Musical chairs in production houses

For the past five years, we have seen various local artistes switch producer in search for the perfect hit. But even so, there are those who have remained loyal to their production houses despite the numerous challenges, writes CAROLINE NYANGA

The year 2003 marked the biggest exodus in local production houses after a group of mainstream artistes decided to part ways with Ogopa Deejays, then considered the hottest recording label in East Africa. They included Redsan, Mr Googz, Vinny Banton, Deux Vultures and Longombas. Although Resdan decided to work with producer Maich Black at South West Records, the rest of the team formed Bad Man Camp and worked with producer Mashian among others. But then, hardly a year and a half, Longombas and Deux Vultures decided to return to Ogopa. Vinnie Banton and Mr Googs tried out different tunes with various producers before the later got saved and turned to Gospel music where he sings and has an album.