About Karun

Karun, the Nairobi-based R&B/Soul luminary, crafts meditative melodies that resonate with raw honesty. Her borderless-pop sound transcends cultural boundaries, inviting listeners into a realm where introspection meets universal truths. 

 

She cites the likes of Erykah Badu, Justin Timberlake, and India Arie  as some of her influences. However, her own unique outlook and expression contribute to her soulful sound.

Since 2019, Karun has been weaving her sonic tapestry as a solo artist, captivating audiences with her soulful vocals and poignant songwriting. With each composition, she invites us to journey within, exploring the depths of human emotion through her evocative music.

 

Karun’s recent catalogue consists of notable R&B singles such as “Only You - A COLORS SHOW”,  “Here With Me” - a fan-favorite Afro-pop inspired love song off her sophomore EP “Catch A Vibe”, and another fan-favorite, “Glow Up” the body positive fem-anthem that was premiered on Mr Eazi’s Empawa Africa program. 

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She has made notable career strides in her decade long career such as being featured on Forbes Top 30 Under 30 Africa list (2019), won awards and nominations namely "R&B artist of the year"  (Cafe Ngoma Awards) and Afrima (nomination) 2021, had her songs featured in films and ad placements such as her song “Interlude (Sun)” in Fox TV’s “The Resident” (S02E12), her song “Catch A Vibe” featured in Apple’s global event “World Wide Developers Forum” as part of the ShazamKit presentation and collaborated with multiple Brands and companies such as Focusrite, Nivea and more.

Karun's artistry transcends mere entertainment; it's a transformative experience, a testament to the power of vulnerability and authenticity in music.