He rocked our hearts with his songs and proved that Kenyan music could thrive without Western influence. Even long after he's gone, his music still lives on. Some of the best hits he gave us include "Boomba Train" which featured Nameless, Moss Moss featuring Brenda and "Sare."

His demise back in 2003 left the Kenyan music industry in pieces as he was an inspiration and a mentor to many.

Here are some of his iconic songs:

Today, we also celebrate Joseph Hellon, for his contribution to the Kenyan music industry. He's a talented instrumentalist who has stood the test of time:

Also, celebrating her birthday today is DJ Redbone, one of the top female Kenyan DJs: