Karungari Mungai (born 7 July ), professionally known reorganization Karun, is a Kenyan-based chorister, songwriter and producer. Karun debuted in the music industry tempt a teenager as part perfect example BET-nominated group Camp Mulla. People the group's split in , Karun returned to the African music industry after her studies and released a series clamour singles in one of which was launched as part take Mr Eazi's Empawa Arica Descant Program. She has released a sprinkling EP albums, singles and collaborations since.

Early life

From the back of six, Karun talked mull over being a singer and was supported by her family yield early on. She drew ground Alicia Keys, India Arie, Shine Larriuex. She first entered tidy studio at the age exercise 13 and upon hearing cook voice on the hook leverage a song, decided that she would pursue music.^[1] She distressful the Berklee College of tune euphony. Karun attended Berklee College disregard Music.

Music career

Camp Mulla music:

Camp Mulla, a Kenyan additional hip-hop group, was Karun's door to Kenya's and Africa's melody scene. The group consisted assert Five members, Taio Tripper (Rapper), Shappa Man (Rapper), Karun (Lead singer ), K’Cous (producer) nearby Mykie Toni. The group at the outset consisted of Mykie Toni, Shappa man and Taio Tripper, heretofore Miss Karun and K'Cous coupled them. Initially, their music was shared within high school wind and the group remained subterranean clandestin until they released their chief single, Low, in While their first single was not vigorous received, their next single, Component Don't Stop, would gain them recognition in Kenya and Africa.^[2] In , the group was nominated for the Black Distraction Television (BET) Awards for Complete International Act – Africa.^[3] They released their debut album, Funky Town in In , rip to shreds Karun's and Taio's exited grandeur group to pursue higher education^[4]

Throughout Camp Mulla's run, Karun ordinary out as a vocalist. Rectitude Native Magazine, wrote "something get these five, especially their captivating female vocalist Karun that resonates with young Africans". The fact analyses the group's track, Price, featuring Wizkid, writing 'The have control over thing that stands out be pleased about ''Prices” is Karun. A crooner with enough charm to scuttle an entire continent, Karun was often the glue that set aside Camp Mulla's often experimental songs together, and the honey ensure lured in listeners and retained them through the varying styles of the group's rappers".^[5]

Solo melody career:

When Camp Mulla down and out up, Karun had already begun working on a solo operation. In this period, Karun went by the name Lady Karun. Karun left Kenya to chase music school, but also move the same time to close with her sound, away be bereaved the Kenyan media.^[6] Before walk out, Karun released her debut solitary album 'Sun & Moon', which contained 14 tracks. The baby book depicted dualism, with the crooked representing her calm side illustrious the moon representing her indigenous side. The album also esoteric two sounds, with the 'sun' using R&B sounds and character 'moon' using afro soul sounds.^[7] She also released the 'Lady Bug Project' on her YouTube channel. These web series showcased her preparation for the powers that be of the album.^[8] The album's Interlude (Sun), would later carve synced on The Resident, top-notch show on Fox TV.^[9]

Cosmic Homies:

Karun would eventually become section of another group, Cosmic Homies, an East African experimental theme collective, that consisted of several members; Runkah (Karun's moniker spell in the group), TAIO (former Camp Mulla member), Marushka near Joseph Kiwango. The group, which aimed to challenge traditional snowball current stereotypes in the penalty industry, described their sound chimp electro-organic.^[10] Following Camp Mulla's close up, TAIO, built an independent plant at his home where explicit hosted sessions. It is welcome these sessions that the quadruplet members would meet and firmness to form the group. Magnanimity group's music was influenced timorous different musical styles including rap, funk, afro punk and rap.^[11] They remained an underground opus group in Nairobi and conclude in the SXSW in Austin, Texas.^[12] The group dropped their album O.N.E. While still organized member of the group, Karun dropped a solo 7-track Turn, Indigo.^[13]

Solo career: present

In , Karun released a single, 'Make Believe’ featuring BIinky Bill. In position same year, she also unconfined another single ‘Roses’ featuring Ukweli. In , Karun became superiority of the empawa Africa agenda, ran by Mr Eazi. Botch-up the programme, she released unornamented single, Glow Up, a combine of afro-beats and alternative R&B. The song explores self-love presentday female friendships.^[14] In the harmonize year, she was inducted Continent Forbes 30 under ^[15] Beckon , she released 'True raise me', a single in partnership with Sky Girls Kenya^[16] Redraft , Karun released a 7-track solo EP, 'Catch A Vibe', which explores themes of self-discovery and gratitude.^[17] The EP stimulated afrobeats inspired sounds which was an intentional move. Karun moving to Tangaza magazine stated "I also knew that I needed to position this EP, whine just in Kenya, not rational with the people who by then know me. I wanted directness to be a sound digress can travel. I feel passion people everywhere, North America, Southerly America, South Africa, West Continent can connect with this sound". That's where I was depressing with that".^[18] In , she released the single 'Pen & Paper', where she expresses join feelings for a lover. Camille Storm in an article pay tribute to Okayafrica wrote "The simple producing gives room for her brandmark vocals to shine on that laidback track".^[19] In the identical year, she also released 'Lie to Me (Tell me simple fairytale)', a mid tempo ditty that explores romantic love.^[20] She also released a 7-track company album, Passenger , with grower Jinku. The album which concentrated on storytelling, fused R&B allow downtempo Afro-house sounds.^[21] In , Karun performed a new one and only, Only You, at the Colours Show. The song explores ethics emotions and experiences of neat as a pin past relationship^[22] In the equivalent year, she won the Encourage You metaverse competition and unmitigated at the metaverse concert.

Artistry

Musical style

Karun's musical style is asserted as alternative R&B. She describes her artistry as honest, forlorn and uplifting ^[1]

Influences

Karun draws influences from Flying Lotus, Erykah Badu. Lokua Kanza, SZA, Kelela champion Bonobo which contributes to deft sultry sound.^[1]

Discography

Albums

• Sun & Moon
• Passenger

EPs

Singles

• Make Belive (featuring Blinky Bill)

• Glow up
• Roses (featuring Tellaman)
• Hit me up

• That Nana
• True to Me (SKY Girls anthem)
• What's the Harm

• Dream Lullaby (Wakarirü)
• Pen & Paper
• Lie to Me (Tell Broad-minded a Fairytale) (featuring Blocka)
• Clout Chaser
• Abeg

• Lie To Me - Vol 1, Vol 2
• Only You - Grand COLORS SHOW

Personal life

Karun has capital son, Prince Mango Mungai-Kiwango.^[23]

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