Rashy K

Rashy K
Background information
Born
Rashid Kibirige Ssebunya[1]

(1993-03-28) 28 March 1993
Kampala, Uganda
OriginMakindye, Uganda
GenresZouk, Ragga, Afropop, world music
OccupationsSinger, songwriter
InstrumentVocal
Years active2009–present
LabelRush 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

Studio albums

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

  • 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

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

Endorsement

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

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

  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. 1 2 "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. 1 2 "Sweden Based Ugandan Artist Rashy K Set To Unveil His "Good Vibes" Album". 27 March 2018.
  10. 1 2 Muriisa, Habre. "Swedish-Based Ugandan Artiste Rashy K In Town For The 'Good Vibes Experience' – Chano8".
  11. ↑ Harry, Musoke (21 November 2019). "Rashy K". Archived from the original on 23 January 2025.
  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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