Goodlyfe Crew

Goodlyfe Crew
Origin Uganda
Genres
Occupation(s) Musicians
Years active 2008–present
Labels Goodlyfe Entertainment
Associated acts Jose Chameleone, Blu*3, GNL Zamba, Rachel Kay, Mun G, Irene Ntale, The Undercover Brothers
Website www.goodlyfe.net
Members Moses Radio
Weasel

Goodlyfe Crew is a Ugandan music group. Its main performers are Moses Radio (born Moses Nakintije Ssekibogo) and Weasel (born Douglas Mayanja). Starting as backing vocalists for the Ugandan musician Jose Chameleone, Radio and Weasel broke off from Chameleone's Leone Island Crew in 2008 to form the Goodlyfe Crew. The duo's songs have been successful on Ugandan radio.[1] Starting with Nakudata in 2008, the duo released Lwaki Onumya, Zuena, Nyambura and Bread and Butter. In mid-2008, the duo collaborated with artists such as Rachel Kay, Blu*3, OS, Allan Toniks, GNL and Zambia's General Ozzy. More recently, they performed live and collaborated with Ugandan artist Keko.

History

Moses Radio's musical career began at Holy Cross Lake View Secondary School in Jinja, where he served as president of the Youth Alive Club. He composed musical projects for the club that succeeded in inter-school Youth Alive Club competitions. In 2002, Radio went to Kiira College Butiki in Jinja where he had a two-year break in his musical career while he concentrated on his studies. He joined Chameleone's Leone Island Crew in 2004.[2] While working as Chameleone's backing vocalist, Radio released solos on Leone Island Records. These include Jennifer, Dagala, Wololo and Sweet Lady.[2] Sweet Lady was well received, though Radio's public profile remained low. Weasel released solo projects under the auspices of his elder brother's records, but it was his collaboration with Chameleone on Bomboclat that caught audience attention.

Musical style

Moses Radio provides smooth RnB vocals while Weasel's contribution is a fusion of reggae, ragga and dancehall vibes.[2]

Other members

Other Goodlyfe Crew members include Chagga, Red Banton Buaman, Allan Kiwanuka and Jeff Kiwanuka, who is also the group's manager.[3] All the members have released solo projects. Gift of Kaddo was a full-time member of the crew after joining in 2009.[4] However, in November 2010, he left and formed Kaddo Pharm with Mr X (who died in June 2012).[5] Diamond Oscar also left the Goodlyfe crew.[6]

Accusations and collaborations

In December 2013, the duo resolved their dispute with their former Leone Island boss and they teamed up again for the first time since their breakup in 2008.[7] This prompted the duo to share the stage with Chameleone in the Tubonge concert of 2014.[8] In 2013 the two claimed to have ended their dispute with Gagamel singer, Bebe Cool.[9] In March 2011 a new dispute arose in Kampala between Radio/Weasel and Kenzo. This dispute stemmed from Kenzo's song "Mundeke Numbe". The Goodlyfe Crew claimed that the whole concept of the song and video was copied from their song "Talk and Talk".[10]

In 2009 Goodlyfe Crew had a hit that they recorded alongside Rabadaba, "Opportunity or Ability". However, it was claimed that the song induced violence against Bebe Cool, especially on Radio's part.[11] In early 2014, Radio and Weasel collaborated Pallaso and Mess, in the song "Amaaso".[12] In 2011, they produced "Dembesa" with Da TWINZ.[13][14] Radio and Weasel released another collaboration with Diamond Oscar in the song "You Make Me cry".[15] Radio and Weasel have recorded with other Ugandan artists: "Tax Money" with Sizza Man,[16] "Pollination", with Obsession in 2011.[17]

In 2008, Radio and Weasel produced "Potential" with Zambian General Ozzy.[18] The Ugandan duo did "Take my Heart Still" with Ozzy.[19][20] In 2010, the pair recorded "Maama Wabaana" with Tom Close.[21] They recorded with Desire Luzinda in 2013, and "Hellena" with David Lutalo.[22][23]

Battle of the Champions

In December 2013, Radio and Weasel fought a musical battle with Bebe Cool. The battle was held at Kyadondo Rugby grounds.[24] Chameleone praised the Goodlyfe Crew for their performance; he also praised Bebe Cool.[25] No clear decision emerged.[26][27]

Projects

Goodlyfe Crew have their own production house, Goodlyfe Magic.[28] However, the Goodlyfe crew have several other projects, especially in music production: they have done songs under other producers such as Washington, Bleas, Swangz Avenue, Bushington and label Nash Wonder of Monster.[29][30]

Discography

Awards

Won

Tanzania Music Awards

Buzz Teeniez Awards Uganda

Nominated

In August 2011, good lyfes' Radio and Weasle were nominated in Africa music awards, MOAMA for the group of the year.the good lyfes song Vuvuzela(2010 hit)was in the nominations in the dance hall category.[38]

Radio and Weasel Music albums

Good lyfe have about six music albums
  1. Nyambura (2008)[40]
  2. Bread and Butter (2009)[41]
  3. Ngenda Maaso (2010)[42]
  4. Talk and Tailk (2011)[43]
  5. Tonjagala (2012)[44]
  6. Fantastic (2014)[45]
  7. Obudde (2014)[46]

References

  1. ↑ "Goodlyfe Crew". Retrieved 2015-07-02.
  2. 1 2 3 "Radio And Weasel: Living The Good Life". Ugpulse.com. Retrieved 16 November 2014.
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  5. ↑ "Mr X Is Dead". HiPipo.com. Retrieved 16 November 2014.
  6. ↑ "MOZE RADIO/MANAGER JEFF KIWA BITTERLY FALL OUT: Insiders Strongly Believe Good Lyfe Finally Set To Split". Xclusive.co.ug. Retrieved 16 November 2014.
  7. ↑ Archived 13 April 2014 at the Wayback Machine.
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  11. ↑ "GOOD LIFE FEATURING RABADABA ABILITY". Gosong.net. Retrieved 16 November 2014.
  12. ↑ "Amaaso – Radio & Weasel ft Pallaso & The Mess". Lyrics256. Retrieved 16 November 2014.
  13. ↑ "Radio and weasel free mp3 download". Mp3olimp.net. Retrieved 16 November 2014.
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  15. ↑ "Goodlyfe Moses Radio Weasel and Diamond Oscar You Make Me Cry Radio: MP3 Audio Music HiPipo.com". HiPipo.com. Retrieved 16 November 2014.
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  19. ↑ "RADIO & WEASEL Songs - ReverbNation". ReverbNation. Retrieved 16 November 2014.
  20. ↑ "POTENTIAL ft. GEN OZZY by RADIO & WEASEL". Reverbnation.com. Retrieved 16 November 2014.
  21. ↑ https://web.archive.org/20140407140544/http://www.songswale.com/radio-and-weasel-goodlyfe-maama-wabaana-bange-mp3.html. Archived from the original on 7 April 2014. Retrieved 3 April 2014. Missing or empty |title= (help)
  22. ↑ "Radio Weasel Desire Luzinda Fitting Radio: MP3 Audio Music HiPipo.com". HiPipo.com. Retrieved 16 November 2014.
  23. ↑ "hellena by goodlyfe and david lutalo - Lyrics256". Lyrics256.com. Retrieved 16 November 2014.
  24. ↑ "Battle Of The Champions 2013 - Bebe Cool Wins". Ugandaonline.net. Retrieved 16 November 2014.
  25. ↑ "Battle Of Champions: Chameleone Salutes Goodlyfe". Redpepper.co.ug. Retrieved 16 November 2014.
  26. ↑ "Battle Of Champions: Chameleone Salutes Goodlyfe". Redpepper.co.ug. Retrieved 16 November 2014.
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  28. ↑ "Goodlyfe Crew, The Nyanama Boys". HiPipo.com. Retrieved 16 November 2014.
  29. ↑ "BATTLE OF THE PRODUCER: Nash Wonder vs. Washington - Bigeye.ug". Bigeye.ug. Retrieved 16 November 2014.
  30. ↑ "Ring a Bell (Nakudata Remix) – Radio & Weasel". Lyrics256. Retrieved 16 November 2014.
  31. ↑ http://web.archive.org/web/20140728193208/http://www.sqoop.co.ug:80/.../radio-and-weasel-sell-amaaso-ntunga-concerts-for-s. Archived from the original on 28 July 2014. Retrieved 10 April 2014. Missing or empty |title= (help)
  32. ↑ "Full List Of Winners Hipipo Music Awards 2014 HiPipo Music Awards, Sponsored By MTN, HUAWEI, Pepsi, Red Pepper". HiPipo.com. Retrieved 16 November 2014.
  33. ↑ "Full List Of Winners Hipipo Music Awards 2014 HiPipo Music Awards, Sponsored By MTN, HUAWEI, Pepsi, Red Pepper". HiPipo.com. Retrieved 16 November 2014.
  34. ↑ "Museke - Home of the African Music Fan". Museke.com. Retrieved 16 November 2014.
  35. ↑ "Museke - Home of the African Music Fan". Museke.com. Retrieved 16 November 2014.
  36. ↑ "Museke - Home of the African Music Fan". Museke.com. Retrieved 16 November 2014.
  37. ↑ https://web.archive.org/20110223174235/http://allafrica.com:80/stories/201102220178.html. Archived from the original on 23 February 2011. Retrieved 25 September 2012. Missing or empty |title= (help)
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  39. ↑ "Mafikizolo, Uhuru, Davido lead nominations for MTV Africa Music Awards". Sowetan LIVE. Retrieved 2014-04-17.
  40. ↑ "Nyambura Album Launched". Ugandaonline.net. Retrieved 16 November 2014.
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  42. ↑ "HiPipo.com". HiPipo.com. Retrieved 16 November 2014.
  43. ↑ "Moses Radio And Weasel To Launch Talk And Talk Album In May". HiPipo.com. Retrieved 16 November 2014.
  44. ↑ "Moses Radio And Weasel To Launch Tonjagala Album This Friday". HiPipo.com. Retrieved 16 November 2014.
  45. ↑ "Goodlyfe Mp3 Music Downloads". Mp3skull.uno. Retrieved 16 November 2014.
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