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. 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.While working as Chameleone's backing vocalist, Radio released solos on Leone Island Records.
These include Jennifer, Dagala, Wololo and Sweet Lady. 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.
Other members
Other Goodlyfe Crew members include Chagga, Red Banton Buaman, Allan Kiwanuka and Jeff Kiwanuka,.
All the members have released solo projects. Gift of Kaddo was a full-time member of the crew after joining in 2009.
However, in November 2010, he left and formed Kaddo Pharm with Mr X (who died in June 2012). Diamond Oscar also left the Goodlyfe crew.
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.
This prompted the duo to share the stage with Chameleone in the Tubonge concert of 2014. In 2013 the two claimed to have ended their dispute with Gagamel singer, Bebe Cool.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". 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. In early 2014, Radio and Weasel collaborated Pallaso and Mess, in the song "Amaaso"In 2011, they produced "Dembesa" with Da TWINZ. Radio and Weasel released another collaboration with Diamond Oscar in the song "You Make Me cry".
Radio and Weasel have recorded with other Ugandan artists: "Tax Money" with Sizza Man,"Pollination", with Obsession in 2011. In 2008, Radio and Weasel produced "Potential" with Zambian General Ozzy. The Ugandan duo did "Take my Heart Still" with Ozzy.In 2010, the pair recorded "Maama Wabaana" with Tom Close.
They recorded with Desire Luzinda in 2013, and "Hellena" with David Lutalo.
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. Chameleone praised the Goodlyfe Crew for their performance; he also praised Bebe Cool. No clear decision emerged.
Projects
Goodlyfe Crew have their own production house, Goodlyfe Magic.
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. Radio and Weasel Music albums Goodlyfe have about ten music albums 1.
Mwana Wabandi (2016) 2. Neera & The Best of Radio & weasel (2015) 3. Amaaso Ntunga Album ( 2014 ) 4. Obudde (2014) 5. Fantastic (2014) 6. Tonjagala (2012) 7. Talk and Tailk (2011) 8. Ngenda Maaso (2010) 9. Bread and Butter (2009) 10. Nyambura (2008)
Awards
Won
- 2015 HiPipo Music Awards - Best Duo Group Artist Radio And Weasel
- 2015 HiPipo Music Awards - Song Of The Year Neera – Radio And Weasel
- 2015 HiPipo Music Awards - Album Of The Year Amaaso Ntunga By Radio And Weasel
- 2015 HiPipo Music Awards - Best Rnb Song Neera – Radio And Weasel
- 2014 HiPipo Music Awards – Best Duo-Group Artist (' Radio and Weasel')
- 2014 HiPipo Music Awards – Album of the Year – Radio and Weasel ('Obudde Album')
- 2008 Pearl of Africa Music Awards – Song of the year ('Nakudata')
- 2008 Pearl of Africa Music Awards – Best AfroBeat Single ('Zuena')
- 2008 Pearl of Africa Music Awards – Best New Artiste
Tanzania Music Awards
- 2010: Best East African Song – Bread and Butter/ Where You Are ft. BLU*3
- 2011: Best East African Song – Heart Attack Vuvuzela
- Channel O Music Video Awards
- 2011: Most Gifted African East Video – This is How We Do It ft. Keko
Buzz Teeniez Awards Uganda
- 2010: Hottest Group/Duo
- 2011: Hottest Group/Duo
- 2011: Hottest Collabo – Mr. DJ ft. Swangz Avenue
Nominated
- 2010 Tanzania music awards – Best East African Song ('Bread and Butter') & ('Where you are' with Blu*3)
- 2011 Tanzania Music Awards – Best East African Song ('Vuvuzela')
- 2013 BET Music Awards – Best International Act Africa.
- MTV Africa Music Awards 2014 – Best Collaboration ("Kiboko Changu" – Amani featuring Radio and Weasel)
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