Model, MC, poet, actress, TV/Radio presenter, social worker
and an all round entertainer are some of the things one can write about the
Login presenter.
She’s down to earth and humble contrary to what is portrayed
in her TV show.
It’s probably because of this that Robin Kistie has been
judged harshly by the public.
“People have said all sorts of things about me and my
accent, one writer called it borrowed”, she profoundly says.
Well, for those hating, you may have to stop especially
those nursing unfulfilled music dreams because, the pencil girl may be your
boss lady soon.
The fast rising media personality has created a music label,
the New Vibes Records.
In an interview with the Observer, the fast talking
presenter informed us that her label is here to change the course of the
Ugandan music industry.
“The label is looking at professionalizing music in Uganda
beginning with the production, management and artiste discipline. We are
looking at producing Ugandan music for the world market”, she asserts and
continues,
“New Vibes is looking at producing the best RnB, Hip hop and
African contemporary artistes in the country”, she adds.
Unlike many local labels, New Vibes is self contained to market,
manage, promote, record both audio and video, concerts and, other artistes’
welfare like public image and presence, vocal, dance and acting training. Like
she says this is more of a musical movement for a change.
According to Robin, the initial idea was to start a visual
production house but, since she runs a non profit art camp, New Generation
Youth Group (NGYG), plans had to change because of the abundant talent within
the group.
“NGYG, these are youths I teach acting, dance and TV
presenting. It’s my way of giving back to the public using art”, she says.
“I was touched and inspired by the quality of talent in the
group, I decided to start a label to nature, manage and promote some of this
talent”, she adds.
To prove that she’s serious about the new venture, Robin has
already signed artistes; Jolly Fingers, Diaspora based rapper Philosophy,
Michael Ross’ younger brother Allan and the Uptown Duo of Remy and former big
brother housemate Kyle Duncan.
New Vibes is not signing any established artistes at the
moment.
“My biggest focus is the youth, people who have not gotten a
chance to showcase themselves”, she affirms.
Her passion for art is vivid, when she talks about one Julio
Sekaliyo, an inspirational contemporary act, the tone in her voice gives away
more than the words she uses.
To ensure that work kicks off, a studio for the label has
already been set up. KOB record studio is operating with two in-house producers
Gonza and Nash, both unfamiliar names in the business.
“We are working with new faces, minds, ideas,
producers………….everything is new”, she says.
Nothing like money is required to join this musical
movement, in fact the only requirements Robin noted were talent, commitment and
discipline.
“Passion is everything; I would love to sign someone who is
not in it for the money”, she warns.
Robin is not taking anything for granted, you would think
that since she’s part of the media fraternity, she wouldn’t mind about
promotion but no, in fact she has already talked to Nigerian artiste, also a
former Big brother star gamer Goldie Harvey to help distribute New Vibes music
in the West Africa.
“We shall be holding a launch party for the label at the end
of February, by that time at least all the label artistes will have something
to show the public”, she affirms.
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