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East African Music

East African music is a vibrant and diverse genre that blends traditional sounds with contemporary influences, creating infectious rhythms and soulful melodies. Characterized by rich vocal harmonies, intricate percussions, and the fusion of Afrobeat, Benga, Taarab, and Swahili pop, the genre showcases the region’s cultural depth. Artists often incorporate modern R&B, hip-hop, and dance hall elements while maintaining the authenticity of local languages and storytelling. Whether through uplifting beats or heartfelt ballads, East African music embodies a dynamic spirit that resonates across the continent and beyond.

Top Genres

Traditional Music Afrobeats Afrobeat Afropop Highlife Soukous Benga Taarab African Fusion

Related Genres

Afrobeat Afropop Bongo Flava Afrobeats African Traditional Dancehall R&b African Folk Hip Hop Pop

Top Sub-Genres

Amharic Pop Ethiopian Pop Ethiopian Hip Hop

Latest East African Music Release

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Space Motion•

Single - Released February 28, 2025

Top Artists

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Marioo

Jay Melody

Nes Mburu

Gisma Wandira

Ali Birra

Mighty Popo

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February 28, 2025

Morning Slide
Space Motion•
Stylo•
Nes Mburu
2 tracks
January 31

Tuta
Kröme•
ghostfrnd•
Nes Mburu
1 tracks
January 22

Turudiane
Jay Melody
1 tracks
January 17

Shule
Jay Melody
1 tracks
January 16

No More
Marioo
1 tracks
January 16

Aaliyah
Marioo
1 tracks
January 15

Walete (Chama Cha Mapinduzi)
Peter Msechu
1 tracks
January 10

Nitampata Wapi (feat. Jay Melody)
Jay Melody
1 tracks
December 19, 2024

NDIYEMERA
Easy Boy Mutama W'ubuki
1 tracks
December 13

Red Flag
Azawi•
Vinka•
Swangz All-Star
1 tracks
December 6

Hona
Konvex (FR)•
Nes Mburu
1 tracks
November 29

The Godson
Marioo
17 tracks
November 29

Contrat
Wendy Cathalina
1 tracks
November 18

Vonona
Wendy Cathalina
1 tracks
November 8

Niwe
Jay Melody
1 tracks
October 25

UNANCHEKESHA (Move On)
Marioo
1 tracks
October 24

Oyaya
Fik Fameica•
Marioo
1 tracks
October 20

Vanishing Moon
Wendy Cathalina
1 tracks
October 19

Pisi
Moni Centrozone•
Marioo
1 tracks
October 18

In Love
Jay Melody
1 tracks
October 15

Andu Slehulu Mote
Tizitaw Samuel
14 tracks
October 11

Soko Soko
ATTALIN•
Nes Mburu•
Cafe De Anatolia
1 tracks
October 5

Yehiwot Meseret
Tizitaw Samuel
1 tracks
October 5

Yehualayen Teche
Tizitaw Samuel
1 tracks
October 4

God Ye Buddy
Azawi•
Vinka•
Swangz All-Star
3 tracks
September 27

Kaloki
Nes Mburu
1 tracks
September 27

Zimenice
Nes Mburu
2 tracks
September 27

Statue (feat. Ssaru & Motif)
Marioo
1 tracks
September 20

SOMEONE LIKE YOU
Nes Mburu
2 tracks
September 13

Umeenda (DJ Drift Franklyn Remix)
Nes Mburu
1 tracks
September 13

Umeenda (Blue Method Remix)
Nes Mburu
1 tracks
September 13

Umeenda Remixes
Nes Mburu
3 tracks
September 13

Umeenda (Chaleee Remix)
Nes Mburu
1 tracks
September 6

Kwina
Nes Mburu
1 tracks
August 30

2025
Marioo
1 tracks
August 30

Nawe
Nes Mburu
1 tracks
August 29

Huyo
Nes Mburu
1 tracks
August 25

Atafoto Ntacabaye
Ado Josan
1 tracks
August 16

Keys of Africa feat Nes Mburu
Nes Mburu
1 tracks
August 16

Fungue
Nes Mburu
1 tracks

November 29, 2024

The Godson
Marioo
17 tracks
October 15

Andu Slehulu Mote
Tizitaw Samuel
14 tracks
July 11

Gammachuu
Ali Birra
11 tracks
July 7

Timeless Tunes, Vol. 4
Ali Birra
10 tracks
July 5

Fururi
Nes Mburu
4 tracks
July 4

Timeless Tunes, Vol. 3
Ali Birra
7 tracks
July 2

Timeless Tunes, Vol. 2
Ali Birra
14 tracks
July 1

Timeless Tunes, Vol. 1
Ali Birra
14 tracks
April 26

Therapy
Jay Melody
14 tracks
April 26

Therapy
Jay Melody
14 tracks
April 1

Man on a Mission
Elisha Elai
16 tracks
October 27, 2023

Njambi
DJEFF•
Nes Mburu
4 tracks
September 9

Wakati
Adam Solomon
8 tracks
September 9

Wakati
Adam Solomon
8 tracks
May 11

The Kid You Know (Deluxe Edition)
Marioo
21 tracks
April 28

Nikumbatie
Nes Mburu
4 tracks
December 9, 2022

The Kid You Know
Marioo
17 tracks
October 14

Ilanga
Nes Mburu
5 tracks
June 18, 2021

Chase You
Nes Mburu
5 tracks
October 15, 2019

Ringana
Adam Solomon
10 tracks

February 28, 2025

Morning Slide
Space Motion•
Stylo•
Nes Mburu
2 tracks
January 31

Tuta
Kröme•
ghostfrnd•
Nes Mburu
1 tracks
January 22

Turudiane
Jay Melody
1 tracks
January 17

Shule
Jay Melody
1 tracks
January 16

No More
Marioo
1 tracks
January 16

Aaliyah
Marioo
1 tracks
January 15

Walete (Chama Cha Mapinduzi)
Peter Msechu
1 tracks
January 10

Nitampata Wapi (feat. Jay Melody)
Jay Melody
1 tracks
December 19, 2024

NDIYEMERA
Easy Boy Mutama W'ubuki
1 tracks
December 13

Red Flag
Azawi•
Vinka•
Swangz All-Star
1 tracks
December 6

Hona
Konvex (FR)•
Nes Mburu
1 tracks
November 29

Contrat
Wendy Cathalina
1 tracks
November 18

Vonona
Wendy Cathalina
1 tracks
November 8

Niwe
Jay Melody
1 tracks
October 25

UNANCHEKESHA (Move On)
Marioo
1 tracks
October 24

Oyaya
Fik Fameica•
Marioo
1 tracks
October 20

Vanishing Moon
Wendy Cathalina
1 tracks
October 19

Pisi
Moni Centrozone•
Marioo
1 tracks
October 18

In Love
Jay Melody
1 tracks
October 11

Soko Soko
ATTALIN•
Nes Mburu•
Cafe De Anatolia
1 tracks