Emmanuel Ladong, (formerly known as Drillz The Rapper) is an urban artist and producer who dedicates his life to inspiring others through his music, on a mission to spread love and positivity.
In 2018, Emmanuel began experimenting with his musical talents and debuted his first song that same year. Inspired to explore the industry further, he studied rap, singing, and producing while pursuing a Bachelor’s Degree in Development at Makerere University Jinja Campus. Since first tapping into the industry, Emmanuel found his musical niche in combining writing with rap production to fuse various music genres like hip-hop and dancehall. As of 2022, Emmanuel has independently released a couple of singles and had various collaborations with other artists.
A life-long advocate for mental health, Emmanuel launched an Instagram #BeKind campaign where he spread awareness about love and kindness. In addition to his musical and advocacy endeavours, Emmanuel is the founder of VIIVID House, a virtual artistic exchange where artists can collaborate and share their art.
Emmanuel stands as a testament to the transformative power of music, seamlessly blending artistic talents with his commitment to addressing the complexities of the human experience.