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Could he be Swangz Avenue’s next male signing?

Earning their stripes as creators of Uganda’s finest talents, netizens have been pining for what could be the Industrial Area-based record label’s next male recruit.

 Dreventy, born Derrick Talemwa.

Some of their finest musical products include Irene Ntale, Vinka, Winnie Nwagi, the late Sera, and Azawi. Their latest signing Zafaran is also promising talent.

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The question of the new signing comes as the public continues to wonder why the label rarely takes a flyer on crooners. Zulanda, Vampino, Joel Kisakye, and Young Zee have been some of the few male acts the label has taken a chance on.

The curiosity was sparked after the fast-rising pop singer and vocalist Dreventy -- born Derrick Talemwa -- shared a photo on social media while at Swangz Avenue.

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It’s important to note that Dreventy’s debut Extended Play ‘Blue Detail’, which he released last year, won the hearts of many, due to the genuineness of his lyrical content and sultry voice.

Whether the news of the signing is true or not, this reporter understands that the ‘Check on Me’ singer is back in the studio to cook up some new music for his Dreventics, and last week he dropped the first single titled ‘Ma Way’.

‘Ma Way’, which happened to be Dreventy’s first track in over a year -- is a bouncy Afrobeats song that shows off the young talent’s diversity and genre-blending capabilities.

About Dreventy

Born Derrick Talemwa, Dreventy’s deep musical roots trace back to his childhood, and later at school events – singing both covers and originals.

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His proudest work is a cover of Alicia Keys & Jussie Smollett’s ‘Powerful’ from Empire. Dreventy debuted onto the scene back then in 2018 with the release of a series of song covers including the Black Panther soundtrack ‘Pray For Me’ by The Weeknd & Kendrick Lamar, and Sam Smith’s ‘Too Good At Goodbyes’, among others.

His cover of Ed Sheeran’s ‘Perfect’ earned him recognition as one of Soundcity’s 11 Underground Talented Rising Stars To Hear. He also emerged in second place at the Penda singing contest auditions back then in 2019.

In the same year, he released his first ever singles ‘I Won’t Forget’, then ‘Promises’ in 2020, and ‘5 Ways’ last year. His EP ‘Blue Detail’ was dropped on March 11, 2022.

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