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.

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Angry Panda Clan
Bensoul
Benzema
Bey T
Boondocks Gang
Breeder LW
Chris Kaiga
Ethic Entertainment
Exray Taniua
FEMI ONE
Gwaash
H_art the Band
Iyanii
Kahu$h
Khaligraph Jones
King Kaka
Matata
Mbuzi Gang
Mejja
Naiboi
Nandy
Nviiri The Storyteller
Nyashinski
Ochungulo Family
Octopizzo
Sailors 254
Sho Madjozi
Swat Matire
Third Eye Simba
Bensoul
Nyashinski
Sho Madjozi
Nviiri The Storyteller
Khaligraph Jones
Chris Kaiga
Matata
Mejja
Nandy
H_art the Band
Breeder LW
Naiboi
FEMI ONE
Kahu$h
Iyanii
Bey T
Octopizzo
King Kaka
Exray Taniua
Benzema
Ethic Entertainment
Mbuzi Gang
Boondocks Gang
Ochungulo Family
Gwaash
Sailors 254
Angry Panda Clan
Swat Matire
Third Eye Simba