Not a joke-HolyDave
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Introduction
'Holydave' is the name, hip-hop is the game. As a kid I spent a good number of years in the U.S.A where I developed the love for music. I started rapping at the tender age of 15.My first performance was at a ‘Word of Life camp’ during school holidays. I used to rap during camps, church concerts and school functions.
Achievements
In 2004 I recorded my first solo single, ‘Even though I walk’ which did quite well on radio. I thereafter released the remix to this song, one of the first Crunk singles in Kenya. In 2005, I released, "Oh mighty God", with 'Bariki' (known for the song ‘Jamani Leo Ni Leo’. This song did even better and stayed on the gospel charts for more than 12 weeks. 2006 has seen me collaborate with ‘Kisima’ nominated artist 'Webi' on the song ‘Free’, from the album ‘Outside My Window’. My latest song, ‘Not a joke’ was a big hit. It did very well in the gospel and secular industries. It stayed on the ‘HOT 96’ countdown for 3 weeks getting to the top on ‘valentines day’ (that’s some love indeed) and staying there for one week. ‘Not a joke’ also did well on the ‘Hope fm’ International countdown. I cannot forget to mention the Kisima Award Nomination (2007) in the Hip-hop category.
Education
I am currently a 4th year Computer Science student at Daystar University. I am balancing music with school to the best of my ability, staying focused to attain the necessary education to be able to achieve my goals and be able to make a difference in Kenya, in Africa and in the world.
Vision and Goals
My vision is to carry out the great commission through music (specifically through hip-hop and crunk). If I could attain the state of Holiness required by God, then my dream would come true, but at least I will do my part and try. This brings us to my name 'Holydave', which originates from my desire to be holy just as Christ is holy as commanded in 1 Peter 1:15.
About the song "Not a joke"
On this joint I’ve featured ‘Juliani’ of the infamous ‘Ukoo Flani Mau Mau’, widely known for their hardcore, street and conscious hip-hop propensity. It also features 'Ken' from the group 'G3', known for their deep lyrical dexterity. ‘Not a joke’ is produced by the renowned ‘Gittx’ of ‘soulchild records'. The video is directed and produced by 'Allan Aligula' of 'Fiyuhworks'.
They laughed at Noah when he said "It will rain"
They laughed at Jesus Christ when He said "I am the Messiah"
They laughed at holydave when he said "I’m seeing visions"
But I have 4 words for them… "IT’S NOT A JOKE"
We’re all going to make it! Africa stand up!