Jim Siizer (born Nsobya James on 20 June 2004) is a Ugandan recording artist, songwriter, record producer and actor from Lot Fire Records,[1] a record label based in Uganda, East Africa. He is one of the members of the Ugandan music group More Tyme collaborating with Bx On Da Beat (real name Ben Sserwadda).[2][3] He sings in Luganda, English and sometimes mixes with Kiswahili. His professional realm of music genre is afrobeats, hip hop, dancehall, reggae, and RnB.[4] His musical journey started back in 2015 when he started out at Big Size Entertainment, a music recording company which was owned by Bash Luks.
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Background information | |
Birth name | Nsobya James |
Also known as | Jim Siizer |
Born | Kassanda, Uganda | 20 June 2004
Origin | Kassanda, Uganda |
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Years active | 2015–present |
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Member of | More Tyme |
Website | www |
Early life and education background
editJim Siizer was born on 20 June, 2004 in Kassanda, central Uganda to Ssaabwe Ezra and the late Nakiwala Catherine. He is a sibling of Nakimuli Lilian, Nantongo Maria, Lubwama Williams, a radio presenter and Aisha Namuddu Ssalabaya, an enrolled comprehensive nurse.[4] He attended Ssempera Memorial Primary School, which is located in Kassanda town. He was admitted to Forest Peas High School, Kikandwa for his O-Level education. He later joined Bright Future Academy, located in Bulaga, for his A-Level education. He has recently completed a Diploma in Civil engineering at Bugema University.[4]
Career
editHe started dabbling in music in his primary classes and was the school choir leader. His professional music career started in 2020 with his first song "Kuyo" (feat. Abdul Nyugunya), which was recorded at Plan-B Records, during Covid-19 lock-down in Uganda.[4] He sings inspirational and advocacy songs, with his most famous song being "Biri wansi".[5]
Partial discography
editSingles
- Emboozi ye Turkey[6]
- Kuyo (feat. Abdul Nyugunya)
- Bash Luks - Magical (feat. Jim Siizer)[7]
- Akameme (Remake)
- Kweyagala[1][8][9]
- Okikola Otya
- Katulepuke (feat. Dj Sadam and Machete)
- Bash Luks - Nkubwamu (feat. Jim Siizer)[10][11]
- Sembera Ozinemu (feat. Hitone Wonder)
Kusinza Businza studio album[1][4]
- Biri Wansi[5]
- Part Timer
- Kapale
- Basalamala
- Balumangana
References
edit- ^ a b c Wandati, Michael (26 October 2023). "Lot Fire Records inks deal with singer-songwriter Jim Siizer". Kampala Dispatch. Retrieved 29 October 2023.
- ^ "More Tyme: Ugandan Musical Duo Showcases Music Expertise through an Awe-inspiring Journey". blizz.co.ug. Retrieved 18 December 2023.
- ^ Wandati, Michael (16 December 2023). "Harmonious Echoes: The rise of Ugandan musical duo, More Tyme". Kampala Dispatch. Retrieved 18 December 2023.
- ^ a b c d e Sadam, Dj (30 October 2023). "Jim Siizer is a Young Individual with a Wealth of Talent". Blizz Uganda. Retrieved 30 October 2023.
- ^ a b Kyonjo, Rashid (30 October 2023). "VIDEO: Singer Jim Siizer Drops New Single". TowerPostNews. Retrieved 30 October 2023.
- ^ Atuhaire, Anita (16 August 2024). "Singer Jim Siizer Drops New Afrobeat Single 'Emboozi Ye Turkey". TowerPostNews. Retrieved 27 August 2024.
- ^ Kyonjo, Rashid (21 September 2023). "Young Star Bash Luks Drops New Single – Magical | TowerPostNews". Retrieved 11 November 2023.
- ^ Male, Deogratius (16 October 2023). "Ugandan Dancehall Sensation Jim Siizer Releases 'Kweyagala' - Xavier Radio Ug". Xavier Radio Ug. Retrieved 29 October 2023.
- ^ "Ugandan Dancehall Sensation Jim Siizer Releases 'Kweyagala'". Ground News. Retrieved 30 October 2023.
- ^ "Bash Luks Drops Electrifying Single 'Nkubwamu' (Feat. Jim Siizer) - Xavier Radio Ug". 18 October 2023. Retrieved 13 November 2023.
- ^ "Bash Luks Drops Electrifying Single 'Nkubwamu' (Feat. Jim Siizer)". Ground News. Retrieved 13 November 2023.