MR. LU* and Isat Irat shooting the Mass High music video with dancer Anu [Courtesy]
The music video for Mass High is stunning in its simplicity. It features producers MR. LU* and Isat Irat in minimalist settings, with dancer Anu, who performs Esketsa, a shoulder dance from Ethiopia, while adorned in traditional Maasai beadwork.
Filmed at Murang’a Gorges and released in June, the song is performed by musician Silayio in the Maa dialect.
The track blends traditional East African melodies with futuristic dance music, showcasing the first glimpse into Chikka, a debut album by Kenyan producer MR. LU* and Ethiopian producer Isat Irat (Guta Wakuma Chimsa), with the duo going by the stage name Jua.
“Chikka is meant to create a crossover between different East African cultures through music, dance, fashion, and places,” MR. LU* says.
