Martin Mwangi better known as SOLEXX GENGE is a Kenyan urban music
artist who released his first track (NOT A DAY) back in 2009. The track
was a bongo style production by a popular Mombasa based producer, Totti
of KAY G RECORDS.
Solexx performs in a wide array of languages
including Swahili, English, his native Kikuyu and Sheng in a popular
Kenyan style of rapping: GENGE
EARLY LIFE
Solexx was born
in Karatina county in Nyeri to ESTHER and MOSES KAMAU who were both
secondary school teachers. He grew up in a strict christian home and
began singing at the age of 13.
Solexx attended IHIGA PRIMARY
SCHOOL in karatina (class 1 to 3) then the TRINITY SCHOOL MARAGUA (class
4 to 8) he joined KIAGUTHU BOYS SECONDARY SCHOOL where he was the 'RNB
King' together with fellow genge artists. The musician is currently a
media arts student at SHANG TAO MEDIA ARTS COLLEGE.
MUSIC CAREER
His first recorded track was (NOT A DAY) released in 2009 and in 2010
he released another track (Banjuka gospel anthem) which drew him closer
to achieve his dream as the track was a major hit in most parts of
Muranga and Nairobi.
In July 2011, Solexx released a 7-track album titled GET LIFTED, which in its first month of release, sold over 600 copies.
Solexx has toured most towns in Kenya, as early this year he toured Uganda for the first time
check out his music
www.reverbnation.com/solexx