Petra Bockle (born 14 May 1995) known professionally as Petra, is a rapper, singer and songwriter of Kenyan and Seychellois descent.[1] She performs in both Swahili and English, sometimes switching back and forth.[2] She cites 2Pac, Eminem, MC Lyte and Lil' Kim as her musical influences.[3]
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| Background information | |
| Birth name | Petra Yolanda Sonia Bockle |
| Born | May 14, 1995 Mombasa, Kenya |
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| Instruments | Vocals |
Early life
editPetra Bockle was born to a Kenyan mother and Seychellois father. Her father died in 2004, when Petra was nine years old, She then started becoming active with music around this time as a form of therapy.[4]
Career
editPetra first appeared on the "Ligi Soo Remix" which featured her along with other Kenyan artists.[5] This includes: Kaka Sungura, Madtraxx, MwendaMchizi Jay A and Mejja among others.[6] She then disappeared from the music scene for a while. In 2018 she collaborated with Kenyan hip hop artist Khaligraph Jones on a song titled "Rider".[7][8] In the music video for "Rider", which features Khaligraph Jones, Petra is seen eating raw meat, which was actual raw liver, caused controversy.[9]
A month later she was featured on another song titled "Khali Kartel Cypher".[2] Petra performed alongside Mr Eazi at the Hypefest concert during his Kenya tour.[10] Her latest single "i got that" features singer Victoria Kimani.[11]
Discography
editSingles
edit| Title | Year Of Release | |
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| I got that ft. Victoria Kimani[12] | 2018 | |
| Bandit ft. Empress | 2017 | |
| Stand Up Inuka | Bambika[13] | 2017 |
As featured artist
edit| Title | Release date |
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| Ligi Soo Remix[14] | 2013 |
| Eish[15] | 2015 |
| The Khali Cartel[16] | 2018 |
| Rider[17] | 2018 |
Awards and nominations
editIn 2012, Petra won an award for best female artist at the Kenya Coast Music Awards.[18] Later on in 2015 she received an award for best female hip hop artist at the Pwani Celebrity Awards.
References
edit- ^ "Petra Biography". Softkenya. Archived from the original on 18 April 2018. Retrieved 16 April 2018.
{{cite news}}: CS1 maint: unfit URL (link) - ^ a b Anyuolo, Lena (14 March 2018). "Song review; Khali Cartel by Khaligraph Jones". HapaKenya. Retrieved 6 May 2018.
- ^ Kwamboka, Rose. "Petra's Originality". SDE News. Retrieved 23 April 2018.
- ^ Omondi, Jeff (13 August 2013). "Photos: Exposing the Super Hot Young Femcee Who Killed It in "Ligi Soo Remix" – Ghafla!". Ghafla!. Retrieved 30 April 2018.
- ^ Omondi, Jeff (16 July 2013). "Thanks To 'Ligi Soo Remix' Rabbit is Now The Artist To Beat – Ghafla!". www.ghafla.com. Retrieved 16 April 2018.
- ^ "Ligi Soo (Remix) – Rabbit ft. Various Artists (Jay A, Mejja, Chiwawa, Madtraxx, Petra, Shikow FemOne, Razz, Lyra Aoko & Wangechi)". Bottom Line Kenya. 1 July 2013. Retrieved 16 April 2018.
- ^ Kamau, Richard (13 February 2018). "Khaligraph Jones and Femcee Petra Trade Mad Bars in Hot New Joint 'Rider' [Watch]". NairobiWire. Retrieved 6 May 2018.
- ^ Nyota, Maxwell (26 February 2018). "Exclusive: Khaligraph Jones Speaks Of New Jam With Petra". KenyanVibe. Retrieved 6 May 2018.
- ^ Ngigi, Elizabeth (1 March 2018). "I enjoyed raw liver and didn't deworm – Petra". The Star (Kenya). Radio Africa Group. Retrieved 6 May 2018.
- ^ Watiri, Sue. "In case you missed it, this is what went down during Mr Eazi's Nairobi concert (Photos)". Retrieved 16 April 2018.
- ^ "Petra Taps Victoria Kimani For Banging New Joint 'I Got That' — kenyan News". kenyan News. 1 April 2018. Retrieved 22 May 2018.
- ^ "Petra releases new track 'I Got That' featuring Victoria Kimani". Kiss FM. 2 April 2018. Retrieved 22 May 2018.
- ^ "Issa Banger! Femcee Petra Drops Party Anthem 'Bambika' – Watch Here". Nairobi Wire. 5 December 2017. Retrieved 16 April 2018.
- ^ Omondi, Jeff (12 July 2013). "Rabbit's Star-Studded 'Ligi Soo' Remix Drops – Ghafla!". Ghafla!. Retrieved 24 April 2018.
- ^ Kamau, Richard (17 August 2015). "Watch 'Eish' : Bwana Ngoma's Club Banger Featuring Kristoff, Abbas, Yvonee Darcq, Petra and Gabu (VIDEO)". Nairobi Wire. Retrieved 6 May 2018.
- ^ "Khaligraph Jones – The Khali Cartel ft. Span Kob, Don Jowlz, Petra & Sagini". NaijaTurnup. Retrieved 24 April 2018.
- ^ "Khaligraph Jones, Petra drops the most anticipated 'Rider' single". Biggest Kaka. 1 February 2018. Retrieved 24 April 2018.
- ^ Wagwau, Adam (17 December 2012). "Full List: All the Winners at the Kenya Coast Music Awards – Ghafla!". Ghafla!. Retrieved 16 April 2018.