UPENDO WA AJABU ALBUM CHRISTMASS OFFER!!!

As it has been our tradition, every christmass we slash our album price from Kshs.350 to Kshs.100. This year is not an exception.This offer is valid till 02.01.2011.

The album contains 14 tracks including Upendo wa Ajabu, Hapa Hatutoki and Fagia yote.

Kindly inbox us your contacts on our FACEBOOK page,we will ensure you get a copy!!

Hurry while stock lasts!!

Be blessed.

MERRY CHRISTMASS AND A BLESSED 2011

HOLY BATTALION MINISTERS wishes all of you a Merry Christmass and a Blessed New Year.

Remember Jesus is the reason for the season - Matthew 1:21

BE BLESSED !!!

UPCOMING EVENTS- NOVEMBER 2010

NYERI COUNTY TOUR – HOLY BATTALION LIVE ON STAGE; Date: 5.11.2010 Venue: KIMATHI UNIVERSITY; Time: 10pm – 5am; Featuring: Nabii, Bernardoz, Onesh & Violah.


FAITH FOUNTAIN (Pst.Roche Dee)– HOLY BATTALION LIVE ON STAGE; Date: 6.11.2010 Venue: St.Andrews Church near University of Nairobi (New Hall) ; Time: 3pm – 6pm; Featuring: Nabii, Bernardoz, Onesh & Violah.

ACOUSTIC CONCERT - HOLY BATTALION LIVE ON STAGE; Date: 21.11.2010 Venue: Kariobangi North Primary School; Time: 3pm - 6pm;Featuring: Nabii, Bernardoz, Onesh &
Violah.

HOLY BATTALION and friends will be visiting THOMAS BARNADOS Children’s home – Lang’ata DATE: 27.11.2010 TIME: 2pm – 4pm. If you want to join us, feel free to contact us.

YOUTH CAMP - HOLY BATTALION LIVE ON STAGE; Date: 29.11.2010; Venue: DIGUNA (Ongata Rongai); Time: 7.00pm - 9.00pm; Nabii, Bernardoz, Onesh & Violah.

HAPA HATUTOKI lyrics

UPENDO WA AJABU ALBUM

Written & sang by: Nabii, Salim, Bernardoz & Onesh

(feat. Marira.)

Intro- Marira

Hapa Hatutoki kama Baba huendi nasi uwepo wako twahitaji, kuhifadhi kila wakati aaha.

Verse one - Nabii

Siwezi chukua hata tatu hatua kama sio wewe wangu kiongozi sioni
Kama sio wewe wangu muangaza ningekuwa nikiteguka anguka kwenye giza
Kama sio lako neno langu sikio kunasa ningekuwa naishia kwa anasa
Kama sio yako nguvu ningekuwa nishazimia nimelemewa kukimbia hii mbio ya wokovu
Lakini sasa naelewa ukiniambia nitulie tuli na nijue kuwa wewe ndiye Bwana, ndiye mwanga, ndiye mwamba, ndiye mweza yote
Bila wewe kweli mimi singeweza
Ndio sasa ninasema hakuna vile hakuna siku hakuna hatua hata nusu nabii atapiga
Kama sio wewe wanitangulia…………elekeza (mulikia) zangu zote njia

Chorus * 2

Verse two - Salim

Lord I know sometimes back I was a fool ( a fool),But now me realise, you are so good,Hey, Let your fresh anointing come down to me,Let it shine, let it move, wherever me a go,Without your presence Lord, who am i to be,
To feel your holy spirit Lord that is what I need,You know what am telling you Almighty one,Like the Israelites till I go with you
(Marira):Jesus you are alive my only superstar,
You make me smile and open me heart
(Marira): Come Holy spirit and move on me mind
And let me a feel, thy presence in me life
(Marira):Jesus you are alive my only superstar,
You make me smile and open me heart
(Marira): Come Holy spirit and move on me mind
And let me a feel, thy presence in me life, Ooh yeaaah!


Chorus * 2


Verse three – Bernardoz

What do they say when you always praise His name?
They say this guy is totally insane.
What do they say when you always seek His face (man)?
He a go lose it, he a go fall off, (yeah)
What do they say when you teach on Holiness (man)?
Him a pauper, him a big thief (Heiy)
Heiy don’t worry just continue praying,Even persecuted never worry mummy daddy,God is so faithful, caring and full of mercy,Wacha sarakasi wee mpe nafasi naa,Bila wasiwasi atakuja yee binafsiNa damu yake kuondolea wee dhambi (now), Shuka Baba shuka Baba nenda nasi,Kila wakati sisi tunakuhitaji,
Come Holyspirit come take a control Lord,Without your presence our life is incomplete (man)

Chorus * 2

Onesh

Hapa Hatutoki – (toki)
Kama Baba huendi nasi (nasi)
Uwepo wako twahitaji (taji)
Aaah ! aah! Aah! Aah! Messaiah * 2

Chorus (fade)

Onesh

Hapa Hatutoki,Kama Baba huendi nasi,Uwepo wako twahitaji.


Chorus – Marira

Hapa Hatutoki kama Baba huendi nasi uwepo wako twahitaji,
kuhifadhi kila wakati aaha.




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WONDERFUL lyrics

UPENDO WA AJABU ALBUM

Written & sang by: Nabii, Onesh & Bernardoz

(feat. Hermie)



Intro – (Hermie)

It’s so wonderful to know

Verse one (Nabii)

Ni upendo wa ajabu siwezi simulia lakini jinsi ninavyo nafasi ndivyo nitawahubiria toka mwanzo alikuwa na hakuna lile liko sasa lingekuwa bila yeye kutamka alinena uhayi kwa yangu maisha kwa kuwa kafara pale msalabani wakati ambapo nilikuwa si stahili bado yangu hali alikuwa anaijali. ni dhairi kuwa lake penzi haliwezi linganishwa kwani yeye ndiye alikuja kwangu mlangoni kubisha hodi hodi nilithani alikuwa amekuja kudai kodi nikavaa koti nikajidai nilikuwa ninatoka akaniambia la turudi ndani kwani leo nimekuja nile nawe ninywe nawe mambo makubwa hayo ajabu sana

[Chorus*1]


Verse two (Onesh)

Asante Mwokozi kwaku nifuta machozi,Kwani, Ijapokuwa niliambiwa usilie
lakini bila Yesu kila siku kwa kilio,za sakafuni Hizo mbio
nilikimbia nikaona nimefika nikashika, kila kitu chafu mimi nilitaka
bila kujua futi sita ninachimba huku nikicheka Aha ha ha!
Kama sio Yesu kunipenda
sijui ni wapi ningeenda Ninani ningemlilia, Ndiposa namshukuru mkombozi
Aliye ni komboa dhidi ya dhambi zangu za Jadi, Msamaha nikaupata, akanitegulia kitendawili cha Maisha hivi
Bila pendo lake siwezi kila siku nalihitaji, Skiza, anabisha mfungulie mkaribishe kisha ukae naye, fahamu ni rafiki na pendo lake Mwokozi huwa la kipekee

[Chorus*2]


Verse three (Bernardoz)

Awesome indeed, hakuna pingamizi, upendo wake hauna msimulizi,
Isingelikuwa yeye hatungepata ushindi, maisha mema, tukiasi ibilisi,
Sasa naweza wasiliana naye Baba, bila vikwazo,wasi wasi, kwa furaha
Kifo chake, kimeleta nyingi fanaka,Haleluya asifiwe mwenye Baraka,
Imekwisha, matamshi yake msalabani,nikishika njia zake dhamira yangu shwari, nitasonga mbele kamwe sitarudi nyuma, the price he paid kubwa haiwezi linganishwa, His yoke is easy, His burden is light, come now to Him atakupa eternal life, join the Holy train huku uki-celebrate, ushindi msalabani faida yake kem kem

[Chorus *2]



Chorus – (Hermie)

Wonderful to know
That Jesus died for me yes His blood has set me free,
It’s so, wonderful to know
Now he didn’t hold back on me, yes He gave His life for me











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UPENDO WA AJABU lyrics

Upendo wa Ajabu Album

Written & sang by: Salim, Bernardoz & Nabii

(feat. Marira)

Intro:

Holy Battalion crew, Apostle Bernardoz alongside Pastor Salim - Klasta, Nabii and Marira, esh! You better know, Messaiah, ushasema..ama vipi?

Chorus- Marira

Ni Upendo wa Ajabu siwezi kusimulia
Pendo la Ajabu, siwezi kuelezea,
Pendo la Ajabu siwezi kufananisha,
Pendo la Ajabu siwezi kulinganisha

Verse one.

Upendo wake Mungu Baba ni wa Ajabu ingawa nimepita shida nyingi na taabu,
Oh Baba yangu tafadhali sikiliza, yale umetenda siwezi kueleza,
Marafiki umenipa wanaonijali, wazazi pia nao wanaonipenda,
Iwe jua ama mvua, nishaamua, ni wapi ningekuwa bila upendo wako Baba,
Jambo moja hili, Jambo freshi jo,Bwana Yesu alikufa kutuokoa so,
Mwenye dhambi jihadhari utadedi jo,Mshahara wake dhambi ni mauti, weeee!
Life bila God ni ka kukosa usingizi
Upendo wake mob kanitoa kwenye giza, Sasa nina furaha sina hofu hata kamwe
Yesu Kristo ndiye njia ya ukweli.

[Chorus *1]

Verse two.

Why let your big sun shine on me Lord ,and send your begotten son to die on the cross,
You’ve been my Ebenezer each and every day,You let your Holy Ghost fire come down and fall,Like the day of Pentecost,Lord I recall, your
Your greatest love Jesus come down upon me,Where would I be Lord without your Love ,Come down my Father and give me some more,
Put philosophies, add your heresies,Jesus never cease to be the one who is supreme,
Hey! What a pity when you are wallowing in sin,Hell fire burn and you cant resist,
Oh what a love, that Jesus gave Himself for me,
Oh what a sigh, of relief when He broke my chains,Today I sing, forever
nita- praise His name,He is the same forever He reigns AMEN.

[Chorus]
.
Verse three

Jiweke kwa yake nafasi waza kwa dakika, wahesabu masaa wasee wacome kudai yako life Ingekuwa ni mimi umetishia kuishia na yangu maisha,Pengine ninge jiami na silaha tayari kujilinda,Lakini yeye kwa upendo alichukuwa mijeledi arobaini ondoa moja
Thelathini na tisa alistahimili pale msalabani
Ili kukutoa kwenye giza,Imagine hizo misumari hizo miba jaribu kufeel yake pain
Akitry kuinhale hakuna strength,Akicheki wasee wakicheza kamari na yake mavasi
Lakini kwa upendo maisha yake aliyatoa kama sadaka,Na bado husadiki
Nini wangojea kupokea lake penzi

[Chorus ]

Interlude*

[Chorus ( fade)]







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UPENDO WA AJABU ALBUM PROFILE

Songs written & sang by: Holy Battalion; Guest appearance: Marira, Hermie, Eric (DRC Congo) & Timothy

Upendo wa Ajabu album broadcasts lyrical, musical, and biblical songs that reach out and touch the listener. Holy Battalion fivesome (Dennis a.k.a. Nabii, Bernard a.k.a. Bab’yao, Kennedy a.k.a. Onesh, Zippy and Salim a.k.a. Sir Lim) each display an ingenious ability to deliver the indispensable message of Christ in the form of revolving rap styles, riveting 'snap-your-neck' beats, and explosive themes that relate around the love of Christ and the call to holiness, praise and worship.

After a two-year layoff, Holy Battalion is back on the scene with a powerful new album that is bound to keep your head bobbin' for a long time to come.Upendo wa Ajabu marks first album in the group's six year existence; this one proves to be well worth the wait. This album done by Gdykym studio features 14 tracks of innovative, thought-provoking music .Upendo wa Ajabu album is solid, the music is interesting, the singing is excellent, and the lyrics are off the hook. The catchy melodies, tight arrangements, and the alternating lead singers and different rap styles will keep you on your feet asking for more.

Also noteworthy are the 'mega groove' selections "Wee sifu", "Hapa Hatutoki” and “Wonderful” all which proclaim that there is nothing wrong with 'getting crunk for Christ. The group also deviates from their afro-fusion style and does one song in “Lingala” – “Mapenzi” with beats reminiscent of the ones heard in Central Africa.

However, just when you think you have Holy Battalion figured out; the group changes the game on you. Battalion introduced live instruments to this project, with almost half of the album taking on this welcome element.

To begin with, crackling guitar riffs are present in full force as the album opens with the mellow track “Wonderful” (1 John 4:9-10) which is reminiscent of the 90’s G-funk sound. The song can be described as a remake of their chart topping single Upendo wa Ajabu but with the chorus done in English this time around. Haimie makes a guest appearance on this track and does a splendid job alongside the new lady of the group Zippy. The lads too handle their verses beautifully.

“Yangu barua” (Isaiah 41:13) maintains the same laid back feeling but with an African fused jazzy feeling. It is an interesting song done as a letter to God. Zippy teams up with Marira who makes a guest appearance and the combination is heavenly. The guitar licks are awesome, lovers of acoustic music will have this one on repeat. Notably, the third verse by Onesh stands out with a good mastery of Swahili language.

“Hapa Hatutoki” (Exodus 33:15) it is back to the basics on this one with a dancehall infused track which is “killed” from the word go. Marira makes a guest appearance again and does what she knows best. This apparently was their second single after Upendo wa Ajabu in 2004 but it still sounds fresh.

“Kuhani Mkuu” (Hebrews 4:14-16) they flip the script completely on this one, Nabii does the chorus and Zippy gets to do a whole verse by herself, and she is on point. The track has a distinct coastal feel to it. Makes you wish to hear Zippy hold the fort on her own.

“Fagia Yote” (Psalms 51:1-12) alternates between laid back and a ponderous rap style. It is a towering re-mixed anthem that is far much distinct from the original version done in 2003.The distinct mellow voice of Eric (a Congolese) who makes a guest appearance in the third verse spices the track with some Lingala tunes that leaves one craving for more.

“Worship you” (John 4:23-24) starts as a softened acoustic number before bursting into an afro-hip hop infested jam. Battalion’s ability to bring a street conscious swag while keeping the gospel at the forefront of their rhymes is vivid in this song which apparently is a fusion of three languages i.e. English, Swahili and Luo (one of Kenya’s local dialect)

A favorite on the album, “Upendo wa Ajabu” (John 15:13) is a mix of fine vocals with flowing verses and a catchy chorus. It is a song that reminisce the love of God having sent down his son Jesus Christ to redeem mankind from sin. Notably, this is the first song that was done by Holy Battalion in June 2004.

Similarly, the instantly catchy and somewhat wistful, "Ubarikiwe" (Psalms 100:1-5) trots along with acoustic guitars, and soulful voice of Marira a guest artiste, begging you to sing along.The "la-la-la" chorus, the worship and exaltation of the Almighty God, and the awesome combination of the rap style verses and backing vocals are a sweet joy to listen to.

“Nyumba ya Baba” –(Psalms 122:1) finds Holy Battalion rhyming over another smooth instrumental groove while partnering with Marira who again makes another guest appearance and sings powerful vocals and ad libs on the track.

“Wee Sifu”- (Psalms 150:1-6)The extremely infectious hook along with the West Coast funk sets the tone for a very funky ride in this song. It’s an all boys track with Bernardoz a.k.a. Bab’yao singing the chorus that would have obviously been sang by Zippy the first lady of the group. This song gives Holy Battalion a distinctive edge in the holy hip hop arena. The vibe is smooth and reflects Battalion’s maturity.

“Mwili mmoja” (Romans 12:4-8)–This song surprisingly will catch you off balance if you're not careful. It may start out a little slow, but it really builds to a climatic finish. It is a song whose main theme revolves around the responsibility each one has in the body of Christ.

“Wako Msaada”( Psalms 121:1-2) – Timothy a.k.a. Timo makes a welcome guest appearance adding his awesome vocal stylistics to this song. With hot lyrical flow from Dennis a.k.a. Nabii, this track is yet another hit to add to Holy Battalion’s growing list.

“Mapenzi” – (1 John 2:15-17)Proving that they can’t be put into a box, Holy Battalion hits us with some serious Lingala tune where they represent like nobody’s business. This song definitely warrants repeated spins on your CD player.

“Turinarie” –This is one of the heartfelt and deeply moving beautiful songs that I've heard in some time. Zippy reached really deep both musically and lyrically for this one and her delivery shows it. It has been done in a Kenyan local dialect, Kikuyu. Apparently it is a short song that also acts as the outro.

Overall, Holy Battalion crew has overhauled their sound with each and every record. It’s hard not to be impressed by a group that wants to continually challenge themselves sonically. Holy Battalion breathes with the aplomb of a group that has found a way to evolve into something slick and commercially viable. They have once again raised the bar – both for themselves, and for the fellow artistes in the industry.

Those who listen to Hip-Hope as a whole will be surprised at how well Holy Battalion holds its own and doesn’t need a hip hop track to sprinkle their holy rhymes, their mic skills do that on their own.

This project will definitely satisfy existing fans while creating a platform for a new audience. I think that this is just the start of something great for this group.

PRODUCED BY: Gideon Kymanzi a.k.a. Gdykym