Nakuru poet Timelines unveils debut EP, ‘Bulletins and Magazines’

Nakuru-based spoken-word poet Timelines Poetry has released his debut extended play (EP), Bulletins and Magazines, a deeply personal body of work that captures his experiences, ideas and evolving understanding of the world.

The project, which marks his first major musical-poetry release, brings together poetry, storytelling and instrumental sounds to explore themes of empathy, courage, imagination and personal experiences. For the poet, however, putting the project out was not an easy decision, given how much of himself he had invested in it.

Timelines Poetry describes the EP as a reflection of his mind, heart and soul, saying it represents years of personal growth, creative exploration and the ideas that have shaped the person he is becoming.

He notes that although he had envisioned releasing the work for some time, the decision to finally put out the EP came when he felt the time was right. Having worked on the project over the years, he considers it a culmination of his artistic journey so far.

Behind the production is a team of creatives who helped bring the project to life, with Tuti taking a central role in the audio production as an instrumentalist, background vocalist, mixing and mastering engineer. 

Derrick also contributed instrumental arrangements, while Lexa’s Mshairi worked on the visual identity, including the cover art, track list and other design elements.

Additionally, the poet drew inspiration and creative references from fellow poets, bringing together different artistic influences while maintaining a personal touch throughout the project.

Among the standout pieces on the EP is Beyond Colour, which Timelines Poetry identifies as his favorite. 

"The piece carries deep emotional significance for me, revealing the vulnerability behind my writing, and I will admit that I often get emotional whenever I perform it," he says.

Another track, ‘Fourth Dimension’ , tells a personal story about his relationship with his brother, while ‘Holding On To Spirits’ explores the Gen Z revolution and the experiences shaping a generation. 

Meanwhile, ‘I Am Again’ stands out for its playful approach to language, featuring intricate wordplay, and rhymes making it one of the pieces he particularly enjoyed creating.

Beyond sharing personal experiences, Timelines Poetry hopes the project will allow listeners to find parts of themselves in the stories and emotions expressed through the different pieces. 

He further hopes that the EP will evoke emotions that challenge people to reconsider how they perceive the world, relate to others and interpret different experiences.

Despite being his first EP, the reception of the creative process has already inspired him to explore more projects and continue developing his artistic expression.

As he celebrates this milestone, the EP is not simply an individual achievement but a collective creative journey, shaped by the people who believed in the dream and helped bring it to life.