A new musical wave, dubbed Gengetone, has been gaining momentum and shifting the tides for Kenyan audiences. Young MCs, each with a signature flow, deliver rhymes in sheng Рa mix of English, Kiswahili and other Kenyan languages Рover pulsating electronic beats. The typical hit is a synthesis of Kenyan-style dancehall and rap, an amalgam born of Jamaican and American influences. The eminently danceable hits feature clever and often risqu̩ wordplay and catchy hooks. The accompanying music videos display vigorous unabashed twerking.
Rife with controversy, the new wave has been lauded by its enthusiastic supporters as the future of Kenyan music, while others have forecast its imminent death amid copyright issues and calls for song restrictions.
Gengetone is appealing to the younger generation. The deep sheng words, street lingo, raunchy videos and sometimes glorification of substances that induce intoxication in some way limits the Gengetone audience.
Top 10 latest Gengetone songs
1.Joefes, Mejja, Mbuzi Gang - Shamra Shamra (Official Video)
3.NGUMI NI JAMO (Official Video) - STOOPID BOY x MADOCHO x PINGO x LIYETIN.
3.Trio Mio Cheza Kama Wewe Remix ft Mejja x Exray x Nellythegoon ( SMS "Skiza 5570069 to 811 )
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