In the vibrant music landscape of Uganda, a wave of talented artists is emerging, and one such rising star is Bash Luks. Hailing from Kampala, Uganda, Bash Luks is making waves in the industry while simultaneously managing his own music label, Lot Fire Records. Influenced by renowned figures like Eddy Kenzo, the late Mowzey Radio, and Madoxx Ssemanda Sematimba, Bash Luks draws inspiration from the greats who have come before him. Not only is he a passionate singer-songwriter, but Bash Luks is also an avid actor and author, showcasing his creative versatility. With his captivating performances, Bash Luks regularly captivates audiences throughout his province, leaving an indelible mark on the music scene.
We had the opportunity to engage in a conversation with him regarding various aspects such as life, music, and career. Continue reading to know more.
๐๐ป ๐ฒ๐๐๐ฒ๐ป๐ฐ๐ฒ, ๐๐ต๐ผ ๐ถ๐ ๐๐ฎ๐๐ต ๐๐๐ธ๐?
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 'Road To Success', 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 local television series.
๐ ๐๐๐ถ๐ฐ ๐ถ๐ ๐ฎ ๐๐๐ฏ๐๐๐ฎ๐ป๐๐ถ๐ฎ๐น ๐ณ๐ถ๐ป๐ฎ๐ป๐ฐ๐ถ๐ฎ๐น ๐ถ๐ป๐๐ฒ๐๐๐บ๐ฒ๐ป๐. ๐ช๐ต๐ฎ๐ ๐๐๐ฟ๐ฎ๐๐ฒ๐ด๐ถ๐ฒ๐ ๐๐ถ๐น๐น ๐๐ผ๐ ๐ฒ๐บ๐ฝ๐น๐ผ๐ ๐๐ผ ๐ฝ๐ฟ๐ผ๐บ๐ผ๐๐ฒ ๐ฎ๐ป๐ฑ ๐บ๐ฎ๐ฟ๐ธ๐ฒ๐ ๐๐ผ๐๐ฟ ๐บ๐๐๐ถ๐ฐ?
As a self-employed artist, I have made the decision to balance my passion for music with my professional commitments. Taking charge of my own finances, I have strategically devised a comprehensive plan to ensure that my music reaches audiences far beyond their current awareness.
๐๐ ๐๐ต๐ฎ๐ ๐ฝ๐ผ๐ถ๐ป๐ ๐ถ๐ป ๐๐ถ๐บ๐ฒ ๐ฑ๐ถ๐ฑ ๐๐ผ๐๐ฟ ๐ถ๐ป๐๐ฒ๐ฟ๐ฒ๐๐ ๐ถ๐ป ๐บ๐๐๐ถ๐ฐ ๐ฑ๐ฒ๐๐ฒ๐น๐ผ๐ฝ?
Throughout my upbringing, I developed an immense passion for music, fostered by my family's deep appreciation for the art form. Together, we would immerse ourselves in captivating music videos featuring legendary artists such as Michael Jackson, Madoxx Ssemanda Sematimba, and Lucky Dube. Witnessing the meteoric rise of other iconic figures like Bobi Wine, Eddy Kenzo, Dr. Jose Chameleone, The late great Mowzey Radio and Bebe Cool further fueled my aspirations, instilling within me a sense of optimism that my own musical passion could be pursued and ultimately realized.
๐ช๐ต๐ผ ๐๐ฒ๐ฟ๐๐ฒ๐ ๐ฎ๐ ๐ฎ ๐๐ผ๐๐ฟ๐ฐ๐ฒ ๐ผ๐ณ ๐ถ๐ป๐๐ฝ๐ถ๐ฟ๐ฎ๐๐ถ๐ผ๐ป ๐ณ๐ผ๐ฟ ๐๐ผ๐?
Since embarking on my journey, I have been greatly inspired by a wide range of individuals who have made significant contributions to the music industry. These exceptional figures include Madoxx Ssemanda Sematimba, Eddy Kenzo, Pallaso, Bobi Wine, and the late Mowzey Radio. However, my list of influencers extends far beyond these renowned names, encompassing a diverse group of talented individuals who have profoundly influenced my artistic vision.
๐ช๐ต๐ฎ๐ ๐ถ๐ ๐๐ต๐ฒ ๐ผ๐ฟ๐ถ๐ด๐ถ๐ป ๐ผ๐ณ ๐๐ต๐ฒ ๐ป๐ฎ๐บ๐ฒ "๐๐ฎ๐๐ต ๐๐๐ธ๐"?
I go by the stage name Bash Luks, which is actually a shortened version of my given name, Bashir Lukonge.
๐๐ถ๐ป๐ฑ๐น๐ ๐ฝ๐ฟ๐ผ๐๐ถ๐ฑ๐ฒ ๐ฎ ๐ฏ๐ฟ๐ถ๐ฒ๐ณ ๐ฑ๐ฒ๐๐ฐ๐ฟ๐ถ๐ฝ๐๐ถ๐ผ๐ป ๐ผ๐ณ ๐ฎ ๐๐ฒ๐น๐ฒ๐ฐ๐๐ถ๐ผ๐ป ๐ผ๐ณ ๐๐ผ๐ป๐ด๐ ๐๐ผ๐ ๐ต๐ฎ๐๐ฒ ๐ฐ๐ผ๐บ๐ฝ๐ผ๐๐ฒ๐ฑ.
As an artist, the process of creation and the power of imagination are deeply ingrained within me. The majority of my musical compositions are born from the realm of imagination, where ideas take shape and come to life.
1. Nkubwamu (Feat. Jim Siizer).
"Nkubwamu" is a phrase in Luganda/Ganda language, which translates to "Getting High" in English. This captivating club anthem was skillfully produced by BX On Da Beat at Lot Fire Records.
2. Magical (Feat. Jim Siizer).
The introspective nature of the song highlights its ability to serve as a reflection of Ugandan life, encompassing both the beauty and imperfections of the local culture. This characteristic is inherent to the genre, as it aims to capture the essence of Ugandan beauty, irrespective of whether the portrayal is positive or negative.
๐๐ ๐ฎ ๐ฒ๐บ๐ฒ๐ฟ๐ด๐ถ๐ป๐ด ๐ฎ๐ฟ๐๐ถ๐๐, ๐๐ต๐ฎ๐ ๐ฎ๐ฟ๐ฒ ๐๐ผ๐บ๐ฒ ๐ผ๐ณ ๐๐ต๐ฒ ๐ผ๐ฏ๐๐๐ฎ๐ฐ๐น๐ฒ๐ ๐๐ผ๐ ๐ต๐ฎ๐๐ฒ ๐ฒ๐ป๐ฐ๐ผ๐๐ป๐๐ฒ๐ฟ๐ฒ๐ฑ ๐ถ๐ป ๐ฝ๐๐ฟ๐๐๐ถ๐ป๐ด ๐ฎ ๐ฐ๐ฎ๐ฟ๐ฒ๐ฒ๐ฟ ๐ถ๐ป ๐๐ต๐ฒ ๐บ๐๐๐ถ๐ฐ ๐ถ๐ป๐ฑ๐๐๐๐ฟ๐?
One area that presents a difficulty for me is the aspect of promoting my work. Nevertheless, I am continuously making headway in this regard by consistently devising strategies and proactively planning for the future.
๐ช๐ต๐ฎ๐ ๐ด๐ฒ๐ป๐ฟ๐ฒ ๐ผ๐ณ ๐บ๐๐๐ถ๐ฐ ๐ฑ๐ผ ๐๐ผ๐ ๐๐ฝ๐ฒ๐ฐ๐ถ๐ฎ๐น๐ถ๐๐ฒ ๐ถ๐ป ๐ฎ๐ป๐ฑ ๐๐ต๐ฎ๐ ๐ถ๐ ๐๐ต๐ฒ ๐ฟ๐ฒ๐ฎ๐๐ผ๐ป ๐ฏ๐ฒ๐ต๐ถ๐ป๐ฑ ๐๐ผ๐๐ฟ ๐ฐ๐ต๐ผ๐ถ๐ฐ๐ฒ ๐ผ๐ณ ๐๐ต๐ฎ๐ ๐ฝ๐ฎ๐ฟ๐๐ถ๐ฐ๐๐น๐ฎ๐ฟ ๐ด๐ฒ๐ป๐ฟ๐ฒ?
My personal style embodies a distinct fusion of afro, dancehall, and sporadic reggae elements, resulting in a truly unique esthetic. Drawing inspiration from the music that has played a pivotal role in shaping my upbringing, I have cultivated a fashion sense that is both individualistic and captivating.
๐ช๐ต๐ฎ๐ ๐ถ๐ ๐๐ผ๐๐ฟ ๐ฝ๐ฟ๐ผ๐ท๐ฒ๐ฐ๐๐ฒ๐ฑ ๐น๐ผ๐ฐ๐ฎ๐๐ถ๐ผ๐ป ๐ผ๐ฟ ๐ฝ๐ผ๐๐ถ๐๐ถ๐ผ๐ป ๐ถ๐ป ๐๐ต๐ฒ ๐ป๐ฒ๐ ๐ ๐ณ๐ถ๐๐ฒ ๐๐ฒ๐ฎ๐ฟ๐?
In the next five years, my goal is to establish a solid reputation as a respected and successful artist. Currently, I am actively involved in several ongoing projects. Additionally, I am excited to announce the availability of my singles 'Nkubwamu,' featuring Jim Siizer, and 'Magical,' also featuring Jim Siizer, in both audio and visual formats. These captivating creations can be easily accessed on my Official Artist YouTube Channel, as well as on my various social media platforms.
