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{{Short description|Ugandan record label}} | |||
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{{Infobox record label <!-- See Misplaced Pages:WikiProject_Music --> | {{Infobox record label <!-- See Misplaced Pages:WikiProject_Music --> | ||
| name = Swangz Avenue | | name = Swangz Avenue | ||
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'''Swangz Avenue''' is a ] ]. It was established in 2008 by Ugandan musician and ] ]. | |||
'''Swangz Avenue''' is an ] and ] production house in ]. As a ], Swangz Avenue is more lined with ] projects, ], ], ] and ]. Swangz Avenue is the brainchild<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.hipipo.com/music/news/2006/Benon-Mugumbya--How-He-Started-Swangz-Avenue |title=Benon Mugumbya How He Started Swangz Avenue Music News |publisher=HiPipo.com |date=2013-01-30 |accessdate=2015-03-08}}</ref> of a Ugandan musician ], who started this music production back in 2008. | |||
==Releases== | ==Releases== | ||
The company has |
The company has played a part in the Ugandan music industry, recording and releasing songs with a variety of local and global musicians.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2023-04-20 |title=Swangz Avenue announces plan to expand beyond Africa |url=https://www.monitor.co.ug/uganda/lifestyle/entertainment/swangz-avenue-announces-plan-to-expand-beyond-africa-4206598 |access-date=2023-07-18 |website=Monitor |language=en}}</ref> These include: | ||
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*Vampino | *] | ||
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⚫ | *] | ||
*Vinka | |||
⚫ | *] | ||
⚫ | *Winnie Nwagi | ||
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⚫ | *Azawi | ||
*Zafaran (Latest signee) | |||
==Management of artists== | ==Management of artists== | ||
Young Zee was signed 12 March 2012 by Swangz Avenue and his debut single "I Have A Dream" featuring label mate Sera was released in the same very year.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.ugandapicks.com/2012/03/swangz-avenue-signs-12-year-old-young-zee-56326.html |accessdate=12 May 2014 |url-status=dead |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20120510122149/http://www.ugandapicks.com/2012/03/swangz-avenue-signs-12-year-old-young-zee-56326.html |archivedate=10 May 2012 }}</ref> In 2013, Swangz Avenue officially unveiled its new musician under the management of Swangz Avenue label,<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.monitor.co.ug/artsculture/Entertainment/Swangz-Avenue--officially-unveils-Young-Zee/-/812796/1670494/-/ef18aaz/-/index.html |title=Swangz Avenue officially unveiled Young Zee - Entertainment |publisher=monitor.co.ug |date= |accessdate=2015-03-08}}</ref> Young Zee a 14-year-old and, Sera who died.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.ugandaonline.net/news/view/12998/upcoming_artiste_sera_nampijja_dies_at_22 |title=Uganda News, International & Breaking News |publisher=Uganda Online |date= |accessdate=2015-03-08}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|author= |url=http://www.newvision.co.ug/news/633628-Talented-Ugandan-musician-Sera-passes-on.html |title=Talented Ugandan musician Sera passes on |publisher=Newvision.co.ug |date=2012-07-31 |accessdate=2015-03-08}}</ref> | ] was signed 12 March 2012 by Swangz Avenue and his debut single "I Have A Dream" featuring label mate Sera was released in the same very year.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.ugandapicks.com/2012/03/swangz-avenue-signs-12-year-old-young-zee-56326.html |accessdate=12 May 2014 |url-status=dead |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20120510122149/http://www.ugandapicks.com/2012/03/swangz-avenue-signs-12-year-old-young-zee-56326.html |archivedate=10 May 2012 |title=Swangz Avenue Signs 12 Year Old Young Zee | Uganda Picks }}</ref> In 2013, Swangz Avenue officially unveiled its new musician under the management of Swangz Avenue label,<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.monitor.co.ug/artsculture/Entertainment/Swangz-Avenue--officially-unveils-Young-Zee/-/812796/1670494/-/ef18aaz/-/index.html |title=Swangz Avenue officially unveiled Young Zee - Entertainment |publisher=monitor.co.ug |date= |accessdate=2015-03-08}}</ref> Young Zee a 14-year-old and, Sera who died.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.ugandaonline.net/news/view/12998/upcoming_artiste_sera_nampijja_dies_at_22 |title=Uganda News, International & Breaking News |publisher=Uganda Online |date= |accessdate=2015-03-08}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|author= |url=http://www.newvision.co.ug/news/633628-Talented-Ugandan-musician-Sera-passes-on.html |title=Talented Ugandan musician Sera passes on |publisher=Newvision.co.ug |date=2012-07-31 |accessdate=2015-03-08}}</ref> | ||
Other musicians that have ranked through Swangz Avenue are: | Other musicians that have ranked through Swangz Avenue are: | ||
*Micheal Ross<ref name=artists>{{cite web|url=http://www.swangzavenue.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=92&Itemid=65 |title=Stars under Swangz management |publisher=Swangzavenue.com |date= |accessdate=2015-03-08}}</ref> | *]<ref name=artists>{{cite web|url=http://www.swangzavenue.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=92&Itemid=65 |title=Stars under Swangz management |publisher=Swangzavenue.com |date= |accessdate=2015-03-08}}</ref> | ||
*Viboyo Oweyo<ref name=artists /> | *]<ref name=artists /> | ||
*James B<ref name=artists /> | *James B<ref name=artists /> | ||
*Vampino<ref name=artists /> | *]<ref name=artists /> | ||
*Benon | *] | ||
*Young Zee | *Young Zee | ||
*Vinka | *] | ||
*Winnie Nwagi | *Winnie Nwagi | ||
*Azawi | *] | ||
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*Elijah Kitaka<ref>{{Cite web |title=Swangz Avenue finally takes on male artiste |url=https://www.newvision.co.ug/articledetails/NV_154921 |access-date=2023-07-18 |website=New Vision |language=en}}</ref> | |||
==Selected production discography== | ==Selected production discography== | ||
⚫ | *Where You Are by ]<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.getmziki.com/2009/04/blu-3-feat-radio-and-weasel-where-u-r/ |title=Blu 3 Feat Radio and Weasel – Where U R – GetMziki - Ultimate Urban African Music Source |publisher=Getmziki.com |date=2009-04-28 |accessdate=2015-03-08}}</ref> | ||
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*Locomotive by All Stars | |||
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*God ye buddy by All Stars | ||
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*Mr. DJ by All Stars<ref>{{Cite web|last=Feature.fm|title=Various Artists - MR DJ|url=https://swangzavenue.ffm.to/mrdj|access-date=2021-01-20|website=smartlink|language=en}}</ref> | ||
==References== | ==References== | ||
{{Reflist}} | {{Reflist}} | ||
== External links. == | |||
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Latest revision as of 14:41, 22 December 2024
Ugandan record labelRecord label
Swangz Avenue | |
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Founded | 2008 (2008) |
Founder | Benon Mugumya |
Genre | Various |
Country of origin | Uganda |
Location | Kampala, Kampala |
Official website | www |
Swangz Avenue is a Ugandan record label. It was established in 2008 by Ugandan musician and record producer Benon Mugumya.
Releases
The company has played a part in the Ugandan music industry, recording and releasing songs with a variety of local and global musicians. These include:
- Goodlyfe Crew
- Iryn Namubiru
- Irene Ntale
- Aziz Azion
- GNL Zamba
- Vampino
- Vinka
- Winnie Nwagi
- Azawi
- Zafaran
Management of artists
Young Zee was signed 12 March 2012 by Swangz Avenue and his debut single "I Have A Dream" featuring label mate Sera was released in the same very year. In 2013, Swangz Avenue officially unveiled its new musician under the management of Swangz Avenue label, Young Zee a 14-year-old and, Sera who died. Other musicians that have ranked through Swangz Avenue are:
- Micheal Ross
- Viboyo Oweyo
- James B
- Vampino
- Benon
- Young Zee
- Vinka
- Winnie Nwagi
- Azawi
- Zafaran
- Elijah Kitaka
Selected production discography
- Where You Are by Goodlyfe Crew
- Locomotive by All Stars
- God ye buddy by All Stars
- Mr. DJ by All Stars
References
- "Swangz Avenue announces plan to expand beyond Africa". Monitor. 20 April 2023. Retrieved 18 July 2023.
- "Swangz Avenue Signs 12 Year Old Young Zee | Uganda Picks". Archived from the original on 10 May 2012. Retrieved 12 May 2014.
- "Swangz Avenue officially unveiled Young Zee - Entertainment". monitor.co.ug. Retrieved 8 March 2015.
- "Uganda News, International & Breaking News". Uganda Online. Retrieved 8 March 2015.
- "Talented Ugandan musician Sera passes on". Newvision.co.ug. 31 July 2012. Retrieved 8 March 2015.
- ^ "Stars under Swangz management". Swangzavenue.com. Retrieved 8 March 2015.
- "Swangz Avenue finally takes on male artiste". New Vision. Retrieved 18 July 2023.
- "Blu 3 Feat Radio and Weasel – Where U R – GetMziki - Ultimate Urban African Music Source". Getmziki.com. 28 April 2009. Retrieved 8 March 2015.
- Feature.fm. "Various Artists - MR DJ". smartlink. Retrieved 20 January 2021.