| Sol Generation Records | |
| Industry: | Music |
| Founder: | Bien-Aimé Baraza, Savara Mudigi, Willis Austin Chimano, Polycarp Otieno |
Sol Generation Records is a Kenyan based music label, founded by Kenyan Afropop group Sauti Sol members; Bien-Aime Baraza, Savara Mudigi, Willis Austin Chimano and Polycarp Otieno. The label was founded in 2019.
In 2019 Sol Generation signed its first artist, Bensoul, a Kenyan musician.[1] In the same year, the label signed Kenyan artists; Nviiri The Story Teller, Kaskazini (now Watendawili) and Crystal Asige.[2] Within the same year Crystal Asige amicably left the label.[3] Kaskazini (now Watendawili), also exited the label, citing having difficulties adjusting to being in a label.[4] In 2021, the label signed Bien Aime Baraza, one of the cofounders and members of Sauti Sol.[5] The other cofounders and Sauti Sol members Savara, Chimano and Polycarp are also signed to the label.[6]
In 2022, former signee Crystal Asige sued Sol Generation Records and Sauti Sol for breech of contract. She also wanted compensation for the songs she contributed towards while signed to the label.[7]
In 2023, Bensol announced his departure from the label, to pave way for newer artists.[8] In 2024, Nviiri the Story Teller also announced his departure from the label.[9]
In 2023, Sol Generation announced an Artist Development Programme aimed at developing 300 East African artists. The program is meant to develop their skills includingnsongwriting, music distribution, brand development and financial management.[10]
In 2024, Sol Generation signed a new Kenyan female artist, Le'Laika.[11] In the same year, the label also signed Mordecai Mwini of the Kenyan band, H-art The Band.[12]
In 2020, Sol Generation founders; Bien, Savara, Chimano, Polycarp, and the then signees; Bensoul and Nviiri were part of the reality show Sol Family.[13] The show followed their personal lives and business within the label. The show aired from 2020 to 2021 for two seasons[14]