User:Clim Ochen

Clim Ochen was born Kizza Charles Kikwanguyira on 10th March 1990 to Joseph Tamale Kamulegeya and Doreen Christine Adong. His parents had a stormy relationship. When he was one year old his father moved to Denmark leaving the family in Kampala, Uganda. After the separation His mother renamed him Emmanuel Ochen.

He had a very difficult childhood. After his dad had abandoned the family, his mum had to step up as a single mother. With no diploma or degree at the time, she had to do odd jobs to make ends meet. She worked like a slave. Selling liquor and foodstuffs on the streets. Walking miles and miles with her baby on her back. Life was excruciatingly painful.

In 2005, while attending a local church (Living Hope Church) under the leadership of Pr Thomas Okuni, all teenagers were told to join the church choir. Clim found himself in the church choir along with all other teenagers in the church at the time.

Around the same time, His boyhood friend Matthew Imongit persuaded and offered to teach him guitar and keyboard. Clim refused to learn the keyboard because he wasn't interested. He however accepted to go for guitar lessons and soon fell in love with the instrument. That's how his music ministry began. In many ways, playing the guitar and singing became a sanctuary for him, keeping him out of trouble

In 2010, Clim and his friend Matthew co-founded a band called "Niscan" along with other friends. After writing a couple of songs and doing a concert with the band, Clim left the band one year later to start his solo career

Having been convinced by his friends Steve, Gene and Tasha to join their band called "JCP". Clim joined the trio but also left the band in less than a month to focus on his solo career. He later participated in local talent competitions to advance his musical career

Clim Ochen, is an urban contemporary gospel recording artist

Clim is a prolific songwriter who has penned songs not only for his projects but for other artists as well. In his earlier days he wrote songs for artists like Juliana Kanyomozi (Give It To Me), Andy Muzik, Motta Africa, Keren, Unique Sisters, Ruth Grace and Lilian Birungi (Strong Girl) and other artists....

Clim's childhood dream was to be an Engineer, so he spent his earlier days pursuing engineering. While pursuing his bachelors degree in Industrial Engineering and Management from Kyambogo University, Clim strongly heard the call of God to join full time ministry as a worship leader and gospel recording artist

Clim didn't however yield to the call right away. He decided to pursue a career as a mainstream RnB/Pop artist. In early 2011, he began working on his first studio album "Invisible". The album title was suggested by his then producer D-King. While working on the album he collaborated with artists like; Naava Grey (Let It Happen), Lyrikal Proof (Do It Again), Young Zee (Njagala Kumanya), and Gene Gum (Lemme Know).

With a promising future to become an RnB/Pop star, Clim however decided to put the project on halt and not release the album. He decided to pursue his calling as a worship leader and gospel recording artist.

In early 2015, Clim went on to graduate with honours but didn't practice Engineering and opted to pursue his calling.

In May, 2015, Clim was chosen to serve full time as the assistant choir leader at Nakawa Pentecostal Church under the leadership of Pr Jaymin Luke. A position he diligently served for 3 years

His debut, "The Climionaire Sound I" was officially released in 2019 on his own Label, "Climionaire Records". The Standard Edition of the album has 12 songs.

THE CLIMIONAIRE SOUND I (Standard Edition) - Clim Ochen Tracklist; 01. Love Me Like That, 02. Holy, 03. Love You Forever, 04. Fallen In Love, 05. Waiting On You, 06. You Gotta Shine (We Are The Light), 07. To The Fullest, 08. Now Is The Time, 09. Bless Me (Omukisa), 10. Irresistible, 11. Come To Me. Ft. Ruyonga, 12. Till The End.

The Deluxe Edition of the album however, has 4 bonus tracks, totaling to 16 tracks.

THE CLIMIONAIRE SOUND I (Deluxe Edition) - Clim Ochen Tracklist; 01. Love Me Like That, 02. Holy, 03. Love You Forever, 04. Fallen In Love, 05. Waiting On You, 06. You Gotta Shine (We Are The Light), 07. To The Fullest, 08. Now Is The Time, 09. Bless Me (Omukisa), 10. Irresistible, 11. Come To Me. Ft. Ruyonga, 12. Till The End, 13. Champion. Deut. Daisy Ejang 14. Winner. Deut. Sheba Mwiza 15. Blessed. Clim Ochen, Sachi Basachi & Maka Mugaga 16. Fallen In Love (Acoustic)

His single from the album "Fallen In Love", was produced by Sam Bisaso from Blacksmith Records. The rest of the album was produced at Neutriq Town by his longtime producer and friend, D-King.

All collaborative songs were written by Clim and collaborating Artists The rest of the album including "Champion" was written by Clim Ochen.

The album features renowned christian rapper, Ruyonga. The Deluxe Edition of the album has 2 deuts with Daisy Ejang and Sheba Mwiza and also features Sachi Basachi and Maka Mugaga from G-Way

Clim says the term "Climionaire" is a word he created to mean having the fullness of Christ in you. In other words, Christ richly dwelling in you as you richly dwell in him. The term was inspired by his name "Clim" which is an acronym that stands for "Christ lives in me". The Climionaire Sound is therefore the sound of faith, hope, love, praise and worship.

The album consists of different songs talking about those themes. Love being the dominant theme. The album consists of low, mid and high-tempo energetic songs.

Furthermore, Clim says he cares less about genres. He listens to and loves many different genres and he wanted that to be portrayed or reflected in his sound. He wanted to create a sound that is multi-cultural. The Climionaire sound is therefore a conglomeration of different genres He wants to be known for phenomenal music. Super quality music. Music that lives on from generation to generation. A timeless legacy. As opposed to following music trends and genres. Hit song or not, Clim gives his heart and soul on each and every project he pens.

His primary concern when approaching his craft is the message he wants to convey and the impact it'll have on people's lives. The rest of the things such as genre, tempo etc stem from that fact, and are secondary. He loves experimenting with different sounds.

Some of his music influences are Israel Houghton, Jonathan Butler, Travis Greene, Jonathan McReynolds, Tauren Wells, Cory Asbury, and many others

His vision is to reveal Jesus Christ to the unchurched, and lead the churched to a place of intimacy with God through the music that he creates

His hope and prayer is that his music evokes hope, faith, love, healing and restoration, in people's lives and make them fall deeper in love with Jesus Christ.

Clim is currently working on his second album series, The Climionaire Sound II.

He is also currently serving as a "Worship Pastor In Training" under the ministry of Dr. Richard Bogere & Pr Rian Bogere at Christ Chapel International (CCI).