Zim hip-hop and Zimdancehall 2020 (discussion thread)

It's a new year already and are y'all oans optimistic both Zim Hip Hop and Zimdancehall 2020 songs will highlight a further improvement in Zimbabwe's music industry regardless of economic hardships?

 

[Shamiso]

Seh Calaz has got a new Zimdancehall 2020 album called "Bholato Bholato" which was produced by:

• Teejay
• T-Man (Mount Zion Music)
• Cymplex Music (Simbarashe Moyo)
• Cashlibs
• Marlon T
• Chisale
• Kutso

The following list shows Seh Calaz "Bholata Bholato" album tracklist:

1. Mhamha
2. Ku Repair
3. Bholato Yangu
4. Nharo Nerudo
5. Hupenyu Haufanane
6. Bholato Bholato
7. Rimwe Gore
8. Sasai
9. Cheuka Cheuka feat. Spuky B
10. Bhanditi Vava
11. VAPE HONDO
12. Mwana Iyeye (Bonus Track)
13. Zvidhakwa
14. Pamuchato Wangu feat. Hosiah Chipanga
15. Reurura feat. Mambo Dhuterere

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Is there a Zimdancehall 2020 beef between Winky D and Seh Calaz?

 

[Scorpio]

Is there a Zimdancehall 2020 beef between Winky D and Seh Calaz?

I wouldn't call it a Zimdancehall beef as such because it looks more like both Winky D and Seh Calaz are just using social media to promote their Zimdancehall albums and fans are buying into it.

Apparently Winky D was wearing a Zimbabwe prisoner's jersey at his live music performance during the launch of the "Njema" album. Later on, Seh Calaz responded saying, "ndini muridzi wejuzi."

 

[Shamiso]

I wouldn't call it a Zimdancehall beef as such because it looks more like both Winky D and Seh Calaz are just using social media to promote their Zimdancehall albums and fans are buying into it.

Apparently Winky D was wearing a Zimbabwe prisoner's jersey at his live music performance during the launch of the "Njema" album. Later on, Seh Calaz responded saying, "ndini muridzi wejuzi."



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Is it also true that Seh Calaz held a free entry album launch?

 

[Scorpio]

Is it also true that Seh Calaz held a free entry album launch?

Yes, he did and some people were saying he hasn't reached Winky D's level because if he was that good as he claims to be a Bhanditi why would he carry out plans to have a free album launch?

 

[Numero Uno]

Zimbabwe Music Awards 2020 Nominations list:


BEST FEMALE ARTIST OF THE YEAR:

• Tammy Moyo
• Shasha
• Ammara Brown
• Gemma Griffiths
• Janet Manyowa

BEST MALE ARTIST OF THE YEAR:

• Takura
• Asaph
• Ti Gonzi
• Ishan
• Freeman

BEST GROUP/ DUO OF THE YEAR

• Firm Faith
• Vabati Vajehova
• Sinazo
• Fusion 5

BEST NEWCOMER OF THE YEAR:

• Joyful Praise Choir (JPC)
• Mambo Dhuterere
• Ishan
• Gary Mapanzure

BEST ALBUM OF THE YEAR:

• "Francesca" by King98
• "Mutare" by Shasha
• "Ramba Wakadzvanya" by Baba Harare
• "Gango" by Freeman

Best Zimdancehall Music Artist:

• Ndunge Yut
• Enzo lshall
• Freeman
• Nutty O
• Bazooka

Best Sungura Music Artist:

• Mukoma Panga
• Peter Moyo
• Nicholas Zakaria & Khiama Boys
• Greatman

Best Zim Hip Hop Artist:

• Ti Gonzi
• King98
• Takura
• Asaph
• Cal_vin

Best Afropop Artist:

• Ammara Brown
• Roki
• Ishan
• Tamy Moyo

Best Contemporary Gospel Artist:

• Minister Michael Mahendere
• Janet Manyowa
• Joyful Praise Choir(JPC)
• Sharon Manyika

Best Traditional Gospel Artist:

• Mathias Mhere
• Rev TT Chivaviro
• Joyful Praise Choir(JPC)
• Mambo Dhuterere

Best RnB & Soul Artist:

• Gemma Griffiths
• Brian Nhira
• Nyasha David
• Berita

Best Jazz Artist:

• Diana Samkange
• Willis waTaffy
• Vuyo Brown
• Sylent Nqo

Best Dance (House/Gqom/Kwaito/EDM):

• 1 Novuyo Seagirl
• 2 Reverb 7
• 3 Huby Blakes
• 4 DJ Stavo

TSHIBILIKA

• Ndux Jnr
• Madlela Skhobokhobo
• Bolomba
• Clement Magwaza

Traditional Folk (Chinyakare/Chimurenga)

• Braveman Chizvino
• Greatman
• Andy Muridzo
• Agga Nyabinde

Best Traditional Folk (Ezomdabu/Imbube)

• Indosakusa
• Sotja Moyo
• Charles Mahlaba
• Ukukhanya Kwezwe

BEST ALTERNATIVE ARTIST:

• Sylent Nqo
• Vimbai Zimuto
• DJ Chrxn
• Huby Blakes

ZIM ICON – RETRO FEMALE

• Chiwoniso Maraire
• Busi Ncube
• Stella Chiweshe
• Susan Mapfumo

ZIM ICON – RETRO MALE

• Simon Chimbetu
• Lovemore Majaivana
• Leonard Dembo
• Tongai Moyo

BEST INTERNATIONAL ZIM ARTIST:

• Brian Nhira
• Queen Vee
• Shasha
• Buffalo Soldier

BEST COLLABORATION

• "Ngaibake" by Freeman feat. Alick Macheso
• "Mugarden" by Winky D feat. Gemma
• "Kure" by Ishan feat. Ti Gonzi
• "You Are More" by Janet Manyowa feat. Nqubeko Mbata

BEST DJ

• Judgement Yard
• DJ Stavo
• Gospel DJ Unlocked
• Reverb 7

BEST PROMOTER

• Brai Out Zw
• 2Kings Entertainment
• Pabloz VIP & Lounge
• Impala Car Rental

BEST CORPORATE SPONSORS

• Econet Wireless Zimbabwe
• Delta Corporation
• Impala Car Rental
• United Refineries (Roil)

BEST MUSIC VIDEO

• "Ndimi" by Janet Manyowa
• "Ngaibake" by Freeman featuring Alick Macheso
• "Zvemoyo" by Takura
• "Vavengi" by Queen Vee

VIDEOGRAPHER OF THE YEAR

• Umsebenzi Ka Blaqs
• Andy Cutter
• Simdoc Films
• Naxo Films

PRODUCER OF THE YEAR

• Reverb 7
• Jamal
• Oskid
• Rodney Beats

ENGINEER OF THE YEAR

• Rodney Beats
• Tammy Bhima
• GT Beats
• Msizkay

SONG OF THE YEAR

• "Kure" by Ishan featuring Ti Gonzi
• "Murgaden" by Winky D featuring Gemma Griffiths
• "Ngaibake" by Freeman featuring Alick Macheso
• "Reurura" by Seh Calaz featuring Mambo Duterere
• "Sadza neMuriwo" by Jah Prayzah

 

[Shamiso]

What's the winner's list for ZIMA Awards.

 

[Bla Jedza]

What's the winner's list for ZIMA Awards.

Here is the list of Winners at ZIMA Awards 2020

• Best Male Artist: Ishan

• Best Newcomer: Ishan

• Song of the Year: Mugarden (Winky D feat. Gemma Griffiths)

• Best Female: Gemma Griffiths

• Best RNB & Soul: Gemma Griffiths

• Best Album of the Year: Freeman (Gango)

• Best Music Video: Ngaibake (Freeman feat. Alick Macheso)

• Best Zimdancehall Artist: Freeman

• Best Zim HipHop Artist: Takura

• Best Traditional: Andy Muridzo

• Best Traditional Gospel: Mambo Dhuterere

• Best Sungura: Nicholas Zakaria

• Best Group: Fusion 5 Mangwiro

• Best DJ: DJ Stavo

• Best Dance House: DJ Stavo

• Producer of the Year: Oskid

• Best Videographer: Blaqs

• Lifetime Achievement: Andy Brown

• Special Awards: Zim Icon - Male: Simon Chimbetu

• Special Awards: Zim Icon - Retro Female: Chiwoniso Maraire

 

[Borrowdale Barron]

What's the winner's list for ZIMA Awards.

MaZIMA Awards akadhakwa aya.

 

[Bla Jedza]

MaZIMA Awards akadhakwa aya.

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Inga ma1. ????????

 

[Borrowdale Barron]

Inga ma1. ????????

That's why most Zimdancehall and Zim Hip Hop artists don't even bother to show up at these lame award shows.

 

[Shamiso]

That's why most Zimdancehall and Zim Hip Hop artists don't even bother to show up at these lame award shows.

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Is Killer T suggesting that all Zim music award shows should just be about money?

 

[Bla Jedza]

Is Killer T suggesting that all Zim music award shows should just be about money?

I think Killer T is saying there is an opportunity cost in Zimbabwe between going to an award show when you can be performing live and getting paid.

He is considering the economic situation in Zimbabwe first and foremost.

 

[Shamiso]

I think Killer T is saying there is an opportunity cost in Zimbabwe between going to an award show when you can be performing live and getting paid.

He is considering the economic situation in Zimbabwe first and foremost.

But aren't awards shows also good for marketing and creating more hype for both established and upcoming Zim music artists?

 

[Borrowdale Barron]

But aren't awards shows also good for marketing and creating more hype for both established and upcoming Zim music artists?

Not necessarily because Zim Hip Hop artists like Mudiwa Hood and Kikky Badass have been awarded a couple of awards but in the Zim Hip Hop music circles most fans don't rate them like that.

 

[Shamiso]

Not necessarily because Zim Hip Hop artists like Mudiwa Hood and Kikky Badass have been awarded a couple of awards but in the Zim Hip Hop music circles most fans don't rate them like that.

Kikky Badass got a Zim Hip Hop award for what?

 

[Borrowdale Barron]

Kikky Badass got a Zim Hip Hop award for what?

People's Choice and Best female.

 

[Scorpio]

People's Choice and Best female.


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I can see why people don't take these Zim Hip Hop awards seriously.

 

[Borrowdale Barron]

I can see why people don't take these Zim Hip Hop awards seriously.

Fo sho. The nominees are always questionable year after year.

 

[Shamiso]

I can see why people don't take these Zim Hip Hop awards seriously.

Y'all oans think they are bought?

 

[Borrowdale Barron]

Y'all oans think they are bought?

Some of them definitely. It's the only way it can ever make sense.

I don't see the possibility of all-round fairness in this game.