#TPF6
hen they took the stage during the TPF6 gala night
opening; Mitch commented about their stellar performance amidst ladies shouting
and screaming their hearts out; “this is the reason why you do not bring
your lady to such an event.”
I turned to the lady who was beside me and I told
her; “I
have already put my money on tis duo to win the season!” anyway, that
is a story for another day. Kiundu Waweru writing for The Standard notes; the performance
can only be termed as deadly, and well; team Amos and Josh was out to slay a
jinx. They succeeded and the social media went wild. Since the inception of the
reality TV show; there has been a believe that Nameless songs are jinxed.
In previous seasons; anyone who tried the David
Mathenge’s songs earned an eviction, or ended up in probation.
But in the 6th season of Tusker Project
Fame; fro the first time having teams, Amos and Josh proved they are not
cursed. They killed with the song “Deadly”; which had been “retweaked”
by music producer Eric Musyoka of Decimal Records/ Media.
The duo, working with Musyoka, introduced a more
sobre note to the hip-hop tune. This was far away from the husky, deep signature
voice of Nameless who included the track on his 2003 album “On Fire”. The end result
being an urbane contemporary sound, soulful and more of R&B compared to the
original fiery Hip Hop.
On Twitter, some people felt that Musyoka’s version
was better; but Musyoka says that he is happy that after the performance,
Nameless on Facebook said he liked it.
Also; being a duo; Amos and Josh broke the lines
between the two of them playfully. In the opening verse, Nameless goes, “Natafuta
msichana atani-excite, Kama huyo msichana amevaa mini-tight…” and the
duo: Josh: “natafuta msichan atani-excite.” Amos ad-libbing: “and
that is what I am here to do…” josh: “kama Yule msichana amevaa
mini-tight;” and they go on and on. Climaxing to wild cheers.
Looking back; this was brave I must say and commend
the two. In season two, David from Kenya sand himself into probation on a
Nameless song. The following year, the promising Debarl (now with NTV-Kenya)
also from Kenya; found himself on the wrong side of the judges after a meek
performance of “Deadly.”
In season 5, Pacifique was sent packing by the
faculty. He was to sing “Deadly” that week. There also was K-Denk from South
Sudan and Christian from Rwanda who failed to deliver a Nameless.
It
seems this is the season for History being made!
By
Embukane Vincent Libosso.
