Rashy K
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| Background information | |
| Birth name | Rashid Kibirige Ssebunya[1] |
| Born | 28 March 1993 Kampala, Uganda |
| Origin | Makindye, Uganda |
| Genres | Zouk, Ragga, Afropop, world music |
| Occupation(s) | Singer, songwriter |
| Instrument(s) | Vocal |
| Years active | 2009–present |
| Labels | Rush Gang Affiliates |
Rashid Kibirige Ssebunya (born 28 March 1993), simply known as Rashy K[2] is a Swedish musical artist, singer, and songwriter.[3][4][5][6]
Music career[edit]
Studio albums[edit]
| Title | Details |
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| Uganda Sweden Connect[7][8] |
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| Good Vibes[9][10] |
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| Celebration[9][10] |
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Rashy K released his first song "Nkulage" in 2009.[11] Yenze featuring Buchaman was his first Uganda release.[12] Nuffstyle featuring Yungmulo was his breakthrough song in 2018.[13]
Discography[edit]
- Nkulage 2009[14][15]
- Boom Boom 2012[16]
- Yenze 2013[17]
- Da Love 2015
- It`s a Party 2019
- Miss WorldWide 2017
- Good Vibes 2018
- My Gal 2018
- Emunyeenye 2018
- Temptation 2019[18]
- Onkubye 2018[19]
- Nuff Stuff[20] 2018
- In My Life 2019
- Mu Maaso 2019
- I`m Blessed 2020
- I`m Ready 2020
- East African Girl 2020
- Stamina 2020
- Best Friend 2020
- Beautiful Interlude 2020[21]
Personal life[edit]
Rashy K was born in Kampala, he studied from Hilltop Academy, Shimoni Demonstration School but later he was taken to Sweden.[22][23]
Endorsement[edit]
In 2021, Rashy K signed with NBA 2K Sports, an American computer game publisher to use "I’m Ready" song as a soundtrack in NBA 2021 Next Generation computer game.[24][6] He also serves as the ambassador of DMG EDUCATION (a music school) in Sweden[25][26]
Honors[edit]
| Year | Award | Category | Nominee(s) | Result | Ref. |
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| 2016 | Uganda Hiphop Awards | Best Diaspora Act | Rashy K | Nominated | [27][28] |
| 2016 | Afro Crown Awards | Best Hip Hop artist | Rashy K | Won | |
| 2019 | Hipipo Music Awards | Best Act Diaspora | Rashy K | Nominated | [29][30][31] |
References[edit]
- ^ "LIVE! RASHY K".
- ^ "Sneak peek: Rashy K – Fashion 9one1".
- ^ Muriisa, Habre. "Sweden-Based Ugandan Singer Rashy K In Town To Promote His Album – Chano8".
- ^ Radio, Sveriges (14 September 2015). "Ny musik med Rashy K – P4 Västmanland". Sveriges Radio.
- ^ Muriisa, Habre. "A Ugandan Diaspora Artiste Shares Experiences Out There – Chano8".
- ^ a b "Sweden-Based Ugandan Singer Rashy K Lands Mega Deal with NBA 2K | ChimpReports". 9 February 2021.
- ^ "Diaspora Based Singer Rashy K Starts The Uganda – Sweden Connect Project – Chano8".
- ^ Wallgren, Irene (20 September 2016). "Rashy K nominerad till priser på Afrogala". vlt.se.
- ^ a b "Sweden Based Ugandan Artist Rashy K Set To Unveil His "Good Vibes" Album". 27 March 2018.
- ^ a b Muriisa, Habre. "Swedish-Based Ugandan Artiste Rashy K In Town For The 'Good Vibes Experience' – Chano8".
- ^ Harry, Musoke (21 November 2019). "Rashy K".
- ^ "Tips på aktiviteter, i dag måndag". vlt.se. 11 July 2016.
- ^ "Rashy K". Spotify.
- ^ Muriisa, Habre. "Sweden-Based Ugandan Singer Rashy K In New Flashy Video – Chano8".
- ^ "Diaspora singer Rashy K releases new video – "Nkulage". Watch it here!". 19 August 2016.
- ^ "Sweden based Singer Rashy K Releases Boo Boom Music video". www.howwebiz.ug.
- ^ "Rash K Ft BuchaMan Official "Yenze" Video Teaser Is Here — Watch Now!". www.howwebiz.ug.
- ^ Bm, B. (24 May 2019). "Sweden Based Ugandan Singer Rashy K Cries For Love In New Song Dubbed Temptation. Generosity Might Be Itching Ladies".
- ^ "VIDEO: Singer Rashy K Releases New Video "Onkubye"". 19 May 2018.
- ^ Muriisa, Habre. "Rashy K And Yung Mulo Team Up In New 'Nuff Style' Video – Chano8".
- ^ "Celebration". Spotify. 3 August 2020.
- ^ Businge, Solomon (24 March 2018). "Diaspora-Based Singer Rashy K in Kampala for Goodvibe Experience".
- ^ Bukedde Online – Rashy "K" aleese "Tune" ez'obulabe ez'okukyusa ekisaawe kya music
- ^ Ninsiima, Audrey (8 February 2021). "Singer Rashy K Lands Mega Deal With NBA".
- ^ "Sweden based Ugandan singer, Rashy K scores mega gaming deal". 9 February 2021.
- ^ "Sweden-Based Ugandan Singer Rashy K Lands Mega Deal With NBA". blizz.co.ug.
- ^ "Uganda HipHop Awards 2016: Here's the full list of nominees". 21 October 2016.
- ^ "Uganda Hip-Hop awards 2016 full list of winners". 16 December 2016.
- ^ "HiPipo Music Awards: Here's the full list of nominees". 7 January 2019.
- ^ "Full List of the 2019 Hipipo Music Awards Nominees | Ugandan Buzz". www.ugandanbuzz.com. Archived from the original on 1 March 2020.
- ^ "HiPipo Music Awards: Here's the full list of Winners". 19 March 2019.