Data updated on 2025-05-03 17:48:09 UTC
Born in Kenya, raised across South Asia, the Middle East, and Southern Africa, IkeN is a London-based alt-R&B/indie artist whose music reflects the fluidity of identity and culture. Shaped by years of moving between countries, his music carries the depth of his East African roots while embracing the perspectives of a global upbringing.
Drawing inspiration from his own life experiences, literature, and those of others around him, IkeN writes and produces music that explores the tension between belonging and individuality, telling stories that are both deeply personal and widely relatable. Influenced by artists such as emawk, Frank Ocean, and Alina Baraz, his artistry is a reflection of a life lived in transition, where identity isn’t a label, but a space one carves out for oneself.
Drawing inspiration from his own life experiences, literature, and those of others around him, IkeN writes and produces music that explores the tension between belonging and individuality, telling stories that are both deeply personal and widely relatable. Influenced by artists such as emawk, Frank Ocean, and Alina Baraz, his artistry is a reflection of a life lived in transition, where identity isn’t a label, but a space one carves out for oneself.
Genres
: alteMonthly listeners
8,153
Followers
1,436
Top Cities
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Nairobi471 listeners -
Johannesburg296 listeners -
Lagos153 listeners
Most popular tracks
| Track | Plays | Duration | Release date | |
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406,056 | 2:59 | 2022-04-01 | |
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99,792 | 3:55 | 2022-11-18 | |
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91,057 | 3:03 | 2023-08-25 | |
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74,815 | 4:00 | 2021-10-15 | |
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51,892 | 4:49 | 2021-07-02 | |
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36,475 | 2:18 | 2021-11-12 | |
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35,215 | 3:46 | 2023-02-24 | |
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32,261 | 4:27 | 2023-09-22 | |
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30,786 | 3:02 | 2022-10-14 | |
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25,834 | 3:16 | 2025-03-21 |
