US-based Kenyan entertainer MC Rayan The DJ has surprised fans with a new eight-track extended play (EP) titled Vibe Check, marking another milestone in his musical journey after about a decade in the entertainment industry.
The entertainer, whose real name is Brian Ngendo, has been steadily building his profile as a musician, disc jockey, event organiser and promoter, connecting African music with audiences in the United States.
His latest project brings together eight songs, with collaborations featuring several artistes, offering listeners a glimpse into his evolving sound and continued commitment to music.
The Vibe Check EP features the title track alongside Lwethe, Motion, Area Code, Waguan, Prize, Take It Easy and Kitambo.
The project also includes collaborations with Breeder LW, Boutross, Trio Mio, Cosign Black, Naiboi and Yung Koded, bringing together MC Rayan The DJ and a selection of established names from Kenya’s music scene.
MC Rayan The DJ’s Vibe Check EP Tracklist
According to the tracklist unveiled on the EP’s cover, the project contains the following songs:
- Vibe Check
- Lwethe featuring Breeder LW
- Motion featuring Boutross
- Area Code featuring Trio Mio
- Waguan featuring Cosign Black
- Prize featuring Naiboi
- Take It Easy featuring Yung Koded
- Kitambo
The lineup gives the project a collaborative dimension, bringing together different artistes and musical identities under one release.
With eight tracks on the project, MC Rayan The DJ has created a body of work that gives fans several songs to explore rather than limiting the release to a single track.
MC Rayan The DJ’s Decade-Long Journey in Music
The release of Vibe Check comes after MC Rayan The DJ spent approximately a decade working in the entertainment industry, establishing himself across music, deejaying and events promotion.
Over the years, he has released various tracks as he continued developing his musical career while pursuing other entertainment ventures.
His experience in the industry has also given him an opportunity to interact with artistes, promoters and music audiences from different backgrounds, particularly within the African diaspora.
MC Rayan The DJ has built a career that extends beyond performing behind the decks.
His work as an entertainer and event organiser has helped him develop connections with musicians and other industry players, creating opportunities to promote African music beyond Kenya’s borders.
The new EP therefore represents another chapter in a journey that has combined music production, performance and the business side of entertainment.
How MC Rayan The DJ Built His Name in the US
MC Rayan The DJ previously attracted attention for his efforts to bring Kenyans and other African communities together through music events in the United States.
In a May 2020 profile published by Africans in America, the entertainer was described as a Kenyan-born performer who had been organising Afro-themed concerts and events to foster unity among Africans living abroad.
The publication identified him as Brian Ngendo, who was born in Kiambu, Kenya, and reported that he had organised more than 10 club events and concerts where Kenyans and people from other African countries could meet, socialise and enjoy music.
His approach was driven by the idea that entertainment could help bridge cultural gaps and maintain connections with home, even for people living thousands of kilometres away.
The events also provided platforms for African musicians to reach audiences in the United States, helping them connect with fans beyond their home markets.
MC Rayan The DJ’s Links With Kenyan and African Stars
Throughout his career as an entertainer and promoter, MC Rayan The DJ has worked with several well-known musicians and personalities from Kenya and other countries.
According to the 2020 profile, he hosted artistes including Nonini, Vera Sidika and Arrow Bwoy, while his 2019 shows in Kansas City featured Kenyan musicians alongside Ugandan stars Eddy Kenzo and Jose Chameleone.
He also worked with Jamaican artistes Konshens, Mavado and Demarco through collaborations involving One Voice Promotions.
His event-promotion activities extended to different American locations, including Kansas City, Dallas, Miami, Seattle and North Carolina, helping create opportunities for African music and entertainment within diaspora communities.
These experiences have positioned him at the intersection of music, cultural connection and entertainment entrepreneurship.
Why the Vibe Check EP Is Another Milestone
For an entertainer who has spent years balancing music with deejaying and event promotion, releasing an eight-track EP provides an opportunity to place his own musical output at the centre of his career.
The collaborations on Vibe Check also connect the project with artistes who have established audiences in Kenya, potentially introducing the release to listeners who follow different corners of the local music scene.
The involvement of Breeder LW, Boutross, Trio Mio, Cosign Black, Naiboi and Yung Koded gives the tracklist a strong collaborative focus, while the inclusion of the songs Vibe Check and Kitambo adds variety to the project’s titles.
The release further reflects the opportunities available to Kenyan entertainers building careers across international markets while maintaining links with the country’s music industry.
As MC Rayan The DJ continues his journey, Vibe Check offers fans a new collection of music and another opportunity to follow his growth from an events promoter and deejay into a recording artiste with a growing catalogue.
For his supporters in Kenya and the diaspora, the EP marks a fresh addition to his musical journey after years of involvement in the entertainment scene.
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