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Blinky Bill
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Participations

3
Co-Performer
64
Songwriter
2
Co-Producer
62
Performer
55
Producer
Bio
Blinky Bill, a renowned Kenyan artist and producer, is a trailblazer in the East African music scene. Born Bill Sellanga, he's known for pushing the boundaries of music, seamlessly blending various genres, from electronic and hip-hop to Afro-fusion. Blinky Bill's journey started with the electronic music collective Just a Band, which garnered international acclaim. His solo career has since thrived, producing innovative and socially conscious music. His genre-defying creativity has positioned him as a pivotal figure in the global music landscape, celebrated for his work that has been featured in films and advertisements.
Discography
Albums2
We Cut Keys 2
We Cut Keys 22024 • AlbumTracks: 16
Everyone's Just Winging It and Other Fly Tales
Everyone's Just Winging It and Other Fly Tales2018 • AlbumTracks: 13
EPs1
We Cut Keys While You Wait
We Cut Keys While You Wait2017 • EPTracks: 6
Singles14
Get The Paper
Get The Paper2024 • SingleTracks: 1
Dracula
Dracula2023 • SingleTracks: 1
Inaweza Haiwezi
Inaweza Haiwezi2022 • SingleTracks: 1
Inaweza Haiwezi
Inaweza Haiwezi2022 • SingleTracks: 1
Ama Aje
Ama Aje2022 • SingleTracks: 1
Terene
Terene2021 • SingleTracks: 1
Jam Now, Simmer Down
Jam Now, Simmer Down2021 • SingleTracks: 1
Atenshan
Atenshan2019 • SingleTracks: 1
Don't Worry
Don't Worry2019 • SingleTracks: 1
Mungu Halali
Mungu Halali2019 • SingleTracks: 1
Showdown
Showdown2018 • SingleTracks: 1
Bado Mapema - Simama
Bado Mapema - Simama2018 • SingleTracks: 1
No Touch Am
No Touch Am2017 • SingleTracks: 1
Cc God
Cc God2017 • SingleTracks: 1
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