Elijah Kitaka
A new sensation: Can a drummer get some: It is a norm for lead guitarists and pianists to become lead singers but it is almost unheard of for drummers, yet one of Swangz Avenue’s new signing, Elijah Kitaka, is actually a drummer taking on the mic. Isaac Ssejjombwe talked to the man whose music and sound is unusual.
For anyone out there who does not know Elijah Kitaka, how best would you describe yourself?
Elijah Kitaka is a Ugandan. Most people think I am not Ugandan because of my unique sound, the way I produce music and my approach to music. Back then, so many people knew me as a drummer for a couple of artistes such as Maurice Kirya during some of his concerts and some other artistes I used to travel with during festivals, so drumming was my job before I started writing and releasing music. I actually write all my music, so I pass as a songwriter and I also produce music.
Tell us about the transition from drumming to songwriting, production and singing.
I think it was already a journey because even during the time I was playing drums, I was already learning how to sing and I would not say it was a transition but more of an upgrade at a job I was already doing.
Where did all this start from?
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