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Bash Luks

Bashir Lukonge, known professionally as Bash Luks,[1][2] is a Ugandan music executive.[3] He founded Lot Fire Records, an East African, Uganda based independent music recording company on May 11, 2020,[4] where he currently holds a position of Chief Executive Officer (CEO). Under his management, the company has signed talented artists including Off Ryine[5] and Jim Siizer.[6] Before this venture, he was a co-founder of Big Size Entertainment in 2015.[7]

Bash Luks
Bash Luks at Imagix Studio, Nansana in 2022
Born
Bashir Lukonge

(1993-05-11) May 11, 1993 (age 31)
Mubende (post 1993)
NationalityUgandan
Other namesShiru
EducationSt. Matia Mulumba Secondary School, Kassanda
OccupationMusic executive
Years active2015–present
Known forMusic executive
Height1.65 m (5 ft 5 in)
Children2
Parents
  • Isima Matovu (father)
  • Rosemary Nannyonga (mother)
Relatives
  • Hanifah Nalubega (sister)
  • Isa Sempaya (brother)
Musical career
Genres
Labels
Websitewww.iambashluks.com

Early life

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Bash Luks was born on May 11, 1993 at Mulago Hospital to Isima Matovu, a businessperson, and Rosemary Nannyonga, a nursing assistant. Growing up in Mubende and later living in Kampala, he is the youngest of two siblings.[8]

Personal life

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He is the youngest sibling of Hanifah Nalubega and Isa Sempaya, an enrolled comprehensive nurse. Bash Luks is a father to two daughters, Amaal Lukonge and Omaira Lukonge.[9]

Tattoos

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Regarding his tattoos, "I currently have three tattoos: an eagle, a mantra, and a scorpion located on my back. Eagles are known for flying alone in the clouds, while mantras symbolize knowledge, and the scorpion represents resilience or a fighting spirit. These tattoos really inspire me to tackle any challenges that come my way."[10]

Education background

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He attended Butega Church of Uganda Primary School, which is in Mityana. He was admitted to St. Joseph's Secondary School Busega for his ordinary level of education and later completed high school at St. Matia Mulumba Secondary School, located in Kassanda.[9][10]

Career

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His journey into music began during his elementary school years, where he served as the choir leader. His professional music career started in 2022 with the release of his first song, "Nkubwamu" (feat. Jim Siizer), loosely translated as 'getting high,' [1][11][12] which was recorded at Lot Fire Records. Bash Luks is known for singing inspirational and advocacy songs.[10][13]

Artistry

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Music style

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Bash Luks provides his lyrics in both Luganda and English. He sings in urban popular music style well known as afrobeat. Afrobeat is Kidandali in Luganda,[1][10] the indigenous language in Uganda's central region. Since the late 2000s, Kidandali has inspired a new generation of Ugandan musicians to create urban popular music in their native language.

Influences

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His musical style was influenced by a wide range of influential figures in the music industry, including Madoxx Ssemanda Sematimba, Michael Jackson and the late Lucky Dube,[1][13] Afrocentric musical artists like Eddy Grant and Fela Kuti.

Partial discography

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Singles

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Music albums

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The Last Born (Instrumental album)

  • Love
  • Drum

References

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  1. ^ a b c d "Eminent Artist Bash Luks Shares Insights in an Exclusive Interview". News Ghana. 15 January 2024. Retrieved 15 January 2024.
  2. ^ PETER, SSENTI (16 September 2023). "Bash Luks: The Musical Phenom Who has Enthralled Countless Admirers". PML Daily. Retrieved 7 October 2023.
  3. ^ "Meet Music Executive Bash Luks from Uganda Making Waves in the Industry - Umasha Radio". 10 December 2023. Retrieved 11 December 2023.
  4. ^ Ajuna, Kevin Troy (20 October 2023). "Lot Fire Records: A Journey of Musical Innovation". Capital FM. Retrieved 26 August 2024.
  5. ^ Wandati, Michael (13 June 2024). "How Off Ryine's music career soared after joining Bash Luks' Lot Fire Records". Kampala Dispatch. Retrieved 12 August 2024.
  6. ^ Wandati, Michael (26 October 2023). "Lot Fire Records inks deal with singer-songwriter Jim Siizer". Kampala Dispatch. Retrieved 26 October 2023.
  7. ^ Senyonjo, Howard (19 October 2023). "Bash Luks: How He Founded the Music Label Lot Fire Records -". The Update Ug. Retrieved 21 October 2023.
  8. ^ Steogict (31 August 2023). "Ugandan artist showcases music expertise through an awe-inspiring journey". UGWIRE. Retrieved 7 October 2023.
  9. ^ a b Karungi, Josephine (3 July 2023). "Hunky Bash Luks confesses love for Ang3lina". The Update Ug. Retrieved 7 October 2023.
  10. ^ a b c d Wandati, Michael (2 October 2023). "Exclusive Interview: Exploring Bash Luks' musical journey". Kampala Dispatch. Retrieved 7 October 2023.
  11. ^ a b Ajuna, Kevin Troy (5 October 2023). "Rising Ugandan Musician Bash Luks Makes Waves with 'Nkubwamu'". Capital Radio. Retrieved 7 October 2023.
  12. ^ "Bash Luks is rapidly gaining popularity in Uganda". News Ghana. 16 January 2024. Retrieved 17 January 2024.
  13. ^ a b Dj, Sadam (12 September 2023). "Bash Luks: A Ugandan Musical Legend in the making". Blizz Uganda. Retrieved 7 October 2023.
  14. ^ Wandati, Michael (22 February 2024). "Bash Luks and Off Ryine set to release new song 'Masannyalaze'". Kampala Dispatch. Retrieved 28 May 2024.
  15. ^ Deogratius, Male (18 October 2023). "Bash Luks Drops Electrifying Single 'Nkubwamu' (feat. Jim Siizer)". Xavier Radio Ug. Retrieved 23 October 2023.
  16. ^ "Bash Luks Drops Electrifying Single 'Nkubwamu' (feat. Jim Siizer)". Ground News. Retrieved 21 October 2023.
  17. ^ Kyonjo, Rashid (21 September 2023). "Young Star Bash Luks Drops New Single - Magical". TowerPostNews. Retrieved 7 October 2023.
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