Breeder LW (Paul Baraka) is a Kenyan rapper from Nairobi. His official YouTube channel describes him as a Kenyan hip-hop artist, songwriter and performer, and he records for Tough Klan Records.
Background
Breeder LW was born in Mathare and raised in Dagoretti. He began writing lyrics and joining rap battles in high school, and his stage name comes from “LW”, the initials of Lyrical Wizards, a rap trio he belonged to. He started experimenting with rap in 2014, turned professional around 2017 and gained recognition in 2019 with “Do Re Mi” featuring Benzema. The same year he appeared on Khaligraph Jones’ Khali Cartel 3.
Releases
- Kabla Kuosa: debut album. Apple Music lists it on 27 September 2018, while other sources give 2019.
- Bazenga Mentality (18 June 2021): second album and his most-streamed release.
- Vibes N Ting (2 December 2022): EP.
- Midas Touch (29 November 2023): third album, with guests including Okello Max, Trio Mio and Buruklyn Boyz.
“Bazenga Dadii” drew attention on Kenyan radio and online, and a 2023 freestyle with Winnie Odinga was picked up by the Kenyan media.
Where to start
Begin with Kabla Kuosa, continue with Bazenga Mentality, and then listen to Midas Touch.
Sources
- Wikipedia: Breeder LW
- Apple Music for release dates
- Official YouTube channel for the description
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