A Little Bit Below Par: Kenya Songs Reviewed

A Little Bit Below Par
Song: Kadhaa Mtaani Remix(Kenya Songs Review)
Artistes: Nonini ft. P-Unit, Mahatma and Chidi Benz
Rating: 3 stars out of 5
Just like in the original, this remix has retained the flow of the original song. The use of various artistes has served to put emphasis on the video, rather than the danceability factor. The beat is as good and the lyrics in this song are more diverse, thanks to the use of different artistes and is in fact better, lyrically.
The video, however, is set in an enclosed setting – the inside of a limo – in complete contrast to the ‘all out party’ outdoor setting in the original. This gives the clip a chill-out factor, a certain laid-back feel. The dimmed lights and artistes’ decor fill this part, which is further accentuated by use of the camera shots of pictures of Nairobi by night.
The individual artistes all stand out in their performances with the use of up-close shots coming in handy. BonEye stands out for special mention – his energetic rhymes gel in well with his notable presence on screen.
A problem arises when the use of one scene for too long starts to feel monotonous as the cameras roll on. At some point, one feels that it is only the strength of the song that keeps matters flowing. A bit of creativity would have perhaps come in handy.