Ethic Entertainment announces departure of one of its founding members.

In a statement released on their joint social media accounts, Ethic Entertainment have  announced the departure of Rekles, one of its founding member. This announcement caught many music fans by surprise as they have been yawning for  a musical comeback of Ethic Entertainment after seeing its members on multiple solo projects and collaborations.

Ethic Entertainment is a Kenyan-Afro music group known mainly for doing a Kenyan urban genre of music called Gengetone that was originally formed in the streets of Nairobi in 2018. The group – comprising of four members: Rekles, Swat, Seska and Zilla – broke into the music scene in the country when they released a video for “LambaLolo”, in May 2018, which became an instant hit and viral sensation. Many of the group’s songs became very popular and trendy on social media in line with a great number of streaming and downloads on different streaming platforms. The Boy Band group will go down in history as one of the founding fathers of the Gengetone wave that took Kenyan music by storm from 2018 gathering more fan love especially youths.

Ethic Entertainment is known for its inclusive and diverse approach in music, and the news of departure of Rekles wasn’t the end of the group as they said that they were confident that they would be able to continue their journey and legacy despite this transition. The group’s fans have been reacting to the news with mixed emotions. Some fans are sad to see Rekles go, while others are supportive of his decision to pursue new opportunities. Only time will tell what the future holds for Ethic Entertainment, but one thing is for sure, the group has left a lasting mark on the Kenyan music industry. The statement said that the latest changes mark a significant turning point for the group, but they assured fans that they would be continuing their journey despite the changes.

The statement read.

“Ethic Entertainment, a trailblazing Kenyan quartet, has announced the departure of one of its founding members, Rekles. This marks a significant turning point that has redefined  the Kenyan sound and contributed immensely to the global music scene.

From humble beginnings in Umoja Estate, Ethic Entertainment emerged as a beacon of creativity, originality, and dreams realized. Comprising of Swat, Zilla, Seska, and Rekles, the group introduced the world to the unique Gengetone genre with the release of their breakthrough track – Lambalolo – , created on nothing more than a mobile phone.

Their musical journey was not just a single hit wonder, but a series of hit after hit that birthed the vibrant and unmistakable Kenyan sound we now recognize as Gengetone. Their boundary-pushing approach not only solidified their place on the global music charts but also inspired countless aspiring artists.

Rekles, with his unparalleled creativity and hard work, played an instrumental role in Ethic Entertainment’s rise. His contributions to both the group and broader Kenyan music industry have been monumental and can never be truly quantified. Ethic Entertainment, known for its inclusive and diverse approach, is poised to continue its journey and legacy despite this transition.

Ethic Entertainment bids farewell to Rekles, they express their profound gratitude for his indelible impact on the groups journey. The music they’ve created together will forever resonate with fans, and Rekles influence will undoubtedly continue to illuminate and inspire aspiring artists and creatives for years to come.

In the words of the legendary Freddie Mercury, – The show must go on. Ethic Entertainment remains committed to their mission of pushing musical boundaries, uplifting voices and creating a lasting legacy in the realm of music”