Petra Bockle Explained

Petra
Birth Name:Petra Yolanda Sonia Bockle
Birth Date:14 May 1995
Birth Place:Mombasa, Kenya
Instruments:Vocals

Petra Bockle (born 14 May 1995) known professionally as Petra, is a rapper, singer and songwriter of Kenyan and Seychellois descent.[1] She performs in both Swahili and English, sometimes switching back and forth.[2] She cites 2Pac, Eminem, MC Lyte and Lil' Kim as her musical influences.[3]

Early life

Petra Bockle was born to a Kenyan mother and Seychellois father. Her father died in 2004, when Petra was nine years old, She then started becoming active with music around this time as a form of therapy.[4]

Career

Petra first appeared on the "Ligi Soo Remix" which featured her along with other Kenyan artists.[5] This includes: Kaka Sungura, Madtraxx, MwendaMchizi Jay A and Mejja among others.[6] She then disappeared from the music scene for a while. In 2018 she collaborated with Kenyan hip hop artist Khaligraph Jones on a song titled "Rider".[7] [8] In the music video for "Rider", which features Khaligraph Jones, Petra is seen eating raw meat, which was actual raw liver, caused controversy.[9]

A month later she was featured on another song titled "Khali Kartel Cypher".[2] Petra performed alongside Mr Eazi at the Hypefest concert during his Kenya tour.[10] Her latest single "i got that" features singer Victoria Kimani.[11]

Discography

Singles

Title Year Of Release
I got that ft. Victoria Kimani[12] 2018
Bandit ft. Empress2017
Stand Up InukaBambika[13] 2017

As featured artist

Title Release date
Ligi Soo Remix[14] 2013
Eish[15] 2015
The Khali Cartel[16] 2018
Rider[17] 2018

Awards and nominations

In 2012, Petra won an award for best female artist at the Kenya Coast Music Awards.[18] Later on in 2015 she received an award for best female hip hop artist at the Pwani Celebrity Awards.

Notes and References

  1. News: Petra Biography. Softkenya. 16 April 2018.
  2. Web site: Song review; Khali Cartel by Khaligraph Jones. Anyuolo. Lena. 14 March 2018. HapaKenya. 6 May 2018.
  3. Web site: Petra's Originality. Kwamboka. Rose. SDE News. 23 April 2018.
  4. Web site: Photos: Exposing the Super Hot Young Femcee Who Killed It in "Ligi Soo Remix" – Ghafla!. Omondi. Jeff. 13 August 2013. Ghafla!. 30 April 2018.
  5. Web site: Thanks To 'Ligi Soo Remix' Rabbit is Now The Artist To Beat – Ghafla!. Omondi. Jeff. www.ghafla.com. 16 July 2013 . 16 April 2018.
  6. News: Ligi Soo (Remix) – Rabbit ft. Various Artists (Jay A, Mejja, Chiwawa, Madtraxx, Petra, Shikow FemOne, Razz, Lyra Aoko & Wangechi). 1 July 2013. Bottom Line Kenya. 16 April 2018.
  7. Web site: Khaligraph Jones and Femcee Petra Trade Mad Bars in Hot New Joint 'Rider' [Watch]]. Kamau. Richard. 13 February 2018. NairobiWire. 6 May 2018.
  8. Web site: Exclusive: Khaligraph Jones Speaks Of New Jam With Petra. Nyota. Maxwell. 26 February 2018. KenyanVibe. 6 May 2018.
  9. Web site: I enjoyed raw liver and didn't deworm – Petra. Ngigi. Elizabeth. 1 March 2018. The Star (Kenya). Radio Africa Group. 6 May 2018.
  10. News: In case you missed it, this is what went down during Mr Eazi's Nairobi concert (Photos). Watiri. Sue. 16 April 2018.
  11. News: Petra Taps Victoria Kimani For Banging New Joint 'I Got That' — kenyan News. 1 April 2018. kenyan News. 22 May 2018. en-US.
  12. News: Petra releases new track 'I Got That' featuring Victoria Kimani. 2 April 2018. Kiss FM. 22 May 2018. en-US.
  13. News: Issa Banger! Femcee Petra Drops Party Anthem 'Bambika' – Watch Here. 5 December 2017. Nairobi Wire. 16 April 2018.
  14. Web site: Rabbit's Star-Studded 'Ligi Soo' Remix Drops – Ghafla!. Omondi. Jeff. Ghafla!. 12 July 2013 . 24 April 2018.
  15. Web site: Watch 'Eish' : Bwana Ngoma's Club Banger Featuring Kristoff, Abbas, Yvonee Darcq, Petra and Gabu (VIDEO). Kamau. Richard. 17 August 2015. Nairobi Wire. 6 May 2018.
  16. Web site: Khaligraph Jones – The Khali Cartel ft. Span Kob, Don Jowlz, Petra & Sagini. NaijaTurnup. 24 April 2018.
  17. News: Khaligraph Jones, Petra drops the most anticipated 'Rider' single. 1 February 2018. Biggest Kaka. 24 April 2018.
  18. Web site: Full List: All the Winners at the Kenya Coast Music Awards – Ghafla!. Wagwau. Adam. Ghafla!. 17 December 2012 . 16 April 2018.