John Blaq Explained

John Blaq
Birth Name:Kasadha John
Birth Date:1996 7, df=y
Birth Place:Jinja
Origin:Jinja, Uganda
Genre:Rapper, hip hop, electronic
Occupation:Musician, songwriter
Instrument:Vocals
Years Active:2018–present
Associated Acts:
  • Sheebah Karungi
  • Vinka
  • Daddy Andre
  • Grenade Official
  • Green Daddy
  • VIP Jemo
  • Prince Omar
  • David Lutalo
  • Chris Evans
Label:John Blaq Music

John Blaq (born Kasadha John on 16 July 1996) is a Ugandan musician, songwriter & performing artist .[1] [2] [3] [4]

He is commonly known for his bass vocals and dancehall music accompanied with the introduction [Aya Basi) in all his songs. ==History== ===Early life and education=== John Blaq attended Lwanda Primary School and Hasan Tourabi Primary School for Primary Leaving Examination.<ref>{{cite web |last=Ndijjo |first=Martin |url=https://www.bukedde.co.ug/bukedde/sanyuka%20ne%20wikendi/1500470/ebikwata-ku-muyimbi-john-blaq-aliko-mu-nsiike-yokuyimba |title=Bukedde Online - By'obadde tomanyi ku muyimbi John Blaq aliko akaco kano |publisher=Bukedde.co.ug |date=2019-05-17 |access-date=2020-01-27 |archive-date=2020-06-13 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200613211505/https://www.bukedde.co.ug/bukedde/sanyuka%20ne%20wikendi/1500470/ebikwata-ku-muyimbi-john-blaq-aliko-mu-nsiike-yokuyimba |url-status=dead }}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://observer.ug/lifestyle/60148-meet-new-kid-on-the-block-john-blaq |title=Meet new kid on the block, John Blaq |publisher=Observer.ug |date= |access-date=2020-01-27}}</ref> In 2012, he joined Bweyogerere Secondary School, where he attained both a [[Uganda Certificate of Education|UCE]] and a UACE certificate in 2016 and 2018, respectively.[5]

Musical career

John Blaq broke through in 2018 with his single, "Tukwatagane".[6] [7] The song "Sweet Love" was his first collaboration with Vinka, and was released in December, 2018.[8] [9] His first concert took place in Freedom City, Kampala on 29 November 2019 and was named Aya Basi Concert after his common phrase [aya basi].[10] [11] [12]

Discography

Endorsements

In September 2019, Kasadha signed with Pepsi under their promotion of the "Tukonectinge Pepsi" campaign.[4] [19] [20] In 2019, he participated in a campaign for fighting teenage pregnancy.[21] [22]

Honors

YearAwardCategoryNominee(s)ResultRef.
2019HiPipo Music AwardsMust Watch Talent ArtistJohn Blaq[23]
2019Zzina AwardsBest DanceHall song "Tukwatagane”John Blaq[24]
2019Zzina AwardsBest DanceHall ArtistJohn Blaq
2019Zzina AwardsBreak Through ArtistJohn Blaq
2019Zzina AwardsBest Male artistJohn Blaq
2019Zzina AwardsArtist of the YearJohn Blaq[25]
2019Buzz Teeniez AwardsTeeniez Artist of the YearJohn Blaq[26]
2019Buzz Teeniez AwardsTeeniez Breakout Artist of the YearJohn Blaq[27]
2019Buzz Teeniez AwardsTeeniez Male Artist of the YearJohn Blaq[28]
2020HiPipo Music AwardsBest Breakthrough ArtistJohn Blaq[29]
2020HiPipo Music AwardsSong of the YearDo Dat
2021MTV Africa Music AwardsBest Breakthrough ActJohn Blaq[30]

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: John Blaq. Spotify.
  2. Web site: Featured Pulser: New kid on the Block "John Blaq". August 16, 2018. MTN Pulse.
  3. Web site: Who is John Blaq: Biography, Profile and Life Story of Kashada John. 21 March 2019. 21 January 2020. https://web.archive.org/web/20191215085556/https://bigeye.ug/photos-john-blaq-shines-in-maiden-concert/. 15 December 2019. live.
  4. Web site: New Kid On The Block John Blaq Seals Multi-million Deal With Pepsi – Chano8. 2020-06-13. 2022-11-10. https://web.archive.org/web/20221110143701/https://chano8.com/new-kid-on-the-block-john-blaq-seals-multi-million-deal-with-pepsi/. dead.
  5. Web site: I am a very good rapper too – Blaq. 29 November 2019. 21 January 2020. https://web.archive.org/web/20191129185232/https://observer.ug/lifestyle/62784-i-am-a-very-good-rapper-too-blaq. 29 November 2019. live.
  6. Web site: TUKWATAGANE – JOHN BLAQ (Official Music Video). 19 September 2018. YouTube.
  7. Web site: Fast rising star John Blaq acquires a new ride. 31 March 2019. 21 January 2020. https://web.archive.org/web/20190506010534/https://www.ugandaonline.net/2019313_fast_rising_star_john_blaq_acquires_a_new_ride. 6 May 2019. live.
  8. Web site: John Blaq and Vinka's 'Sweet Love' notches a million views. 11 September 2019.
  9. Web site: John Blaq Shuts Down Freedom City in His First Concert Dubbed AyaBas!. 30 November 2019.
  10. Web site: John Blaq sends Freedom City into rupture in 'AyaBas' concert/. 30 November 2019. 21 January 2020. https://web.archive.org/web/20191223064952/https://mbu.ug/2019/11/30/john-blaq-sends-freedom-city-into-rupture-in-ayabas-concert/. 23 December 2019. live.
  11. 1030106033530777600. mtnug. Today we celebrate Kasadha John popuraly known as John Blaq, a 20 year old male R&B artiste and song writer known f…. 16 August 2018.
  12. Web site: John Blaq apologizes for disappointing fans – Nxt Radio.
  13. Web site: John Blaq shines in 'Nekwataako' visuals, VIDEO. 20 January 2020.
  14. Web site: John Blaq shows off six packs in 'Oli Wamanyi' video featuring Slim Prince. 17 February 2020.
  15. Web site: John Blaq Releases 'Oli Wamanyi' Video Feat Nigeria's Slim Prince. Kalema. Lawrence. February 17, 2020.
  16. Web site: John Blaq Releases His New Song Dubbed 'Hullo', Couples' Favorite. February 29, 2020. Newslex Point.
  17. Web site: John Blaq proves lyrical maturity in 'Mu Lubiri' | AUDIO. 12 June 2020.
  18. Web site: John Blaq Goes Soft, Drops New Jam Titled 'Mu Lubiri' - LISTEN AND DOWNLOAD FREE AUDIO. Lee. Ray. June 12, 2020.
  19. Web site: John Blaq Bags A Multi-Million Deal With Pepsi . West Nile Xpozed . 2019-09-14 . 2020-01-27.
  20. Web site: John Blaq Joins Rajiv Rally 'Fun Base' Ahead Of Jinja Rally.
  21. Web site: John Blaq to spearhead fight against teenage pregnancy.
  22. Web site: Singer John Blaq confirms sealing a mega-million deal. 12 April 2019.
  23. Web site: HiPipo Music Awards: Here's the full list of Winners . BigEye.UG . 19 March 2019. 2020-01-27 . https://web.archive.org/web/20190401010221/https://bigeye.ug/hipipo-music-awards-heres-the-full-list-of-winners/ . 1 April 2019 . live .
  24. Web site: Bobi Wine, Spice Diana, John Blaq Dominate Zzina awards 2019 (Complete List Of Winners). www.howwebiz.ug.
  25. Web site: Zzina Awards: Bebe Cool sidelined as John Blaq, Daddy Andre dominate nominees – Watchdog Uganda . Watchdoguganda.com . 2020-01-27.
  26. Web site: John Blaq wins big at Buzz Teenies awards 2019, here is the full list of winners. . BigEye.UG . 2019-12-07 . 2020-01-27 . https://web.archive.org/web/20191210094503/https://bigeye.ug/john-blaq-wins-big-at-buzz-teenies-awards-2019-here-is-the-full-list-of-winners/ . 10 December 2019 . live .
  27. Web site: Thursday October 31, 2019 . John Blaq wins best vocalist award - Spark News . NTV . 2019-10-31 . 2020-01-27.
  28. Web site: Isaac Ssejjombwe . John Blaq, Daddy Andre rule 2019 for teens – Sqoop – Its deep . Sqoop.co.ug . 2019-12-07 . 2020-01-27 . https://web.archive.org/web/20191208180353/http://www.sqoop.co.ug/201912/news/john-blaq-daddy-andre-rule-2019.html . 8 December 2019 . live .
  29. Web site: HiPipo Music Awards 2020: All the winners. June 1, 2020. Music In Africa.
  30. Web site: Here Are the 2021 MTV Africa Music Awards Nominees . OkayAfrica . 1 July 2021 . en . 11 December 2020.

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