Kenyan artists Calvo Mistari and Naiboi on September 2, 2026 released two singles—“Nataka Nikujue” featuring Nessa DeDiva and “Give Me Your Love” featuring Nessa DeDiva and Sydney 125—under their publishing imprint Room 308, as they build momentum toward a forthcoming joint album titled 308.

In a media statement dated September 2, 2026, the duo said producer Jegede handled production for both songs, with Musyoka credited for mixing and mastering. The release package also includes official video links for both tracks, according to the statement.

The move adds to a growing trend of Kenyan musicians building in-house publishing and release structures to manage rights and distribution as streaming becomes central to music consumption. While the statement did not disclose the commercial terms of Room 308 or distribution arrangements, it frames the imprint as the vehicle through which the duo will roll out additional material from the album.

Calvo Mistari and Naiboi positioned the two singles thematically around dating and new connections. “Nataka Nikujue” focuses on “the excitement of meeting someone new and making a connection,” while “Give Me Your Love” “explores love, attraction and the confidence to put yourself out there,” the statement said.

Speaking on the release, the duo said the tracks are intended to reflect the early stages of romantic connection. ““Nataka Nikujue” and “Give Me Your Love” captures the spark of meeting someone new and wanting to truly connect. It’s about bringing back the essence of dating: real connection, attraction and the courage to make the first move. Both songs have a vibe you can dance to and enjoy,” Calvo Mistari and Naiboi said in the statement.

The statement also detailed how Nessa DeDiva came to feature on both songs. “Nessa DeDiva came in the studio to initially work on ‘Give Me Your Love’ but after hearing ‘Nataka Nikujue’ track she felt her vocals would be a great fit for the track. She joined the session and added her touch to the song,” the statement said, describing the collaboration as a spontaneous studio decision.

The duo has been releasing singles together in recent years, citing earlier songs including “Rudisha”, “All My Dreams”, “Zama”, “The Prize” and “Baddest” as part of the run-up to the album. They first teamed up on the 2021 track “Situation,” according to the statement.

For Kenya’s music business, the release under a dedicated publishing imprint highlights how established acts are increasingly packaging music projects with clearer ownership structures—an approach that can influence royalty collection, licensing opportunities and cross-border monetisation, especially as artists seek audiences beyond the domestic market. Calvo Mistari and Naiboi said they are splitting time between Kenya and the US while exploring “new ventures and opportunities,” though they did not provide specifics.

Next steps are expected to include additional singles and collaborations ahead of the full album release. The statement said the project will include more collaborations as the duo prepares to “unveil more music” from 308.

Kenyan artists Calvo Mistari and Naiboi have released a new single titled “Baddest” on June 17, 2026, positioning it as the fifth release from their forthcoming joint album “308”, according to a press release issued the same day. The track is being released under their publishing imprint, Room 308.

In the statement, the duo said “Baddest” follows earlier singles from the project—“Rudisha”, “All My Dreams”, “Zama” and “The Prize”—as they build toward the full album rollout. The release adds to a growing trend in Kenya’s music economy where artists are increasingly organising distribution and rights management through their own imprints, a move that can strengthen control over publishing revenues in a streaming-led market.

According to the press release, “Baddest” was produced by Dillie, with assistance from Musyoka, who mixed and mastered the track. The song includes live guitar arrangements by Benjamin Kabaseke and bass guitar contributions from Sedar Malaki, with additional background vocals from Amileena.

Calvo Mistari and Naiboi framed the single as an upbeat afro-pop record centred on a confident female character. “Baddest is all about good vibes. It's about that person who walks into a room and immediately captures everyone's attention,” the duo said in a joint quote. “We wanted the song to feel fun, uplifting and make people want to dance. More than anything, we want listeners to enjoy the energy and feel-good spirit behind it.”

The artists also disclosed details of the writing process, describing how the track emerged in an informal setting while they were at home. “We were actually cooking dinner when the song happened,” Calvo Mistari said. “Naiboi had the beat playing on loop and we just started feeding off each other's energy. We laid the intro, then my verse and from there the song began taking shape.”

While the announcement focuses on creative elements, the business subtext is the continued formalisation of independent music operations. The press release describes Room 308 as a collaborative venture backing the duo’s output as they prepare to release more music from the “308” album. For Kenyan artists, such structures can support monetisation through publishing, neighbouring rights and licensing—revenue lines that are becoming more important as digital consumption expands across East Africa.

The duo’s cross-border presence is also part of the strategy. The statement noted that Calvo Mistari and Naiboi have been “living between Kenya and the US”, as they pursue new ventures and opportunities. That positioning may broaden market access for collaborations, touring, and diaspora-facing distribution, while still anchoring their brand in Kenya’s urban music scene.

Calvo Mistari and Naiboi first collaborated on the 2021 song “Situation”, according to the press release. Their latest single adds to a pipeline of releases intended to precede the full “308” album, with the pair signalling that additional music and collaborations linked to the project are expected ahead of the album’s unveiling.