Calif Records is a Kenyan record label based in

Nairobi Nairobi ( ) is the capital and largest city of Kenya. The name is derived from the Maasai phrase ''Enkare Nairobi'', which translates to "place of cool waters", a reference to the Nairobi River which flows through the city. The city proper ha ...

's California estate, known for the

Genge Genge music, or genge, is a genre of hip hop music with additional influences from dancehall music that has its beginnings in Nairobi, Kenya. The name was coined by the producer Clemo and popularized by Kenyan rappers Jua Cali and Nonini, wh ...

genre of music. It was founded in 2000 by record executive & producer Clement "Clemo" Rapudo, together with Juacali and

Nonini Hubert Mbuku Nakitare (born 2 October 1982), commonly known by his stage name Nonini, is a Kenyan hip hop recording artiste, entertainer, radio presenter, businessman and philanthropist. He is often referred to as the Godfather because he is ve ...

. It is among two leading music production houses in Kenya, the other being

Ogopa Deejays Ogopa Deejays are a Kenyan music production team and record label formed in the late 1990s who gained regional fame and popularity due to standards of their production work. Background The people behind Ogopa DJs are brothers Francis and Luc ...

.Daily Nation, Buzz Magazine, July 20, 2008
Calif v/s Ogopa
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Current artists

List of artists who have been signed to Calif Records at least some part of their career *

Jua Cali Paul Julius Nunda (born 12 September 1979), better known by his stage name Jua Cali, is a Kenyan hip hop artist. In 2000, together with record producer Clemo, he founded Calif Records where he has been ever since. Jua Cali performs in Swahili ...

*Mahatma

Former Artists

*Vikki Ocean aka Raudy *Masha *Choku *Circuite & Joel *Flexx *

Jimw@t James "Jim" Wathigo Mburu, (born May 21, 1985), better known by his stage names Jimwat (stylized Jimw@t) and Jimweezy, is a Kenyan genge rapper. Personal life The name Jimwat is coined from his names, James Wathigo. He was brought up in Kabete ...

*Lady S *Czars *Mahatma *

Pilipili Peter Gatonye (born November 1982), known better for his stage name Pilipili is a musician/singer from Kenya. At the beginning of his career, he collaborated with another musician, Gun B. Their best known song was "Nampenda".Daily Nation, October 28 ...

*Ratatat *Mejja *Size 8

References

External links

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