Wyre (musician)

Kevin Waire, known by his stage name Wyre, is a Kenyan R&B and reggae musician. He is known for being a member of the groups Necessary Noize and East African Bashment Crew, as well as his solo career.

Wyre
Birth nameKevin Waire
Also known asThe Love Child
OriginKenya
GenresR&B, reggae
Years active2001-present
Associated actsNecessary Noize, East African Bashment Crew

He has released two solo albums. The latest album, Ten Years Wiser, was named for his 10-year spanning career in music.[1] As a solo artist, he has performed in various African countries, including Nigeria[2] and Uganda.[3] He has collaborated with various artists, including P-Square, 2Face Idibia of Nigeria.[1] Other notable collaborations that he has done have been with Jamaica's Alaine, Cecile, and Morgan Heritage.

He is reputed for his consistence and relevance in the music industry having maintained an industry presence actively since the late 90s. One of the ways Wyre has maintained this longevity is having several collaborations locally and internationally. Among the local Kenyan artists that he has collaborated with include Nazizi, Kidis, Prezzo, Khaligraph Jones, Vigeti, Nonini, JB Maina, Benjamin Kabaseke

Well known for his stage performance, alongside Ian and Qqu of N.I.X. He is undoubtedly one of Africa's most entertaining performers.

He also worked as a producer at Tedd Josiah's Blu Zebra Studios and has established his own record label Love Child Records where he has signed among others, Verbal, another Kenyan dance hall artist .

Discography

Solo albums:

  • Definition of a Love Child (2006)
  • Ten Years Wiser (2009)
  • Lion (2015)

Awards

Won:

Nominated:

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References
  1. The Standard, July 24, 2009: The Lovechild: Ten years wiser
  2. The Standard, July 31, 2009: Wyre for Nigeria music awards ceremony
  3. The Monitor, November 2, 2008: Wyre, the love child
  4. Kisima Awards Winners 2006 Archived April 8, 2009, at the Wayback Machine
  5. Kisima Awards Winners 2007 Archived July 22, 2011, at the Wayback Machine
  6. Kora Awards: Kora Awards 2005 nominees
  7. africa.bizcommunity.com: Channel O Award nominees released
  8. Musicuganda.com: PAM 2006 nominees
  9. Ugpulse.com: PAM Awards 2007
  10. PAM Awards
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