Feless Jez is an RnB and Afro musician who sings in English mostly. He feels so comfortable singing in English and it’s because he is much in love songs. The best language to sing in is English. He said.
Who Is Feless Jez?
He is Felim Okolong by real name, however, Feless Jez is his stage name. He was born on 06/07/1999. An Itesot from Tororo. Born of Alfred Omita and Margaret Rembo, their father (grandpa) lived in AGURURU A3 that’s where he also grew up from.
Jez’s Storyline
Feless Jez was raised in a family of five siblings, their parents struggled and made sure that they get a brighter life. They took him to one of the best schools around town Tororo, He had that passion to become an engineer.
When his Dad discovered he had something he aims, by then Jez was in Oguti Primary School. However, after P7 he was taken to Rock High School, Tororo one of the best schools in the District. That’s where he did his Uganda Certificate of Education (UCE). Thereafter he couldn’t proceed to A’level for UACE.
This was because his dad was told he could get a government sponsorship from his results if he branched. He had to go to Tertiary School and could pursue an Electrical Engineering Course. However having started music when he was in Senior 4, Feless saw that as an advantage for his talent. Feless stated that he obtained a certificate in Electrical Engineering, which would allow him to pursue his music career freely. However, he is planning to enrol in a diploma program next year.
More about Feless Jez’s Story
Since Feless comes from a family where music is loved, this is because his parents teach music dance and drummer in schools. He developed a love for music and he could play around with musical instruments (drums, Xenophon etc). Growing up, Jez was a devoted Christian due to his parents’ respect for the church.
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His Inspiration for music
He used to be part of the church choir and this made his passion for music to grow higher. Let’s say he got more inspired than he was.
Some artists such as Romain Virgo, Justin Bieber, and Fireboy among others, inspired Feless.
Guess when he started music
Feless Jez started music in 2018, having had it in my blood since childhood. A friend introduced him to a studio and paid the producer. After that, the friend took him to a radio show for promotion. He was an upcoming artist similar to him, the artist told him that he believes in him more than himself.
The rising star added, “Thanks to him for being that person who believed in me without listening to any of my music”.
Any brand in the association?
Feless Jez, the current CEO of the Ever Forward (E-fore) music brand, was asked about his aspirations for the future of his brand. He expressed his belief that with time, E-fore will become one of the top labels in the industry.
Despite his position as the CEO of his own brand, Feless Jez also expressed his desire to collaborate and associate with other music brands.
What’s special about him?
As a human just like others, Feless too has something he loves about himself. He loves his voice, how he sounds and his positive feelings towards music. You have to appreciate who you are before someone else, so he loves everything he does. And believes he does it at the right time as per God’s Plans.
Feless Jez’s hobbies
His very top hobby is Listening to music, he also loves watching movies. Jez with adventuring is one on one because likes travelling as well but the funniest part of all this is he also loves Sleeping. Till now we as Kampala Edge Times are still figuring out how sleeping and travelling do together.
His Lowest and Highest Moment
His lowest moment is when he used to move long distances for school which could always make him reach late. Feless narrates saying he nearly missed early lessons every day. Sometimes reaching very late, at times within the lessons but not allowed in, other days he could reach right on time.
As with any other human, his highest moment was, is and has always been when he is performing for his music Lovers. It doesn’t matter whether it’s live on the radio 📻, on Television 📺 or on stage, he feels the same vibe.
However, hosting Feless on a radio show for live performance for the very first time was one of his highest moments. Although not significant. Jez can’t explain the feeling but he was very very Happy and excited. Feless Jez also says he froze when he performed for the first time on stage. This is because he couldn’t believe what he witnessed from the crowd, was a massive pull-up.
Any Achievement So Far?
He says Working in the music fraternity and getting connections with big names in the music industry. also says making music that hits different parts of the continent, makes him proud.
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How does it feel to be a celebrity in Uganda?
The singer said he feels good, though he needs much more than being just a Ugandan celebrate. He added and said he wants to hit international scenes too, Africa and the globe at large. This clearly shows how he isn’t contented with his current situation and position as a Ugandan Celebrity.
Which artists both national and international level do you feel do what you would really recommend?
The star settled with national being Azawi and internal being Romain Virgo, Justin Bieber and fire boy. But in general, any artist that does have vibes, I would really recommend, he loves good vibes that makes his nerves stretch. Whether is an upcoming or established artist he does underestimate anyone.
That is one thing the industry needs to change.
The superstar believes that we should give new rising artists platforms with the same level of respect and love as well-established artists, but he couldn’t elaborate much on this. He encouraged treating all artists equally because they also invest what they have, pay studio 🎙️ bills and push the music.
A word for those following him
Pray, set a strategy, focus, and go for it, don’t expect anyone to push you, don’t, complain, don’t cry, and work as if nobody is watching you.