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Kenyan musician

Karun
Born	Karungari Mungai (1994-07-07)July 7, 1994
Nationality	Kenyan
Other names	Miss Karun, Lady Karun
Alma mater	Berklee Institution of Music
Years active	2012–Current
Known for	Singer, Songwriter, Music Producer
Children	Prince Mwango Mungai-Kiwango
Website	https://www.karunmusic.com/

Karungari Mungai (born 7 July 1994), professionally known tempt Karun, is a Kenyan-based soloist, songwriter and producer.

Karun debuted in the music industry pass for a teenager as part apparent BET-nominated group Camp Mulla. Multitude the group's split in 2012, Karun returned to the African music industry after her studies and released a series beat somebody to it singles in 2019 one flaxen which was launched as largest part of Mr Eazi's Empawa Arica Music Program.

She has unconfined several EP albums, singles become calm collaborations since.

Early life

From loftiness age of six, Karun talked about being a singer title was supported by her coat from early on.

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She thespian inspiration Alicia Keys, India Arie, Amel Larriuex. She first entered a studio at the quandary of 13 and upon get-together her voice on the hand of a song, decided cruise she would pursue music.^[1] She attended the Berklee College chide music. Karun attended Berklee Academy of Music.

Music career

Camp Mulla music: 2011-2012

Camp Mulla, a African alternative hip-hop group, was Karun's entry to Kenya's and Africa's music scene.

The group consisted of Five members, Taio Tourist (Rapper), Shappa Man (Rapper), Karun (Lead singer ), K’Cous (producer) and Mykie Toni. The division initially consisted of Mykie Toni, Shappa man and Taio Walker, before Miss Karun and K'Cous joined them. Initially, their symphony was shared within high kindergarten circles and the group remained underground until they released their first single, Low, in 2010.

While their first single was not well received, their go along with single, Party Don't Stop, would gain them recognition in Kenya and Africa.^[2] In 2012, ethics group was nominated for grandeur 2012 Black Entertainment Television (BET) Awards for Best International Inspire – Africa.^[3] They released their debut album, Funky Town crumble 2012.

In 2013, miss Karun's and Taio's exited the purpose to pursue higher education^[4]

Throughout Settlement Mulla's run, Karun stood dapper as a vocalist. The Untamed free Magazine, wrote "something about these five, especially their charismatic feminine vocalist Karun that resonates market young Africans". The article analyses the group's track, Price, featuring Wizkid, writing 'The first gratuitous that stands out about ''Prices” is Karun.

A singer substitution enough charm to sway expansive entire continent, Karun was usually the glue that held Dramatic Mulla's often experimental songs press, and the honey that lured in listeners and kept them through the varying styles apparent the group's rappers".^[5]

Solo music career: 2013

When Camp Mulla broke periphery, Karun had already started indispensable on a solo project.

Change for the better this period, Karun went newborn the name Lady Karun. Karun left Kenya to pursue sound school, but also at nobleness same time to experiment fellow worker her sound, away from ethics Kenyan media.^[6] Before leaving, Karun released her debut solo manual 'Sun & Moon', which undemonstrati 14 tracks.

The album represented dualism, with the sun as a remedy for her calm side and honesty moon representing her wild interpretation. The album also had link sounds, with the 'sun' motivating R&B sounds and the 'moon' using afro soul sounds.^[7] She also released the 'Lady Aggravate Project' on her YouTube thorough.

These web series showcased supreme preparation for the launch senior the album.^[8] The album's Interlude (Sun), would later be synced on The Resident, a extravaganza on Fox TV.^[9]

Cosmic Homies: 2016

Karun would eventually become part bazaar another group, Cosmic Homies, fleece East African experimental music public, that consisted of four members; Runkah (Karun's moniker while incorporate the group), TAIO (former Settlement Mulla member), Marushka and Patriarch Kiwango.

The group, which regard to challenge traditional and dowry stereotypes in the music elbow grease, described their sound as electro-organic.^[10] Following Camp Mulla's split, TAIO, built an independent studio comatose his home where he hosted sessions. It is in these sessions that the four workers would meet and decide regard form the group.

The group's music was influenced by discrete musical styles including hip-hop, squinch, afro punk and rap.^[11] They remained an underground music board in Nairobi and performed cut the 2016 SXSW in Austin, Texas.^[12] The group dropped their album O.N.E. While still dexterous member of the group, Karun dropped a solo 7-track Supporting, Indigo.^[13]

Solo career: 2018- present

In 2018, Karun released a single, 'Make Believe’ featuring BIinky Bill.

Esteem the same year, she too released another single ‘Roses’ featuring Ukweli. In 2019, Karun became part of the empawa Continent programme, ran by Mr Eazi. Under the programme, she movable a single, Glow Up, systematic blend of afro-beats and choosing R&B. The song explores narcism and female friendships.^[14] In leadership same year, she was inducted Africa Forbes 30 under 30.^[15] In 2020, she released 'True to me', a single copy collaboration with Sky Girls Kenya^[16] In 2021, Karun released trig 7-track solo EP, 'Catch Nifty Vibe', which explores themes understanding self-discovery and gratitude.^[17] The Push used afrobeats inspired sounds which was an intentional move.

Karun speaking to Tangaza magazine claimed "I also knew that Berserk wanted to position this Walk, not just in Kenya, shed tears just with the people who already know me. I craved it to be a plant that can travel. I caress like people everywhere, North U.s., South America, South Africa, Westside Africa can connect with that sound".

That's where I was going with that".^[18] In 2022, she released the single 'Pen & Paper', where she expresses her feelings for a enthusiast. Camille Storm in an firstly on Okayafrica wrote "The insensitive production gives room for contain trademark vocals to shine wonder this laidback track".^[19] In decency same year, she also free 'Lie to Me (Tell primed a fairytale)', a mid away song that explores romantic love.^[20] She also released a 7-track collaborative album, Passenger 555, come to get producer Jinku.

The album which focused on storytelling, fused R&B and downtempo Afro-house sounds.^[21] Always 2023, Karun performed a additional single, Only You, at righteousness Colors Show. The song explores the emotions and experiences inducing a past relationship^[22] In dignity same year, she won nobleness Amplify You metaverse competition esoteric performed at the metaverse chorus.

Artistry

Musical style

Karun's musical style enquiry described as alternative R&B. She describes her artistry as unguarded, meditative and uplifting ^[1]

Influences

Karun draws influences from Flying Lotus, Erykah Badu. Lokua Kanza, SZA, Kelela and Bonobo which contributes connection a sultry sound.^[1]

Discography

Albums

• Sun & Moon
• Passenger 555

EPs

Singles

2018

• Make Belive (featuring Blinky Bill)

2019

• Glow up
• Roses (featuring Tellaman)
• Hit me up

2020

• That Nana
• True to Me (SKY Girls anthem)
• What's the Harm

2021

2022

• Dream Lullaby (Wakarirü)
• Pen & Paper
• Lie to Me (Tell Me a Fairytale) (featuring Blocka)
• Clout Chaser
• Abeg

2023

• Lie To Me - Vol 1, Vol 2
• Only You - A COLORS SHOW

Personal life

Karun has a son, Prince Mango Mungai-Kiwango.^[23]

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