In recent years, the Ugandan music industry has been marked by political tension that has cut through the scene, pushing artists to take sides while fans slowly drift away. Beneath that fuss, a quieter wave keeps unfolding, one led by artists who seem more focused on output, fresh talents inclined to building catalogues rather than clout, a movement that Jenesis Kimera clearly belongs to.
Best known as an artist and songwriter, both credited and working as a ghostwriter for other artists, and as a producer under the tag Ah My Beats, Jenesis Kimera continues to solidify his reputation for consistency through a growing body of work, with two music EPs released in 2025 so far, making a total of three EPs within just two years.
Having tweeted earlier this year about releasing 25 songs in 2025, Jenesis Kimera has delivered 17 EP tracks as of now; eight through his mid-year Unscripted EP and nine on his latest Up All Night EP. Some tracks were first released as lead singles and continue to gain renewed attention as part of the full EPs.
Up All Night EP, released on 13 December 2025, opens with its title track, written and produced by Jenesis himself, a song centred on the nocturnal life of sacrificing sleep in pursuit of money and progress in the ghetto. Its message is conveyed through lyrics that shift between English, Jamaican Patois, Luganda, and a touch of Swahili, a linguistic blend that cuts across most tracks on the EP.
I would argue the EP’s multilingual approach isn’t merely ornamental, but serves as an open invitation meant to pull in listeners from different regions and cultures. This pattern continues on Ndabilawa, the second track and the EP’s only duet, where Jenesis and Echoled explore the quiet excitement of meeting an old lover. Their voices blend so closely that, if listened to hurriedly, it’s easy to miss where one fades into the other. The track is produced by Jenesis Kimera (Ah My Beats) and co-written by him and Echoled.
Ballon d’Or follows with playful confidence, flirting openly while keeping things light, name-dropping Congolese icon Awilo Longomba in the chorus and riding Klin’s production with ease. The EP then stretches further with Bad and Solo, a track where Jenesis Kimera twists his vocals, shifts delivery, and weaves in cultural references such as Nigerian chicken jollof rice. You’ll definitely love the ‘they can’t style a stylist’ line.
On On the Floor, the project leans into reggae, slowing the tempo and introducing spiritual acknowledgements, clearly nodding to Jamaican influences while retaining Jenesis’s distinct voice, with Studio Vilaz Zen’s production giving the track body and resonance. In contrast, I Need You, the earlier-released lead single, channels club energy, immediacy, and concise lyrics, all propelled by Klin’s production.
Mukyakale, produced by Walter YT, pulls the listener into street culture and nightlife atmosphere infused with football references, party language, and a brief religious touch. Satisfy Her picks it up with a lively beat co-produced by Jenesis and Klin, narrating the life of a call girl.
As its final act, the EP closes with Bam Bam, its ninth and bonus track, clearly designed to get listeners moving.
Summary: Jenesis Kimera’s Up All Night EP stands out for its lyricism, blending languages and cultural references to welcome listeners from across regions, while its genre-spanning beats allow each track to find its own resonance, making it a lively EP well worth your 20 minutes!
