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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

Pop Hip Hop Folk R&b Soul World Traditional Music Reggae Dancehall Afrobeat Regional Music Ethnic Pop African

Related Genres

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

Top Sub-Genres

Bongo Flava Eritrean Pop Amharic Pop Ethiopian Pop Rwandan Hip Hop Oromo Pop Swahili Gospel Kenyan Hip Hop Kenyan Drill Zilizopendwa Tanzanian Hip Hop Ugandan Hip Hop Ethiopian Hip Hop Kikuyu Pop Sudanese Hip Hop Taarab Musique Traditionnelle Comorienne Kenyan Traditional Kikuyu Gospel Ethiopian Traditional

Latest East African Music Release

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Single - Released May 23, 2025

Top Artists

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Marioo

Jay Melody

Nes Mburu

Gisma Wandira

Ali Birra

Mighty Popo

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The Needle / Iceland 1 East African Music artist

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May 23, 2025

Pere
Rayvanny•
Marioo•
Harmonize
1 tracks
May 9

Addiction
Jay Melody
12 tracks
April 30

Jirani
Jay Melody
1 tracks
April 20

Mtoto
Jay Melody
1 tracks
April 17

TETE
Marioo
1 tracks
April 16

Love, Chege
Felix Chege
5 tracks
April 10

Juju (feat. Marioo)
Marioo
1 tracks
April 8

Nazama
Jay Melody
1 tracks
April 4

Fitingi (feat. Marioo)
Marioo
1 tracks
March 28

Milango (Curol Remix)
Dan Bay•
Nes Mburu
1 tracks
March 27

Nifunze
aMouse•
Mindblow•
Nes Mburu
1 tracks
March 25

Pick Up
Yaobizo•
Marioo
1 tracks
March 7

Sitaenda
Felix Chege
1 tracks
February 28

Morning Slide
Space Motion•
Stylo•
Nes Mburu
2 tracks
February 21

Nawachana
GIACOBBI•
Nes Mburu
2 tracks
February 4

Milele
Felix Chege
1 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 17

RONALDO
Mr Much Enga
3 tracks
January 16

Aaliyah
Marioo
1 tracks
January 16

No More
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

Dona
RMNY•
Nes Mburu
1 tracks
December 13

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

Hona
Konvex (FR)•
Nes Mburu
1 tracks
December 6

Dollar boddy
Mr Much Enga
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
November 1

Niwewe
Dr Feel•
Nes Mburu
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 18

Milango
Dan Bay•
Nes Mburu
1 tracks

May 9, 2025

Addiction
Jay Melody
12 tracks
April 16

Love, Chege
Felix Chege
5 tracks
November 29, 2024

The Godson
Marioo
17 tracks
October 15

Andu Slehulu Mote
Tizitaw Samuel
14 tracks
October 8

MINUTEMAN
Magic Mukiibi
6 tracks
July 11

Gammachuu
Ali Birra
11 tracks
July 7

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

Fururi
Misumena•
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
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
May 5

De camino al éxito
Mr Much Enga
5 tracks

May 23, 2025

Pere
Rayvanny•
Marioo•
Harmonize
1 tracks
April 30

Jirani
Jay Melody
1 tracks
April 20

Mtoto
Jay Melody
1 tracks
April 17

TETE
Marioo
1 tracks
April 10

Juju (feat. Marioo)
Marioo
1 tracks
April 8

Nazama
Jay Melody
1 tracks
April 4

Fitingi (feat. Marioo)
Marioo
1 tracks
March 28

Milango (Curol Remix)
Dan Bay•
Nes Mburu
1 tracks
March 27

Nifunze
aMouse•
Mindblow•
Nes Mburu
1 tracks
March 25

Pick Up
Yaobizo•
Marioo
1 tracks
March 7

Sitaenda
Felix Chege
1 tracks
February 28

Morning Slide
Space Motion•
Stylo•
Nes Mburu
2 tracks
February 21

Nawachana
GIACOBBI•
Nes Mburu
2 tracks
February 4

Milele
Felix Chege
1 tracks
January 31

Tuta
Kröme•
ghostfrnd•
Nes Mburu
1 tracks
January 22

Turudiane
Jay Melody
1 tracks
January 17

RONALDO
Mr Much Enga
3 tracks
January 17

Shule
Jay Melody
1 tracks
January 16

No More
Marioo
1 tracks
January 16

Aaliyah
Marioo
1 tracks