HOLY BATTALION Releases Debut Album

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October 2009

PRESS RELEASE

The talented GOSPEL music group from Nairobi, Kenya is set to release their exciting debut album, a move which will thrill their army of fans across the country and beyond.
HOLY BATTALION is preparing to release their debut album later this month, marking a huge stage in the career of these multi-talented singers & songwriters.
HOLY BATTALION, who are based in Nairobi, Kenya, have just put the final touches to the album, and are now preparing for the imminent release that will hopefully build upon their fan base and get their music heard by more people than ever.
The album, ‘Upendo wa Ajabu’, consists of fourteen original songs written and sang by the group members i.e. Dennis a.k.a. Nabii, Bernardoz a.k.a. Bab’yao, Kennedy a.k.a. Onesh, Salim a.k.a. Sir-Lim and Zippy. The songs each provide a combination of high-energy guitar playing, melodious vocals and heartfelt lyrics. The music is punctuated throughout with elements of classic hip-hop and afro-fusion.
The album was recorded at Gdykym Studios in Nairobi, and its creation was supported by guest musicians i.e. Marira, Hermie ,Eric (DRC Congo) and Timothy. It was produced by Gideon Kimanzi a.k.a. Giddy.
The theme of the album underlies the message that Holy Battalion have preached through over recent years. ‘Upendo wa Ajabu’ reveals the stunning array of influences from numerous artists and genres of music from across the globe i.e. Cross Movement and 4th Avenue Jones among others.
Holy Battalion existence has certainly been full of experiences. Not long ago, their song “Upendo wa Ajabu” was nominated in the song of the year category at the gospel groove awards. As well as that, they also appeared on radio interviews with Easy FM & Baraka FM and a telephone interview with a radio station in Tanzania. The group has held numerous concerts across the country as well as in the neighboring country, Tanzania. These are unforgettable experiences that just go to show how far the group has already made a name for themselves.
Almost all Holy Battalion members were brought up in very musical families. Their parents exposed them to a wealth of music at their tender age. As a result, their styles have developed and they’ve incorporated other sounds and genres which have all made their way into ‘Upendo wa Ajabu’. The album is a reflection of their influences over the years and the changes that they’ve experienced while growing up.
The album will be launching shortly, and fans are encouraged to visit Mwafrika.com, holy battalion-my space acc, holybattalion blog which provides everything you could want to know about the group. As well as checking out the latest video of one of their songs- “I worship you” and also photos of the group in action. This will be possible if you join the Holy Battalion group on face book and twitter which also give frequent updates on upcoming gigs and new releases.