The Confusion Between Arbantone & Gengetone Explained
By Presta, 25 October 2023
Over the past few days a new genre Arbantone has been causing alot of buzz inthe Kenyan music circles , attracting both love and criticism those who haven’t fully understood the logic behind it.
Arbantone has been churning out hits after hits which are running millions of views on YouTube. Pioneered by Producers Motif the and Soundkraft alongside fellow artists Gody Tenor, Kappy, Tipsy G, Ybw Smith , Lil Maina , the genre is basically urban gengetone targeting the African audience hence it’s name Arbantone.
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Most fans have been claiming that the genre isn’t original as it samples old school dancehall riddims & Genge songs . But it is important to note that Arbantone is just a blend of the two genres Genge , Kapuka & Gengetone not a diversion of the latter as it has been recently portrayed.To understand what Arbantone is about check out this article explaining in detail.
https://chonjo.co.ke/arbantone-the-rise-of-a-new-kenyan-music-revolution/