Behind the madcall Twins
are Mathew whose stage name is "Markmatthe" and Collins
whose stage name is "Qoolcee" seem to have been born with
music in their blood. Mathew's father was a guitarist in a Jazz group
and Collins mothers was an outstanding vocalist in a church choir
known in the region. At just 22 years of age they had 10 years of
experience perfecting their vocal skills in Christian’s music
with Collins as a choir trainer.
The Madcall Twins started
their career proper in 2003 when they released their first single
called “Kwenye Dance Floor” which was received well in
the clubs of Kisii (club BY), Nakuru (club Coco Savana), Kericho (
Njakimi Club). The twins have evolved to modern secular music with
different different tasted including RAGA, Afro Fusion, R&B, Dance
Hall addressing the issues of daily Kenyan life. All songs are exclusively
written and composed by them. The lyrics are elaborated and well expressed
without any trace of vulgality and whether in English, Swahili or
Luo the words are chosen personally and carefully to perfect their
meaning. They aim that the composition of the words should be like
a good poem - bringing in harmonious rhyming. Through the contents
of their songs Collins and Mathew express their deep feelings and
emotions as they experience daily Kenyan life.
Their new debut album “WOSIA”
(The message) contains 12 songs with outstanding messages they send
to the world to make people discovering the impact of HIV/AIDS on
relations and love between young Africains; The song about orphans
gives a voice to more than 1/7 Mio lost children and is a cry out
to change the lives of these innocent angels; in their song Mister
Pineapple they create awareness of the negative impact of intensive
agriculture on the environment and health in Africa promoting organic
farming; the song Come Together is a visionary statement in a multicultural
society to overcome cultural and racial deference as we all are creations
of God.
Mathew
is mainly inspired by DJ IKE and DJ SPAXX while Collings musical inspiration
comes from Shaggy, Chaka Demus and Pliers. Both had been encourage
by Juacali, Pilipili and Clemo.