DASH Festival 1: Karun x MR. LU*, In Conversation

Join Karun and MR.LU* as they discuss the explorations in their music journeys—the growth, the challenges and their artistic processes throughout the years.

Karun Mungai is an Alternative R&B musician based in Nairobi, Kenya. She has most recently released hit records like ‘Roses’, a feature with Ukweli of East African Wave, ‘Make Believe’ featuring the much sought after Blinky Bill, and ‘Glow Up’ a self-love anthem promoting body positivity and female camaraderie. Since embarking on her solo career, she has released 2 solo projects: her debut album ‘Sun & Moon’ in 2014 and an EP ‘INDIGO’ in 2016.

A self-proclaimed social experiment; Kenyan producer, deejay and composer MR. LU* has quickly turned into one of the Nairobi scene's go-to producers, working with artists such as Taio and Karun, as well as putting out music as part of the XPRSO. collective. MR. LU* synthesizes organic, jazzy and heavily percussive and electronic sounds, creating music that spans the sonic spectrum: from bouncy hip-hop, to wavy electronica, to woozy R&B and ambient trap. When he's not making music, you’ll find LU* shooting content, editing and designing. LU*’s quirky personality, coupled with his versatility as a producer, live performer, and visual artist makes him the consummate artist.