Kenyan producer and musician DTX is set to release his latest offering, “Get Down” featuring powerhouse rapper Fena Gitu, rising star Mr. Tee, and trap sensation Boutross.
Another juicy pick from renowned producer DTX’s locker, the record oozes urban Kenyan pop genre, Arbantone, popular for sampling Dancehall and partly golden Kenyan classics, with a spinoff of inviting today’s generation of artists to provide their take on the same. Modernizing Prezzo and Nazizi’s club banger, “Let’s Get Down,” the track boldly draws inspiration from the iconic Genge hit, breathing new life into a beloved classic, while bridging generations of sound, the raw energy of Genge, the swagger of Trap, and the street-smart pulsation of Arbantone.
Sampling Kenyan classic Nazizi and Prezzo’s “Let’s Get Down”, this record is a nostalgic journey back to the days of Genge music. The craftsmanship fuses old and new blood to create a new gem that not only reminds us of the past but also showcases the artistry of the creative heads involved in the project: DTX, Fena Gitu, Boutross, and Mr. Tee.
“I love how Arbantone and Gengetone sample great songs of the past. I hoped to bring back the nostalgia of some of my favourite artists growing up. Prezzo was one of them and his song with Nazizi was the very inspiration for this track” DTX admits.
Rapper Fena Gitu, known for her genre fluidity, infuses depth and soul into “Get Down.” On the other end, Boutross, among the pioneers of Nairobi’s trap movement, injects lyrical grit and contemporary flair. Lastly, Mr. Tee, a dominant voice in the Arbantone scene, adds a youthful fire and street resonance, making the track an all-generation appealing piece of art.
“It’s about owning your space and your moment. No matter what’s going on around you, you have the right to live loud, be unapologetic, and enjoy yourself. It’s a reminder that music is freedom. So dance and get down as low as you can!” DTX affirms the track’s messaging.
Like many of his collaborations, DTX is determined to shape the industry one track at a time. This nostalgic and forward-thinking approach revives a beloved Kenyan classic, while layering it with respectable contemporary rhythms and voices, making music that is set to fire up dancefloors across the nation. ‘Get Down’ takes the listener on a journey of Kenya’s dynamic soundscape, inviting them to the dancefloor.
Outside of the record, DTX and the collaborators have been teasing the song on TikTok – with videos amassing well over 100,000 views, building glowing reviews and large anticipation.