ELEMENT EleéeH ushers in a defining new chapter with the release of his debut EP, Genesis, available now via AFRICORI and Eleéesphere Music Worldwide.
More than a debut project, GENESIS is a statement of intent from one of East Africa’s most exciting contemporary voices. The six-track body of work brings together the first wave of releases that introduced ELEMENT EleéeH to audiences across Africa and beyond, a catalogue that has collectively generated over 100 million streams and established him as Rwanda’s leading contemporary artist.
The release arrives alongside another major milestone in his rapidly ascending career. ELEMENT EleéeH has been selected as the first artist in Apple Music’s prestigious Up Next (East Africa) programme, positioning him among a new generation of breakthrough African artists shaping the future of the continent’s sound. The campaign will receive support across Apple Music’s Sub-Saharan African markets, while also being spotlighted globally through the platform’s African category page, further amplifying his growing international presence.
Featuring fan favourites including Kashe, FOU DE TOI, MiLELE, Tombé, MAASO and AYAYAAH, Genesis documents the early foundations of an artist whose music continues to transcend borders, languages and cultures. Through a seamless blend of Afro-fusion, melodic songwriting and emotionally resonant storytelling, ELEMENT EleéeH has cultivated a sound that feels both deeply personal and universally relatable.
Recent singles Tombé and MAASO further showcase the artist’s creative vision and willingness to push sonic boundaries. Drawing inspiration from Caribbean genres such as zouk and kompa while remaining firmly rooted in Rwandan identity, the tracks exemplify the essence of Afro-Gako, the genre ELEMENT EleéeH has been pioneering and refining over the past several years.
At its core, Genesis serves both as a celebration and a foundation. It captures the story of a young creative from Rwanda whose rise has been fuelled by authenticity, consistency and an unwavering commitment to his craft. It is the sound of an artist reflecting on where he has come from while setting the stage for where he is headed next.
With a rapidly growing international audience, a catalogue that continues to gain momentum across streaming platforms, and the backing of Apple Music’s Up Next programme, ELEMENT EleéeH stands at the forefront of a new generation of African artists redefining the reach, ambition and global influence of music from the continent.
Genesis is available now on all major digital streaming platforms via Eleéesphere Music Worldwide and AFRICORI.
