Sina Substitute - Timeless Music At Its Best

It’s with great pleasure that I write about the album ‘Sina Substitute’ thank you may take your seats (am assuming you stood to clap). The group Shtuko dropped this album in the year 2007 and up to now I have only heard a few albums that can match up to this great work of the Spirit. I remember I only bought it because of the Jam ‘Sifa’ an amazing praise song that had a Congolese feel that made me make it a must have, yes am listening to it now, truly truly truly spiritual music. When I got the album I had only had three tracks but little did I know that what laid inside was a Trojan horse of inspirational spiritual fulfilled hip hop.

Shtuko are a rap group that compises of three guys (Johny, Jamo and Davi I don’t have their full names will get them and enlighten you) their most popular song was ‘Sina Substitute’ which still receives airplay till now. Like our national anthem most of Shtuko’s songs seem to be prayers and deep prayers which makes their music something special, something you treasure. I know most people will find it weird when you talk of worship and hip hop in the same sentence but Shtuko did it they brought worship to hip hop, slow soothing holy hip  hop. This is an album that should be at the top of your albums set. The ones you freak out when your kids touch.

If you have the album please play it as you read this. The album is simple and all the tracks talk about Christ and His love for us, true Gospel music. If you are an upcoming gospel musician I would urge you to get this album to give a guide on what timeless music is all about. I believe if you make the message of your songs to just talk about Christ and nothing but Christ and His wonderful works you have all you need.

I haven’t had the chance to meet any member of the group so I can’t really tell you about what inspired them but I will keep my ear on the ground in case of anything.  The most outstanding track for me was ‘Niongoze’ it’s a prayer that the Lord would lead lead us, “Niongoze Baba we… Me sibaki bila we” The song poses a question from Matt 25:31 imagine if you got to heaven and the Lord looks at you and tells you He doesn’t know you and tells you to leave His presence. Such is the depth of their music which really inspires me to join in the works that we have been called to.

As of right now I am not aware of the availability of the album in stores but as usual you can always drop me an email on kenyangospeljunction@gmail.com  and for sure I will look for it and advice. You can find their music online at http://www.reverbnation.com/shtuko.  I love local gospel music because I believe before we can reach our neighbouring countries we need to first exhaust all the 33 million Kenyans and ensure that they are all believers. Local music helps reach this 33 million Kenyans and its impact is being felt as Gospel music has become the most popular music in Kenya (I believe) which is truly a blessing and an inspiration.

I thank the Lord for groups like Shtuko that really bring the gospel to the masses. Show  your support by buying original music from store like Kasangas, Sound Africa, Wickstar and Keswick and let’s help musicians grow as they help us grow.