Music Comes Before Fame and Money – Blu Lace 16

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Life Backdrop.

Herbert Lobeki Edukon known to his fans as Blu Lace 16 is a Kenyan hip hop artist, rapper, singer, producer, and songwriter. Blu Lace 16 is part of the Deep State Mob (DSM) – AmBarrack Ohumar, Yang AP, Mike MG, Spree, Mista Ree, B3nnar. He is not only a member of DSM but also a solo artist. Blu Lace 16 traces his origin in the Northern Eastern part of Kenya – Turkana – , but he was born in Nanyuki Laikipia county. Blu Lace 16 is not afraid of exploring his roots as they are part of him and since he spent most of his childhood in Nanyuki and his adulthood in Nairobi it will be of great use for him to connect again with his roots.

Blu Lace 16 joined Mt. Kenya Baptist School where he graduated with Kenya Certificate of Primary Education (KCPE) after completing his Nursery education journey which he started at the age of 3 years. In 2014, Blu Lace 16 joined The Nairobi School where he graduated with Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KSCE) after 4 years. In 2019, Blu Lace 16 completed his Diploma in Zetech University and currently he is in the last stages of his degree still at Zetech University.

Music Backdrop.

Blu Lace 16 was brought up in a musical household, this formed a humble environment for passion in music as a fan, rapper, singer, producer and songwriter. At the age of 11, Blu Lace 16 discovered that he can make melodies. This was a turning point for him as he went on to write a couple of pieces that he performed in school presentations – both primary and secondary – and for his friends and family. Blu Lace 16 gained a following in the local hip – hop scene following his performances in different venues from school days to underground events. In the midst of all this he continued releasing singles that cemented his growth and many fans in the hip hop industry across the world yawn for more from him.

At 16, Blu Lace 16 decided that music was his calling and he felt it was the right time for him to pursue it as a career, this was during his days in secondary school – The Nairobi School. It was at this time he met Mista Ree – another music lover and together they joined hands to form Chozen Gang (2016) that grew into one of the biggest hip hop movement now Deep State Mob (DSM).The different musical affiliated clubs in school, the talent shows and music festivals both in and out of school (both primary and secondary) made Blu Lace 16 fall in love more with music.

To Blu Lace 16, music is one of the things that comes naturally to and it comes before money, fame or anything else, for him it starts with music and ends with music. His unique style of music – both in production, song writing , singing and rapping –  is mainly motivated by word play (rhyming), melodies, rhythm, and the deep massage that he wants to pass to the music universe. Messages in his music are both as a result of his own experiences, what he has seen other people go through especially those closer to him or just random happenings.

Discography.

Blu Lace 16 has a few idols he looks up in terms of their songs, production, performance, achievements, and their pen games spanning across all generations. The weekend is Blu’s biggest influence but he looks up to new age rappers like Roddy Rich, Torey Lanez and Nasty C.

The year was 2018 when Blu Lace 16 released his first single titled “kiss” which he featured Spree. This was a good introduction of Blu Lace 16 to the hip hop world and the music industry. The single went on to attract positive reactions from the fans and for sure that was a mark that till today Blu Lace 16 is proud of as a musician and he looks at as the genesis of his success. In 2020, Blu Lace 16 released his first video for the song “Water”. This was a big step for him as people now were able to put a face to him as a solo artist.

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