Gengis Don graduated at the top of the class from the School of Hip Hop. Wearing many hats as a drummer, producer, song writer, & engineer, Gengis combines his deep knowledge of Hip Hop and his study of jazz/improvisational music to create the music that his group, The Empire, plays. As a young Bandleader, Gengis Don demands only the best efforts from his musicians while simultaneously allowing them to bring their own unique voice to the music.   Having completed undergrad with a Major in Accounting and a minor in Music Composition, and a Master’s Degree in completion at Harvard University in Jazz Studies, Gengis is as well rounded as they come. Described by many as the love child of Jazz & Boom Bap, Gengis Don is consistently searching for a sound that represents today’s social climate while staying true to his roots in groove and Hip Hop. A New York native, Gengis grew up listening to New York artists such as 50 Cent, Ja Rule, Ashanti, Notorious B.I.G., Fat Joe, Nas, and Jay Z. Those influences are evident in his gritty, unapologetically dirty, sound on drums.   At just 23 years of age, Gengis has worked with some of the world’s best musicians/artists whether it be drumming, or producing. William Parker, Willerm Delisfort, Jason Marshall, Corey Wallace, Luquez Curtis, Marquis Hill, Wayne Tucker, Braxton Cook, Jonathan Michel, Eric Lewis, Chris McBride, Alina Engibaryan, ASAP Ferg, JD Allen, Stacy Dillard, Steve Toure, Jon Bap, Melanie Charles, and many more.   “Whenever you play with Gengis, you’re gonna get an authentic Hip Hop feel that no one  else in the world can replicate, because it’s so honest.”   Corey Wallace   Bringing two different musical worlds together and making enjoyable, authentic music is no small task. However, Gengis Don has managed to not only make it work with his group, The Empire, but he also leave his own fingerprint on the music and takes the audience on a journey through Hip Hop.   As a producer Gengis has consistently shown his versatility by producing Hip Hop, RnB, House, Reggae, Pop, and Jazz songs. Those who call on the services of Gengis for a song/record have come to recognize a certain authenticity in his sound that they can’t find elsewhere. His fluidity and maturity in his sound is something not too many producers his age have.   Nowadays you can catch Gengis performing with his group, The Empire at Pilsener Haus Bier Garten for their bi-weekly residency.