Artist Spotlight: Buruklyn Boyz: Dominating Kenya’s Urban Music Scene
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The Buruklyn Boyz are a leading Kenyan drill duo from the Buru Buru (Tano Nane) neighborhood of Nairobi, widely credited with pioneering the Nairobi Drill sound. Comprised of Ajay and Mr Right, the duo has reshaped Kenya’s urban music scene with heavy 808 driven production and raw lyricism rooted in Eastlands street culture. Their music captures the ambition, hustle, and lived realities of Nairobi youth, positioning them at the forefront of Kenyan drill music.
Known for their breakout single “Location 58”, Buruklyn Boyz quickly built a loyal fanbase across streaming platforms like Apple Music and Spotify. Their growing discography includes acclaimed projects such as East Mpaka London (2022), 58 Flava (2025), and their latest album Titanium. Hit records like “Dream Ya Kutoka Kwa Block,” “Nairobi,” and the 2026 release “Shillings” continue cementing their dominance in the Kenyan drill and gengetone-inspired rap space.
Operating under their independent imprint Five8records, the duo maintains full creative control over their sound, visuals, and branding. This independence has allowed them to stay authentic to their Eastlands roots while scaling internationally, with their music reaching diaspora audiences in the UK and beyond. Their signature style gritty flows over booming drill production continues defining what many now call the Nairobi Drill movement.
With chart topping releases, viral diss records, and an unmistakable cultural footprint, Buruklyn Boyz remain one of the most influential acts in Kenyan hip hop today. As Nairobi Drill gains global recognition, Ajay and Mr Right stand as pioneers of the genre, representing Buru Buru’s Tano Nane on the world stage.
