Producer Prince Kiiiz needs no introduction in Rwanda's music industry. One of his biggest successes is producing Bruce Melodie's 'Funga Macho' and its remix featuring Shaggy, and his tag 'Kiiiz' can be heard in most of the hit songs that drop in Rwanda.
The youngster, signed to Noopja's Country Records, is currently enjoying the success of Funga Macho, which recently broke the record as the first Rwandan song to debut on Billboard charts, but according to him, this is just the beginning, compared to unreleased projects he has in store.
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Speaking to The New Times, the Nyundo School of Arts and Music graduate said that he has not rested ever since he decided to go the music production route, and that his upcoming projects will have a bigger impact on the local music industry than ever before.
The producer recently returned from Nairobi, Kenya, where he produced a number of projects with big Kenyan musicians, including some that may appear on Bruce Melodie's debut album to premier later this year.
"So far we have managed to create sounds that can compete on the global market but more needs to be done to make our industry shine and it’s our job as producers to make that happen. Funga Macho should also be an inspiration to all players in the creative industry that more can be achieved," said Kiiiz.
With this in mind, the producer has decided to cross borders and produce for some of Africa's biggest names, including Bien Aime, former member of Sauti Sol, and many others.
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"The industry is really in good shape and it is clearer when you try to compare the quality and visibility we have today with previous years. Big musicians with millions of followers are approaching us to produce for them. I'm talking about the likes of Ben soul, Bien Aime, Nadia Mukami and Bahati among many others," Kiiiz told The New Times.
Despite collaborating with international acts, Kiiiz is becoming a hit-making machine for local musicians such as Chris Eazy, Dany Nanone, Juno Kizigenza, Bruce Melodie and many more.
"I’m not resting until I make my sound a global issue,” the producer emphasised.