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John Blaq

John Blaq (born Kasadha John on 16 July 1996) is a Ugandan musician, songwriter & performing artist .[1][2][3][4]

John Blaq
John Blaq in the Studio
John Blaq in the Studio
Background information
Birth nameKasadha John
Born (1996-07-16) 16 July 1996 (age 28)
Jinja
OriginJinja, Uganda
GenresRapper, hip hop, electronic
Occupation(s)Musician, songwriter
InstrumentVocals
Years active2018–present
LabelsJohn Blaq Music

He is commonly known for his bass vocals and dancehall music accompanied with the introduction [Aya Basi) in all his songs.

History

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Early life and education

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John Blaq attended Lwanda Primary School and Hasan Tourabi Primary School for Primary Leaving Examination.[5][6] In 2012, he joined Bweyogerere Secondary School, where he attained both a UCE and a UACE certificate in 2016 and 2018, respectively.[7]

Musical career

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John Blaq broke through in 2018 with his single, "Tukwatagane".[8][9] The song "Sweet Love" was his first collaboration with Vinka, and was released in December, 2018.[10][11] His first concert took place in Freedom City, Kampala on 29 November 2019 and was named Aya Basi Concert after his common phrase [aya basi].[12][13][14][15]

Discography

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  • Romantic 2018
  • Sweet Love ft. Vinka 2018
  • Tukwatagane 2018
  • Program Ft. VIP Jemo & Green Daddy 2018
  • Kyoyoya Ft. Daddy Andre & Prince Omar 2018
  • Obubadi & Messi King DJ 2018
  • Makanika 2019
  • Maama Bulamu 2019
  • Do Dat 2019
  • Tewelumya Mutwe 2019
  • Ebyalagirwa 2019
  • Replace me Ft. Sheebah Karungi & Grenade Official 2019
  • Ebintu byo Ft. Ykee Benda 2019
  • Tewelumya Mutwe Ft. DJ Shiru & Jowylanda 2019
  • "Singa osobola" ft Lydia Jazmine 2023
  • "Just bu just" 2023
  • Nekwataako[16] 2020
  • Oli Wamanyi Ft. Slim Prince[17][18] 2020
  • Hullo [19] 2020
  • Blessed Ft. Levixone 2020
  • Mu Lubiri 2020[20][21]

Endorsements

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In September 2019, Kasadha signed with Pepsi under their promotion of the "Tukonectinge Pepsi" campaign.[4][22][23] In 2019, he participated in a campaign for fighting teenage pregnancy.[24][25]

Honors

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Year Award Category Nominee(s) Result Ref.
2019 HiPipo Music Awards Must Watch Talent Artist John Blaq Won [26]
2019 Zzina Awards Best DanceHall song "Tukwatagane” John Blaq Won [27]
2019 Zzina Awards Best DanceHall Artist John Blaq Won [26]
2019 Zzina Awards Break Through Artist John Blaq Won [27]
2019 Zzina Awards Best Male artist John Blaq Nominated [27]
2019 Zzina Awards Artist of the Year John Blaq Nominated [28]
2019 Buzz Teeniez Awards Teeniez Artist of the Year John Blaq Won [29]
2019 Buzz Teeniez Awards Teeniez Breakout Artist of the Year John Blaq Won [30]
2019 Buzz Teeniez Awards Teeniez Male Artist of the Year John Blaq Won [31]
2020 HiPipo Music Awards Best Breakthrough Artist John Blaq Won [32]
2020 HiPipo Music Awards Song of the Year Do Dat Won [32]
2021 MTV Africa Music Awards Best Breakthrough Act John Blaq Pending [33]

References

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  1. ^ "John Blaq". Spotify.
  2. ^ "Featured Pulser: New kid on the Block "John Blaq"". MTN Pulse. August 16, 2018.
  3. ^ "Who is John Blaq: Biography, Profile and Life Story of Kashada John". 21 March 2019. Archived from the original on 15 December 2019. Retrieved 21 January 2020.
  4. ^ a b "New Kid On The Block John Blaq Seals Multi-million Deal With Pepsi – Chano8". Archived from the original on 2022-11-10. Retrieved 2020-06-13.
  5. ^ Ndijjo, Martin (2019-05-17). "Bukedde Online - By'obadde tomanyi ku muyimbi John Blaq aliko akaco kano". Bukedde.co.ug. Archived from the original on 2020-06-13. Retrieved 2020-01-27.
  6. ^ "Meet new kid on the block, John Blaq". Observer.ug. Retrieved 2020-01-27.
  7. ^ "I am a very good rapper too – Blaq". 29 November 2019. Archived from the original on 29 November 2019. Retrieved 21 January 2020.
  8. ^ "TUKWATAGANE – JOHN BLAQ (Official Music Video)". 19 September 2018 – via YouTube.
  9. ^ "Fast rising star John Blaq acquires a new ride". 31 March 2019. Archived from the original on 6 May 2019. Retrieved 21 January 2020.
  10. ^ "John Blaq and Vinka's 'Sweet Love' notches a million views". 11 September 2019.
  11. ^ "John Blaq Shuts Down Freedom City in His First Concert Dubbed AyaBas!". 30 November 2019. Archived from the original on 10 November 2022. Retrieved 13 June 2020.
  12. ^ "John Blaq sends Freedom City into rupture in 'AyaBas' concert/". 30 November 2019. Archived from the original on 23 December 2019. Retrieved 21 January 2020.
  13. ^ @mtnug (16 August 2018). "Today we celebrate Kasadha John popuraly known as John Blaq, a 20 year old male R&B artiste and song writer known f…" (Tweet) – via Twitter.
  14. ^ "John Blaq apologizes for disappointing fans – Nxt Radio". Archived from the original on 2022-11-10. Retrieved 2020-06-13.
  15. ^ Tukwatagane, 2018-09-19, retrieved 2023-02-19
  16. ^ "John Blaq shines in 'Nekwataako' visuals, VIDEO". 20 January 2020.
  17. ^ "John Blaq shows off six packs in 'Oli Wamanyi' video featuring Slim Prince". 17 February 2020.
  18. ^ Lawrence, Kalema (February 17, 2020). "John Blaq Releases 'Oli Wamanyi' Video Feat Nigeria's Slim Prince". Archived from the original on August 12, 2020. Retrieved June 13, 2020.
  19. ^ "John Blaq Releases His New Song Dubbed 'Hullo', Couples' Favorite". Newslex Point. February 29, 2020.
  20. ^ "John Blaq proves lyrical maturity in 'Mu Lubiri' | AUDIO". 12 June 2020.
  21. ^ Ray, Lee (June 12, 2020). "John Blaq Goes Soft, Drops New Jam Titled 'Mu Lubiri' - LISTEN AND DOWNLOAD FREE AUDIO".
  22. ^ "John Blaq Bags A Multi-Million Deal With Pepsi". West Nile Xpozed. 2019-09-14. Retrieved 2020-01-27.
  23. ^ "John Blaq Joins Rajiv Rally 'Fun Base' Ahead Of Jinja Rally".
  24. ^ "John Blaq to spearhead fight against teenage pregnancy".
  25. ^ "Singer John Blaq confirms sealing a mega-million deal". 12 April 2019.
  26. ^ a b "HiPipo Music Awards: Here's the full list of Winners". BigEye.UG. 19 March 2019. Archived from the original on 1 April 2019. Retrieved 2020-01-27.
  27. ^ a b c "Bobi Wine, Spice Diana, John Blaq Dominate Zzina awards 2019 (Complete List Of Winners)". www.howwebiz.ug.
  28. ^ "Zzina Awards: Bebe Cool sidelined as John Blaq, Daddy Andre dominate nominees – Watchdog Uganda". Watchdoguganda.com. Retrieved 2020-01-27.
  29. ^ "John Blaq wins big at Buzz Teenies awards 2019, here is the full list of winners". BigEye.UG. 2019-12-07. Archived from the original on 10 December 2019. Retrieved 2020-01-27.
  30. ^ Thursday October 31, 2019 (2019-10-31). "John Blaq wins best vocalist award - Spark News". NTV. Retrieved 2020-01-27.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link)
  31. ^ Isaac Ssejjombwe (2019-12-07). "John Blaq, Daddy Andre rule 2019 for teens – Sqoop – Its deep". Sqoop.co.ug. Archived from the original on 8 December 2019. Retrieved 2020-01-27.
  32. ^ a b "HiPipo Music Awards 2020: All the winners". Music In Africa. June 1, 2020.
  33. ^ "Here Are the 2021 MTV Africa Music Awards Nominees". OkayAfrica. 11 December 2020. Retrieved 1 July 2021.
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