Camp Mulla's Taio Tripper talks about fame at young age || Unscripted With Grace

[@wanjikumaina1043]

His eloquence, maturity and wisdom is very spot on!

[@NicholasMunge]

Underlines the importance of taking your kids to good schools

[@KarunMusic]

🙌 Taio 💛

[@taraes61]

💟 karun

[@JohnOrimbo]

We miss you girl!💕

[@ogadaisaac2576]

We need the whole group back

[@voiceofafricanchild3167]

Miss you

[@OnTheRoadAF]

We miss you people!

[@nellymaina4494]

I remember when Wiz kid was here in Nairobi with Banky W shooting Shuga 2 and looking for exposure Camp mulla were already playing on channel O and touring the continent. I wish they stuck around . A comeback ain't as easy as they thought. I just wish Taio the best 🙏🏾

[@Judi590]

Exactly, they should have kept going coz they had something unique but now the market is saturated with tz and naija music. So they will have to work super hard to get back

[@nellymaina4494]

Yeah even in its East Africa they don't stand a chance with all this bongo craze that filled the void they and other artists left

[@Judi590]

So true, the market is too saturated by outside artists. I think whoever advised them to hold off on their music did them a great disservice coz by now they could have reached the heights of sauti sol

[@nellymaina4494]

@@Judi590 sis continental wise they were bigger than sauti sol because of the demographic of their fans and urban culture. If you look closely sauti sol may be big in Kenya but outside they only command a mature audience who listen to "grown" stuff

[@Judi590]

@@nellymaina4494 so true, these guys did have a niche market. I remember when i first heard "this party don't stop" i honestly thought it was a south African group coz it just sounded so urban.nwy i think they've given up on a comeback coz its been months since they announced they were getting back together

[@adhiamboowino]

This was very beautiful and wholesome. I remember listening to camp Mulla as a teenager, and somehow being very inspired. I am proud of Taio, you could tell that he was speaking with so much awareness. Sometimes we give love to the wrong person, and we sit there and wonder, "how could I have given love to that person? They don't even deserve it," or "what a waste of time." But the thing is, you shouldn't think about it that way. You should think of the fact that you were able to give love because if you are able to give it, that means you have it inside of you. It means that that is what makes you. And it's the same thing with everything else. It's the same thing with kindness, with honesty, with your ability to care about people. That shows who you are. Don't focus on the way that people abuse that. Don't focus on the way that people react to that. Focus on the fact that you have it within you, and that it makes you who you are. It makes you a beautiful person, a beautiful human being

[@creeper231]

this guy is soo humble .,contrary to what you'd expect.,big up taio🤘🏼you still an inspiration

[@s2thek323]

I don't know how i ended up here, but thank God I did, this is inspiring.

[@mremboblog]

These guys were good. I still have them on my playlist.

[@muhoromwangii]

People ask what happened to camp mulla, here is my analysis. The group jumped into to the kenyan scene when the market had local guys doing music in swahili and sheng and bongO was catchin up, we had just come from a big phase of western hiphop hungover which was widely pushed by aki na channel O, and it was the same phase where Kenyan music went visual, audio tracks were done and music video was really dope. So, the Kenyan music consumer was at that phase of i want something local, it has to be visual and it has to be somthing i know (thus the western hiphop hangover phase) this guys chekd all the boxes and boom. Now even though they were a big hit, it was for a given crowd. Guys how could consume muisc in English,follow it and understand it.( that was the market) but, the bigger market was swahili ,sheng,bongo and newly ooga ooh kind of muisc. camp mullah was a hit yes, to a select small english market competing with sheng and etc. On the other hand what made this guys very good was also their greatest weakness, this was a "group of school" kinda group. Each person had very high potential and i assume family money backup to do anything in life, not like aki na local group who had only one thing going and a stick together or die kinda mentality, this guys were free, young with that influence and pride of you can leave your life separately and still be successful. It was not a do or die, scorched earth take over and rule kind of mentality, drive and hunger. However, if they had that drive, Africa could have been theirs for the taking.

[@thekenyangemini4628]

Mwangi you are a very deep and wise analyst💯✌️

[@raymondkanga]

Actually, nothing happened to them. If they didn't break up, the market was very ready for them. Case in point: Khaligraph

[@chriso2524]

This is true especially on the part where their "music was for a given crowd" cause I remember watching this one vid of them performing on "Niko na Safaricom concert" and most of the crowd was silent as opposed to when other Kenyan artistes performed. Throughout the video I was telling myself these guys donno what they are missing cause if I was there, I would have sang every song word for word. I'm sure if they had the same support Kenyans gave Sauti Sol, most likely we would have our own genre just like Nigeria and TZ do. We also have to give THE BEAT its flowers cause they did a wonderful job showing Camp Mulla and other artistes to the Kenyan market......they had this " BEAT OF THE WEEK" part where they would play new music the whole week and Camp Mulla's 'Party don't stop' was among the songs played and as a fan of THE BEAT, that's how I got to know them. Still glad they ruled the 2011 to 2013 era.....their music till date is at par or even above Kenyan music now.

[@elvisnyaruri]

Now even Diamond recorgnises that singing in English gives you leeway Internationally. Camp Mulla gave us the hint to where African Music was heading, but our industry didn't want that change. Now we're stuck. Otile is telling guys English is powerful, but folks are ignoring that. Once you look at this as trade you'll understand why it's important to cut international records. The world is bigger than Kenya

[@MrKailicha]

Wow, inspiring story from a guy way younger than myself. I hear you on the trying to redefine oneself after considerably huge success earlier in life...we shall overcome!

[@atieno8]

Taio is super mature, wishing him all the best in his career. They should do a comeback album as Camp Mulla

[@gudashitgs7274]

I've been privileged enough to have met Taio and speak to him and he'd always been and will always be my role model both as a person and as a rapper

[@LegendsOfArt_production]

Taio I remember his lines back in the days till to date💪💪💪

[@mosinjoroge9838]

Taio go solo and you got my support all the way! I believe in you!!!!!

[@gamalsankara1388]

Probably one of the greatest groups not only in Kenya but globally but i hate to sound like a pessimist but you can not reheat cold french fries. All the best in your lives you guys are living legends.

[@silviaoino2648]

He's my favorite in the group. Great lyricist.

[@solidjuicyke6591]

The greatest group ever!.... no lie, Sauti Sol has nothing on camp!.....these guys were making moves at 15? Damn!

[@calebjuma7648]

Taio, you guys and Camp Mulla really did it right. i loved and still am proud of your crew....

[@antonymugambi389]

Interesting interview. Surprised to learn that one Camp Mullla member is related to Kasongo Wa Kanema of the Super Mazembe fame besides Marcus who also comes from a musical family.

[@carolinechimano7637]

That fluent English! The eloquence wow! I have enjoyed the interview.

[@joyb5353]

I loved Camp Mulla,there was so good

[@Gusiisultan1]

Dayuuum grace..hips don lie

[@Mogul_inthemaking]

Ata siskii vitu anaongea

[@beloncekamz2821]

This was such an eye opener interview. Loved Taio since Camp Mulla days. Thanks for sharing your story and mental health journey.Wish you nothing but all the happiness in the world.

[@rakoskills]

I really admire taios knowledge and words of wisdom. Young talented man.🙏

[@RadBunny2269]

Matthew's been greatly under appreciated as an artiste & creative thinker. Dope interview Grace.

[@nosaiyare5190]

Camp Mulla was so dope back in Nigeria

[@Mungaidan467]

feel like i need a 2hr interview from taio

[@dennisokello9399]

Awesome how lovely it would be for them to work together again.Good advise.

[@marthaharriet1706]

Taio 😍 Wisdom Inspiration Age....

[@kelvintymwaura5075]

Most humble guy in the limelight...

[@sarahkynes65]

Taio You're awesome and grown ....I wish you the best

[@big_brayo]

Damn, i loved camp mulla💯😘😍🤗

[@missmaritha4970]

wow thank you Taio, thats some grown up talk, thank you Grace

[@mikekongani9380]

One of my greatest friends. Was wise and mature from the first time we met.

[@bigchristhedon]

Smart Dude, respect!

[@TOM-OTIS]

This was a good interview. Lots of gems dropped.

[@trevormutie5229]

Taio Tripper!!! You are Great Man. Big ups!

[@karegitu9528]

Taio!!! You are blessed fam

[@Thuitazzz]

Taios composure is on point

[@elvisnyaruri]

Now even Diamond recorgnises that singing in English gives you leeway Internationally. Camp Mulla gave us the hint to where African Music was heading, but our industry didn't want that change. Now we're stuck. Otile is telling guys English is powerful, but folks are ignoring that. Once you look at this as trade you'll understand why it's important to cut international records. The world is bigger than Kenya

[@Mutindi11]

Fantastic interview!!! Most impressive. All the best! Thanks Grace!

[@kateelisha1989]

Congrats son..very inspiring

[@annieskitchen7210]

Keep moving thaio you're an inspiration to many youths❤

[@arnolddaniel3882]

They have hi-5éd a lot

[@babygurlll968]

Am now distracted

[@oraromaochi5584]

Arnold Daniel restrained attraction.

[@abdillahihassan8643]

who knew a time will come when you cant hi-5

[@infinitemixentertainment53]

Stupid comment smh 🤦‍♂️

[@alierngeth]

This was quite insightful. All the best in whatever you do Taio...

[@Hashdough]

DAMN!!!!!! GRACEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE

[@michaelheery7427]

JEEEEEZ HIPS.

[@babag_official]

You guyz should come back just few more songs

[@brianaluso]

He has matured up!!! Loud and clear.

[@MrCAHRLIE22]

very well spoken smart guy

[@eddiealbamwendwa5879]

mi nmeona hippy grace..anyway hips don't lie....

[@ejaycraze867]

Always been a humble guy

[@kewatii]

Well noted, wisdom 101

[@AggiesVine]

Right on the money Taio. Valuable info.

[@larrydwayne8]

My all time favorite.

[@voiceofafricanchild3167]

Take it back bro we need the voice

[@benardopala2]

This dude is a rare kind of celeb,i can equate him to the likes of Jidenna..

[@Mbweha254]

great interview

[@davissang1877]

Good stuff.

[@kwalombo_ta]

Beautiful interview

[@deejoszyz2586]

We need them back to industry 😢

[@jaybillions2023]

He is so eloquent ..

[@tajiri4971]

TAIO...GOD BLESS YOU 👍

[@elizabethkimani7297]

Eloquence wisdom

[@briankanja]

6:20 the all seeing eye behind?????No one noticed that

[@ijejimr4137]

Saw it too.

[@Rethiman]

😂😂😂😂😂😂 I'm done

[@briankanja]

@@Rethiman lol I would like to read yo opinion on that hahaha

[@dorothyotieno6214]

I still listen to Camp Mulla

[@mujaste1]

Smart kid...

[@JanetKimani]

Very inspiring!

[@mysisterisafoodie]

It's really unfortunate that people are born where they are, cuz exhibiting such talent at the age these kids did, they shoulda been Justin Bieber/One Direction level of success, wealth, fame, but instead they split up.

[@brixx4brenz]

I relate.

[@kimuhuivy]

umewahi shikwa na kiu?? mimi nimeangalia hiyo juice! wah!,

[@kinyanjuingugi6612]

This guy has all the smarts.

[@juniordreadwachira]

Respect Taio 🦋

[@dennismungaikinyanjui9593]

Pride comes before a fall

[@proomguy]

Superb

[@wandatheteacher6130]

Oooh! Didn't know Shappaman was Kasongo's son

[@TheKEprince]

Taio is a very smart guy

[@edwinsigei8548]

23:37 to past ...well i can wake up at 11 am . happens to every one , even Wahogo.

[@TheMegaBevern]

TAIO the Goat. 💯

[@annekanyi]

👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

[@doctorharry]

This guyz should do something we miss them 🤦

[@OfficialJohnyAlien]

Mko wapeee🔥🔥

[@socialmedialife1017]

i heart kus ma

[@LionT001]

GOAT

[@onyapidi5174]

There is this guy called smitter smitten? He said one thing after camp mulla hit, that they are still young and they will disappear without a trace in a year or two...do you think he was right?

[@chapia100]

Hizi hi five ni moooob

[@Rethiman]

Amenoki

[@sharikharib]

Comment section ni mababi tupu😹

[@babag_official]

Ndii naona 😂😂😂 natry kuona zile comments za nipe likes but hakuna

[@sharikharib]

@@babag_official turudi kwa channel zetu za akina octopizzo tu😹

[@babag_official]

Me nisharudi hii kizungu siwezi sijui nilikosea wapi 😂

[@victorkaruga1437]

😂😂😂

[@evallyhood254]

turudi kule kwa akina ethic

[@latecomer_ba]

THEY WERE AHEAD OF TIME

[@MistryXII]

Motivational

[@arthurpeywa7152]

I loved how he was talking ...almost close to mukhisa kituyi...UNACTAD chair..I saw the wisdom...now give us the music..but don't focus on the rap...it will take long try n sing some love songs n babes out here will be cheering you as you step back to the big stage of entertainment..need more advice0712630555

[@siloalapei2448]

More of 15 mins fame... Walipotea,tukawasahau

[@michaelheery7427]

OPRAH