:A Pass

{{Infobox musical artist

| name = A Pass

| image = APass.jpg

| caption =

| birth_name = Bagonza Alexander{{cite web|url=http://www.hipipo.com/people/588/A-Pass|title=A Pass|work=HiPipo|accessdate=26 March 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150402162111/http://www.hipipo.com/people/588/A-Pass|archive-date=2 April 2015|url-status=dead}}

| birth_date = {{birth date and age|df=yes|1989|12|21}}

| birth_place = Mengo, Uganda

| genre = Dancehall, Afro, Reggae

| years_active = 2011 – present

| label = Iamapass Records

| associated_acts = Bebe Cool

| website = {{URL|iamapass.com}}

}}

Alexander Bagonza, better known by his stage name A Pass (and formerly APassKiller), is a Ugandan musician and songwriter. He was born in Uganda on 21 December 1989.{{cite web|url=http://chano8.com/need-know-rising-star-pass/|title=All You Need To Know About Rising Star A Pass|work=Chano8 Digital Magazine|accessdate=26 March 2015}} A Pass states that his stage name comes from Alexander his first name and Pass from his picky nickname Percy.{{cite web|url=http://www.satisfashionug.com/a-pass-talks-music-fashion-women-and-being-cool/|title=A Pass talks music fashion women and being cool|author=satisfashionug|work=SatisFashion Uganda|accessdate=26 March 2015}}{{cite web|url=http://www.llolypop.com/apass.php/|title=Llolypop Records - Events Organisers, Promoters and Marketing|publisher=|accessdate=26 March 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150402140550/http://www.llolypop.com/apass.php/|archive-date=2 April 2015|url-status=dead|df=dmy-all}}

Early life

The second born of seven siblings attended Kampala Kindergarten for his nursery school, Nakasero Primary School for his primary, Merryland High Schools, and St Lawrence, Cream land for secondary school.{{cite web|url=http://bigeye.ug/photo-meet-a-pass-dad-that-has-supported-him-in-the-music-industry/|title=Meet A Pass' dad that has supported him in the music industry|work=Bigeye.ug|accessdate=26 March 2015}}

Performing career

A Pass started music as any normal church goer but he developed his talent more at school. He later went to studio in 2003 for his first studio session but he didn't record the song but only managed to get an instrumental. A Pass later on returned to studio after a few years when he met a friend called Eddy who encouraged him to sing more professionally. A Pass formed a strong musical relationship with Dave Dash who by then was known as A Dash and the two did a couple of songs together{{Citation needed|date=February 2025}}.

In 2011, he met video director Lukyamuzi Bashir who noticed his talent at South Syde in a studio session. Bashir began taking him to various studios around the country and introducing him to different influential people in the music industry. In 2012, BADI built a recording studio in Makindye called Badi Musik Production. BADI went on to shoot videos for A Pass in 2013, which added a steady kick-off to his career. A Pass is currently signed to and managed by LLolypop Entertainment{{Citation needed|date=February 2025}}.

A Pass has worked with a number of producers in the Reggae and Dancehall genre including Alex from Jamaica (A.I.P), Black Spyda from Jamaica, Nessim (Badi Musik), Baru (DustVille), Timo (Badi Musik), Just Jose (Swangz Avenue), Benon Mugumbya, (Swangz Avenue), Nash (Swangz Avenue), The Late Mac Elvis (South Syde), Keyner (K Records), Samurae (Talent 256), Don (DustVille) and several others. A Pass states he gets inspiration from music including dancehall, reggae, Rnb, hip hop and afro pop from artistes like Michael Jackson, Lucky Dube, UB40 among others{{Citation needed|date=February 2025}}.

A Pass has collaborated with various musicians including, A.Y. (musician), Goodlyfe from Uganda and Cinderella Sanyu among others.{{cite web|url=http://bigeye.ug/pass-release-new-video-featuring-ay-airportaxi-soon/|title=A Pass to release new video featuring AY and AirporTaxi soon|work=Bigeye.ug|accessdate=26 March 2015}} A Pass has written songs for Bebe Cool{{cite web|url=http://xclusive.co.ug/2014/12/04/singer-pass-pockets-shs2m-bebe-cools-hit/|title=Singer A Pass Pockets Shs2M For Bebe Cool's New Hit|work=Xclusive.co.ug|accessdate=26 March 2015}} and co-written 'Love I Feel' with Michael Ross.{{cite web|url=http://chano8.com/micheal-ross-opens-love-feel//\|title=Micheal Ross Opens Up About 'Love I Feel' - Chano8|work=Chano8 Digital Magazine|accessdate=26 March 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150404100615/http://chano8.com/micheal-ross-opens-love-feel/|archive-date=4 April 2015|url-status=dead}} He has recently released a single Wuuyo the official soundtrack to Uganda movie Bala Bala Sese produced by Usama Mukwaya.{{cite web|url=http://chano8.com/a-pass-wuuyo-soundtrack-for-the-bala-bala-sese-movie/|title=A pass' Wuuyo Soundtrack For The Bala Bala Sese Movie - Chano8|work=Chano8 Digital Magazine|accessdate=26 March 2015}} A pass is commonly known to work with friend and producer Nessim and video producer Lukyamuzi Bashir under the record label Badi Musik.

= Maiden Concert =

On January 31, 2025, A Pass held his first solo concert, A Pass Live in Concert, at the Kampala Serena Hotel.{{Cite web |last=Benjie |date=2025-01-31 |title=A Pass urges fellow artists to support, not perform at concert |url=https://mbu.ug/2025/01/31/a-pass-urges-musicians-to-support-not-perform/?utm_source=chatgpt.com |access-date=2025-02-06 |website=MBU |language=en-US}} The event featured a live performance of his notable songs and was attended by fellow musicians. {{Cite web |date=2025-01-18 |title=All Is Set For A Pass Live In Concert 2025 Success |url=https://kampalaedgetimes.com/all-is-set-for-a-pass-live-in-concert-2025/?utm_source=chatgpt.com |access-date=2025-02-06 |website=kampalaedgetimes.com |language=en-US}}Preparation began in late 2024, with rehearsals involving a live band. The concert was supported by corporate sponsors and received positive audience feedback.{{Cite web |last=Joshua |first=Mwesigwa |date=2025-01-20 |title=A Pass Live In Concert: A Celebration of Musical Excellence on January 31, 2025 - Nymy Net |url=https://nymynet.com/a-pass-live-in-concert-a-celebration-of-musical-excellence-on-january-31-2025/ |access-date=2025-03-15 |website=Nymy Net |language=en-GB}}

Discography

= Music albums =

Nva Kampala (2016)
African Yayo (2018)
Bagonza (2024)
[https://music.apple.com/ug/album/a-pass/1785177179 A Pass] (2025)

= Singles =

Some of A Pass's most popular songs include the following:

{{columns-list|colwidth=22em|*Didadada

Love Infection
Am loving
Am lovin Remix
Tulikubigere
KLA
Mumpulila
So loud
Burn OP
Nyenya Omugongo
Run Bou Ya
One Of A Kind
Bartender
Tetubatya
Wuuyo
Muliwa (we deyah)
So High
Wyne on Time
Yuh Don Know Mi
Take Time Off
Abantu
Sida Mukyalo

}}

=Collaborations=

Nah normal with Radio & Weasel
Am Loving with Don Mc and Cinderella Sanyu
My Flair with Patrobas
Amatu Maggale with Tasha Batabazi
AIP Cyber with A.I.P
Take Time off with The Mith
Trouble Maker with Ekky
Memories with Lillian Mbabazi
GAMULULU REMIX Ft Konshens{{Cite news |author=Staff Writer |date=April 11, 2016 |title=Facts & Review Of Gamululu Remix Video By A Pass And Konshens |pages=1 |work=RedPepper |url=https://redpepper.co.ug/facts-review-of-gamululu-remix-video-by-a-pass-and-konshens/64159/ |access-date=April 11, 2016}}
Face Me with Azawi{{Cite news |last=Josh |first=Ruby |date=October 10, 2021 |title=Impressive! Azawi’s ‘African Music’ album already taking huge strides |pages=1 |work=Mbu |url=https://mbu.ug/2021/10/10/impressive-azawis-african-music-album-already-taking-huge-strides/ |access-date=October 10, 2021}}

Feud

There has been unending feud between A Pass and other musicians in Uganda.

Feud with Bebe Cool{{cite web|title=A Pass Speaks Out On Alleged Beef With Bebe Cool|url=http://chano8.com/pass-speaks-alleged-beef-bebe-cool/|publisher=Chano8 Digital Magazine|date=11 Aug 2017|accessdate=29 March 2019|author=Habre Muriisa|language=en}}