Kinyama

The label

Kinyama Sounds is a music production label based in Geneva, created in 2008, by two music lovers from different backgrounds. The main activities of the label consist of composing, producing and promoting original tracks released as singles, EPs, albums or compilations, without any boundaries, where reggae, hip hop, soul, funk and ska meet up to create a contemporary and bountiful sound. The aim is to collaborate with artists from different cultures and countries who will sing their own lyrics on Kinyama’s « riddims » (instrumental versions).

The founders

Nicolas Duboux is Swiss-Dutch of Indonesian ethnic origin. He embodies the raw sound of Kinyama. He studied in Nashville (Tennessee) to become a sound engineer. He now works at the International School of Geneva and as a freelance sound engineer for both recording sessions and live events.
Stan Breynaert is French and Swedish. A multi-instrumentalist (his instrument of choice is the bass guitar), he composes the « riddims » of the label. He also takes care of Kinyama’s administration, communication, promotion and development.

The artists

So far, the label has collaborated with a dozen artists since 2008 : the Jamaicans Prince Alla, Chezidek, Rod Taylor, Tony Curtis and Errol Organs ; the English MC Brother Culture and singer Mark Kelly ; the soul singers Severine Vaena and Shan Malaika ; Raldo and Charly B ; the American MC from Zambian origins Rootwords and the hip hop duo A-stout.