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.
Latest Follows
RecentMusic users are tracking 130 Gengetone artists for new releases, and have access to the full timeline of 4,935 releases
Join them and feed your new music addiction, and add the Gengetone artists you love!
Get Started Browse Arists- June 23, 2026
- June 19
- June 19
- June 5
- June 3
- May 29
- May 29
- May 29
- May 22
- May 18
- May 15
- May 15
- May 15
- May 15
- May 15
- May 15
- May 8
- May 8
- May 8
- May 8
- May 8
- May 8
- May 8
- May 1
- May 1
- May 1
- May 1
- April 30
- April 30
- April 29
- April 28
- April 27
- April 27
- April 27
- April 24
- April 24
- April 24
- April 24
- April 24
- April 24
- May 29, 2026
- May 22
- May 15
- May 15
- May 8
- April 30
- April 10
- March 20
- March 6
- March 6
- March 6
- February 18
- February 13
- February 6
- January 30
- January 23
- January 23
- December 16, 2025
- December 10
- December 7
- June 23, 2026
- June 19
- June 19
- June 5
- June 3
- May 29
- May 29
- May 18
- May 15
- May 15
- May 15
- May 15
- May 8
- May 8
- May 8
- May 8
- May 8
- May 8
- May 1
- May 1
-
-
Welcome
- Shop
- Join
- Login
- Home
- Your Playlists
- Your Artists
- Your Genres
-
Music
- Search
- Genres
- Artists
- Playlists
-
Music
- Contact Us
- Terms of use
- Privacy policy