Mad Ice

Mad Ice is not only one of the most beloved and wanted artist in East Africa but also known and appreciated performer in major European festivals. Ever since he released his first song 'Wanadamu' have his songs stayed on top of the charts for months even years in East Africa region. Mad Ice lives in Finland and tours regularly all over the world introducing his music and East African vibes to new audiences and old lovers of African music. Mad Ice started his career way back in 1998 by performing ragamuffin in various talent shows. Whilst earning a living singing cover music in hotels, he started composing his own songs. "2002 came with a different feeling, all I wanted was to have my own composition out. God listened to my prayers and out of the blue, I met Finnish producer Miikka Kari and made him listen to what I had composed. Luckily enough he appreciated my piece of work and recorded me. My dream came true when we released my first song to radio stations and it made an impact". 'Wanadamu' paved the way for a successful career. Mad Ice´s debut album, 'Baby Gal', was released in 2003 and the title song became one of the biggest hits ever in East Africa region. 'Baby Gal' stayed on top of the charts for months on end in Kenya, Tanzania and Uganda and was released in Europe 2005, introducing to the world Mad Ice and his music. Mad Ice and his band performed at international events such as EtnoSoi, World Village and the Urban Festival Club in Finland, as well as at B-Connected in Amsterdam. His self-produced hit single, 'Wange', started co-operation with co-producer Teemu Rimpinen and the team in Firelight Studios in Finland. 'Wange' continued in the victorious footsteps of 'Baby Gal' and conquered the charts all over East Africa, reaching Number 1 in various radio- and video charts in Tanzania and Uganda. 2007 saw the release of the Afro groove single 'Malaika' – a tribute to the old school of African music. Mad Ice´s new version of 'Malaika' and the progressive club mix gave new life to one of the most loved, traditional songs of the black continent. Mad Ice´s third album release – 'Maneno' (engl. 'Words') is revealing a softer, more laid back style with amazingly beautiful melodies and touching lyrics mixed with Afro Groove and Mediterranean vibes. Its new single 'Show Me The Way' is sung in both English and Swahili.