KITU!! The thing can also be read as Ki2, a new entry into 1key’s musical and poetic diary that began with Ki (album, 2023). KITU is literally poetry in motion molded from casual jam sessions into a full body of work that expresses growth, hope, movements of an East African storyteller traveling between Africa and Europe in pursuit of his dreams. Kitu is at most the translation of 1key’s emotions, perceptions and experiences into poetry and rap laid on a tapestry of sonic vibrations created by Alyt MX. As the journey continues, 1key opens the door to more stories from fellow African artists whom he met on his way and who are equally passionate about their craft, whether it's poetry, rap, storytelling, singing...

On Warriors with Dreaded Warrior, 1key draws the listener into his character and source of inspiration. "Mirror, mirror is this version my best yet?" "Every time I write I let you inside my mind, my heart and soul" -1key

While 1key takes a political stance on LISTEN | SILENT featuring Osee Elektra from the Democratic Republic of Congo, to break the silence regarding the atrocities happening in Eastern D.R. Congo, he draws a parallel with the genocide happening in Palestine committed by the Israeli Government as a huge part of the world remains silent in the face of this violence.

On ExponentieL, 1key opens his heart and lets the listener inside his romantic story involving a woman he met in Brussels and pursued in Paris.

What to say about the EAST AF cypher? So many quotables from great MC's hailing from Burundi, Rwanda, Kenya and Tanzania.

And to get you in a dancing mood, there is SAVING GRACE. It's upbeat, the melodies are transcending while the story about finding the one overlaps between traditional Kinyarwanda storytelling and modern poetry in English.

Overall Kitu is a brave journey of self expression and steps towards becoming the best version of self.

CREDITS Writers: 1key, Marumbo Sichinga, Mazimpaka Prime, Dreaded Warrior, Checkmate Mido, Carine Poet, Ebrahim Soul'o, Slammasta, Nash MC • Performers: 1key, Bukuru, Carine Poet, Dreaded Warrior, Mazimpaka Prime, Marumbo Sichinga, Checkmate Mido, Ebrahim Soul'o, Slammasta, Nash MC • Composer: Alyt MX • Mastering: Eitball • Cover art: Dolph Banza • Co-producer: Corrie Mwende • Producer/Executive prod: 1key