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Gengetone

Gengetone is a vibrant music genre that originated in Kenya, gaining mainstream popularity in the late 2010s. It's characterized by its infectious beats, energetic rhythm, and the extensive use of Sheng - a dynamic Swahili-based slang spoken in Kenyan urban areas. This genre stands out for its raw reflection of urban youth culture, addressing themes such as street life, partying, social issues, and relationships with a bold and unapologetic flair. Artists like Ochungulo Family, Ethic Entertainment, and Boondocks Gang have been pivotal in shaping the sound and ethos of Gengetone, imbuing it with a gritty, authentic vibe that resonates across East Africa and beyond. The genre's upbeat tempo and catchy hooks make it a popular choice for nightclubs and party playlists, firmly entrenching it as a cornerstone of contemporary East African music.

Top Genres

Pop Electronic Hip Hop Trap Rap World Reggaeton Dancehall Afrobeats Street Music Electronic Music

Related Genres

Bongo Flava Afropop Afrobeats Singeli Afrobeat Afro Soul Rhumba Rumba Congolaise Kenyan R&b Amapiano

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Latest Gengetone Release

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Sweety (feat. Jux)

Single - Released September 26, 2025

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Top Playlists

The Needle / Kenya 22 Gengetone artists

The Needle / Kenya - Current 17 Gengetone artists

The Sound of Ugandan Hip Hop 10 Gengetone artists

The Needle / Tanzania - Current 8 Gengetone artists

The Sound of Ohangla 6 Gengetone artists

The Sound of Singeli 2 Gengetone artists

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September 26, 2025

Sweety (feat. Jux)
Nandy
1 tracks
September 26

Easy
Jaz Karis•
Joshua Baraka
1 tracks
September 19

Yariasu
Nyashinski
13 tracks
September 19

Assurance
Khaligraph Jones
1 tracks
September 12

Inside
Keemlyf•
Savara
1 tracks
September 12

Inside
Keemlyf•
Savara
1 tracks
September 12

Voices (Kuna)
Diamond Platnumz
1 tracks
September 10

Fame and Drip freestyle
Khaligraph Jones
1 tracks
September 10

All My Enemies Are Suffering (Remix)
Bien•
Phyno
1 tracks
September 5

Furaha Yako
Otile Brown•
Nviiri The Storyteller
1 tracks
September 5

FAR AWAY
KayCyy•
Njerae
2 tracks
September 5

Best Friend
Ish Kevin•
Njerae
1 tracks
September 5

P.I.C. (Partner In Crime)
Nyashinski
1 tracks
September 5

Furaha Yako
Otile Brown•
Nviiri The Storyteller
1 tracks
September 5

Mgombea
Nandy
1 tracks
September 5

Samia
Nandy
1 tracks
September 5

Who Dem
A Pass
1 tracks
August 30

Confused
Khaligraph Jones
1 tracks
August 29

Low
Ciara•
Diamond Platnumz
1 tracks
August 28

Confused
Khaligraph Jones
1 tracks
August 28

Jug on Jug
Masterpiece King
1 tracks
August 22

Mdogo Mdogo
Lody Music•
Stamina Shorwebwenzi
1 tracks
August 21

Onina
A Pass
1 tracks
August 18

Wewe na mimi (bongo Flava)
Frida Amani
1 tracks
August 15

TAI CHI
Nyashinski
1 tracks
August 8

PAMOJA
Savara•
Elijah Kitaka
1 tracks
August 1

Bella
Blinky Bill•
Lisa Oduor-Noah
1 tracks
July 30

Mdogolo
Breeder LW
7 tracks
July 30

See You Tonight
Iyanii
1 tracks
July 29

PERFORM (Diamond Platnumz Remix)
Diamond Platnumz
1 tracks
July 25

Chop Chop
Alyn Sano•
Bensoul
1 tracks
July 24

Tonge Nyama (feat. Marioo)
Nandy
1 tracks
July 22

Pon Mi Radar
Breeder LW
1 tracks
July 18

Asali Mbichi
Savara•
Jay Melody
1 tracks
July 18

All My Enemies Are Suffering
Bien
1 tracks
July 17

All I Need
Bien
2 tracks
July 17

Nalumansi (Remix)
A Pass
1 tracks
July 11

Love Is Forever
Bensoul
1 tracks
July 11

Odinare
Bey T
1 tracks
July 11

Donjo Maber
Iyanii
1 tracks

September 19, 2025

Yariasu
Nyashinski
13 tracks
July 30

Mdogolo
Breeder LW
7 tracks
June 27

Victims Of Madness 2.0
Wakadinali
22 tracks
June 5

LOST TAPES
Khaligraph Jones
10 tracks
May 30

Break the Chains
Bebe Cool
16 tracks
April 27

Hikari-Nodokeki
Bien
6 tracks
April 24

Zama
Naiboi
4 tracks
April 18

A Pass Live (Live)
A Pass
19 tracks
April 4

THE BOOK OF JONES 1st CHAPTER
Khaligraph Jones
10 tracks
March 28

Jawaya Jathum
Winyo•
Fancy Fingers
13 tracks
February 14

Four Letter Word
Njerae
4 tracks
February 7

UNTITLED
Wyre
6 tracks
January 17

Colorful Generation
Bruce Melodie
21 tracks
January 10

TAIGWA GOMA
4Mr Frank White
18 tracks
January 9

TO ALL THE GIRLS I'VE LOVED BEFORE.
DENZZ!
4 tracks
January 9

Kiama
Kahu$h
14 tracks
January 1

Breakfast Mafio House
Lijay•
Mafio House
4 tracks
December 21, 2024

A Pass
A Pass
11 tracks
December 6

Recess
Joshua Baraka
7 tracks
November 14

Msanii Bora Wa HipHop
Stamina Shorwebwenzi
17 tracks

September 26, 2025

Sweety (feat. Jux)
Nandy
1 tracks
September 26

Easy
Jaz Karis•
Joshua Baraka
1 tracks
September 19

Assurance
Khaligraph Jones
1 tracks
September 12

Inside
Keemlyf•
Savara
1 tracks
September 12

Voices (Kuna)
Diamond Platnumz
1 tracks
September 12

Inside
Keemlyf•
Savara
1 tracks
September 10

Fame and Drip freestyle
Khaligraph Jones
1 tracks
September 10

All My Enemies Are Suffering (Remix)
Bien•
Phyno
1 tracks
September 5

Furaha Yako
Otile Brown•
Nviiri The Storyteller
1 tracks
September 5

P.I.C. (Partner In Crime)
Nyashinski
1 tracks
September 5

Mgombea
Nandy
1 tracks
September 5

Best Friend
Ish Kevin•
Njerae
1 tracks
September 5

FAR AWAY
KayCyy•
Njerae
2 tracks
September 5

Samia
Nandy
1 tracks
September 5

Who Dem
A Pass
1 tracks
September 5

Furaha Yako
Otile Brown•
Nviiri The Storyteller
1 tracks
August 30

Confused
Khaligraph Jones
1 tracks
August 29

Low
Ciara•
Diamond Platnumz
1 tracks
August 28

Jug on Jug
Masterpiece King
1 tracks
August 28

Confused
Khaligraph Jones
1 tracks