Breeder LW Biography: Lifestyle, Education, Music, Family Etc

Breeder LW, whose real name is Paul Baraka, is an award-winning Kenyan Hip Hop Artist, Rapper, Songwriter, Performer & Entrepreneur. He started his music career professionally in 2017. He has released chart-topping singles and collaborations such as: Missed Call, Ni Kubaya, Pattern among others. He was born on 11^th July 1998. He is currently 26 years old.

Breeder LW Biography

Full Names:	Paul Baraka
Known as:	Breeder LW, Bazenga Daddi, Papa Fadhela, Big Baba
Date of Birth:	11th July 1998
Age:	26 Years Old
Place of Birth:	Dagoretti, Nairobi – Kenya
Place of Growth:	Dagoretti, Nairobi – Kenya
Profession:	Hip Hop Artist, Rapper, Songwriter, Performer, Enterpreneur

Breeder LW Family

Breeder LW’s big brother is also a musician known as Kenyan Creature.

His sister played basketball for the Kenya National Team.

Breeder LW Education

Breeder LW did his secondary education in Nairobi, then later transferred to a school in Iten, Kenya.

He describes his high school moment as the worst period of his life.

Breeder was a football player in high school and wore jersey number 8, he had a dream of becoming a professional footballer.

He got a mean grade of A- in his final Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) exams.

Breeder LW later enrolled in the Multimedia University of Kenya.

Breeder LW Music Journey

Breeder LW started doing rap in 2014 while being an MC.

He got his name ‘Breeder’ while in high school.

‘LW’ in his name stands for ‘Lyrical Wizards’, which was a trio rap group they formed back in high school, in which he was a member.

He decided to keep the name LW to remind him of where he came from and his journey.

Breeder LW started doing music professionally in 2017.

He used to go on various rap battles and numerous talent search shows in places such as Rongai in Nairobi, intending to make it in the music industry.

Nairobi State of Mind – Debut EP

Breeder LW released his debut EP in 2017 titled ‘Nairobi State of Mind’ (NSOM).

The 7-track EP contained songs, namely:-

1. Giniwasekao
2. ABC
3. Ronaldinho
4. Marafiki Maadui
5. Propser
6. Nairobi State Of Mind
7. The Lyricist (Featuring Baron)

Kabla Kuosa – LP

Breeder LW  released his full-length LP in 2018 titled “Kabla Kuosa.”

The LP contained 11 tracks, namely:-

1. Last Hope
2. Tuko Mbioni
3. Si Tafadhali (Featuring K-FORCE)
4. Ukishindwa Kuwinda Subiri Mzoga
5. Mzoga
6. Inshllah Inshallah
7. Twende Sana (Featuring Baron)
8. Para Ni
9. Dance Na Doido
10. Haraka Upesi (Faeturing Baron & Tonny Syumah)

Breeder LW Breakthrough

Breeder’s breakthrough hit song was called ‘DO RE MI’ featuring fellow Kenyan artist, Benzema.

It was released on 18^th October 2019.

It has gained close to 1 million views on YouTube.

His ‘Yes Bana Freestyle‘ video, released on 4^th February 2020, was his first song to appear on the YouTube Kenya trending page.

Bazenga Mentality (Debut Album)

Breeder LW released his debut album in 2021 titled ‘Bazenga Mentality.’

The album contained 15 tracks, namely:

1. Bado Tunasonga (Intro)
2. Boss Ofcos (Featuring Boutross)
3. Hakuna Chorus
4. Bio na Chem
5. Makanga (Featuring Abbas Kubaff)
6. Down 4 Real (Featuring Msodoki Young Killer)
7. Real Ones (Featuring Fena Gitu)
8. Hey Miss
9. Drop Zone (Featuring Wakadinali)
10. Bei Imepanda (Featuring Ssaru)
11. Up Deh
12. Anza Kudance (Featuring Odi Wa Muranga)
13. Nipe Love (Featuring Masauti)
14. Si ni Tk
15. One & Only

Vibes and Tings – EP

Breeder LW released his second EP on 2^nd December 2022, titled ‘Vibes & Ting’.

The 8-track EP contained tracks such as:

1. Shifre
2. Floss
3. Korogana
4. Nakulola (Featuring Maandy)
5. Tulifanya Nini Jana (Featuring Masauti)
6. Ndani Ya Benzo
7. Janta Ya Gwalla
8. Big Fat Cheque

Midas Touch (Second Album)

Breeder LW released his second album on 29^th November 2023, titled ‘Midas Touch’.

The album contained 19 songs, namely:

1. Zero Sharpe
2. Full Tank
3. Demons
4. Midas Touch
5. King Midas Interlude
6. Rising
7. Niko Blessed (Featuring Red Fourth Chorus)
8. Big Baba
9. Pesa
10. Stileto
11. Wambo (Featuring Kushman & Kappy)
12. Abiro (Featuring Okello Max)
13. Once Again
14. Apewe (Featuring Zzero Sufuri)
15. You (Featuring Maandy)
16. Ama?
17. Mungu Ni Nani (Featuring BURUKLYN BOYZ)
18. We Acha (Featuring Bobby Mapesa)
19. Violence (Featuring Trio Mio, Maandy & Jae Cash)

Breeder LW has released chart-topping singles and collaborations such as:-

• Ni Kubaya (Featuring Khaligraph Jones), released on 11^th June 2020.
• Kalale (By Willis “Bazu” Raburu Featuring Rekless, Breeder LW, Mejja & Ssaru), released on 28^th August 2020.
• Missed Call, released on 6^th November 2020.
• Pattern (Featuring Ndovu Kuu & Trio Mio), released on 9^th December 2021.
• Mbichi (By Maandy Featuring Breeder LW), released on 26^th January 2024.
• G BAGA JAT REMIX (By Stoopid Boy Featuring Mejja, Breeder LW, Gody Tennor & Spoiler), released on 19^th March 2024.
• ‘DEDI DEDILEE’ [DEADLY DEADLY], released on 18^th April 2024.
• Kudonjo Kudunda (By Zzero Sufuri Featuring Breeder LW, Tipsy Gee & Kushman), released on 26^th April 2024.
• Maandamano (By Bien Featuring Breeder LW), released on 8^th July 2024.
• Peleka Chini (Featuring Maandy), released on 21^st August 2024.
• AMONG OTHERS…

Breeder LW Awards

Breeder LW won the 2024 ‘Rapper of the Year‘ award during the Radio 254 Awards.

Other Info.

Breeder LW’s biggest phobia is syringe needles.

Breeder LW Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

• Who is Breeder LW?

  Breeder LW, whose real name is Paul Baraka, is an award-winning Kenyan Hip Hop Artist, Rapper, Songwriter, Performer & Entrepreneur

• What is Breeder LW's real name?

  Breeder LW‘s real name is Paul Baraka.

• When was Breeder LW born?

  Breeder LW was born on 11^th July 1998.

• How old is Breeder LW?

  Breeder LW is 26 years old.

• What is the meaning of LW in Breeder LW's name?

  ‘LW’ in Breeder LW‘s name stands for ‘Lyrical Wizards’, which was a trio rap group they formed back in high school, in which he was a member.

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