{"id":132862,"date":"2026-03-03T06:02:51","date_gmt":"2026-03-03T06:02:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/chezaspin.com\/blog\/calvo-mistari-naiboi-release-dance-song-the-prize\/"},"modified":"2026-03-03T06:02:51","modified_gmt":"2026-03-03T06:02:51","slug":"calvo-mistari-naiboi-release-dance-song-the-prize","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/chezaspin.com\/blog\/calvo-mistari-naiboi-release-dance-song-the-prize\/","title":{"rendered":"Calvo Mistari, Naiboi release dance song \u201cThe Prize\u201d"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Calvo Mistari and Naiboi have joined forces to release \u201cThe Prize\u201d, a brand-new single under their innovative publishing imprint Room 308.<\/p>\n<p>The track is the fourth single off their highly anticipated album \u2018308\u2019, following the smashing success of their previous collaborations: \u201cRudisha\u201d \u201c, All My Dreams\u201d and \u201cZama\u201d.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThe Prize\u201d seamlessly blends heartfelt lyrics with an infectious groove, delivering a signature Kenyan sound that is both emotionally resonant and rhythmically captivating.<\/p>\n<p>Speaking on the inspiration behind the song, Calvo Mistari said: \u201cWe wanted to make a song where the message will resonate and the vibe could still be in a groove for such a beat. Dillie and the team did well\u201d.<\/p>\n<p>Adding to the sentiment, Naiboi said: \u201cSomething different for the season of Love. The instrumentalists played with heart on this record. Good music is always from us.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Conceptualised by Calvo Mistari and directed by Prvk, the dance visual translates the song\u2019s spirit into compelling, movement-driven storytelling. Choreography led by Chao of acclaimed dance group The Lunas brings the record to life through a dynamic, expressive performance.<\/p>\n<p>The song was produced by acclaimed hitmaker Dillie, who said: \u201c\u2018The Prize\u2019 is a rich, sonically layered track that brings together live instrumentation, smooth vocal textures and an undeniable bounce. The production features lead guitar by Benjamin Kabaseke, bass guitar by Sedar Malaki and background vocals by Syd125 and Amileena, resulting in a full-bodied sound rooted in Kenyan musicality with global appeal.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Producer Dillie also hints at what\u2019s ahead, \u201cWe\u2019re working on an album that\u2019s going to sonically sound Kenyan and global, as that\u2019s the direction Calvo Mistari &amp; Naiboi are taking their sound.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>The track that layers smooth guitars, melodic basslines and rich harmonies, is a celebration of love, connection and shared moments. With its catchy hooks and thoughtful lyrics, \u201cThe Prize\u201d invites listeners to dance, reflect and feel, making it an ideal anthem for the season of love and beyond.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThe Prize\u201d marks an exciting new chapter for Calvo Mistari and Naiboi as collaborators. Through this song and their upcoming album, the duo is crafting a body of work that reflects both cultural pride and international ambition.<\/p>\n<p>The two first teamed up for their 2021 hit \u201cSituation\u201d, and over the past decade, they\u2019ve become some of Kenya\u2019s most influential music creators.<\/p>\n<p>The post <a href=\"https:\/\/www.kbc.co.ke\/calvo-mistari-naiboi-release-dance-song-the-prize\/\">Calvo Mistari, Naiboi release dance song \u201cThe Prize\u201d<\/a> appeared first on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.kbc.co.ke\/\">KBC Digital<\/a>.<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Calvo Mistari and Naiboi have joined forces to release \u201cThe Prize\u201d, a brand-new single under their innovative publishing imprint Room 308. The track is the fourth single off their highly anticipated album \u2018308\u2019, following the smashing success of their previous collaborations: \u201cRudisha\u201d \u201c, All My Dreams\u201d and \u201cZama\u201d. \u201cThe Prize\u201d seamlessly blends heartfelt lyrics with [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":0,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"jetpack_post_was_ever_published":false,"_jetpack_newsletter_access":"","_jetpack_dont_email_post_to_subs":false,"_jetpack_newsletter_tier_id":0,"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-132862","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-uncategorized","entry"],"jetpack_sharing_enabled":true,"jetpack_featured_media_url":"","jetpack-related-posts":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/chezaspin.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/132862","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/chezaspin.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/chezaspin.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/chezaspin.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=132862"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/chezaspin.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/132862\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/chezaspin.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=132862"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/chezaspin.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=132862"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/chezaspin.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=132862"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}