Meet Bien: The one man hit machine

Piece by: DORIS NJOKI

04 August 2022

• You definitely can't mention the Kenyan music industry without mentioning Sauti Sol.

• Bien Baraza is arguably the lady's favourite in the band and most vocal band member.

You definitely can't talk about the Kenyan music industry without mentioning Sauti Sol. It is made of the deep-voiced Chimano, Savara, guitarist Polycarp aka fancy fingers, and the 'bald man' Bien Baraza.

Bien Baraza is arguably the lady's favourite in the band and the most vocal band member. The hitmaker is loved not only for his melodious voice but also for being tall, dark, and handsome.

The bald Bien has dropped solo projects back to back from last year which has performed well and trended for the longest time on online streaming sites.

Let's catch a glimpse at Bien's solo projects away from the band. (Remember, he has done all this in the past one year!)

1. Bald Men Anthem

This was a project with Aaron Rimbui. It was written by Bienaime Alusa, Aaron Rimbui, and Joe Mutoria. The song has accumulated over one million, seven hundred views on YouTube.

The song was released eight months ago and shared on Sauti Sol's official YouTube channel. It's the leading song of Bien's Extended Play featuring Aaron Rimbui dubbed Bald Men love better.

2. Mbwe Mbwe

A project with Aaron Rimbui. It has accumulated over ten million four hundred thousand views on YouTube since it was uploaded eight months ago. Mbwe Mbwe is still trending on YouTube Kenya since it was uploaded.

The song has a feel good vibe as it encourages people to enjoy their love without minding those judging them. It is also in the Bald Men love better EP.

3. Dimension

Featuring Fuly focus. The song was released three months ago and has been trending on YouTube Kenya since.

It has over one million four hundred and forty views on YouTube. The song is also on Sauti Sol's YouTube channel.

4. Maggie wa Nyumbani

Featured by Ndovu kuu. The song has a 90s rnb type of a vibe with all the artists showing their lyrical prowess and mastering.

The song has been termed a classic song that will remain relevant for a long period.

5. Inauma

This is the latest solo project that is doing well on all platforms with its beautiful political message ahead of the upcoming polls.

The song is already creating a buzz online and a trendy Tik Tok dance challenge. Inauma is borrowed from Stevo simple boy trending phrase 'inauma but itabidi uzoee'.