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254CMG Music Profile
Group Name: Change Making Group

Acronym: 254CMG

Members: Superprodusir – Music Producer & Founder;

Lox De Chiz – Rapper & co-founder;

MADE – Rapper,Photographer;

Elia – Rapper, singer, guitarist;

Dally Boy – Rapper, Song writer;

Phoolish Buoy – Rapper;

Stin – Rapper, Song writer;

67Karatz – Rapper, Song writer;

GROUP PROFILE

CMG is a group of young talented artists in Nairobi, Kenya founded by Samuel Lukorito otherwise known as Lox de Chiz and Christopher Ngare otherwise known as Superprodusir or CMG BEatz in early 2012. Its formation was based on the love for music and the need for other talented artistes to work collaboratively in unity and show the world that as much as Kenya is a diverse country we can put all the diversity together and make something good and entertain. The group is based in Nairobi who and the members are entrepreneurs specialized in different forms of art more so music, motion pictures, photography and poetry. These artists work under the record label hereby known as Chris Muzik. CMG is regarded as a family of artistes who work and bond like a family in making music and providing quality entertainment music-wise. It consists of artistes who are skilled in various aspects of art like: rap, singing, song writing, and photography among other things. All these aspects are put together collaboratively to create our music. They released their first official group single “254 United” in late 2012 which was a song to motivate Kenyans to stay united and keep the peace as they have over the years and not to be divided by any form of ideology. Throughout the whole of 2013 each artiste worked on various projects and in December 2013 they released their first official group mixtape “This is CMG” which consisted of hit tracks like Keth Kilonzo and The Zone Remix among others which were all received greatly by fans all over Kenya and the world.

Artistes Profile

Birth Name: Christopher Ngare

Stage Name: Superprodusir(CMG BEatz)

D.O.B: 31/12/1990

Role: Producer, Rapper, Singer, Song writer

Genres: Multigenre – Hip-hop (Main)

Nationality: Kenyan

Twitter @superproduser

At his young age he is a music producer, rapper, singer and song writer. He is a founder and member of CMG(Change Making Group). His interest in music started when he was a small boy as he listened to the hiphop gurus like Eminem, Dr.Dre, Nas, and E-sir. When he joined high school he developed even more interest in music and learned how to play the piano to an intermediate level all this having taught himself. His first performances were in high school Moi Forces Academy where he developed even more interest in music production and composition. He recorded his first song “Tunajirusha” at Deep East Media while in high school along with a few of his other friends who are also his current artistes Lox de Chiz, V-key, K-war and Lapoze which turned out to be an inspiration to many in his school. After high school he worked with Subchief Records for a while where he got some experience and had a dream of starting out his own production house. In early 2010, he had a few artistes he was producing for and later started up ACE Muzik which is currently Chris Muzik. In early 2012 he produced a hit song which was famous to many Kenyans as “Ujinga Ni” where he collaborated with Evano Shezol and Lox de Chiz. Ever since, Chris has worked with various artistes who are Lox de Chiz, Shamz Mc, Gandhi Blaka Blaka, Evano Shezol, Mchizi Gaza, Shafto, Khloe and Ken Kennah

Birth Name: Denis Muyelele

Stage Name: 67Karatz

D.O.B: 28/9/1992

Role: Rapper, Song writer

Genres: Urban Hip-hop

Nationality: Kenyan

Twitter @67karatz

67Karatz is an African-Kenyan based rapper and a member of the group, Change Making Group (254CMG). He was born and breed in Nairobi by a single mum, he got interested in the pop culture at the age of 13 influenced by 2pac, 3-6 mafia, Lil Wayne and Dr. Dre. After joining high school he began free styling and battling with the senior students which led to him starting his crew U.N ‘United Negroz’ with; Kingpin, E.M.G, Bush and Carter. Whereby they recorded a freestyle street mixtape of 6tracks titled ‘MELANIC’ in the school’s art room using just a laptop and internet beats, which gained them popularity in school’s around Nairobi, winning almost every talent search competitions around and later named the best high school rap band according to ‘The Insyder Magazine 2011’ Later after clearing high school he met with CMG beAtZ where he got an opportunity to record his first official song ‘STRUGGLES’ and ‘NGORI’-Stin ft Shamz Mc. This led into him signing up to join the #254CMG family, where he is currently compiling his debut album titled ’CITY BEHIND THE MOON’ scheduled to premiere this summer 2014,produced by CMG beAtZ comprising of urban tunes and feel, anticipated to shake-up the rap game after release. He is much optimistic of the albums’ success in the mainstream charts after its prompt release.

Birth Name: Mark Denver Karubiu

Stage Name: MADE

D.O.B: 20/10/1992

Role: Rapper, Song writer, Singer

Genres: Urban Hip-hop

Nationality: Kenyan

Twitter @madekarubiu

He was born and raised in Wang’uru, Kirinyaga. In 2009, he graduated from Nguviu High School. He is currently a student at the University of Nairobi and a Photographer/Cinematographer under his stable, Karubiu Photography & Design. He is a Kenyan rapper and singer-songwriter. He joined the Hip Hop group 254CMG at the group’s inception. He released a 5 track EP, IAMADE in 2012, which spearheaded his musical career. In an interview, he described himself a geek, which is evident in all his songs. On 31st January 2014, He released his Debut Mixtape, MADE by MADE, recorded at Chris Muzik Studios. His affiliation to The Change Making Group (254CMG) has made him perform in Nairobi’s biggest Hip Hop event, The Hip Hop Hookup. His love for music begun during his frequent visits to the Chris Muzik Studios, where he would sit in and watch as artists recorded their music. Over time, he released his first collaboration, Mafala with CMG BEatz and Lox De Chiz, both from 254CMG. He went on to collaborate with CMG BEatz on his famous track, The Zone, later on remixed by all 254CMG artists. The tracks are all featured in his EP, IAMADE.

Birth Name: Samuel Lukorito

Stage Name: Lox de Chiz

D.O.B: 1/5/1991

Role: Rapper, song-writer

Genres: Hip-hop/Rap

Nationality: Kenyan

Twitter @loxdechizi

Lox is the first born in a family of five siblings. Grew up in Nairobi, Nakuru, Eldoret and his home town Lugari. His interest in music started ever since he was young. His first performances were in high school Moi Forces Academy where he developed even more interest in song writing and performing. He recorded his first song “Tunajirusha” at Deep East Media while in high school along with a few of his other friends who are also his current artistes Superproduser, V-key, K-war and Lapoze which turned out to be an inspiration to many in his school. After high school he joined Kenya Methodist University to pursue a course in business. In early 2010 he started recording with ACE Muzik which is currently Chris Muzik. In early 2012 he produced a hit song which was famous to many Kenyans as “Ujinga Ni” where he collaborated with Evano Shezol and Superproduser. He also participated in the competition Operation Chomoka Msanii and came out the winner with the prize being a free video by Sonic Sounds. Ever since,Lox has worked with various artistes who are Superproduser, Shamz Mc, Gandhi Blaka Blaka, Evano Shezol, Khloe and Ken Kennah, Influx multi-talent swagga,Keygun,Chiziko,Lapoze,V-key. In the same year 2012 Chris joined with Lox de Chiz and formed a group called CMG (Change Making Group) which has been signing in talented upcoming artistes. He has released one mix tape “Ndio Ujue Hujui” and a group mix tape “This is CMG” which have been received by his ever growing fan base.

Birth Name: Martin Hussein .K. Wangari

Stage Name: Stin

D.O.B: 12/11/1990

Role: Rapper, Song writer

Genres: Hip-hop, RnB, Afrodance

Nationality: Kenyan

Twitter @realstin

Stin is authentic, creative, and entertaining. His love for music began at a tender age, at the age of twelve he wrote his first ever verse which became his revelation and from there onwards he has grown to be one of the best lyricist of his generation. Stin is a Muslim and the first born in a family of two. Been born and raised by a single mother have been his strong motivation and pillar to his dedication in whatever he does. His interest in music was through inspiration from both local and international artists like: Easy-E, 2pac, Biggie, Eminem, NWA, Twista, Bone Thugs n Harmony Daudi kabaka, Kalamashaka, E-sir, One 2 moja, Maumau, Abass, Chiwawa among others. His lyrical flow less has made him share stages with well established artist in the industry and even work with some of them like Octopizzo in the first ever chaguo la teeniez cypher which was one of his best experience. He has managed to collaborate with a few artists like: Nafsi Huru, Cmg Beatz, 67karatz, Lox de chiz,Dally boy, Phoolish ,Made, Shamz Mc among others. As an artist under Chris muzik he has managed to work on some well received tracks like “Wanataka, Ngori ft 67karatz & Shamz Mc” with both of them getting good reception even beyond the border.

Birth Name: Daniel Krop

Stage Name: Phoolish Buoy

D.O.B: 31/1/1994

Role: Rapper, Song writer

Genres: Hip-hop, Trap

Nationality: Kenyan

Twitter @PhoolishBuoy

He is an African rapper from Nairobi, Kenya. He is known for his rap prowess and skill in hiphop and trap music. He is regarded as the king of trap in Nairobi. “I started recording from my laptop the beat playing from the music system. The clarity was very poor since I never knew about software and what we call mastering afterwards.” With little connection, he got to contact Superprodusir, otherwise known as CMG Beatz. “He and I went to the same high school so he knew a little of what I had.” He recorded his first track “Lurh That” with his group member Dally Buoy which got them a record deal with Chris Muzik to join the group CMG which was the start of his music career. He has ever since been releasing tracks under the group and has recently released his first single “Blind Man” which has been received well by his fans both in Kenya and abroad. He was taken in as one of the first affiliates of CMG and did a couple of projects before signing the contract in 2012. “Since then we've always been working and am loving my fam all the way.”

Birth Name: Elia Chebet

Stage Name: Elia

D.O.B: 15/08/1992

Role: Rapper, Singer, Song-writer, Guitarist

Genres: Hip-hop, House, Rock

Nationality: Kenyan

Twitter @Eliasummer

She has been doing music since she was 2 years old playing instruments like the guitar and the piano and also has a part time rock band called wet clothe, she has mc for events and came first in the last battle of the bands. She is currently working on her first mixtape called “Purple Dreams” inspired by her love and rise in music sings and also raps. She has worked with other artistes like Large Gang Kenya and producers like Nick Wathi and artist like Doveslimme. Her first encounter with CMG was when she was featured in “Run My Town” by 67Karatz of CMG where her musical prowess was discovered and this got her a record deal with Chris Muzik She has had a single called “True African” which has played on radio and landed her interviews on homeboyz radio.

Birth Name: Leon Bidali

Stage Name: Dally Boy

D.O.B: 25/12/1990

Role: Rapper, Singer, Song-writer, Guitarist

Genres: Hip-hop, House, Rock

Nationality: Kenyan

Twitter @DallyBoyET

He launched his music career in 2011 when he joined fellow rapper Phoolish Boy to form the group New Religion under the recording label CMG (Change Making group) headed by the Producer Chris ‘Superprodusir’ Muthama. Dally boy had been rapping since he was a young boy, growing up listening to his idols like Tupac, Dr Dre, E-sir, Mashifta. He decided to finish school before he took music seriously. He attended Race Course Primary School and St. Mary’s High School. He attended Inoorero University. With New Religion, he recorded songs such as All Work, Nairobi, Black D’s, and Head Bop among others. Dally Boy mainly raps Trap Music but is versatile to do other genres such as Afro House, Bongo and RnB. As a solo artist, he has recorded fan favourites such as Till Dawn which is an Afro House song. He recently recorded a song with Superprodusir that went viral called Keth Kilonzo. The song managed to get about 1000 views on YouTube and airplay on Homeboyz radio and Mashariki Online radio. He also recorded a song with the same artist, called Mariana. Dally Boy has also had a number of performances at The Carnivore, Parkview Inn Nairobi, The Office Lounge, Casablanca and Daystar University. In his personal life, Dally Boy has a son, named L.J. He hails from Syokimau, which is his current residence. He is very open minded and a down to earth person who relates well with anyone. One of his most common attributes according to anyone who knows him is his huge sense of humor and is generally a hilarious person.