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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

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

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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