What’s your name?
Kayondo Jim James aka Dance Hall Ssebabi
Where do you come from?
I come from Kyebando, Central Kawempe division in Kampala District
Which Schools did you attend?
I attended Kampala Model School for Primary, Comprehensive College Kitetika for my A- Level, Archbishop Kiwanuka Kitovu, City View High School and St Lawrence University where am pursing a degree in IT.
Why didn’t you finish your studies before you continue with music?
Haha I can’t be a risk taker at this time. Once you are somewhere in this industry and you relax, people forget about you completely. In short time i will get back to school.
How many songs do you have?
I have 11 but three are collabos
Which kind of music do you sing?
I do reggae, dance hall music and afro pop but mostly I do urban music
When did you join music and why?
I launched my professional career in 2012 at Hits Factory with producer Zuli Tums and I joined because I have always had a different view about music in Uganda.
Who is your producer?
My official producer is Zuli Tums but I have worked with different producers like Dan Magic at Dream Studios, producer Kinetic at Fenon Records and producer Josh at Troox Records
How old are you?
25
What challenges have you experienced so far?
The biggest challenge is money, which is needed for promotion. There is also a challenge of fake video studios in the country
What pisses you off?
Mostly media personalities want money.
What have you achieved in music?
I am signed to humble management under Dango side music. I do earn a living that enables me to pay my studio bills, videos and rent. Though i believe more good things are coming like houses and land.
What are your future plans?
I want to own the biggest record label in Uganda.
Where do you see Uganda’s music industry?
It is growing fast at the moment. I can see artistes get recognition due to work and talent.
What makes you different from other artists?
I grew up in uptown Kampala not from the Ghetto like many artists in Uganda.
Which Ugandan artiste inspires you?
Jose Chameleone used to be but of late he is not.
Why are there many upcoming artists now days?
I think it is because of the high rate of unemployment among the youths a many try their luck in music so that they get a living.
What should your fans expect this year?
I have a lot for them, they should just be patient.
Are you dating anyone?
No.
How can you fans access your music?
On Howwe Biz ,Hipipo and Mp3jaja. You just google jimcity music and get my stuff. My first album is dropping out soon on 7th December. It is entitled Kendeza Ghetto loving,N inze, Londa and Turn me on. They are playing on various television and radio stations.
