Lot Fire Records

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Lot Fire Records
Company type Private
Industry
GenreVarious
FoundedMay 11, 2020;4 years ago (2020-05-11) in Kampala, Uganda
FounderBash Luks
Headquarters
Kampala
,
Uganda
Number of locations
1
Area served
Worldwide
Key people
Kefas Brand (CEO)
ProductsMusic and Conglomerate
Services
Website www.lotfirerecords.com

Lot Fire Records [1] is an East African, Uganda based independent record label, which was established on May 11, 2020 by Bash Luks, [2] [3] an artist and music executive also known as Bashir Lukonge. The inception of the music label came into fruition after the cease operations of Big Size Entertainment, [4] a music recording company owned by the previously mentioned record executive. [2]

Contents

History

Signings, musical releases, endorsements, website and application launch

Lot Fire Records was founded in 2020 by Bash Luks after the cessation of operations of the record label Big Size Entertainment in 2018. [4] [5] The Lot Fire Records iOS and Android application was released in May 2021. In August 2021, Ugandan singer, songwriter, and record producer Jim Siizer joined the company's list of artists. [6] Later on in February 2022 Lot Fire Records raised US$26,900 in series A funding round led by Dada capital firms. [1] In June 2022 the company launched fast forward – a tech service for music distribution. In the end of 2022, Jim Siizer uploaded his song "Kweyagala" (loosely translated as ‘self-love’) through Lot Fire Records. [6] [7] According to the founder and Chief executive officer Bash Luks, he had previously uploaded several tracks which had not gained much attention. However, in the beginning of 2023 the company could see, through the algorithms, that "Kweyagala" was doing extremely well, and so they offered the artist a deal. [1]

Lot Fire Records took over as the management company for the Ugandan musical duo known as More Tyme in 2023. [8] [9]

In the year 2023, Off Ryine, a singer and songwriter, was signed by the music label. [10] His debut single titled "Potential" [11] was subsequently released in the same year.

Kefas Brand has assumed the role of Chief Executive Officer at Lot Fire Records, effective 2024. [12]

Overview

Lot Fire Records is a record label that operates in the music industry. It was established in 2020, [1] and has since been involved in the production, distribution, and promotion of music. Lot Fire Records is known for its diverse roster of artists [10] and catering to a wide range of musical tastes. [3] The label has gained recognition for its commitment to supporting independent artists and providing them with a platform to showcase their talent. Lot Fire Records has also collaborated with various music industry professionals, including producers and engineers. [13] With its dedication to nurturing talent, Lot Fire Records continues to make a significant impact in the music industry.

Artists

The record label has been actively involved in the Ugandan music industry, collaborating with both local and international artists to record and release songs. [3] [6] [13] These partnerships have allowed for the creation of a diverse range of musical content.

ActYear signed
Bash LuksFounder (2020) [2]
Kefas BrandCEO (2024) [12]
Jim Siizer Musician (2021) [6]
Off Ryine Singer-songwriter (2023) [10]
More Tyme Musical duo (2023) [9]

Partial discography

Lot Fire Records logo image since 2020 up to date Lot Fire Records logo image.png
Lot Fire Records logo image since 2020 up to date

Lot Fire Records has released a collection of singles and albums, which have been distributed by various album distributors. Here is a comprehensive list of the releases on behalf of Lot Fire Records.

Singles

EP

Kusinza Businza EP

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