The pioneers of street-certified anthems that defined the Dar es Salaam youth culture.

Born Martin Muthoka from Makueni County, DJ SISSE, also known as is a Kenyan DJ whose journey to the turntables is unique. His stage name is a nod to former French football star Djibril Cisse, as football was his first love. As an ICT graduate, he blends technical skill with creative artistry. Starting in high school by practicing on a friend’s turntables, he is an all-rounded entertainer who gained recognition through the matatu (public transport) mixtape culture, supplying music for vehicles plying different routes in Kenya. Beyond performing, he is also a DJ tutor and looks up to artists like Martin Garrix and DJ Lyta.

In the early days, bongo music was a staple of the UK underground scene, with artists like Apache, Shut Up & Dance, and Rollin' creating tracks that would get crowds moving. The genre's popularity soon spread beyond the UK, with bongo beats becoming a staple of clubs and parties around the world.

Remastering older, lower-quality tracks so they sound crisp on modern sound systems. The Anatomy of an Old School Bongo Mix

One of the industry's longest-standing "Kings of Bongo".

DJ Sisse’s old school sets are more than just playlists; they are meticulously crafted archives of a cultural movement. The "Old School Bongo Mix" typically features the legends who transitioned Bongo Flava from an underground movement into a regional powerhouse. Key artists frequently highlighted in his mixes include:

While each volume of DJ Sisse's mix might vary, several iconic artists and tracks are staples of the old-school Bongo sound. According to playlists and fan discussions, these are the heavyweights you can expect to hear:

The is more than just a playlist; it’s a tribute to the pioneers who built the foundation of the modern African music scene. Whether you are a Tanzanian native or a global fan of "World Music," this mix is an essential listen to understand where the heat of Bongo Flava truly began. Share public link

Leo found it taped to a telephone pole near the docks, the ink already bleeding in the humidity. He hadn’t been to a Sisse set in twelve years. Not since before the accident. Not since the rhythm stopped making sense.

If you are a fan of East African music, specifically the soulful and poetic sounds of early Tanzanian Bongo Flava, then the is likely already on your radar—or it should be.

DJ Sisse’s legendary old-school mixes serve as a sonic time machine. They capture the precise moment when traditional Swahili rhythms blended with American hip-hop and dancehall to create something entirely unique.