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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 R&b Trap House Rap Reggae Reggaeton Dancehall Afrobeats Afro House Afropop Gqom Kuduro Worldbeat Electronic Dance Music (edm) Kenyan Pop

Related Genres

Bongo Flava Pop Hip Hop African Afrobeats Singeli Rumba Congolaise Ugandan Hip Hop Afropop Afro Soul

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Latest Gengetone Release

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Single - Released September 19, 2026

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Bien

Joshua Baraka

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Marioo

Watendawili

Top Playlists

The Needle / Kenya 20 Gengetone artists

The Needle / Kenya - Current 15 Gengetone artists

The Needle / Uganda 14 Gengetone artists

The Sound of Ugandan Hip Hop 13 Gengetone artists

The Needle / Uganda - Current 13 Gengetone artists

The Sound of Burundian Pop 10 Gengetone artists

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September 19, 2026

For No Reason
Harmonize•
Young Lunya
1 tracks
September 19

Tangazo
Harmonize•
Marioo
1 tracks
September 16

Kiwembe
Lava Lava
1 tracks
September 10

Earth Song
Yemi Alade•
Sofiya Nzau•
Njerae
1 tracks
September 4

ANAKU RAHISI
NIGGA SHAWN•
4Mr Frank White
1 tracks
September 1

Fyah
Ayetian•
Countree Hype
1 tracks
August 26

YoYo
Joshua Baraka
1 tracks
August 24

Kangaroo Bone
Eddy G Bomba•
Countree Hype
1 tracks
August 21

Malaika
Mbosso•
Nandy•
S2kizzy
1 tracks
August 18

Sikiwa
Fik Fameica
1 tracks
August 14

Maneno
Lava Lava
1 tracks
August 10

Niwache (Acoustic)
Nikita Kering'
1 tracks
August 7

Somebody
Nandy•
Marioo
1 tracks
August 7

Somebody
Nandy•
Marioo
1 tracks
August 7

Somebody
Nandy•
Marioo
1 tracks
August 7

Somebody
Nandy•
Marioo
1 tracks
July 31

Teka famba
Sho Madjozi
1 tracks
July 30

MOYO
Marioo
1 tracks
July 17

Panadol
Karole Kasita
1 tracks
July 10

All I Need [TWO SHADES (AT) REMIX]
Rammor•
Bien
2 tracks
July 9

Girl Toto
Mbuzi Gang•
Fena Gitu
2 tracks
July 1

what do i know
Joshua Baraka
1 tracks
June 27

Normally
Exray Taniua•
Karole Kasita
2 tracks
June 27

Normally
Exray Taniua•
Karole Kasita
2 tracks
June 23

Bounce & Balance
Elephant Man•
Countree Hype
1 tracks
June 19

Competition
Maureen•
Erda•
Mafio House
1 tracks
June 19

Mkuu wa Majeshi
Young Lunya•
Harmonize
1 tracks
June 19

Mafrankoo Project File 1 (Nakili Session Live Performance)
4Mr Frank White
12 tracks
June 19

Don't Be Shy
Yemi Alade•
Bien
1 tracks
June 5

Utanionea
Alikiba•
Harmonize
1 tracks
June 3

E-Sir
4Mr Frank White
1 tracks
June 3

YOU
Joshua Baraka
1 tracks
May 29

MMMCXII
Marioo
9 tracks
May 29

Stallion
Kivumbi King•
Joshua Baraka•
Axon
1 tracks
May 29

Yanamwagika
Kusah•
Jay Melody
1 tracks
May 29

The Lick Back
Nikita Kering'
5 tracks
May 29

MAFRANKOOO
4Mr Frank White
12 tracks
May 26

PARTY CUP
4Mr Frank White•
NIGGA SHAWN
1 tracks
May 26

KIUNO
4Mr Frank White•
Brandy Maina
1 tracks
May 26

NJORAA
4Mr Frank White
1 tracks

June 19, 2026

Mafrankoo Project File 1 (Nakili Session Live Performance)
4Mr Frank White
12 tracks
May 29

MMMCXII
Marioo
9 tracks
May 29

The Lick Back
Nikita Kering'
5 tracks
May 29

MAFRANKOOO
4Mr Frank White
12 tracks
May 22

Wape Wape
ItsYaba
5 tracks
May 15

Ram Dance Riddim
Countree Hype
9 tracks
May 15

Double Down
Lil Osteen•
DENZZ!
5 tracks
May 8

Free Hit Riddim 2.0
Countree Hype
15 tracks
April 30

EARLY KICK OFF (KGG)
Wakadinali
11 tracks
April 10

Miracles
A Pass
7 tracks
March 20

2016
DENZZ!
7 tracks
March 6

Mtoto wa Khadija
Mejja
13 tracks
March 6

Buwooma
A Pass
4 tracks
March 6

Nostalgia
Ares66
8 tracks
February 18

In The Meantime
Octopizzo
8 tracks
February 13

Xxx Riddim
Countree Hype
12 tracks
February 6

Flim Stone Riddim
Countree Hype
5 tracks
January 30

Fast & Furious Riddim Sports
Countree Hype
23 tracks
January 23

44 AFFAIR
4Mr Frank White•
BigMan
4 tracks
January 23

44 شأن
4Mr Frank White•
BigMan
4 tracks

September 19, 2026

Tangazo
Harmonize•
Marioo
1 tracks
September 19

For No Reason
Harmonize•
Young Lunya
1 tracks
September 16

Kiwembe
Lava Lava
1 tracks
September 10

Earth Song
Yemi Alade•
Sofiya Nzau•
Njerae
1 tracks
September 4

ANAKU RAHISI
NIGGA SHAWN•
4Mr Frank White
1 tracks
September 1

Fyah
Ayetian•
Countree Hype
1 tracks
August 26

YoYo
Joshua Baraka
1 tracks
August 24

Kangaroo Bone
Eddy G Bomba•
Countree Hype
1 tracks
August 21

Malaika
Mbosso•
Nandy•
S2kizzy
1 tracks
August 18

Sikiwa
Fik Fameica
1 tracks
August 14

Maneno
Lava Lava
1 tracks
August 10

Niwache (Acoustic)
Nikita Kering'
1 tracks
August 7

Somebody
Nandy•
Marioo
1 tracks
August 7

Somebody
Nandy•
Marioo
1 tracks
August 7

Somebody
Nandy•
Marioo
1 tracks
August 7

Somebody
Nandy•
Marioo
1 tracks
July 31

Teka famba
Sho Madjozi
1 tracks
July 30

MOYO
Marioo
1 tracks
July 17

Panadol
Karole Kasita
1 tracks
July 10

All I Need [TWO SHADES (AT) REMIX]
Rammor•
Bien
2 tracks