QR8 is a unique platform whose main goal is the discovery, development and distribution of urban-African music.
QR8 promotes collaboration and diversity while celebrating all that is uniquely African.
QR8 is a series of EP’s developed, packaged and distributed by Black Market Africa.
At Black Market Africa, we define QR8 as a process that involves, selecting an artist and pairing them with a suitable producer (or vice versa) to record an EP, presenting the body of work in a fashionable style and managing all expectations that come with making the project a success.
QR8 promotes collaboration and diversity while celebrating all that is uniquely African.
QR8 is dedicated to providing musicians the tools and support they need to create new music, get their music out to the world, grow their fan base, and stay in control of their careers.
K DA GREAT X XTATIC
The first project under the QR8 brand got us working with KdaGr8t, a seasoned producer working out of a home studio in Nairobi. We paired him with Xtatic, one of Kenyas most prolific female artists. The product from this collaboration was a three track EP titled TATU.
Production: @kdagr8est
Recording: @kevinprovoke
A&R: @bryansmallz
TATU – Xtatic
DILLIE X TOFA JAXX
Our second project was quite interesting. We bridged the East African borders and collaborated with (the dopest) Singer/Songwriter and live performer from Tanzania, @tofa.jaxx . His music is a mixture of genres including Soul, Jazz, R&B and traditional African music. We paired him with one of the illest producers in Africa @houseofdillie and the result was pure magic. This EP is an ode to the middle eight, thus it was titled – MIDDLE 8
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In music theory, the middle eight is a common type of bridge. And for y’all who still don’t understand, it refers to a section of a song with a significantly different melody and lyrics thus creating a sonic contrast. All song on this project have a Middle 8.
Cover photo by: @josephbaraza
Cover art Styling by: @robinai
Music Performed by: @tofa.jaxx
Produced by: @houseofdillie @tofa.jaxx @vincent_maganga_kaettuh@trufonix @rasmzati @victorthetraveler
A&R by: @bryansmallz
Mix & Mastering by: @houseofdillie
Executive producer: @bryansmallz @tofa.jaxx
MIDDLE 8 – Tofa Jaxx
PRVK. X MAYA AMOLO
Our third installment of the QR8 series is nothing short of incredible. It starts with an eves-dropper in a toilet during a Kelele Sessions break, and ended with a classic musical masterpiece. Maya [@mayaamolo] had arrangements, lyrics and melodies already on deck. Challenge accepted! We paired her with the master @kevinprovoke and as they say, the rest is history. Accompanied by some fire beats from @leslie_zani and @kamauwithsunflowers. Maya Amolo presents Leave Me At The Pre-game aka LMATP.
Cover Art.
Cover photos by: @mumbi_muturi
Cover Styling by: @mumbi_muturi
Cover design by: @musaomusi
Music.
Performed by: @mayaamolo
Production by: @kevinprovoke @leslie_zani @kamauwithsunflowers @mayaamolo @nosta_lone
Mix & Mastering by: @kevinprovoke
A&R by: @bryansmallz
LEAVE ME AT THE PREGAME – Maya Amolo
MUTORIAH X THEONLYROSA
Edition 4 of the QR8 series has to be our most exciting EP to date. It started off as a match between @theonlyrosa and Super Producer @mutoriah. But as we progressed, @theonlyrosaappetite to record could not match with @mutoriah s super busy schedule, so we called in the QR8 Commission (@kevinprovoke@kdagr8est @houseofdillie@kamaukamikaze) to do what they do best. @mutoriah set the mood of the project and The Commission simulated. @theonlyrosa over-delivered at every opportunity and we are happy to share our work WAVES with the world.
Cover Art.
Cover photos by: @josephbaraza
Cover Styling by: @theonlyrosa
Cover design by: @kevinprovoke
Music.
Performed by: @theonlyrosa
Production by: @mutoriah @kevinprovoke @kdagr8est @kamaukamikaze @houseofdillie
Mix & Mastering by: @kevinprovoke
A&R by: @bryansmallz
Executive produced by: @bryansmallz @theonlyrosa
WAVES – TheOnlyRosa
MUTORIAH X THEONLYROSA
The first project under the QR8 brand got us working with KdaGr8t, a seasoned producer working out of a home studio in Nairobi. We paired him with Xtatic, one of Kenyas most prolific female artists. The product from this collaboration was a three track EP titled TATU
