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On Wednesday, all roads led to Black Samurai in Hurlingham for the official Listening party of singer Bien’s Deluxe Album ‘Alusa Why Are You Topless”.
The invite-only listening party was graced by different celebrities and content creators who were out to support the singer.
Some of those who were present include; Amina Abdi, Brian Babu, G- Money, Nasieku, Ajib Gathoni, Bensoul, Cindy K, Claudi Naisabwa, Dance General, Yvone Khisa, MC Gogo, DJ Daffy, PJ254, Tileh Pacbro, Eugene Mbugua, the Micque Podcast team, Kimanzi, Brian Mutinda, DJ Nesh, Yagga, Sharper Man, The Dapper Brother, Shaq the Yougin, Chiki Kuruka, Bushra among others.
During the listening party, Bien surprised several content creators with gifts for being instrumental in his journey as a solo artist.
Speaking at the event, Bien and his manager Chiki Kuruka acknowledged that contributions content creators have brought his way as far as pushing his music is concerned.
He mentioned that most Tiktokers and Dancers have been pushing his music effortlessly without him asking hence the need to recognize their efforts.
The listening party was sponsored by Hennessy who have been big on supporting the creative industry and its stakeholders.
At the same time, all the guests got an opportunity to exclusively listen to Bien’s deluxe album before it was released to the public.
In the deluxe album, Bien has featured Rayvanny, Adenkule Gold, Fally Ipupa, ShineTTW, and Prince Indah.
“This album has been such a beautiful journey of self-discovery. I’m super grateful to you guys for keeping this music alive and making it meaningful in your lives. Also mad love to all my brothers featured in the project. Couldn’t have done this without you. Here is a gift from me to you to keep you warm in this weather. We stay grinding. ALUSA WHY ARE YOU TOPLESS DELUX OUT FRIDAY" he shared.
Bien also said that the main aim of dropping a deluxe album is to keep the fire burning and remain relevant in the industry.
"A deluxe for the album is extra music just to keep the fire burning, kama ukona kuni na imewashwa moto imewaka na imewaka vizuri unaongeza kuni izidi kuwaka," Bien said.
"Ngoma ingine itakam na nishaanza kurecord, mimi nikona album ingine tayari, nikona songs zingine of course but the deluxe is just to keep the fire burning.
He also revealed that his already fully booked and pointed out some countries that he is going to perform such as Burundi, Nigeria, USA just to mention a few.
