Wakadinali’s Scar Mkadinali comes through with a sharp new solo record titled “Top4,” and it lands exactly where you expect from one of Kenya’s most consistent rap voices.
The title carries a familiar energy in hip-hop culture – declaring yourself among the best. But Scar Mkadinali does not need to shout it. His delivery has always had that quiet, controlled intensity that makes the confidence land harder than any flex could. So “Top4” reads less like a boast and more like a statement of fact from someone who has already put in the work.
The production leans dark and hard-hitting – a natural fit for the gritty lyricism Scar built his name on through Wakadinali. Yet the solo setting gives the record a different weight. Without the group chemistry to share the load, everything sits on his shoulders alone. Because of that, “Top4” ends up feeling more personal than most Wakadinali records. His verse precision and street storytelling come through even clearer when there is nothing else to divide the focus.
The record also continues a busy 2026 run for Scar. Between “Tension,” “CYPHER 004,” and the recent link-up with Bensoul on “NYR,” he has been building the case that his solo output deserves the same attention as his group work. “Top4” pushes that argument forward with confidence.
Kenya’s drill and hip-hop scene is in a strong moment globally. Artists like Scar Mkadinali are the reason that conversation keeps growing.
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