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Zimdancehall
Zimdancehall is a subgenre of reggae/dancehall music from Zimbabwe. The traditional way of message delivery is through chanting. Zimdancehall became more popular after the fall of the Urban Grooves genre. Popular pioneers of Zimdancehall include Winky D, Sniper Storm, Daddie Distress, Ras Tavonga (Jah Bless), Freeman HKD, Lewaz Skattah to mention a few. History Zimdancehall started in the late 1980s with the rising up of local sound systems. The popularity of these recordings led to more studio recordings. By the end of the 90s, a number of local youths were recording singles and albums independently and reggae bands like Cruxial Mix (Trevor Hall) and Black Roots holding regular weekly shows to showcase artists. The genre was cast as a copycat of Jamaican culture and way of life. Recording studios shunned it saying it does not appeal or sell. The emergence of independent studios and the arrival of urban grooves in 2001 opened doors for many artists with the release of vario ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Freeman HKD
Freeman HKD Boss (born June 22, 1988), born Emegy Slyvester Chizanga, is a Zimdancehall artist who rose to prominence after release of ''Joina City'' single. Early life Freeman HKD was born in Bindura, Mashonaland Central province of Zimbabwe in a family of 6. He grew up in Bindura town where he attended his early education. Career background Freeman started his music career in 2009 when he recorded his first track ''Unondipa Rudo'' which was produced by WeMaNuff Nhubu. Before becoming a recording artist, he was a professional footballer playing for Mwana Africa F.C. in first division league at the time, he also spent a considerable time of his life in the late 2000s as a butcher boy in the Waterfalls area. As an underground artist, Freeman HKD continued to record more tracks including ''Unondipa Rudo'', ''Ellen'', ''Mapatya'', ''Mhuka Nhatu'', ''Murondatsimba'', ''Handichakuda'' and ''Ndoda''. In 2010, Freeman HKD met Dj Staera who introduced him to Hillary Mutake of Punc ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Levels Chillspot
Levels Chillspot is a Zimbabwean music producer, artist and Zimdancehall chanter. He is co-founder of Chillspot Recordz. Early life Born Rodger Tafadzwa Kadzimwe, Levels was born in Murehwa in September 1989. He grew up in Chitungwiza where he had his early education then later moved to Mbare suburb in Harare. Background Levels Chillspot grew into prominence when he co-founded one of the most successful Zimdancehall record labels in Zimbabwe, Chillspot Recordz in 2013 which popularised Zimdancehall genre. Through the Chillspot Recordz, Levels's name has become popular in Zimbabwe along with his partner Dj Fantan through continuous credit chanting of their names in hit songs that dominated radio airplay, public events and clubs. Levels has produced about 30 riddims and some of them have won several awards. He has produced for several top artists including Turbulence, Winky D, I-Octane, Romain Virgo, Charlie Black, Enzo Ishall, Dj Tira, Killer T, Tocky Vibes, Freeman HKD an ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Winky D
Winky D (born Wallace Chirumiko,1 February 1983) is a Zimbabwean reggae-dancehall artist, known popularly as "The Big Man" (stylized as "Di Bigman"), and also known as Dancehall Igwe, Gaffa, Ninja President, Proffessor, Extraterrestrial (stylized as ChiExtra) etc. He is often considered the Zimdancehall pioneer and one of the most accomplished modern Zimbabwean music artists. Not much is known about his wife but he in a few songs has mentioned his child's name Tayenda. The gaffas have continued to defend him about this issue claiming that it could be because of the respect he has for his family that he keeps them far from drama. He was born in Kambuzuma, a high density suburb in Zimbabwe's capital, Harare. He was also a presenter for the Rockers Vibes programme that was an all reggae programme, together with Trevor Hall and Belemnite Zimunya. Winky D was among the artists featured in the Southern Africa Music Airwaves (SAMA) Festival 2009. Early life Winky D was born in Kambuz ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Stewart Nyamayaro
Stewart Nyamayaro is a Zimbabwean socialite and music promoter. He contributed to the growth of the Zimdancehall genre. Nyamayaro was born April 20th, 1955, in Harare, Zimbabwe. Nyamayaro started music promotion online mostly through YouTube and he has the most followed YouTube channel in Zimbabwe. In 2017, he became a manager for music artists, and he has managed several award-winning artists in Zimbabwe including Fungisai, Soul Jah Love, Enzo Ishall, Holy Ten and socialite Passion Java. In 2019, in recognition for his contribution in the growth of Zimdancehall genre in Zimbabwe by producers, a riddim instrumental was produced in his name titled ''Stewart Nyamayaro Riddim'' and 63 artists officially recorded on it. along with several others. In 2020, Stewart Nyamayaro won best online media at the 2020 Zimdancehall awards. Controversy In March 2019, Stewart Nyamayaro was involved in a copyright A copyright is a type of intellectual property that gives its owner the ex ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Music Of Zimbabwe
Zimbabwean music is heavily reliant on the use of instruments such as the mbira, Ngoma drums and hosho. Their music symbolizes much more than a simple rhythm, as the folk and pop style styled music was used as a symbol of hope for Zimbabweans looking to gain independence from Rhodesia. Music has played a significant role in the history of Zimbabwe, from a vital role in the traditional Bira ceremony used to call on ancestral spirits, to protest songs during the struggle for independence. The community in Zimbabwe used music to voice their resistance to their oppression, as one of the only weapons they had available to fight back with. In the eighties, the Music of Zimbabwe was at the center of the African Music scene thanks to genres such as Sungura and Jit. However, several performers were banned by state TV and radio leading to the closing of several music venues. Musical Genres Sungura Sungura is the most popular musical genre in Zimbabwe. It emerged in 1953, in a time w ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Urban Grooves
Zimbabwean music is heavily reliant on the use of instruments such as the mbira, Ngoma drums and hosho. Their music symbolizes much more than a simple rhythm, as the folk and pop style styled music was used as a symbol of hope for Zimbabweans looking to gain independence from Rhodesia. Music has played a significant role in the history of Zimbabwe, from a vital role in the traditional Bira ceremony used to call on ancestral spirits, to protest songs during the struggle for independence. The community in Zimbabwe used music to voice their resistance to their oppression, as one of the only weapons they had available to fight back with. In the eighties, the Music of Zimbabwe was at the center of the African Music scene thanks to genres such as Sungura and Jit. However, several performers were banned by state TV and radio leading to the closing of several music venues. Musical Genres Sungura Sungura is the most popular musical genre in Zimbabwe. It emerged in 1953, in a time ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Tocky Vibes
Obey Makamure (born 29 November 1993), popularly known under the stage name Tocky Vibes, is a Zimbabwean award-winning Zimdancehall artist, songwriter and lyricist. He has released multiple singles. Early life Makamure was born in Rugare Suburb, Harare. He was first spotted by top Zimdancehall artist Winky D, which led to recordings of his earlier music. His parents wanted him to focus on his studies and thought the music scene would affect his studies. They moved him back to their rural home in Chivi Masvingo Province, and later he moved to their farm in Rusape outside of Mutare Mutare (formerly Umtali) is the most populous city in the province of Manicaland, and the third most populous city in Zimbabwe, having surpassed Gweru in the 2012 census, with an urban area, urban population of 224,802 and approximately 260,567 ... . Later local reggae and dancehall artist Emmanuel "Guspy Warrior mafia19" Manyeruke took him in and helped reignite his career. He made frequent visi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Zimbabwean Music
Zimbabwean music is heavily reliant on the use of instruments such as the mbira, Ngoma drums and hosho. Their music symbolizes much more than a simple rhythm, as the folk and pop style styled music was used as a symbol of hope for Zimbabweans looking to gain independence from Rhodesia. Music has played a significant role in the history of Zimbabwe, from a vital role in the traditional Bira ceremony used to call on ancestral spirits, to protest songs during the struggle for independence. The community in Zimbabwe used music to voice their resistance to their oppression, as one of the only weapons they had available to fight back with. In the eighties, the Music of Zimbabwe was at the center of the African Music scene thanks to genres such as Sungura and Jit. However, several performers were banned by state TV and radio leading to the closing of several music venues. Musical Genres Sungura Sungura is the most popular musical genre in Zimbabwe. It emerged in 1953, in a time ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Judgement Yard
Judgement Yard is a Harare-based Dancehall and reggae group made up of music DJs. History Judgement Yard was founded by Youngson Kudita also known as I-Randu in 2009 and consists of music DJs; I-Randu, DJ Flevah, Etherton Bennie, DJ 2Bad and Mc Tawastok aka Short Boss. In 2013, they performed in Cape Town, South Africa. This was their very first foreign tour. In early 2015, they made their debut appearance at the Zimbabwe Cup Clash, an annual musical show held in the United Kingdom. In 2018, they performed at Marafco Lounge in Pretoria, South Africa. This was their second tour of the country after a one legged Cape Town tour in 2013. They have also performed in other various countries, including Australia, Dubai, Cyprus and Botswana. They have released a number of mixtapes which have featured various local Zimdancehall artists and international musicians from the reggae and dancehall genres. They also host one of the most popular radio shows in the country on ZiFM Stereo. Awar ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Soul Jah Love
Soul Muzavazi Musaka, known professionally as Soul Jah Love (22 November 1989 – 16 February 2021), was an award-winning Zimbabwean musician credited as a pioneer of mainstream Zimdancehall. He was declared a hero for his contributions to music. Among several hit singles, Soul Jah Love had tracks ''"Ndini Uya Uya",'' "''Gum-kum''" ''(2012),'' ''"Pamamonya Ipapo''.''"'' (2016) Posthumous work included ''"Ndichafa Rinhi"'' (2021). He also won numerous ZIMA awards for ''"Ndini Uya Uya",'' "''Gum-kum''" ''(2012),'' ''"Pamamonya Ipapo''.''"'' (2016). ''"Ndini Uya Uya",'' "''Gum-kum''" ''(2012),'' ''"Pamamonya Ipapo''.''"'' (2016) were the first major hits that brought the late Soul Jah Love international recognition in Dancehall. He was widely referred to as "Chibaba". Death Soul Jah Love died at the age of 31 after succumbing to diabetes Diabetes, also known as diabetes mellitus, is a group of metabolic disorders characterized by a high blood sugar level ( hyperglycemia) over ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Internet Access
Internet access is the ability of individuals and organizations to connect to the Internet using computer terminals, computers, and other devices; and to access services such as email and the World Wide Web. Internet access is sold by Internet service providers (ISPs) delivering connectivity at a wide range of data transfer rates via various networking technologies. Many organizations, including a growing number of municipal entities, also provide cost-free wireless access and landlines. Availability of Internet access was once limited, but has grown rapidly. In 1995, only percent of the world's population had access, with well over half of those living in the United States, and consumer use was through dial-up. By the first decade of the 21st century, many consumers in developed nations used faster broadband technology, and by 2014, 41 percent of the world's population had access, broadband was almost ubiquitous worldwide, and global average connection speeds exceeded one me ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Killer T
Robert Muchamore (born 26 December 1971) is an English author, most notable for writing the ''CHERUB'' and ''Henderson's Boys'' novels. Early life Robert Muchamore was born in Tufnell Park, London, and is the youngest of four children. Muchamore grew up in Tufnell Park and attended St. Johns Upper Holloway and Acland Burghley School, leaving with a D in A-Level Economics and aspired to be either an architect, photographer or writer. Career ''CHERUB'' Muchamore started writing the ''CHERUB'' novels because his nephew Jared, who lived in Australia, could not find any novels that he liked reading. He tried to write novels that he would have enjoyed reading when he was an adolescent, a time when he remembers being too old for children's novels but not old enough to read adult novels. The ''CHERUB'' series follows the life of a character named James Adams (formerly James Choke) and his younger half-sister Lauren Adams (formerly Lauren Onions), a member of CHERUB (Charles Henderso ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
