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Issah Mmari (May 20, 1981 - March 16, 2003) better known by his stage name E-Sir was a Kenyan hip hop artist signed to the Ogopa Deejays label. He was famous for his deft lyrical ability and command of the Swahili language. The phenomenal popularity of his music disproved the myth that Kenyan music could never compete with imported pop. Even long after his death, he is still widely regarded as one of the best rappers to emerge on the Kenyan hip hop scene. Hip hop is a hugely popular style of music in Kenya. Artists rap in English, Swahili, the local Sheng slang or even in vernacular language ==Career== Issah "E-Sir" Mmari was born in California Estate, and raised in South C estate Nairobi, Kenya). He first came to be known in 2001 with his song "Jo", done in the same style as Black Rob's "Whoa". The song was E-Sir's major hit in the Kenyan music scene and was featured on the Ogopa DJs debut album. He went on to release his debut album ''Nimefika'' in 2003 which was a big hit, with virtually all the album tracks becoming radio singles in their own right. E-Sir won in four categories in the 2003 Kisima Music Awards. Hits included "Mos Mos", "Boomba Train", "Hamunitishi" and "Leo ni Leo". He also recorded "bamba" featuring Big Pin & The late K-rupt. The latter also died in tragic carjacking incident the same year. E-sir's younger brother Habib is also an established rapper in the Kenyan music industry. He has couple of singles to his name, some of them with his partner Manga. Their hit single "Fever" topped charts in many local Kenyan radio stations. 抄文引用元・出典: フリー百科事典『 ウィキペディア（Wikipedia）』 ■ウィキペディアで「E-Sir」の詳細全文を読む スポンサード リンク
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