#MySundowner : THE ULTIMATE EVENING EXPERIENCE.

I drink alcohol very rarely and yesterday was one of those days; it was the launch of the #MySundowner experience that is aimed at giving the Uganda’s corporates a way to wind up their evenings  with a variety of cocktails at their disposal courtesy of Uganda Breweries’ wide range of spirits and whiskeys. 

These are those events where the drinks keep flowing and the gods of self-control are out to get you, free drinks, every drinker loves these (don’t pretend you don’t) and so I showed up as early as I could, 6:30pm.

They had ninja barmen who were mixing and pouring these drinks  for us with a few bites being served (you can’t drink on an empty stomach) we attacked the cocktails with viciousness while a few prizes were being won for tweeting, people won things, NTV’s  Peter Igaga got a bottle of Johnnie walker (I had my eye on it) while I ended up with some Smirnoff shades(they glow in the dark), they had lots of media personalities  in the house to help clear the drinks while Cindy’s performance came through to seal the experience. 

This shindig was put together my Seanice Kacungira's Blu Flamingo, #MySundowner basically represents that first drink of the evening after work and this was the first of more set ups like this to come, organized twice a month and coupled with a music act to complete the experience, every day, starting at 6:00pm mindless of your location, you snapshot your cocktail and tweet to @SundownerUG with the hashtag #MySundowner and stand to win anything from Uganda Breweries.

The Mith, in true Hip-Hop and African fashion showed up late.

 

Contact Writer.

Facebook : Mubanza Haggai

Twitter : @mubanza

Instagram : @mubanza

Email : mubanza@gmail.com

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A-PASS DISCUSSES CODE's ENTER THE RING [Interview]

By Byaruhanga Felix (@TheNinjaFelix)

One of the questions that were asked on last week's #AskCODE edition  was what's CODE's next project and when is it dropping, which he answered to by saying that on 17th Of this month he's dropping his next single that features A-Pass (@APassMusic). A-Pass has been on the urban music scene (especially in the hip-hop circles) for a while and he has already worked with artists like JB, PlayOne (On Dung), Patrobas(On My Flair) and The-Mith (On Take Time Off). So on this week's #CODEConnect we decided to link up with A-Pass to talk his musical journey and CODE's "ENTER THE RING"

QN: Who is A-Pass?

A-Pass is a Uganda reggae and dance-hall artist.

"Yah mi know"

QN: More about yourself, what are the top 5 things we need to know about A-Pass?

• A-Pass goes by the name Bagonza Alexander.
• He is a music producer and a music coach.
• A-Pass loves to sing Earth Music and that's the music of love.
• I treasure and respect people irrespective of who they are.
• A-Pass is a humble and God-fearing christian (under no specific category)

QN: How would you describe your style of  music?

My style of music is patented; that means I'm original authentic. I would say it's a mixture of  dance-hall, Reggae, RnB and Hip-hop.

QN: Four genres in one?! That's very unique. Now we all know you for "Tetubatya". You literally have the whole of kampala singing, Tetubatya. We need to know; What inspires an A-Pass track?

Tetubatya uhhhhm, A-Pass has no inspiration to write a song in terms of what I hear around town but I will say I am inspired by nice beats, if a beat is sick....You know, mummy wants food so the "chicken afi dead"...Lol

QN: Your feature on CODE's upcoming single, ENTER THE RING. Tell us more about that.

Uhhhm about ENTER THE RING I was sent this amazing beat by CODE and he wanted me on the hook and when I listened I was like OMG....I told him I'm up for it so we did it. I realize after he explained it to me that this is NOT your average type collabo. Dis is something fi everyone to relate to. If you always felt like an underdog and you want to step  into the ring with the big dogs, this is for YOU.

QN: What can we expect from this fusion of Hip-hop and Reggae?

(smiles) Expect FIRE!

QN: Tell us about the studio session. What was it like  working with CODE?

It was so professional because we both are professionals, it was great to work with him and Samurae on the record.We did it on a Saturday I think.....Bless to the producer, Josh SB.

QN: Any last words to the Fans/Audience?

I love all my fans so much they make me want music more and more.

Thank you for your time A-Pass.

Blessed Love Bredda.

Look out for CODE's new single ENTER THE RING featuring A-Pass dropping this month!

Connect With A-Pass

Facebook: A Pass

Twitter: @APassMusic

Contact Writer;
Facebook: Byaruhanga Felix
Twitter: @TheNinjaFelix

Email: felixbyaruhanga@rapsoftwaresolutions.com

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#CODESalute-Greenhill At 20!

By Byaruhanaga Felix (@TheNinjaFelix)

"1,300 voices still ringing in my ear. Three floors of people all on their feet, a tidal wave of cheers. The staff members came to party The students rapped word for word and almost out-sung Essie.Music is a powerful thing but NONE of my previous performances can compare to today's SHUT IT DOWN performance. And as i took my seat after the show, the last stage item was a prefect's tribute performance to the old students.Then I hear: "We came to party..."

A tribute to me! Honestly, I went to Greenhill Academy today to give back, but the level of love and loyalty they have shown me was too unreal. Definitely a career highlight for me.

Extend your horizons"

---CODE(Monday After The Greenhill Ghosa Performance)

Every person has one of those winning moments in their career and we at The Tribe UG believe that this was one of them for CODE (real name- Timothy Muhumuza). We have been closely following his musical journey and judging from CODE's open letter above, its clear that June 23rd will forever remain etched in the heart of this talented MC. CODE was humbled with an invite to perform at the Green Hill Old Students Association week event. Greenhill being CODE's former high school, stands as one of the building blocks that helped to create the Revolutionary artist we have come to respect and established himself as one of the core flag-bearers of "New School Urban UG Music".

We got in touch with CODE to tell us more about the Monday morning performance.
"Imagine walking through those navy blue gates down to a school that you haven't been in for 3 years. Looking for familiar faces and immediately being thrown back to time when you were a student. Hearing your name being announced at the same assembly you used to attend from third floor outside the arts class. Performing on stage to a crowd of 1,300 students. Now imagine each and everyone of those students rapping your first hit single word for word and singing the hook like they learnt it in class. And finishing off with a wave of enormous applause. That was Monday for me."

When asked about his time in Greenhill, CODE recalls his high levels of wit and fun that went down during his literature classes and how he seems to have fallen in love with words at that time.
"Literature was MY TIME to shine. I always had an answer for everything I was asked. It's like I was never short of words. Sometimes, that confidence got me more attention than necessary but to me, it was always great feeling to play  with words, expand knowledge and to read widely....And it shows in my music. My poetry classes had Rhythm and Rhyme lessons in them. Rhythm And Poetry=RAP!!!" CODE says.

He also praises Greenhill for being the birthplace for his major hit, Shut It Down. "Shut It Down wouldn't have happened if I didn't meet Ms .Ariho Esther at Greenhill whom you know as Essie. She sang everywhere man you name it. At assemblies, talent shows, sunday services, everywhere. We clicked and i told her that one day when we left high school, we would do a song together."
SHUT IT DOWN became that song and flung CODE into mainstream UG Hip-Hop. We now see why CODE loves Greenhill so much.

For those of you who couldn't catch CODE on Monday, don't miss the  Kwivuga Finale, a fusion of poetry music and art going down tonight at Gatto Matto. CODE announced that he will be performing a snippet of his upcoming single "ENTER THE RING" that features Apass. Show starts at 8pm!

Connect With CODE
Facebook (Artist Page) : CODE 

Facebook (Group) : www.facebook.com/groups/Army Of CODE 
Twitter : @TimothyCODE 
Instagram : @timothycode 
Reverbnation - www.reverbnation.com/CODEUG 
Soundcloud - www.soundcloud.com/codeug 
MyZiki - www.myziki.com/code 
Tumblr - timothycode.tumblr.com 
Google+ - Timothy CODE 
Youtube - www.youtube.com/user/TimothyCODE

Contact Writer;
Facebook: Byaruhanga Felix
Twitter: @TheNinjaFelix
Email: felixbyaruhanga@gmail.com

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OFF THE MIC-CODE [Interview]

 

By Byaruhanga Felix (@TheNinjaFelix) 

As we said, every Thursday will be #CODEConnect in which  CODE gets to interact with his fans. Last week we had #AskCODE in which fans asked CODE questions which went ahead to be among the top trending topics on twitter in the country . In case you missed it just go search for the hastag #AskCODE. This Thursday we have CODE back again under the segment of "OFF THE MIC". Off The Mic s a segment in which CODE takes  his audience behind the scenes of his rap journey as an artist documented through pictures, short videos and interviews of the people around him and CODE himself. So, this week he waalks us through his studio sessions and writing process.

QN: First tell us about how you develop your concepts?!

I like writing songs. Like actual songs. So for me its more about what am going to say than how i will say. The Illest Punchlines give you respect in a day but a song with meaning gives you loyalty to your brand. Concepts normally arise from a personal experience but in writing i broaden the view so that more people can relate. For example, the concept of Shut It Down is a Celebration of Youth. And alot of people especially in Kampala can relate to a party setting or a celebratory mindset. And the verses reflect that. Verse 1 could be the Alpha Male in his crew who loves music and loves to party. Verse 2 is the same Alpha Male approaching a Female at a Party and playfully flirting with her. Common Scenario and everyone can relate. Thats how i develop concepts.

QN: How is a typical CODE studio session set up like?! Any special treatments you get before jumping into the booth?! Weed, vodka?!

Walk In. Spit Bars. Walk Out. Hehehehe on the real tho, I come to Studio prepared. I practice my verses at home. Go over them. Master the differences in tone so that i know how to say it in the booth. All Except Writers Club (Twawambye Remix) - I wrote that in the studio and recorded the same day. I like clean sessions. No weed No Vodka. Same with my performances. I believe in Clean Energy and it runs from the booth all the way to the stage. Depending on the song, i sometimes do more than one take just to compare. All the Shut It Down Remix verses were done in one take. But i do switch it up occassionally especially if i have a change of tone in the verse. After the first take, its mostly Tweak This, Adjust that. Back-Ups and Ad Libs. I let the producer work his magic with effects after that. I am big on arrangements so when i hear a vocal that i like, i ask the producer to place it where its most suitable. Thats a CODE Session.





QN: Let's talk about your latest project REVOLUTION, its getting a lot of airplay and attention.What's the secret behind it?! Tell us about how it came about. (Download Revolution Here)

Revolution started as a discussion i had with Enygma based on a beat from Josh SB. The beat which eventually became Revolution was initially called Krazy Flow. Because i just wanted to flow Krazy on it. But Enygma decided we can do more on the song. We began bouncing ideas around and the "Life of a Hip Hop artist" came up. Challenges. Obstacles. How we are perceived. What is expected of us. And i centered both my verses on that. Enygma took a more current grass-root approach. Seeing the song from the Ugandan eye. I wrote my first 8 bars of the first verse in my room . Then changed the next 8 bars to reflect what a typical conversation about a rapper would sound like. Can He Freestyle ? Is his flow sick ? Can He Battle Rap ? Punch a Line Quick ? All these bits when put together reflect the life of a hip hop artist. I wrote the hook based on the thought pattern most artists have. Asking themselves whether what they do is worth doing. Worth fighting for. Spotlight on them 24/7. Do they entertain or Do they explain whats on their hearts ? I can say Revolution was written in a very introspective mindset.



Connect With CODE


Facebook (Artist Page) : CODE
Facebook (Group) : www.facebook.com/groups/

Army Of CODE
Twitter : @TimothyCODE
Instagram : @timothycode
Reverbnation - www.reverbnation.com/CODEUG
Soundcloud - www.soundcloud.com/codeug
MyZiki - www.myziki.com/code
Tumblr - timothycode.tumblr.com
Google+ - Timothy CODE
Youtube - www.youtube.com/user/TimothyCODE

Contact Writer;
Facebook: Byaruhanga Felix
Twitter: @TheNinjaFelix
Email: felixbyaruhanga@gmail.com

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RAPPER CODE LAUNCHES CODE CONNECT!

By Byaruhanga Felix (@TheNinjaFelix)

CODE is taking the Revolution in the UG  hip-hop circles to a whole a new level and the entire UG music industry with his new CODEConnect movement. CODE in partnership with The Tribe UG are proud to present -#CODEConnect

CODEConnect is a new weekly digital interactive experience going down every Thursday created by CODE to reach his audience [Army Of CODE] better, giving out exclusives and to make his audience even bigger.

CODEConnect will have four main segments; #AskCODE, Off The MIc, Xclusive and #CODESalute which will give the audience a first hand look in CODE's musical journey and the start of a new hip hop revolution.

#AskCODE  will be a monthly QnA on every first Thursday of the month aimed at answering any queries and questions that his audience may have as well as receiving comments and opinions on any CODE material.

Off The MIC- In this segment CODE will be taking his audience behind the scenes of his rap journey as an artist documented through pictures, short videos and interviews of the people around him and CODE himself.

Xclusive-This will be a platform for CODE to release new music and material exclusively for his audience.

#CODESalute- This segment will beappreciation from CODE and as a way to give back, he will reward his
loyal fam and most interactive listeners. This may involve giving out merchandise and any other commodities.

Anyone can be a part of the CODEConnect all you have to do is subscribe to all six of CODE's social media platforms (see them below), keep a close eye to his online music pages and wait every Thursday for a different CODEConnect segment.

This week we start with Off The MIC segment showing you what CODE was up to at the BENEZERI CHAMPION Concert. Support, Share!

Starting A Revolution With The Sensei Enygma

Connect With CODE


Facebook (Artist Page) : CODE
Facebook (Group) : www.facebook.com/groups/Army Of CODE
Twitter : @TimothyCODE
Instagram : @timothycode
Reverbnation - www.reverbnation.com/CODEUG
Soundcloud - www.soundcloud.com/codeug
MyZiki - www.myziki.com/code
Tumblr - timothycode.tumblr.com
Google+ - Timothy CODE
Youtube - www.youtube.com/user/TimothyCODE

Contact Writer;
Facebook: Byaruhanga Felix
Twitter: @TheNinjaFelix
Email: felixbyaruhanga@gmail.com

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#RevolutionCODE [Song Review + Download + Lyrics]

By Byaruhanga Felix (@TheNinjaFelix)

After the drop of the monster anthem 'Shut It Down' the remix CODE had everyone asking where he is at well, he’s been starting a Revolution with the Army Of Code (#AOC). Code bounces back on to our playlists with Revolution a track produced by Josh SB and Samurae (@Lamasam) who crafted a master piece. The track features the talented kushe (@Kusheyvy) who does justice to it with her soothing vocals and the sensei Enygma (@IamEnygma) who delivers his punchlines on point as usual.

Revolution was perfectly executed from the word go; the production, topic/message of the song, the choice of people to feature on it in relation to its topic (one new school rapper and one old school rapper) and the perfect timing. Code and Enygma approach the topic with different perspectives which give you the entire package with different views of rappers on the industry.

Code opens the song with two verses giving you an insight of the judgement new rappers face that test their persistance and determination to stay true to themselves and relevant.

Enygma throws some punch-lines to close the song with a verse that’s so relevant with what’s happening in our music industry (UG Artists Vs. DJs Vs. Nigeria/Jamaica Music) thus the perfect timing further proving the start of a revolution not only in the Ugandan hip-hop circles but also in the entire Uganda music industry.

Check Out Revolution Lyrics On riftLyrics.com 

Download Revolution Here

Connect With CODE:

Twitter: @TimothyCODE

Facebook: CODE

Contact Writer:

Facebook: Byaruhanga Felix

Twitter: @TheNinjaFelix

Email: felixbyaruhanga@gmail.com 

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