Buruklyn Boyz’ ‘Rich Or Broke’ is an anthem for the hustlers. The audio released last Friday, however, the duo promised a music video this week, and they did not disappoint. This was teased as early as July 11th, on Mr. Right’s instagram. It is the first song off their upcoming album 58 FLAVA. Mr. Right and Ajay have been on a steady rise in the music industry, proven by the fact that, they are the 7th Most Followed Kenyan Artists on Spotify. It’s been 6 years since the pair began making music, their journey inspiring millions of Kenyans.
Rich Or Broke Review
The visuals in ‘Rich Or Broke’ highlight the dynamic duo’s current success. Riding around in a Range Rover Evoque and their signature dirt bikes, the duo emphasizes that whether you’re rich or broke, haters will talk. “Rich Or Broke, bado mambleina watatalk / Bado mambleina watabonga (bonga) si tunaendelea kusonga,” Ajay, the chorus vocalist, declares. “Bado nawalk my talk, bado naendelea kuzoza,” he proudly announces in the first verse. “Usitry kuguza Murima, bro, utatembelewa kwa block / kazi yao hukuwa ni kubonga na, haipay a lot.” Ajay hilariously references the almost cult following of Central Kenya’s Rigathi Gachagua, playing on the popular “don’t touch the mountain” warning often associated with his political base.
“Naskuma ma keys, nikilockiwa, nikona doh ya kujiunlock / Siwezi kosa doh ya mali mi huinvest in stocks.” He closes out his verse with clever wordplay on selling keys of cocaine and having enough money to bail out if he gets locked up. He has the ‘keys’ to unlock himself. The line that follows is a double entendre where a phrase or word is open to two interpretations, often for a clever effect. He says he can never lack weed money because he invests in stocks (literally in the stock market) and a “stash” of weed or product, like the inventory a drug dealer would sell for a period, before restocking.
Mr. Right energetically enters the 2nd verse: “Bado mafala wanacap, style wana C-O-P-Y… Fans everywhere, lifestyle hukuwa low-key / Gear 1,2,3,4 machine ina P.O.P / Black opps, attack kama C.O.D / 58 FLAVA inakam with a lot of heat, matrack ni moto so ukae rada kwa hizi soko.” The spelling rhyme/acrostic rhyme utilised showcases mastery of his lyrical craft. The unexpected rhyme scheme catches listeners off guard, creating a punchline effect as soon as they realize what he has done. The lyrics also hint at the success of his upcoming album, 58 FLAVA, suggesting it’s destined to be a hit.
“Shot on target, nikiaim, huskii nahit / I am the purpose, siwezi bishana na watoto / Rich or broke, bro tafuta hiyo dohh, bado mafala wanacap, si tunatafuta doh / Rich or broke, bado mafala wanayap, bro tafuta hiyo doh, si tunaendelea kusonga,” he closes out his verse with a message for someone. Given that Natty released his single Mbona only two weeks ago, this line could be a direct reference, fitting into the ongoing lyrical exchanges within the scene. Ajay’s mention of people talking about whether you are rich or broke could also be the same reference.
Overall, the first song off the album was a decent work of art. The beat features a bassline whose frequencies are so low that they’re felt in the chest, adding to the sense of foreboding it evokes. A classic two-step high-hat pattern, typical of the duo’s drill sound, also features prominently. A subtle violin tops off the beat, completing the triumphant feeling of success. The visuals were crisp and the editing on point. Honestly, I give the song an 8.5 rating. Share your thoughts below. You can read another article here.
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