Neshry Trapan

Neshry Trapan is the unapologetic heartbeat of Nairobi’s new wave , a 26-year-old Nairobi based rapper, singer, and producer who turns pain, purpose, and perseverance into sound. His musical journey began early, sparked by Michael Jackson, and at 9 he dove into hip-hop, discovering icons like Soulja Boy, Kanye West, Drake, Lil Wayne, Nas, and Jeezy. By 14, he was writing songs, and at 15, recording himself over big artists’ beats to find his voice. At 17, he released his debut mixtape COLOURS, a raw start that laid the foundation for his growth. He’s released 16 projects: 11 solo releases including 1 Studio Album (NO HARD FEELINGS), 5 mixtapes (COLOURS, ON THE RISE, TRAPANESE,SEASON '23, 4 TEN) and 6 EPs (DIMEST KING EP, DIMEST KING EP 2 , SEASON '20, SOMM, TWO LOVE HEARTS AND A BROKEN ONE, CONTRA EP) plus 4 collaborative projects, notably UP FROM HERE , UP FROM HERE II with producer KD Beatz , MISTARILICIOUS with Davie Jones and HOT GIRL SUMMER with Mobegy Inspired by Kendrick Lamar, Kanye West, Drake, and Travis Scott, Neshry blends alternative hip-hop, Afro beats, rage rap, and lofi soul into a signature cinematic sound. He spits like he’s lived ten lives, produces with precision, and sings to heal and confront. More than music, Neshry crafts moments that hit hard and linger. A visionary uplifting Kenyan hip-hop’s next generation, he’s the voice you didn’t know you needed and this is just the beginning.