Kent & Flosso reveal humiliation of seeing their CD thrown in a toilet

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Ugandan music duo Kent & Flosso opened up about one of the most humiliating experiences they endured while trying to break into the music industry.The duo revealed how an alleged industry gatekeeper once crashed their music compact disc (CD) and threw it into a toilet.The duo, who rose to prominence during the vibrant era of Kampala’s nightlife, recalled the incident while reflecting on the struggles they faced as upcoming musicians trying to get their music heard.According to Kent & Flosso, they had taken their CD to an influential figure at the time, hoping he would listen to their music and possibly give them a platform. Instead, their efforts ended in brutal rejection.One time someone got our CD, crashed it and threw it in the toilet during the days of High Table bar.The revelation came after one of their friends, a promising upcoming artist, shared a similar experience in which a DJ allegedly hit him with the flash drive containing his music after he had handed it over for one of his songs to be played.The incidents prompted Kent & Flosso to reflect on how difficult it was for young musicians to penetrate the industry in their early days, despite having talent and music they believed in.Beyond their personal experiences, the duo also aimed at the current state of Uganda’s music industry, describing it as less vibrant, less exciting and increasingly boring compared to the golden days of Kampala nightlife.Fik Gaza dismisses marriage rumors, sets age limit at 80Their assessment echoes recent remarks by singer Lydia Jazmine, who has also spoke about the struggles artists are facing in securing bookings and opportunities this year.Kent & Flosso also revealed that they had been considering staging a concert this year but decided to put those plans on hold after assessing the current environment.We wanted to do something this year, but depending on how everything is petering out, things are not looking good. Accept it or deny it, the industry is down this year. The industry is no longer vibrant and exciting as it was back then. Now everything is just boring.The post Kent & Flosso reveal humiliation of seeing their CD thrown in a toilet appeared first on MBU.