Red Soil is our fresh avenue for celebrating the pulse of African music, where voices, beats, and stories come alive from every corner of the continent. Each edition highlights a standout song and video that captures the soul of Africa’s soundscape. This time, we turn our gaze to Kenya with Boutross’s Left Right, a track bursting with rhythm, passion, and the undeniable warmth of East African creativity.
Left Right is a song of vibrancy and courage: its Afrobeat rhythms blend effortlessly with dancehall vibes, while the lyrics celebrate everyday victories, challenges, and personal triumphs. It’s the kind of track that makes you want to move, laugh, and celebrate life, reminding us to take each step forward with pride. The video radiates color, light, and modern style, connecting viewers to the artist through moments of laughter, dance, and everyday joy.
Boutross is more than just a singer; he’s a storyteller for a new generation of African youth. His life story is as captivating as his music: at just 16, he ran away from home for several weeks after realizing his family did not support his dream of becoming a musician. He survived by performing on the streets, at small local parties, and open mic nights, collecting every little coin to get by while chasing his dream.
Check the full video below.
CREDITS
Director/DOP: @stevemugo_
Hook: @kash.mukami
Audio: @abhsoundke
Production Manager: @musau_
AC 1: @creative_ben254
AC 2. @joe_seh.ke
Gaffer: @samuel_waithaka
Grips: @itseddykriss
Post: @cleangrade
Production house: @ambitionmediahouseke
