Binki

Baraka Andrew Ongeri (born September 14, 1997), known professionally by the stage name Binki (stylized as binki), is an American singer and songwriter.

Early life Ongeri was born to Kenyan parents. From Pennsylvania, Ongeri grew up in Hershey and North Carolina. While in college, he began making music.

In 2018, Ongeri released his debut single "Marco". A year later, he released "Wiggle". In August 2019, he was featured in Pigeons & Planes as one of their "best new artists" of that month. He then released "Sea Sick" in September. The song would later be used in an Apple Inc. advertisement for the iPad Air 4. "Heybb!" and "Sea Sick" also achieved virality on TikTok.

In May 2021, he released the single "Clay Pigeon", and in July released "Revolve". The two singles appeared on his debut EP Motor Function, which was released in August. The EP received positive reviews from music critics. followed by "Rocket Ship" in April, and "Doomsday" in May. All three singles were featured on his second EP Antennae.

Ongeri has noted Childish Gambino, Tyler, The Creator, Will Smith, and Jamie Foxx as his "idols". A documentary on Jimi Hendrix inspired him to take guitar lessons.

Discography Motor Function (2021) Antennae (2023) Half-Nelson (2025)