Gravity Omutujju says it definitely affects him when he is prohibited from performing some of his songs, a decision that the Uganda Communications Commission (UCC) took to regulate the distribution and promotion of vulgar music content in the country.
“It’s not a good feeling because I want to be able to perform my music anywhere. When my music is prohibited, it affects me,” Gravity told Sanyuka TV on Wednesday.
Gravity alongside other creatives including Lil Pazo has been criticized heavily in recent weeks for releasing music with vulgar lyrics.
The rapper maintains that he has been a positive factor in the entertainment industry since his breakthrough, creating several songs that have inspired many other artists to pursue music as a business.
He vows to continue creating music that his fans enjoy.
I have inspired so many young people to do music, I am a very calm person by the way and I do take advice when necessary. I have made music about several topics and I will continue because this is music, it’s art, and I am a creative artist.
People need to understand that we do not do music for everyone. What you may like, someone else might not like and that should be okay. I have also done music that has inspired the masses and then also recorded music for the other crowd that just wants to have a good time, and I won’t stop.
Josh Ruby is an Editor with high interest and knowledge in the Ugandan entertainment space, an industry he has been actively part of since 2010. Leads to breaking stories are welcome! More by Josh Ruby