Ugandan artist Bash Luks showcases music expertise through an awe-inspiring journey
In Uganda, the music scene is flourishing with a new generation of artists. Letโs explore one of these up and coming stars: Bash Luks. Based in Kampala, Uganda and running his own music label, Lot Fire Records, he draws inspiration from Eddy Kenzo, The late Mowzey Radio, Madoxx Ssemanda Sematimba and many other greats. Bash Luks also avid Actor, Author and Singer who regularly perform for crowds across his province.
Continue reading to know more about this versatile singer. Ugandan artist Bash Luks showcases music expertise through an awe-inspiring journey.
Bashir Lukonge, who is widely recognized as Bash Luks, is a multitalented individual hailing from Uganda. He is a singer-songwriter, actor, author of the book titled โRoad To Successโ, music producer, and the esteemed Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Lot Fire Records, a prominent record label based in Uganda. Bash Luks was born to Isima Matovu, a successful businessperson, and Rosemary Nannyonga, a dedicated nursing assistant. Growing up in Mubende District and later residing in Kampala, Uganda, he is the youngest of two siblings. Bash Luks has also made notable contributions to the world of film acting and has made appearances in various Ugandan television series.
He attended a class of 2008 at Butega Church of Uganda Primary School Mityana for his primary level of Education, then progressed to St. Josephโs Secondary School Busega class of 2012, following that he attended Forest Peas High School Kikandwa in 2013 and St. Matia Mulumba Secondary School Kassanda class of 2014 for his secondary level of education.
Bash Luks began his musical journey while he was just a young artist. He had difficulty understanding his musical identity and finding his place in the industry. Instead of giving up, he dedicated his time to perfecting his craft by composing and recording tracks in his room, in addition to performing at local open mics and events. Despite the obstacles, Bash Luks never wavered from his love for music; it was this passion that pushed him to pursue connecting with listeners and conveying his experiences through each of his songs. Eventually, he gained connections with producers and media outlets in the area.
We managed to talk to him about life, music and career. Read on
๐ช๐ต๐ฒ๐ฟ๐ฒ ๐ฑ๐ถ๐ฑ ๐๐ผ๐๐ฟ ๐ฝ๐ฎ๐๐๐ถ๐ผ๐ป ๐ณ๐ผ๐ฟ ๐บ๐๐๐ถ๐ฐ ๐ผ๐ฟ๐ถ๐ด๐ถ๐ป๐ฎ๐๐ฒ?
When I think of music, I believe it has the power to evoke the same emotion no matter the age of the listener. Lyrics are also incredibly important; when you marry words and a tune to create something stirring, everyone wants to have it on continuous loop. Itโs not something you can plan or think about, itโs just there.
Music making for me is also an emotional journey. Itโs something that comes from deep within. My music and singing has been influenced by my life experiences, the people Iโve encountered, the places Iโve seen, my own emotions, and the world around me.
๐ช๐ต๐ฎ๐ ๐ด๐ฒ๐ป๐ฟ๐ฒ๐ ๐ผ๐ณ ๐บ๐๐๐ถ๐ฐ ๐ฑ๐ผ ๐๐ผ๐ ๐ฝ๐ฟ๐ผ๐ฑ๐๐ฐ๐ฒ?
The type of music I produce is commonly known as โAfrobeatsโ, โPopular Musicโ, and โDancehallโ, with additional elements of reggae incorporated into my sound. My musical style is greatly shaped by the music that I grew up listening to.
๐ช๐ต๐ฎ๐ ๐ฑ๐ถ๐ณ๐ณ๐ถ๐ฐ๐๐น๐๐ถ๐ฒ๐ ๐ต๐ฎ๐๐ฒ ๐๐ผ๐ ๐ฒ๐ป๐ฐ๐ผ๐๐ป๐๐ฒ๐ฟ๐ฒ๐ฑ ๐ฎ๐ ๐ฎ ๐ฏ๐๐ฑ๐ฑ๐ถ๐ป๐ด ๐ฎ๐ฟ๐๐ถ๐๐?
As a burgeoning artist, my primary obstacle lies in the realm of promoting my work. Nonetheless, I have been steadily overcoming this challenge through my proactive efforts.
๐ช๐ต๐ถ๐ฐ๐ต ๐บ๐ฎ๐น๐ฒ ๐บ๐๐๐ถ๐ฐ๐ถ๐ฎ๐ป ๐บ๐ผ๐๐ ๐ถ๐ป๐ณ๐น๐๐ฒ๐ป๐ฐ๐ฒ๐ฑ ๐๐ผ๐?
From the very start of my journey, I have found immense inspiration in a diverse array of individuals who have made a significant impact in the music industry. Among these remarkable figures are Madoxx Ssemanda Sematimba, Eddy Kenzo, Pallaso, Bobi Wine, and the late Mowzey Radio. However, my list of influencers extends far beyond these notable names, encompassing a wide range of talented individuals who have left an indelible mark on my artistic vision.
๐ช๐ต๐ถ๐ฐ๐ต ๐จ๐ด๐ฎ๐ป๐ฑ๐ฎ๐ป ๐ณ๐ฒ๐บ๐ฎ๐น๐ฒ ๐บ๐๐๐ถ๐ฐ๐ถ๐ฎ๐ป ๐ฑ๐ผ ๐๐ผ๐ ๐ฎ๐ฑ๐บ๐ถ๐ฟ๐ฒ ๐๐ต๐ฒ ๐บ๐ผ๐๐ ๐ฎ๐ป๐ฑ ๐๐ฎ๐ป๐ ๐๐ผ ๐ฐ๐ผ๐น๐น๐ฎ๐ฏ๐ผ๐ฟ๐ฎ๐๐ฒ ๐๐ถ๐๐ต?
I have a deep admiration for Ang3lina and her captivating musical talent. Listening to her melodious compositions never fails to bring immense joy and satisfaction. Not only do I appreciate her artistry, but my friends also share the same level of adoration for her music. The remarkable fusion of sound and vibe that Ang3lina creates leaves me in complete awe.
๐๐ฟ๐ฒ ๐๐ผ๐ ๐บ๐ฎ๐ฟ๐ฟ๐ถ๐ฒ๐ฑ ๐ฎ๐ป๐ฑ ๐ฑ๐ผ ๐๐ผ๐ ๐ต๐ฎ๐๐ฒ ๐ธ๐ถ๐ฑ๐?
I have not entered into the sacred union of marriage as of yet. However, on the third day of March in the year 2018, I was bestowed with the immense joy of welcoming a beautiful and precious baby girl into this world at the esteemed Wakiso District Health Center IV. It is with great delight and gratitude that my partner and I have chosen to bestow upon her the name Omaira Lukonge.
๐ช๐ต๐ฎ๐ ๐ฑ๐ผ ๐๐ผ๐ ๐๐ฎ๐ป๐ ๐๐ผ ๐ฏ๐ฒ ๐ฟ๐ฒ๐ป๐ผ๐๐ป๐ฒ๐ฑ ๐ณ๐ผ๐ฟ ๐๐ต๐ฒ๐ป ๐๐ผ๐ ๐ฎ๐ฟ๐ฒ ๐ฎ๐ ๐น๐ฎ๐๐ ๐ผ๐ป๐ฒ ๐ผ๐ณ ๐๐ต๐ฒ ๐ฏ๐ฒ๐๐ ๐ฎ๐ฟ๐๐ถ๐๐๐ ๐ถ๐ป ๐จ๐ด๐ฎ๐ป๐ฑ๐ฎ?
Uganda boasts a prominent musician who has garnered an extensive fan base and achieved remarkable fame through the release of highly popular songs that have gone viral on platforms such as YouTube and various social media channels, amassing millions of views. Winning numerous prestigious accolades, including a Grammy Award, BET Award, MAMA Award, Billboard Music Award, All African Music Awards, MTV Music Video Award, and many other esteemed honors.
๐๐ถ๐ป๐ฎ๐น ๐ฟ๐ฒ๐บ๐ฎ๐ฟ๐ธ๐
Bash Luks is currently experiencing a highly successful phase in his musical career. He has collaborated with both local and international musicians, resulting in the creation of the instrumental album titled โThe Last Born. Additionally, on October 19th, 2022, he released his debut original Afrobeat single called โNkubwamuโ (Feat. Jim Siizer). The term โNkubwamuโ is derived from the Luganda/Ganda language and translates to โGetting Highโ in English. This club anthem has been produced by BX On Da Beat at Lot Fire Records and has garnered positive feedback from individuals of all age groups. Presently, Bash Luks is diligently working on his second album and eagerly anticipates the opportunities that this collaboration will bring.
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