Geko

Geko is a British rapper and singer who has developed a genre-fluid musical style spanning Afrowave, grime, and Arabic swing, collaborating with a range of prominent artists. After becoming the youngest artist to record a ‘Fire in the Booth’ session for Charlie Sloth on BBC Radio 1 in 2011, Geko quickly established himself as a prominent British rapper and singer, celebrated for his genre-fluid style spanning Afrowave, grime, and Arabic swing. His career began in 2010 with K Koke’s UK music collective U.S.G., where he was the youngest member. Under U.S.G., Geko released the mixtape ‘Voice Of The Future’ in 2012 and the EP ‘Heartless’ in 2013.

In 2014, he founded his independent label, OneTape Records, through which he released the ‘Baba’ EP in 2015, culminating in a notable performance at the Wireless Festival in 2016. Geko reached a new milestone in 2017 with the release of his debut album, ‘LionHeart,’ via Sony Music. The album’s diverse sound, blending pop with international influences, was followed by ‘The LionHeart Tour’ across England. He continued to build momentum with singles like ‘Bipolar’ featuring Sneakbo and ‘Ronaldo.’ His mainstream breakthrough accelerated in 2018 upon signing an exclusive worldwide publishing deal with 3 Beat Productions.

Other significant contributions to ’22’ included tracks with Stefflon Don, Deno, and Dappy. Geko also expanded into fashion, modeling for Napapijri at Scotts Menswear in 2019. Maintaining a consistent and dynamic presence in the British music scene, Geko continued to release impactful singles throughout 2020 and 2021, including ‘Tantrum’ and ‘Woi Oi,’ featuring Ms Banks and BackRoad Gee. Beyond solo work, Geko has been a sought-after collaborator, frequently featured on tracks by other artists, showcasing his enduring versatility and influence across Afrowave, grime, and Arabic swing, cementing his status as a distinct voice in contemporary music.