Necessary Noize was a Kenyan hip-hop group initially consisting of rapper Bamzigi (who left because of personal disputes), singer Kevin Wyre, and female MC/singer Nazizi Hirji. They formed in October 2000, and under Audio Vault Studios (now Blu Zebra), they released their self-titled debut album in 2000, with Nyota Ndogo, Jerry Doobiez of K-South, and Mizchif from Zimbabwe among the guests.
Their second album, Necessary Noize II: Kenyan Gal/Kenyan Boy, was released in 2004 and featured the well-known regional hit Bless My Room. While primarily focused on hip-hop, the group also performs R&B and reggaeton songs. The lyrics tackle socially conscious topics like politics, drugs, and AIDS that impact young people.
They clinched the Kisima Music Awards In 2004 for Best Ragga Group and Best Group & Best Music Video ("Kenyan Gal/Boy").

Necessary Noize was a Kenyan hip-hop group consisting of singer Kevin Wyre and female MC/singer Nazizi Hirji.

Necessary Noize

This is the cover art for the single "Reality" by the Kenyan hip-hop group, Necessary Noize.

Reality

Necessary Noize confronts reality in their song of the same name in 2022. Hard-hitting reggae beats back conscious lyrics that explore the struggles and complexities of Kenyan life.

This is the cover art for the self-titled album "Necessary Noize II" by the Kenyan band, Necessary Noize.

Necessary Noize II

Building on their debut's success, Necessary Noize's 2001 album "Kenyan Gal, Kenyan Boy" solidified their place in Kenyan music. It offered a mix of hip-hop with reggae and R&B influences. Catchy tracks like the title song captured the Kenyan experience, while socially conscious lyrics tackled issues facing youth.

Necessary Noize II: Kenyan Gal, Kenyan Boy

This is the cover art for the album "Necessary Noize" by the Kenyan music group, with the same name as the album title.

Kenya's Necessary Noize dropped their self-titled debut in 2000, a raw blast of hip-hop energy. They tackled social issues and politics, rapping over boom bap beats with Kenyan flair. With formidable collaborations and hits like "Clang Clang" cemented their place as pioneers, paving the way for future Kenyan hip hop.

Nazizi Hirji is a Kenyan hip-hop/ reggae musician and actress. She joined the band Necessary Noize in 2000, with Kevin Wyre, and Nazizi.

Nazizi Hirji

Kevin Waire, better known by his stage name Wyre, is a renowned Kenyan R&B and reggae musician.