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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 been very influential in the Ugandan music sector as it has recorded and released some of the best songs with a variety of local and global musicians. A number of Ugandan artists have released some good music from this production house, some of them are: 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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*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 |title=Swangz Avenue Signs 12 Year Old Young Zee &#124; 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> ] 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 &#124; 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
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*Zafaran (Latest Signee) *]
*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
⚫ *"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>
*"Locomotive" by All Stars *God ye buddy by All Stars
*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> *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==
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Ugandan record label

Record label
Swangz Avenue
Founded2008 (2008)
FounderBenon Mugumya
GenreVarious
Country of originUganda
LocationKampala, Kampala
Official websitewww.swangzavenue.com

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:

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:

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

  1. "Swangz Avenue announces plan to expand beyond Africa". Monitor. 20 April 2023. Retrieved 18 July 2023.
  2. "Swangz Avenue Signs 12 Year Old Young Zee | Uganda Picks". Archived from the original on 10 May 2012. Retrieved 12 May 2014.
  3. "Swangz Avenue officially unveiled Young Zee - Entertainment". monitor.co.ug. Retrieved 8 March 2015.
  4. "Uganda News, International & Breaking News". Uganda Online. Retrieved 8 March 2015.
  5. "Talented Ugandan musician Sera passes on". Newvision.co.ug. 31 July 2012. Retrieved 8 March 2015.
  6. ^ "Stars under Swangz management". Swangzavenue.com. Retrieved 8 March 2015.
  7. "Swangz Avenue finally takes on male artiste". New Vision. Retrieved 18 July 2023.
  8. "Blu 3 Feat Radio and Weasel – Where U R – GetMziki - Ultimate Urban African Music Source". Getmziki.com. 28 April 2009. Retrieved 8 March 2015.
  9. Feature.fm. "Various Artists - MR DJ". smartlink. Retrieved 20 January 2021.

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