BLU TYGER (KENYA) - ARTIST PROFILE

 

Kenyan recording and performing artist Edwin Otieno, popularly known by his stage name Blu Tyger is a creative force to reckon with in the music arena. The singer, song writer and rap artist was born and raised in Nairobi, the metropolitan city and melting pot of diverse cultures that influenced Blu Tyger’s perspective in life and art which is clearly evident in his music.

As a young boy, Blu Tyger’s passion for music was inspired by his friends and artists he grew up listening to on the radio such as Tupac and other hip-hop icons in the world. Initially, his passion for music and art drew him to pursue his interests in music and entertainment, first as a dancer while still a teenager. Working closely with friends to nurture his dancing talent, Blu Tyger realized that he could also blend rhymes and creatively rap and make music and he started to venture more into that with support from friends and his family too.

Blu Tyger’s  first song was recorded and produced by Producer Drisa a track titled 35 cops, an experimental hiphop song which captures both the reality of the street life in the city and the creative imagination in his first song which wasn’t actively marketed and distributed by then but still managed to cast spotlight on his talent among friends in his circle. Blu has on many occasions outlined the fact that he didn’t quite choose hiphop but actually, hiphop chose him.

Through music as a tool to pass on his message and impact the lives of his youth audiences in Kenya and beyond, Blu Tyger hopes to make a lasting positive impact in uplifting, motivating and entertaining his loyal fans as his fanbase continues to grow on social media platforms and music streaming base.  With the shift in the sound and trends in hiphop, Blu Tyger also hails XXXtentacion and Juice World as artists that have also inspired his journey as an artist.

Apart from music, Blu Tyger has also ventured in other art forms such as theatre and acting and has continued to also diversify in music and show his versatility by creating music in other sub-genres apart from hiphop only. He has featured on several music interviews such as the Express Show Live a popular Kenyan entertainment podcast platform as well as performed on different music concert stages such as West on the Rise concert and the Fiesta festival where his enthralling music performances have wowed his fans and demonstrated his capabilities as musical on-stage performer.

Blue tyger, who is currently working on his EP slated for release later in 2023, has also been actively releasing  music including his latest project a song titled “Free my Sons” a follow up of his earlier song titled “Karma” which has also enjoyed great reception from his fans and “Troubled Mind” which is a song reflecting on mental health and wellness and challenges facing young people going through mental health challenges, a topic which Blu Tyger has addressed severally through his music.

In 2023, Blue Tyger aspires to bring out more of his artistic ability as an independent artist through music and other media and is also eyeing on collaborations in future with Ski Mask, the slump god and other notable acts in the industry. He is also set to embark on his mixtape promo tour before the end of the year to perform on more stages and connect more with his music fans. His music is available on diverse online platforms including Youtube and Spotify.

Blu Tyger is actively engaged with his fans online on social media on these active pages and accounts;

Instagram, Tiktok, Facebook and Youtube @ Blu Tyger Official.

For bookings, collaborations and queries, contact-Tel: +254797691202 or Email: tygerblu11@gmail.com