Sol Generation Records
| Industry | Music |
|---|---|
| Founder | Bien-Aimé Baraza, Savara Mudigi, Willis Austin Chimano, Polycarp Otieno |
"Sol Generation Records" is a Kenyan based music label, founded by Kenyan Afropop group Sauti Sol. The label was founded in 2019.
History[edit]
In 2019 Sol Generation signed its first artist, Bensoul, a Kenyan musician[1]. In the same year, the label signed Kenyan artists; Nviiri The Story Teller, Kaskazini (now Watendawili) and Crystal Asige[2]. Within the same year Crystal Asige amicably left the label[3]. Kaskazini (now Watendawili), also exited the label, citing having difficulties adjusting to being in a label[4]. In 2021, the label signed Bien Aime Baraza, one of the cofounders and members of Sauti Sol [5]. The other cofounders and Sauti Sol members Savara, Chimano and Polycarp are also signed to the label[6].
In 2022, former signee Crystal Asige sued Sol Generation Records and Sauti Sol for breech of contract. She also wanted compensation for the songs she contributed towards while signed to the label[7].
In 2023, Bensol announced his departure from the label, to pave way for newer artists[8]. In 2024, Nviiri the Story Teller also announced his departure from the label[9].
In 2023, Sol Generation announced an Artist Development Programme aimed at developing 300 East African artists. The program is meant to develop their skills includingnsongwriting, music distribution, brand development and financial management[10].
In 2024, Sol Generation signed a new Kenyan female artist, Le'Laika[11]. In the same year, the label also signed Mordecai Mwini of the Kenyan band, H-art The Band[12]
TV Show[edit]
In 2020, Sol Generation founders; Bien, Savara, Chimano, Polycarp, and the then signees; Bensoul and Nviiri were part of the reality show Sol Family[13]. The show followed their personal lives and business within the label. The show aired from 2020 to 2021 for two seasons[14]
- ^ Nyota, Maxwell. "Bensoul's First Single Off The Newest Label, Sol Generation Records Is Dope". Kenyan Vibe. Kenyan Vibe. Retrieved 29 April 2024.
- ^ Ngigi, Elizabeth. "Sol Generation takes the music industry by storm". The Star. The Star. Retrieved 29 April 2024.
- ^ Onyango, Alfayo. "Crystal Asige reveals what she's been up to since Sol Generation exit". The Standard. The Standard. Retrieved 29 April 2024.
- ^ Jerotich, Sheila. "'It Was All Too Much Too Fast,' Says Watendawili On Why They Left Sol Generation". Citizen Digital. Citizen Digital. Retrieved 26 April 2024.
- ^ Ikahu, Susan. "Bien Signs Ksh.50 Million Deal With Sol Generation, A Record Label He Helped Found". Citizen Digital. Citizen. Retrieved 29 April 2024.
- ^ Nation Africa. "Sauti Sol announces 'break up' after 18 years". Monitor. Nation Africa. Retrieved 29 April 2024.
- ^ Muthoni, Kamau. "Crystal Asige sues Sauti Sol, airline over music contract". The Standard. The Standard. Retrieved 29 April 2024.
- ^ Kiss FM. "Bensoul reveals why he is leaving Sol Generation & establishing own empire". Kiss FM. Kiss FM. Retrieved 26 April 2024.
- ^ Issa, Zenna. "NVIIRI THE STORYTELLER LEAVES SOL GENERATION FOR GREENER PASTURES". NRG Radio. NRG Radio. Retrieved 26 April 2024.
- ^ Correspondent. "Sol Generation Launches Capacity Building Initiative For Over 300 Eastern Africa Musiciams". Capital News. Capital News. Retrieved 26 April 2024.
- ^ Roba, Amos. "Sauti Sol's Sol Generation signs new talented artist". Pulse. Pulse. Retrieved 26 April 2024.
- ^ Denis, Mwangi. "H_Art The Band founder member joins Sol Generation Publishing in lucrative deal". Pulse. Pulse. Retrieved 26 April 2024.
- ^ Oruta, Brian. "Why we decided to have the Sol Family docu-series - Sauti Sol". Pulse. Pulse. Retrieved 29 April 2024.
- ^ eDaily Reporter. "Sauti Sol, Eugene Mbugua Announce The Second Season Of Sol Family". Citizen Digital. Citizen. Retrieved 29 April 2024.