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Rashy K
Background information
Birth nameRashid Kibirige Ssebunya[1]
Born (1993-03-28) 28 March 1993 (age 31)
Kampala, Uganda
OriginMakindye, Uganda
GenresZouk, Ragga, Afropop, world music
Occupation(s)Singer, songwriter
InstrumentVocal
Years active2009–present
LabelsRush Gang Affiliates

Rashid Kibirige Ssebunya (born 28 March 1993), simply known as Rashy K[2] is a Swedish musical artist, singer, and songwriter.[3][4][5][6]

Music career

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Studio albums

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List of Studio Albums with selected details
Title Details
Uganda Sweden Connect[7][8]
  • Released: 31 August 2015
  • Label: Rush Gang Affiliates
  • Formats: Digital download
Good Vibes[9][10]
  • Released: 6 May 2018
  • Label: Rush Gang Affiliates
  • Formats: Digital download
Celebration[9][10]
  • Released: 2020
  • Label: Rush Gang Affiliates
  • Formats: Digital download

Rashy K released his first song "Nkulage" in 2009.[11] Yenze featuring Buchaman was his first Uganda release.[12] Nuffstyle featuring Yungmulo was his breakthrough song in 2018.[13]

Discography

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  • Nkulage 2009[14][15]
  • Boom Boom 2012[16]
  • Yenze 2013[17]
  • Da Love 2015
  • It`s a Party 2019
  • Miss WorldWide 2017
  • Good Vibes 2018
  • My Gal 2018
  • Emunyeenye 2018
  • Temptation 2019[18]
  • Onkubye 2018[19]
  • Nuff Stuff[20] 2018
  • In My Life 2019
  • Mu Maaso 2019
  • I`m Blessed 2020
  • I`m Ready 2020
  • East African Girl 2020
  • Stamina 2020
  • Best Friend 2020
  • Beautiful Interlude 2020[21]

Personal life

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Rashy K was born in Kampala. He studied at Hilltop Academy, Shimoni Demonstration School but was later taken to Sweden.[22][23]

Endorsement

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In 2021, Rashy K signed with NBA 2K Sports, an American computer game publisher, to use "I’m Ready" song as a soundtrack in NBA 2021 Next Generation computer game.[24][6] He also serves as the ambassador of DMG EDUCATION (a music school) in Sweden[25][26]

Honors

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Year Award Category Nominee(s) Result Ref.
2016 Uganda Hiphop Awards Best Diaspora Act Rashy K Nominated [27][28]
2016 Afro Crown Awards Best Hip Hop artist Rashy K Won
2019 Hipipo Music Awards Best Act Diaspora Rashy K Nominated [29][30][31]

References

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  1. ^ "LIVE! RASHY K".
  2. ^ "Sneak peek: Rashy K – Fashion 9one1".
  3. ^ Muriisa, Habre. "Sweden-Based Ugandan Singer Rashy K In Town To Promote His Album – Chano8".
  4. ^ Radio, Sveriges (14 September 2015). "Ny musik med Rashy K – P4 Västmanland". Sveriges Radio.
  5. ^ Muriisa, Habre. "A Ugandan Diaspora Artiste Shares Experiences Out There – Chano8".
  6. ^ a b "Sweden-Based Ugandan Singer Rashy K Lands Mega Deal with NBA 2K | ChimpReports". 9 February 2021.
  7. ^ "Diaspora Based Singer Rashy K Starts The Uganda – Sweden Connect Project – Chano8".
  8. ^ Wallgren, Irene (20 September 2016). "Rashy K nominerad till priser på Afrogala". vlt.se.
  9. ^ a b "Sweden Based Ugandan Artist Rashy K Set To Unveil His "Good Vibes" Album". 27 March 2018.
  10. ^ a b Muriisa, Habre. "Swedish-Based Ugandan Artiste Rashy K In Town For The 'Good Vibes Experience' – Chano8".
  11. ^ Harry, Musoke (21 November 2019). "Rashy K".
  12. ^ "Tips på aktiviteter, i dag måndag". vlt.se. 11 July 2016.
  13. ^ "Rashy K". Spotify.
  14. ^ Muriisa, Habre. "Sweden-Based Ugandan Singer Rashy K In New Flashy Video – Chano8".
  15. ^ "Diaspora singer Rashy K releases new video – "Nkulage". Watch it here!". 19 August 2016.
  16. ^ "Sweden based Singer Rashy K Releases Boo Boom Music video". www.howwebiz.ug.
  17. ^ "Rash K Ft BuchaMan Official "Yenze" Video Teaser Is Here — Watch Now!". www.howwebiz.ug.
  18. ^ Bm, B. (24 May 2019). "Sweden Based Ugandan Singer Rashy K Cries For Love In New Song Dubbed Temptation. Generosity Might Be Itching Ladies".
  19. ^ "VIDEO: Singer Rashy K Releases New Video "Onkubye"". 19 May 2018.
  20. ^ Muriisa, Habre. "Rashy K And Yung Mulo Team Up In New 'Nuff Style' Video – Chano8".
  21. ^ "Celebration". Spotify. 3 August 2020.
  22. ^ Businge, Solomon (24 March 2018). "Diaspora-Based Singer Rashy K in Kampala for Goodvibe Experience".
  23. ^ Bukedde Online – Rashy "K" aleese "Tune" ez'obulabe ez'okukyusa ekisaawe kya music
  24. ^ Ninsiima, Audrey (8 February 2021). "Singer Rashy K Lands Mega Deal With NBA".
  25. ^ "Sweden based Ugandan singer, Rashy K scores mega gaming deal". 9 February 2021.
  26. ^ "Sweden-Based Ugandan Singer Rashy K Lands Mega Deal With NBA". blizz.co.ug.
  27. ^ "Uganda HipHop Awards 2016: Here's the full list of nominees". 21 October 2016.
  28. ^ "Uganda Hip-Hop awards 2016 full list of winners". 16 December 2016.
  29. ^ "HiPipo Music Awards: Here's the full list of nominees". 7 January 2019.
  30. ^ "Full List of the 2019 Hipipo Music Awards Nominees | Ugandan Buzz". www.ugandanbuzz.com. Archived from the original on 1 March 2020.
  31. ^ "HiPipo Music Awards: Here's the full list of Winners". 19 March 2019.
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