Hannington Muhumuza Wacha (born June 15, 1988), also simply known as Producer Hannz or Hannz Tactiq, is a Ugandan hip hop and Dancehall producer and DJ. He is the CEO of Hannz Records located in Makindye, Kampala. He has worked with most of Uganda's top hip hop and dancehall musicians including Navio, Rabadaba, Dr. Jose Chameleone, Bebe Cool, Sheebah Karungi, Mun-G and many more.[1]
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| Born | Hannington Muhumuza Wacha June 15, 1988 |
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| Years active | 2009–present |
| Labels | Hannz Records |
Career
editHannz started his studio Hannz Records in his single room at University. He later joined Audio Institute America (AIA) in the US where he started sound engineering and record production.[2]
In 2017, Hannz and Dave Dash started up an online radio station called “IAM RADIO” aimed at creating awareness about drugs in the youth, empowering the youth through sharing real life stories in order to help and educate them as well as promoting Ugandan music.[3]
Personal life
editHannz Tactiq is the third born in a family of five. His adoptive father Mr John Turwomwe (R.I.P) and mother Ms Linda Peel took him to Kitante Primary, Makerere College, Namasagali, Taibah College. He completed his education at Nkumba University graduating with an IT degree.[4]
Discography
edit- Owakabi by Jose Chameleone 2012(Co-Written, Produced and Mixed)
- Bring it On by Jose Chameleone 2013(Produced and Mixed)
- Gira Tugire by Mun G 2013 (Produced and Mixed whole Album)
- Tebakusobola by Yung Mulo 2014 (Produced and Mixed Whole Album)
- Muliwa by Apass 2015 (Produced and mixed)
- Kasta Omanyi Mun G and Nutty Neithan 2015 (Produced and Mixed)
- Step Pon Floor by Atlas and Mighty son 2010(Written, Produced, Mixed Whole Album)
- Koi Koi by GNL Zamba 2009 (Produced and Mixed Whole Album)
- Young Cardamon & HAB “Kanda [Chap Chap]”
- Bwekiri - Rabadaba
- Mukyamu - Rabadaba
- Sesetulla - Baboon Forest Entertainment Mun G
- Teli Aluleeta - GNL Zamba
- Breathe-Na-Na-Na-Na-Na - Jackie Ft DJ Langona
- Nkwata Nkwata - Mighty Son
- Shankarabarabi - Mun-G
- Banyirira-Kampala-Gals - Allan Toniks
- Omu ku Omu Navio - Feat. Yung Mulo[5]
Filmography
edit| Year | Film/TV Series | Role | Notes |
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| 2016 | Queen of Katwe[6] | Film Soundtrack Music arranger and Producer | Walt Disney production |
| 2014 | Bullion Van | Film Soundtrack and music Producer | Feature Film |
| 2010 | Kakibe Kki TV Series | Soundtrack | TV series on NTV Uganda |
Awards and nominations
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| 2015 | Buzz Teens Award | Teens best Collaboration featuring Mun G and Nutty Neithan | Won | |
| 2014 | HiPipo Music Awards | Best Audio Producer | Won | [7] |
| 2013 | Buzz Teens Award | Teens best Producer of the year | Won | |
| 2012 | Buzz Teens Award | Teens best Producer of the year | Nominated | |
| 2011 | Buzz Teens Award | Teens best Producer of the year | Nominated | |
| 2010 | Pam Awards | Producer of the Year | Won | |
| 2009 | Pam Award | Producer of the Year | Nominated | |
External links
editReferences
edit- ^ "Fresh From Studio; Hannz Records with Producer Hannz Tactiq This Week". HiPipo. Archived from the original on 2017-07-23. Retrieved 2017-04-01.
- ^ "Date With a Celeb: Producer Hannz Tactiq meets fan Deejay Fyzo". Scoop. Archived from the original on 19 May 2017. Retrieved 27 July 2012.
- ^ "Ex-Drug Addict Dave Dash Starts Radio Station To Help Addicts Quit!". Ejazz Ug. Retrieved 15 January 2018.
- ^ "Date with a celeb :Producer Hannz meets fan, Ingrid Ndera". Scoop. Archived from the original on 19 May 2017. Retrieved 30 August 2013.
- ^ "Navio and Yung Mulo's video for Omu ku Omu is impressive". Big Eye. Retrieved 21 August 2013.
- ^ "Producer Hannz Scoops UGX 5 Billions Hollywood Deal". No. Celerity 2016. Howwe Writer. Howwe.
- ^ "Producer Hannz On GNL Zamba, MUN G And His Music Career". Chano 8. Retrieved 23 April 2016.
