Barsta Slav International is a Luga Ragga artiste in Uganda. He was interviewed by Benjamin Tembeiza of Monday Times on his music and career. He has done 7 audio recordings and 3 video recordings so far. He is only 23 years of age.
Benjamin Tembeiza: What kind of music do you sing?
Barsta Slav: Luga Ragga that is Ragga mixed with Luga Flow
Benjamin Tembeiza: When did you start singing?
Barsta Slav: Serious music for business was in 2014.After Senior Six
Benjamin Tembeiza: Which was your first song?
Barsta Slav: Setiriba kya taka
My serious song was mba tiisa
What other songs have you recorded?
There are seven songs
Ba Mummy
Wakulemye (with Trekka Man)
Mobile Money
Muwala wa Hajji
Namudomola (video is out)
Mungambire
Soldier (Soljah)
Benjamin Tembeiza: Who writes your songs?
Barsta Slav: Me myself
Benjamin Tembeiza: Where do you record from?
Barsta Slav: Onex Records at Producer Robba Bobby
Benjamin Tembeiza: If someone wants you to write for others can you?
Barsta Slav: I have no time
Benjamin Tembeiza: What challenges have you faced in music
Barsta Slav: Many
First of all there is conflict.
There is also jealousy. When you do something good you get enemies.
There are so many challenges. Sometimes you sing and you see that your songs are not going anywhere yet you expected to make it.
Music needs money. There are many people who know how to sing but they do not have money.
Benjamin Tembeiza: What message do you have for your supporters?
Barsta Slava: They should like my style. I do luga ragga new. Luga ragga style is different. Mine is very different.
I should say I am a Ugandan musician not here for fame but to guide and inspire through my Luga Ragga Vibes.
Benjamin Tembeiza: What else do you do for a living?
Barsta Slava: I did cosmetology as a course so I am good at making people beautiful with cosmetics.
Benjamin Tembeiza: If someone wants you for a concert, how can they get you?
Barsta Slava: I am on phone, on whatsapp,: 0757736240 on youtube.
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