Just A Band

Infobox musical artist
Name = Just A Band

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Img_capt = Just A Band (l to r): Dan, Blinky, Jim.
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Background = group_or_band
Origin = Nairobi, Kenya
Genre = House, Funk, Disco, Soul, Pop, Electronica
Years_active = 2003–present
Label = Rauka Music
Influences = Jamiroquai, George Clinton, 4hero
URL = [http://www.just-a-band.com/ Just-A-Band.com]
Current_members = Bill "Blinky" Sellanga
Dan Muli
Jim Chuchu

Just A Band is a Kenyan house/funk/disco band whose career was launched with their debut album, "Scratch To Reveal", in 2008. Their music has explored various musical directions such as, but not limited to jazz, hip-hop, disco and electronica [Cite web|url=http://www.afromusing.com/blog/2008/05/28/interview-with-just-a-band-on-kenyan-animation-and-music-part-i/|title=Just A Band interview on Afromusing.com| |accessdate=2008-05-28|author=Juliana Rotich|publisher=Afromusing] .

The band are also notable for their DIY aesthetic. In addition to writing, recording and engineering their music, the band creates their own music videos, packaging and promotional items and establishing a strong web and blog presence [Cite web|url=http://www.afromusing.com/blog/2008/05/28/interview-with-just-a-band-on-kenyan-animation-and-music-part-i/|title=Just A Band interview on Afromusing.com| |accessdate=2008-05-28|author=Juliana Rotich|publisher=Afromusing] , referencing elements from virtual band like Gorillaz and incorporating anime and animation [Cite web|url=http://www.afromusing.com/blog/2008/06/01/just-a-band-interview-part-ii-animation/|title=Just A Band Interview on Afromusing.com| |accessdate=2008-05-28|author=Juliana Rotich|publisher=Afromusing] , illustration and photography in their visual campaigns.

History

Fictional band history

The fictional backstory of the band states that the trio was formed on February 7th, 2003 [Cite web|url=http://www.kwani.org/main/author/jaband/|title=Just A Band Biography| |accessdate=2008-05-28|author=Kwani Trust|publisher=Kwani Trust] and lists their disparate origins:

Discography

* Scratch To Reveal (2008)
* Iwinyo Piny (single) (2006)
* The Light Fantastic EP (2006)

Producer Credits

* Manjeru - Lalalalala (2006)
* Mena - Maisha (2006)

Sources

External links

* [http://www.just-a-band.com just-a-band.com] (Official website)
* [http://www.facebook.com/pages/Nairobi-Kenya/Just-a-Band/7678313387 Just A Band on Facebook] (Facebook Page)
* [http://www.youtube.com/justabandwidth Just A Band on YouTube] (YouTube Channel)