Beenie Gunter

Last updated
Beenie Gunter
Beenie Gunter.jpg
Beenie Gunter in 2019
Born
Crescent Baguma

(1993-02-23) February 23, 1993 (age 28)
Kyenjojo, Fort Portal
Parents
  • Major John Morgan Waako (father)
  • Margaret Nambi (mother)
Musical career
Genres Reggae-Dancehall
Occupation(s)musician
Years active2013 – present
Labels
  • Savy Music (2013-2015)
  • Guntalk City (Since 2015)
  • Talent Africa Group (Since 2018)
Website www.beeniegunter.com

Baguma Crescent, popularly known as Beenie Gunter, is a Ugandan reggae dancehall artist, commonly known for his hit songs Pon Mi and Olina Work, the latter, a collaboration with Nigerian artist Skales. He released his 25 track debut studio album No Fear in 2019 that featured artists like Skales and Lydia Jazmine. [1] [2]

Contents

Career

Gunter recorded his debut single No Offence with Producer Emon of South Side Studios released under Jahlovd Label in 2013. He later worked with Ugandan video director Sasha Vybz under his Savvy Music label until 2015, when he joined another record label called Stain. [3] He recorded Lose Control under Stain record label and later that year left Stain to start his new record label, Guntalk City Movement. [4] Beenie Gunter followed the success of the No Offence with another single Tubayo which he recorded while in Mbarara City for a show. [5]

Gunter released single after single such as Seekle Down, Commando, Pon Mi featuring Dj Slickstuart, Dj Roja and Nigerian artiste Skales and Olina Work in which he featured Skales, but gained more success and popularity with Pon Mi and Olina Work. Olina Work became more popular among his fans and was even referenced by other musicians such as Bobi Wine in his hit single Kyarenga.

Beenie Gunter has collaborated with other artists like Eddy Kenzo and Sheebah Karungi, Jamaican dancehall artists Nyanda, Kranium, [6] [7] The Kemist, Gyptian, Beenie Man [8] [9] and Nigerian rapper Skales. [10] He has also performed on numerous stages including the Major Lazer Kampala Concert in October 2018, [11] Nyege Nyege Festival in 2019, [12] and other stages.

In December 2017, Beenie Gunter won the Buzz Teenz Awards for Teeniez Dancehall Artist of the year and Teeniez Hottest Dancehall Song (Pon Mi) [13] and was nominated for the Most Stylist Male Artist of the Year at the 2018 Abryanz Style and Fashion Awards. [14]

In March 2018, Beenie Gunter and Navio were signed to Talent Africa Group as their official booking agents. [15] This relationship with Gunter was upgraded to a 360 management deal by Talent Africa Group in June 2019. [16] [17] Talent Africa Group hired Ambassada to be his publicist and Chaggga, a former manager of Radio and Weasel, as his tour manager. [18]

He released his debut 25 track studio album No Fear on 26 August 2019 at a listening party at Talent Africa. On this album, Gunter features artists like Lydia Jazmine, A Pass, The Mith, Big Trill and Nigerian Skales was also featured again. All featured artists attended the release listening party. [19] [20] [21]

Discography

Studio albums

Singles

As lead artist
YearTitleAlbum
2013"No Offence"Non-album single
2014"No Offence Remix" (feat. Sheebah Karungi)
2016"Tubayo"
2018"Pon Mi" (feat. Skales, Dj Slickstuart, Dj Roja)
"Olina Work" (feat. Skales)
2019"Bomblast" (feat. Skales) [22] [23] No Fear
"No Letting Go" (feat. Lydia Jazmine)
"Commando" (feat. Big Trill)
As a featured artist
2014"Tompaana" by Eddy Kenzo (feat. Beenie Gunter) [24] Non-album single
2016"Nishike" by Pallaso (feat. Beenie Gunter) [25]
2019"Body Can't Lie by The Kemist (feat. Nyanda & Beenie Gunter)
"Giddem" (feat. Big Trill)

Related Research Articles

Beenie Man Jamaican reggae and dancehall singer and Actor

Anthony Moses Davis, better known by his stage name Beenie Man, is a Jamaican dancehall deejay.

Dancehall is a genre of Jamaican popular music that originated in the late 1970s. Initially, dancehall was a more sparse version of reggae than the roots style, which had dominated much of the 1970s. In the mid-1980s, digital instrumentation became more prevalent, changing the sound considerably, with digital dancehall becoming increasingly characterized by faster rhythms. Key elements of dancehall music include its extensive use of Jamaican Patois rather than Jamaican standard English and a focus on the track instrumentals.

Cecilia Wairimu, better known by her stage name Amani, is a Kenyan singer and songwriter. Her contributions to the Kenyan music industry have earned her several coveted accolades, including the Best Female category at the 2009 MTV Africa Music Awards, Pearl of Africa Music Awards, Kisima Awards and Chaguo La Teeniez Awards. She released her debut album in 2006. Cecilia Wairimu got born again in 2018 with 'My God' and 'Upendo' being some of her songs as a born again Christian. This new leaf came as both a surprise and shock to her fans but she stated she was there to stay.

Lutan Fyah Musical artist

Anthony Martin, better known as Lutan Fyah, is a Jamaican musician, singer, and member of the Rastafari movement Bobo Shanti.

Collin Demar Edwards, better known by his stage name Demarco, is a Jamaican dancehall and reggae recording artist.

<i>Reggae Gold 2012</i> 2012 compilation album by Various artists

Reggae Gold 2012 is a compilation reggae album from VP Records. It was released on June 26, 2012 and Reggae Gold is an annual series from VP Records. It was launched in 1992. This Reggae Gold 2012 is the 20th edition of the series and it is a double disc CD which commemorates the series’ 20th anniversary. Since 1992, Reggae Gold has been a popular series and a big seller for VP Records. A series select each year’s most popular tunes of dancehall, roots, reggae, lovers rock.

Wizkid Nigerian singer

Ayodeji Ibrahim Balogun, known professionally as Wizkid is a Nigerian singer. He began recording music at the age of 11 and managed to release a collaborative album with the Glorious Five, a group he and a couple of his church friends formed. Wizkid signed a record deal with Empire Mates Entertainment (E.M.E) in 2009.

<i>Superstar</i> (Wizkid album) 2011 studio album by Wizkid

Superstar is the debut studio album by Nigerian singer Wizkid. It was released by Empire Mates Entertainment on June 12, 2011. It is the best selling afrobeat album, selling over five millions copies in 2011-2012 The album's production was handled by Samklef, E-Kelly, Jay Sleek, Shizzi, DJ Klem, Masterkraft, Q-Beats, Banky W and Vebee. It features collaborations with Wande Coal, D'Prince, Banky W and Skales. The album was supported by the singles "Holla at Your Boy", "Tease Me/Bad Guys", "Don't Dull", "Love My Baby", "Pakurumo", and "Oluwa Lo Ni". It is the second best selling album on NotJustOk and was the most highly anticipated Nigerian album of 2011.

Buzz Teeniez Awards is an annual award ceremony in Kampala, Uganda that was started in 2007 by a youth magazine called Buzz. The Buzz Teeniez Awards are catered to teen viewers to honor the biggest achievers in television, music, gospel, Dee Jays, movies, Sports, Radio and more.

<i>Empire Mates State of Mind</i> 2012 compilation album by Empire Mates Entertainment

Empire Mates State of Mind is a compilation album by musicians of Nigerian record label Empire Mates Entertainment (E.M.E). It was released by the label on 18 June 2012. The album's production was handled by Legendury Beatz, Sarz, Masterkraft, Cobhams Asuquo, Kid Konnect and Spellz. Empire Mates State of Mind features collaborations with X.O Senavoe, Rotimi and Basketmouth. It produced seven singles—"Baddest Boy", "Dance for Me", "Get Down Tonight", "Ko Mo Le", "Sun Mo Mi", "Don't Delay Me " and "Change".

Skales Nigerian musician

Raoul John Njeng-Njeng, better known by his stage name Skales, is a Nigerian rapper, singer, and songwriter. In 2000, he started writing rap songs in Kaduna, Nigeria. Between 2007 and 2008, he travelled to Jos to work with Jesse Jagz and Jeremiah Gyang. In 2008, he entered the Zain Tru Search competition and won the competition's North Central region. His debut single "Must Shine" received numerous spin on the Rhythm FM stations in Lagos, Jos and Abuja. He later relocated to Lagos and signed a record deal with Empire Mates Entertainment (E.M.E) in 2009.

Cinderella Sanyu is a Ugandan musician. She was one of the original members of Blu*3 which also consisted of Lilian Mbabazi and Jackie Chandiru. She has performed with P-Square, Wahu, Beenie Man, Ne-Yo, Tiwa savage, Bobi Wine, Shaggy, Chameleon, Bebe Cool, Davido, Mr. G and Radio & Weasel.

Yellowman Jamaican reggae singer

Winston Foster, better known by the stage name Yellowman, is a Jamaican reggae and dancehall deejay, also known as King Yellowman. He was popular in Jamaica in the 1980s, coming to prominence with a series of singles that established his reputation.

Ricky Blaze Musical artist

Ricardo Lloyd Johnson Jr., also known as Ricky Blaze, is an American DJ, producer, singer, and songwriter. He has done production work in the dancehall music space and the trancehall subgenre. He has produced and collaborated with Shaggy and Sean Paul, and has also worked with Vybz Kartel, Jim Jones, Maino, Kardinal Offishall, Jasmine Sullivan, Nicki Minaj, and Santigold.

Kemar Donaldson popularly known as Kranium, is a Jamaican reggae and dancehall singer known for his 2013 hit single "Nobody Has To Know" which gave him an international recognition and led him to the Atlantic Records record label.

<i>Quality</i> (CDQ album) 2016 studio album by CDQ

Quality is the debut studio album of Nigerian rapper and songwriter CDQ. It was released on 22 August 2016 through General Records. The album's release was preceded by six singles including "Nowo E Soke" which won Best Afro Hip-Hop Video at the 2016 Nigeria Music Video Awards; "Indomie (Remix)" and "Gbemisaya" which were added as bonus songs.

Afrobeats, also known as Afro-pop, Afro-fusion, is an umbrella term to describe popular music from West Africa and the diaspora that initially developed in Nigeria, Ghana, and the UK in the 2000s and 2010s. Afrobeats is less of a style per se, and more of a descriptor for the fusion of sounds flowing out of Ghana and Nigeria. Genres such as hiplife, jùjú music, highlife and naija beats, among others, were amalgamated under the 'afrobeats' umbrella.

Nyege Nyege is a collective in Kampala, Uganda that promotes outsider music, primarily electronic, by African artists. It was founded in 2013 by expats Arlen Dilsizian and Derek Debru. In addition to organizing ongoing parties and an artist residency, the collective runs two record labels and a multi-day annual festival. Its name refers to a Luganda word describing "a sudden, uncontrollable urge to dance."

Dancehall pop is a sub-genre of the Jamaican genre dancehall that originated in the early 2000s. Developing from the sounds of reggae, dancehall pop is characteristically different in its fusion with western pop music and digital music production. Dancehall pop is also different from dancehall in that most songs use lesser Jamaican Patois in lyrics––allowing it to be globally understood and consumed. It also incorporates the key pop music elements of having melodies, hooks, and the verse-chorus format. Additionally, the genre moves away from the reggae and roots reggae music origins in social and political protest, now lyrically centering on partying, dancing, and sexuality.

Rowland Raymond Kaiza, better known by his stage name BigTril is a Ugandan rapper, producer and songwriter. He is widely known for his single hit "Parte After Parte".

References

  1. ↑ Ruby, Josh. "Beenie Gunter finally releases 25-track 'No Fear' album". Mbu. Archived from the original on 22 September 2019. Retrieved 21 September 2019.
  2. ↑ Kasoba, William. "PHOTOS: Beenie Gunter releases 25-track 'No Fear' album featuring Skales, Big Trill and others". Entertainment. Matooke Republic. Archived from the original on 22 September 2019. Retrieved 21 September 2019.
  3. ↑ "Beenie Gunter explains why he quit Savy Music". Big Eye. Archived from the original on 22 September 2019. Retrieved 22 September 2019.
  4. ↑ Muriisa, Habre. "Beenie Gunter Outs First Song Under New Management". Chano8. Archived from the original on 22 September 2019. Retrieved 16 October 2019.
  5. ↑ Muleyi, Solomon. "Musician Beenie Gunter joins taxi business". New Vision. Archived from the original on 30 March 2019. Retrieved 16 October 2019.
  6. ↑ Luzze, Anderson. "Star Beenie Gunter, Jamaica's Kranium to Release 'Killer' Dance Hall Collabo". Spy Uganda. Archived from the original on 22 September 2019. Retrieved 21 September 2019.
  7. ↑ Muhinda, Boses. "Uganda's Beenie Gunter And Jamaica's Kranium to Record Collabo". The Campus Bee. Archived from the original on 10 July 2019. Retrieved 21 September 2019.
  8. ↑ "Beenie Gunter to shoot video with Jamaican star, Beenie Man". Entertainment. How We Biz. Archived from the original on 22 September 2019. Retrieved 22 September 2019.
  9. ↑ "EXCLUSIVE: Beenie Man, Gyptian, Skales feature on Beenie Gunter's 'No Fear' album". Mbu. Archived from the original on 31 August 2021. Retrieved 22 September 2019.
  10. ↑ "Beenie Gunter in studio with Nigerian Star Skales". Ghafla. Archived from the original on 22 September 2019. Retrieved 21 September 2019.
  11. ↑ Ruva, Roy. "Fik Fameica, A PAss And Beenie Gunter In Star-studded Major Lazer Concert Line up". Chano8. Archived from the original on 22 September 2019. Retrieved 21 September 2019.
  12. ↑ "Beenie Gunter (Ug)". Nyege Nyege. Archived from the original on 22 September 2019. Retrieved 21 September 2019.
  13. ↑ Llado, Lucy. "Uganda: Beenie Gunter wins big at Buzz Teeniez Awards". Music in Africa. Archived from the original on 6 May 2019. Retrieved 21 September 2019.
  14. ↑ Mayanja, Yasin. "Beenie Gunter Nominated In The Abryanz Fashion And Style Awards". News Lex Point. Archived from the original on 22 September 2019. Retrieved 21 September 2019.
  15. ↑ "Aly Alibhai signs Beenie Gunter, Navio". Sqoop:It's Deep. Archived from the original on 16 October 2019. Retrieved 16 October 2019.
  16. ↑ Mercedes, JL. "Bennie Gunter Signed Up By Ali's Talent Africa". E News Ug. Archived from the original on 22 September 2019. Retrieved 21 September 2019.
  17. ↑ "Dancehall Star Beenie Gunter Signed by Talent Africa". Uganda Pulse. Archived from the original on 22 September 2019. Retrieved 21 September 2019.
  18. ↑ Staff Writer. "Beenie Gunter Introduces Chagga as new manager". Big Eye. Archived from the original on 22 September 2019. Retrieved 21 September 2019.
  19. ↑ "Nigerian Star Skales Graces Beenie Gunter's 'No Fear' Album release". Chimpreports. Archived from the original on 28 August 2019. Retrieved 21 September 2019.
  20. ↑ Ssejombwe, Isaac. "Beenie Gunter releases 25 track 'No Fear' album". Sqoop. Archived from the original on 22 September 2019. Retrieved 21 September 2019.
  21. ↑ "Beenie Man, Gyptian, Skales Feature On Beenie Gunter's 'No Fear' Album". Deep Find. Retrieved 21 September 2019.
  22. ↑ Miiro, Alann. "Beenie Gunter releases new Bomblast video featuring Nigerian singer Skales". Campus Times Uganda. Archived from the original on 22 September 2019. Retrieved 21 September 2019.
  23. ↑ Dhikusooka, Brian. "Beenie Gunter releases bomblast video featuring Skales". Cyclone Times. Archived from the original on 22 September 2019. Retrieved 21 September 2019.
  24. ↑ "Eddy Kenzo, Beenie Gunter team up in new video — "Tompaana"". Big Eye Uganda. Archived from the original on 16 October 2019. Retrieved 16 October 2019.
  25. ↑ Muriisa, Habre. "Dance-Hall Artiste Beenie Gunter Talks About His Career And Nishike Video". Chano8. Archived from the original on 22 September 2019. Retrieved 21 September 2019.
This page is based on this Wikipedia article
Text is available under the CC BY-SA 4.0 license; additional terms may apply.
Images, videos and audio are available under their respective licenses.