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Company type | Record label |
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Industry | Music |
Genre | Record label Online distribution |
Founded | 2020 |
Founder | Bash Luks |
Headquarters | , |
Area served | Worldwide |
Products | Record label services online delivery (music) |
Services | Record label services On-demand music distribution |
Number of employees | 5 |
Website | Lot Fire Records Website |
Lot Fire Records [1] is an East African, Uganda based independent record label, which was established in May 2020 by Bash Luks, [2] [3] a prominent musician and music executive also known as Bashir Lukonge.
Lot Fire Records was founded in 2020 by Bash Luks with the support of his family. 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. [4] 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. [4] [5] 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 is the management company that is assuming control of the musical duo known as More Tyme. [6] [7] [8]
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 [9] 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. [10] With its dedication to nurturing talent, Lot Fire Records continues to make a significant impact in the music industry.
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] [4] [10] These partnerships have allowed for the creation of a diverse range of musical content.
Act | Year signed |
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Bash Luks | Founder (2020) [2] |
Jim Siizer | Musician (2021) [4] |
Off Ryine | Singer-songwriter (2023) [9] |
More Tyme | Musical duo (2023) [7] |
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.
Kusinza Businza (Album)
The Last Born (Instrumental album)
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