First single of Dominant 1's Mixtape Feels Like 1995

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A few months ago I did a video for The Holstar for one of the singles off his mixtape called The Extraordinares produced by Tech-zilla. The concept was simple, one location, Lusaka city in the background and very little extra's who where friends so the shoot was bound to go smoothly and as a plus I had Martin Manjolo to assist as D.O.P.


Read the rest here:- http://jamielbanda.blogspot.com/2012/05/holstar-past-present-and-future.html

 

 The Amaka Arts Festival is the first Zambian international multi-disciplinary arts festival set to add value to the Zambian arts market and will be held in Lusaka from the 8th to the 14th of October 2012. It is designed to provide an internationally recognized market to expose the rich Zambian culture through its arts.

With the support of the Ministry of Chiefs and Traditional Affairs through the National Arts Council (NAC), and Dr Charlotte Harland Scott, the Vice President of Zambia’s wife and our Patron for the festival, we are organising the first ever international arts festival in Zambia called the Amaka Arts Festival.

The Amaka Festival is designed to embrace culture through art with the motive to develop the creative industries into sustainable industries that will contribute to the national development.  As a youth friendly festival that will mainstream gender and HIV/AIDS in all of its programmes, our goal is to not only expose Zambians to the different genres of art, but utilise it as a catalyst to educate people about HIV/AIDS and gender issues.  Partners and participants will be coming from West Africa, Southern Africa, Asia, Middle East, Europe and the US.

The visual arts expo will exhibit Zambia’s finest sculptures, pottery, paintings and hand crafts.  Ten marquees will be set up with artefacts from 10 provinces of Zambia.

The film festival will be a colourful event that will showcase Zambia’s film talent and films around Africa at large. The Amaka Film Festival will also offer a platform to create an opportunity for the struggling young film makers through networking with funders and will offer an opportunity for them to win a film grant.

During the dance festival, six Zambian dance troupes will showcase dances from the ten provinces. As a way of sharing our rich cultural inheritance with the world and the younger generation, the dance festival will be accompanied by brief narrations of the cultural heritage preserved within each dance.

Fashion is an art that is slowly growing in Zambia.  The Amaka fashion show will showcase some of Zambia’s best designers bring together some of the best continental and world designers in a unique set up enlighten the festival with style.

Over the years, the reading culture in Zambia has been dropping.  Through the literary arts festival, diverse genre materials will be showcased.  With poetry readings, writers’ workshops and display of books written by and about Zambians, Amaka will work with stakeholders in re-establishing a high reading culture in Zambia.

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Mister Rae's Bohemian B-Boy Mix by Teck Zilla on Mixcloud

Tracklisting
1 Strontium Dogs
2 I Believe
3 Theme To Katsina
4 British Harlem
5 Decline Mission- Beastie Boys Mix
6 Femi
7 CrayZ
8 CrayZ Outro
Produced by Mister Rae
Arranged,Mixed and mastered by Teck-Zilla

Latest Lusaka and Copperbelt (Lsk/Kopala) Collaboration that features Pilato, Jay Rox and Dandy Crazy with Cream Dollar on Production.

The song Lobola (Zambia) also known as Lobolo (South Africa) addresses the issue of Marriage dowry with a humerous twist!

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Jay Rox Previously worked with Cream Dollar on Monga Nkongole that featured Dope G and Chef 187, lookout for more in the near future.

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The name is O - NERVE short for Optic Nerve. I am an Independent Artist from the Eastern Cape of South Africa who has been in the music business for approximately 10 to 12 years specialising in hip-hop music with a slight mixture of soul and everything else. O - NERVE is a 23 year old student currently pursuing a National Diploma in Public Management, in the Faculty of Arts in the Studies of Political and Governmental Affairs. Beyond that, the primary fascination of my life is music, the authentic sounds, the lyrical content and everything else that has inspired the millions of fans has inspired me also. Together with a group of ambitious pioneers in the new music scene, I’m part of a life-long pursuit of happiness for appreciation and recognition amongst peers and for the respect from the fans that share our vision.

2012eXplosion is the debut mixtape by EMCEE O-NERVE, it was released official on 11 MAY 2012 under AUDIBLE BRAILE ENTERTAINMENT

TRACKLIST:
1. Intro – Let’s get ready (prod. San, the Instru-Monumentalist)
2. All I want feat Lentle Kay (prod. Carnyiso)
3. Can’t be friends (prod. Makhi, the Heartbeat)
4. She was giving it up (prod. San, the Instru-Monumentalist)
5. On my mind feat. Lentle Kay (prod. Carnyiso)
6. Request line (Interlude)
7. Beacon of light (prod. San, the Instru-Monumentalist)
8. The ONE (prod. Phil, the Kritik)
9. Side 2 side (prod. Trained Monkeys)
10. Infinity 2.0 (Freestyle) (prod. Focus) credits-Bishop Lamont- track (feel on it)
11. Junkies ft B. Productions (prod. Fanatikus)
12. Find me (none better) feat Spliff the Shepard (prod. West Bourne)
13. Legends in the making feat Epoch (Dopeless Narcotics) (prod. Phil, the Kritik)
14. Uvhalo the tribute by 5th Extension (prod. Lyrical T.I.P)

Download: http://www.sendspace.com/file/8nr7e8

Young Slugz is a Zambian Born rapper who was raised in both the United Kingdom and Botswana, which has influenced he’s rapping style.
 In Botswana he’s best known for his work on “Just got paid” and the chart topping single “Young and Fresh”. The recognition he got from the singles opened the door for many performances both in and out of the country.
Young Slugz is currently based in Johannesburg, South Africa and he is currently in his final year studying Environmental Science at Monash University. As an artist Young Slugz has grown from a rapper to one of the most gifted unearthed musicians in South Africa; Currently working with Feel d’Dream Entertainment he has a lot to offer the local and African Hip Hop scene. After recently signing a distribution deal with Star Mania Music Group (Dubai) the opportunities for success seem limitless.
Some of Young Slugz performance highlights include the 2010 edition of Big Brother Africa alongside Nigerian artist Maye Hunta and headlining other events such as the ESPN Extravaganza and the Caramel Sundae series.
In terms of hip hop my inspirations are Jay Z and Biggie. My older brother, Billy Slugz, was my main inspiration in terms of actually picking up the mic. 

 Slugz completed his hot debut album Victoria’s Secret that is to be released later this year. Inspired by his passion for the ladies, it promises to be one of the hottest projects that have ever dropped in the country. The album features artist such as Zeus, The Layders (Soul Candi), Cassper Nyovest, Nadia Nakai and Ganja Beatz.
It’s currently available in the Middle East to buy from Virgin Megastores and should be available Africa-wide soon.
I chose “Funky” as the first single because I feel it best sets the tone for the album. I feel it eases the listener into the theme of what the whole album is about.
Shooting the video for “Funky” was an adventure for me. I was really overwhelmed by the amount of support I received on the track. I was very fortunate to get Zeus on it following his stint on BBA bearing in mind he was on a hectic schedule.
I’ve been in the studio experimenting and have some heat coming that definitely should be looked out for and we’re planning on shooting a couple of videos from the Victoria’s Secret album

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Lusaka born Music Producer, Singer and Songwriter Eselayem Slim also Brothers for Life Zambia Ambassador just released his debut music project digitally - entitled “Proof: The Mixtape”.

“I believe in myself and in what I do, that’s reason enough for someone to believe in me but for some, they need proof, so listen to my mixtape” said Slim via his twitter page.

Slim explored his ability as an artist on this project by experimenting with different styles and genres like R&B, Pop, Hip Hop, Rap and Dancehall. Having produced and written almost all the songs on the mixtape, it is an effort to reckon with for an upcoming artist/ producer. Some of the songs on the mixtape are currently playing on Q FM, Hone FM and UNZA Radio.

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Eselayem Slim has worked/produced with/for the likes of Slap Dee, JK, TAZ, P Jay, Lloyd, Ruff Kid and Paul Da’ Prince who also features on the mixtape.

The mixtape is available for free download on Reverbnation where he is ranked number 13 on the R&B/Soul National Charts for Zambia. Download via http://www.reverbnation.com/eselayemslim  or http://speedy.sh/aRTVS/Eselayem-Slim-PROOF-The-Mixtape-BLC.rar. Lookout for giveaways on your local radio stations from 21^st May to 21^st June 2012.

For more information, promo requests and booking or to set up an interview, please contact Mr. Paul Banda on +260969711139 / +260976520168 Email: hollatslim@gmail.com Facebook Link: http://www.facebook.com/eselayemslim Twitter Link: http://www.twitter.com/eselayemslim

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 SDR TV: Give us your background, when and where did you start music and how did you get to where you are today?

Yvonne Mwale: Well, I was born in Lusaka but grew up in Petauke in Eastern Province. Even as a little girl you could find me standing on the street and giving little concerts for my parents or people passing by, imitating some stars I've seen on TV. When I was 7 years old I started singing in church and became a bit more serious. Sadly, my parents passed away when I was only 12 years old. My uncles family took everything, so I ended up sleeping for almost 2 years on the streets. After some time I somehow managed to travel to Lusaka where I found a family to stay for a while and did my first recordings. This is how I started. Sometimes I gave my voice for TV commercials or added to songs in the studio. A bit later I performed more live on stage and backed some artists such as Jane Osborne, Mampi, Maureen Lilanda, the Mwale Sisters and others. Yes, and from there things went their way.

SDR TV: You were once a member of B Sharp and Nyali Bands, what memories do you have of this time?

 Yvonne Mwale: Oh, that was a great time! With B Sharp it was the time when I started having regular performances and got more stage experience. The training of Jones Kabanga also shaped me to become a better vocalist. With B Sharp we performed whenever something big was happening in Zambia. I won't forget that times!

Well, Nyali then was a project I started with my friends to take part in the Music CrossRoads competition. We were a group of talented young musicians and somehow shared the same spirit, we wanted to take music more serious. Original Zambian music but not limited to a local audience. I can say we succeeded when we won the CrossRoads competition - the first Zambians ever winning this competition! That took us the following year to Europe where we toured for some months in eight different countries. On this tour again I met other great musicians, promoters and supporters. With some of them I'm in touch till today.

I can say I don't want to miss these times. They have been an important step in my career and made me learn some things that are still useful to me today.

 SDR TV: How did you end up getting signed to Caravan Records and what is it like living in Tanzania?

Yvonne Mwale: Well, a manager of Caravan Records had seen one of my performances at Alliance Francaise in Dar es Salaam. He took my contact and we kept in touch. A short time later Caravan Records invited me to perform with my band at the Beat Festival. At this time we were planning already to start working on an album. He encouraged me to do so. When the recording was half way done he visited me in the studio and listened to the tracks we recorded already ... and came back a bit later with the contract in his hands. I'm not really supporting to give somebody else control over my music. But Caravan Records gave me all the freedom to do my music the way I feel it. Since they are based in Denmark that makes it much easier for me to spread my music in Europe. They are handling the worldwide distribution and bookings for me, that's a big advantage for my career. At the same time my shares are much better than it would be with local distributors.

Now, you asked me about living in Tanzania. On one side it's really great, I never thought that a not-Tanzanian artist would be received here so well. At my album launch a crowd of about 500 people was there - almost as double as many as we calculated. A local TV station even shot a 30 minutes documentary about the shooting of my last video. And I enjoy it going to the beach whenever I have some free time. On the other hand there's no place like home. Sometimes I miss the food from home. Caterpillars for example! Thanks to Toby from Inzy who brought me one bag full two weeks ago!

What I really like in Tanzania are the events happening in a big city like Dar es Salaam. There is always something going on. In March for example Maya from United Stated came to my album launch. The next day we had a big show together in the National Museum. A bit later I performed with Dobét Gnahoré from France/Ivory Coast, in April we had the Jazz Festival where I had some performances with some great Jazz musicians from the U.S. That are great opportunities for me and I really enjoyed the spirit and talent of these real musicians that are sometimes hard to find in Zambia or Tanzania.

 SDR TV: You were awarded Best Upcoming Female Artist at the Ngoma Awards in 2009, what was it like winning such an accolade at the time?

Yvonne Mwale: Oh, that was awesome! I never forget this night! Imagine, I didn't even know that I was nominated! So I thought I'm just an orphan, not even having a song on radio, no album recorded. I was just surviving from my live performances. Now they called me to the Ngoma Awards and called my name to take the trophy. I was totally shocked and couldn't believe it! I was so excited and I have to say it encouraged me to push my career forward. Holding that award in my arms I realised that there is more possible!

 

 

SDR TV: Are you still collaborating with any artists from back home and when can we expect a "Yvonne Mwale" concert in Lusaka?

Yvonne Mwale: Haha, I'm sure some of them still see me as the young girl, backing them for 50 pin. But sure, I'm still in touch with many of my friends in Lusaka, including some artists. Maybe I should tell you that at the moment I'm pregnant and expect to give birth to a little girl soon. That's why I want to wait a bit until I travel far for recordings or performances. But I can promise you you'll hear from me some collaborations with Zambian artists as well as international musicians. Some tracks are already recorded and just wait for the release date or the video to be shot.

At the end of the year we are heading for a tour to Europe again, but before it's time for a performance in Zambia. It will be sometime between September and October.

If you follow me on www.facebook.com/YvonneMwaleMusic you will be the first ones to know!

 

 

SDR TV: Tell us about your song "Fight Like a Soldier" what is the greater meaning behind the songs lyrics?

Yvonne Mwale: Don't we all have to fight? I think in this song I'm talking about life from my perspective and at the same time trying to encourage others. As mentioned before my childhood kept some challenges for me. Many girls when being in a similar situation feel so much pressure that they might decide to sell their bodies or whatever. But if you are ready to fight you can make it - no matter what situation you are in. I'm so happy I never gave up and went my way. Today I'm having a good living from my music, have a loving and caring husband and are soon mother of two healthy children. I don't want to think about where I would be if i would have given up. So, my friends: never give up, fight like a soldier, because Jah is on your side! And sometimes it even means to take out your gun in a spiritual sense!

 

SDR TV: Tell us about the contrast in the Tanzanian and Zambian Music industry what lessons can be learnt and where can we apply it back home?

Yvonne Mwale: I don't think, that there's such a big difference. What I discovered is, that the variety or bandwidth of music here is very limited. 95% of musicians are doing the same music and in the media many times you are blocked by corrupt presenters. I think for local artists who have to survive by selling locally this is a big challenge. 

 

SDR TV: How was the process of making your album "Kalamatila" and which producers did you work with?

Yvonne Mwale: Most of the songs you find on the album I composed over the past few years. So mid 2011 we started recording the first songs. I had a crew of 2-3 permanent producers in the studio. The good thing is that my husband owns his own production company, so we could do all the productions and recordings in-house at Media in Motion. My producers were Victor Nashon, Matthias Krämer from Media in Motion and Espen Sørensen from Caravan Records. They were always adding to each others ideas, playing the songs for me, getting my input until the songs were the way I liked it. I usually record my songs or ideas on the iPhone, sometimes playing along with the guitar. The producers take this recordings then as layout and start working on the programming of the songs and put together the instruments. Since we recorded most of the songs with live instruments, later the musicians were called to the studio and the programmed instruments where replaced with the real instrument recordings. After mixing and pre-mastering the album went to Caravan Records for the final mastering from where it then went to the factory.

The funny thing is that we spent a lot of time discussing about the artwork. We were planning a date for the photo shooting, preparing outfits we could use - and then ended up using a photo my husband just took when we went for a coffee at the beach.

 

 

SDR TV:It is also available online via itunes, how is that going and where can we find it in stores?

Yvonne Mwale: Exactly, Kalamatila is on sale worldwide in all popular music stores. In iTunes US you find it for example here: http://itunes.apple.com/us/artist/yvonne-mwale/id504536758.

Since most retailers compile their records only once in 3 months we don't have the very latest detailed figures. But the first sales records have just blown us away. I didn't even know that people know me out there, but as we can see my album is selling abroad even better than here. At the time of the album launch an initial order of 1500 copies was shipped to Tanzania. Here in Tanzania my albums are mostly selling in some book shops and record stores.

I was very happy that BBC reported about me in January after I released my first single from the album and gave me some good airtime. I guess that helped a bit to spread the word.

 

 

SDR TV: Anything you would like to add...

Yvonne Mwale: In Conclusion I want to thank all the people in my life that helped me to be where I am today. Some of them did big things, others gave me words of encouragement. But it's all together that makes me the person I am. And for us young Zambians: Don't allow anybody to stop you or discourage you from working on your dreams! It's true, some things might be more challenging for us than in more developed countries. Some of us might be financially in a difficult situation or don't have the support of their families. But never loose the vision you have. But from my own experience I can tell you: Keep fighting harder and there will be no limits!

 

Performances

 

2010 - Imagine Festival, Norway

2011 - Barclays Sunset Concert, Dar es Salaam; Photo: Louise Kamin

2011 - The Beat Festival. Dar es Salaam; Photo: Matthias Krämer

2012 - Album launch at Triniti, Dar es Salaam. Here on stage with Mzungu Kichaa (Denmark/Tanzania); Photo: Moiz Husein

2012 - At my album launch with Maya from Brooklyn, U.S.; Photo: Moiz Husein

2012 - My album launch at Triniti, Dar es Salaam; Photo: Moiz Husein

2012 - Performed at my album launch at Triniti, Dar es Salaam; Photo: Moiz Husein

2012 - Performed at Goethe-Institut with Dobét Gnahoré (France / Ivory Coast); Photo: Matthias Krämer

2012 - Giving an interview to Capital TV while having the sound check for my performance at the National Museum with Maya.; Photo: Matthias Krämer

2012 - Fun at the beach in Dar es Salaam; Photo: Matthias Krämer

2012 - Performed at the 2nd Dar Jazz Festival, here with Fid Q (Tanzania); Photo: Dharmit Laxman

2012 - Performed at the 2nd Dar Jazz Festival with Delmar Brown (U.S), Bobbie Ricketts (U.S) and Tony Bunn (U.S); Photo: Dharmit Laxman

2012 - Performed at the 2nd Dar Jazz Festival; Photo: Dharmit Laxman

 

 

LINKS

 

Official Website

http://www.yvonnemwale.com/ 

Facebook

https://www.facebook.com/YvonneMwaleMusic

Twitter

https://twitter.com/yvonnemwale

Youtube

http://www.youtube.com/YvonneMwale

 SDR TV: When did it all start for you; When did Rajesh Raman become "Blaaze?"
BlaaZe: It actually started back in Zimbabwe and then Nkana Trust School, Kitwe, Zambia...with breakdancing! Moving on to do my GCSE's in the UK in 1987, we had a school band, and I was nicknamed Rapper BlaaZe (as Blase' means to do your own thing), and that is pretty much what I have been doing.. (my own thing). 

SDR TV: You most notably did a rap song with Benny Chiyesu on Guitar for the Late President Chiluba when you were 16, what was the motivation behind it at the time?
BlaaZe: I came back to do my A Levels from CBU, and at that time, '91, the elections were around the corner, so hearing the Late President Chiluba talk about bringing a change to the land, it inspired me to reflect on the society we lived in and i wrote a poem for him whilst watching Anne Mukabe on Focus, on ZNBC. My father heard what i wrote, and he brought along his colleague, Ben Chiyesu to play with me. We composed the song, 'We wish You Well', and took it to ZNBC. They loved the idea of an Indian Kid rapping for the Motherland, and so shot it and it aired just before the election results. To me, it taught me that music with messages can truly get the point across and is the best way of telling your stories. It also taught me to value the medium of entertainment in a positive way. The rest is history :)

 

SDR TV: Are you still in contact with Mr.Chiyesu and if so where is he?
BlaaZe: As my dad passed away in Zambia, we had to move back to India. I am not in touch with Mr. Ben Chiyesu, but I pray he is well and hope he reads this...email me sir!! 

SDR TV: Tell us about your travels around the world after you left Zambia; is it true you lived in Atlanta and possibly worked with the legendary Keith Sweat?
BlaaZe: I moved to India for a bit then pursued my BA Cinema in Columbia College Hollywood. I never worked with Keith Sweat, but I remember standing in line at hollywood bouleveard to audition for him whilst studying there. I was fortunate to have met Rapper Ice-T and am in touch with a dear friend called Vennie Ramos, who is a true player, and showed me the game, in LA. He introduced me to Compton, the Majestics Car Club and the real way of life in the Crips And Bloods territories. This actually opened my eyes to understand that every individual needs to rap about his own experiences in life and not emulate the west or the cultures of what we are shown on tv, because that is THEIR truths. We have our own truths. Mine is in being a Zambian with Indian Genes. And that is what my music and messages always try to express. 

 SDR TV: Tell us about how you managed to establish yourself as one of the most respected Hip Hop artists in india?
BlaaZe: Perseverance. And a whole lotta belief and faith. After coming to India, from LA I started to write about the Indian Issues and society pains that were around me. Religion, and Caste issues were a big threat to society and continue to be so. We made songs, put out videos and performed to spread awareness. I was then called by Mr. A R Rahman, and he truly took me to the masses, through films. His way of mixing rap hip hop with indian songs set a wave of hip hop becoming popular in film music, and continues to be emulated today. So it was really like he was my Dr. Dre :) 

 SDR TV: We have heard about your band Zambezi Funk, is it still in existence and what has been your journey with them been like?
BlaaZe: ZambeZi funK is an idea that evolved with my friend Sagar, from Chicago. We wanted to take rhumba and indian sounds and make them appeal to the world through hip hop. The album is ready, but we need to get it to Zambia... NOW! 

 

SDR TV: Do you have plans to come back to Zambia and what are your impressions of the advancements in the music industry?
BlaaZe: It's overwhelming. It's a great blessing. I get to watch it on youtube and am sure if i was there I would be collaborating with every artist or atleast trying to find a way to make the music reach the world. My dear brother, Brian Kabwe, (originally known as Mr. Rizzo), has been working with me and we have just completed a song for a brand new Indian Film, which is all about Africa and releases later this year. I wrote the lyrics and sent it to Brian and he replied to me with all the lyrics in Bemba!! So I actually had my dream of singing in Bemba come true and the song will be out through this film, soon, Godwilling. Details on the film and the song will follow, closer to release date :) 

SDR TV: There is still alot we can learn from the music and movie industry in India, what lessons can we take from there and what does it take to get to that level?

BlaaZe: I think a lot of prayers! Everybody is on a hustle. You just have to keep it real. Work everyday and keep writing. It has to happen and it will! I was fortunate to be voted MTV Youth Icon 2008, for my messages through music on social issues, and that showed me i was on the right path.   

SDR TV: I'm sure you still have alot of family and friends back home in Zambia, what are you fondest memories of Zambia?

BlaaZe: Firstly, the people... the smiles... the nshima!!
Watching the copper ore drop and being totally amazed by it, as you enter Kitwe. Rapping at Cinderella's! Walking down from Nkana East all the way to Lubambe centre, all through the heat but with no cares in the world. Just witnessing the peace. Playing basketball - playing Darts - watching my dad perform at Little Theatre!!!! The trade fairs. The mini bus rides to lusaka with Kachepa playing Beer Man on the speakers LOUD...wow..  man, you got me reminiscing so much - truly wish I was there!! Tiyende Pamodzi !!    

SDR TV: Anything else you would like to add...
BlaaZe: I am just happy to have been able to have the experience of knowing what it means to be African, having spent 25 years of my life in Africa. I am truly proud to be a Zambian with Indian Genes. And as my father's work as an architect remains in Zambia, from the fences around the hospitals, to the Zccm office buildings that he constructed, to the infrastructure that he worked for so many years to help keep Zambia strong, whilst the rest of us went in search of fortune and fame, to even his ashes which remain in Kitwe, he was An African Chief in his own way, and if i can be able to give back to Zambia one day, that would be his blessing...

My new album is just out.. my debut album actually - Time For Gandhi

Also I was so happy when the Chipolopolo Stars made it to the finals, and then WON!! My special tribute song for them is here too.. looking for distribution :)

My official website:
http://www.blaaze.in
 

My official channel:

http://www.youtube.com/user/rblaaze

On wiki:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Blaaze

On reverbnation:

http://www.reverbnation.com/blaaze

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Brand New Video from 2wo 1ne - Vitumbuwa!

The Syllabus Mixtape

Official Music Video for Admiral P's Zikomo done by MT Productionz

With less than 3 days to go before the start of Big Brother StarGame on AfricaMagic Entertainment and DStv channel 198, the game has well and truly begun.

Today (Thursday May 3), just 24 hours after three images of the newly designed house were revealed, came Biggie’s latest surprise…the news that seven celebrity housemates would be part of the seventh season of Africa’s biggest reality TV show.

With a USD 300 000 winner prize on the table and a new format that sees contestants doubling up to play, the 91 day super-series was already shaping up to be exciting entertainment but this latest twist could take the game to an entirely different level. But just who are the stars who will make their entrance when the show launches on Sunday May 6 at 20:00 CAT?

Each a dynamic go-getter with headlines to prove their fame, if these seven personalities are not already continentally famous, then in a few days, they definitely will be!

Starmates Revealed

•Stylish entertainer, stand-up comedian and television pro DKB from Ghana (26)

•Tough, talented rap icon Prezzo from Kenya (32)

•Award-winning songstress Lady May from Namibia (25)

•Boldly dramatic pop music sensation Goldie from Nigeria (28)

•Famed socialite, model and businesswoman Barbz from South Africa (34)

•Unforgettable, highly successful R&B diva Mampi from Zambia (25)

•Unique and hugely popular, soulful musician Roki from Zimbabwe (27)

For now, the names and ages of the celebrities is all that Big Brother has revealed. How they will play the game or fit into the doubles theme, still remains to be seen. One thing’s for sure…they are certainly going to bring a star-studded appeal to StarGame!

Commenting on the series, M-Net Africa MD Biola Alabi is pleased with the response it is getting.

“It’s super to see the high level of interaction StarGame is getting from fans, media and viewers. The guessing around who the housemates will be; people trying to work out what Biggie is planning; the rumors and the speculation; it all adds to the excitement. It’s great for the show to get this type of support from the Big Brother community who really do engage with it, even before it starts on air. I want to thank them and promise that we’re working hard to deliver a great series.”

Big Brother StarGame is headline sponsored by Coca-Cola and produced for M-Net’s AfricaMagic by Endemol South Africa.

Connect with Big Brother fans from across Africa and the world on our Facebook page and follow us on Twitter for the latest updates!

Source:- Big Brother Website

New Joint from Malawi's 3RD Eye Featuring Zeus from Bostwana and Dominant 1 also from Malawi!

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SDR TV: Tell us about yourself 

Harmony: My name is Monde “Harmony” Zama. I am half Zambian, Half Zimbabwean. Half Lozi, half Luvale. I was born in Chainama Hospital Lusaka Zambia, I ain't that crazy though lol. I Moved over to England when I was 8 and been living here since. I am planning on moving back to Zambia as soon as my studies are finished. I study Magazine Publishing at Middlesex University. I am also a hair and make-up artist. I just love anything creative,

SDR TV: When did you start music and how did you know this what you
wanted to do?

Harmony: Music has been my passion from when I was young. I have always loved performing whether it be singing, dancing or acting. My first performance was at my primary school play when I was the lead singer. I sung a whole new world as the play was Aladdin. I loved it and I knew that’s something I would love to  do in life 

SDR TV: Who are you currently working with?

Harmony: I’m currently with LBX Media (London) and Kash Rhymes Production (London/Nigeria). My main Producers are Olly Jay and D.J. RAY P.

SDR TV: What are you currently working on?
 

Harmony: I’m working on an album. I want to take my time with that as I need to establish my name as an artist. I am releasing singles as I go along. Which fans can access on www.soundcloud.com/harmonysworld or on my fan page www.facebook.com/harmonysworld. I am planning on releasing more video’s this coming year as well as collaborating with different artists. I am planning to release my video for No Celeb feat Kachinga not forgetting some songs I been working on with XYZ and SO GOOD.

SDR TV: You recently collaborated with Chino of Nigeria on his song
‘Lose Control’ – how did that come about and describe the creative
process?

Harmony: Well he actually contacted me on facebook and was looking for a singer. I accepted. He actually introduced me to Olly Jay. I mean Chino has his Fan base in Nigeria so I'm hoping for the best with this track 

Chino ft Harmony Lose control

SDR TV: Zambian music is slowly getting recognized abroad, what more
can be done to solidify our place on the world stage?

Harmony: The key in this industry is quality as well as awareness. I mean a good commercial song with a good video, good concept etc will attract some attention. I also believe that promotion is a must especially on the web, things be going viral you know.

SDR TV: When can we expect you back in Zambia and what can we expect
we you come back home?

Harmony: I mean for me I would love to come back to Zed today lol. Real talks I will be in Zambia soon. I don’t wanna say anything before y'all crucify me. Lol

SDR TV: Anyone back home you are looking forward to working with and
maybe have already collaborated with?

Harmony: Last time I was in ZED I worked with Dambisa who introduced me to Uncle Slap (Slap DEE). I had a blast working with her. Slap Dee I mean he has talent. I was in that studio wondering how he comes up with some of these melodies. He is just blessed with musical talent and hope to work on more material with him.

SDR TV: What differentiates Harmony from everyone else out there?
 

Harmony: I harmonize everything I hear. I mean I love harmonies and always try to have as many in a track other wise I will feel the track is empty. Its like an obsession.

Harmony - Motivation (Music Video) 

SDR TV: Anything else you would like to share?
 

Harmony: I mean y'gall have to watch this space and see what happens.. expect the unexpected . x Harmz

Links

http://soundcloud.com/harmonysworld

http://www.facebook.com/harmonysworld

https://twitter.com/HarmonyMUA