February 2016

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As you all know this is the awards season for Zimbabwean artists, ZimDancehall kings and queens are biting their finger nails for yet another awards ceremony for 2016 which has seen the year being a great one for some artists.


Below are the nominees of each category for the Awards to be held on the 3rd of March 2016 at 1+1 Long Cheng Plaza.

1. Best Male Artist 2016  
Seh Calaz; Killer T; Winky D; Souljah Love

2.  Best Female Artist 2016
Lady Squanda; Lipsy; Juwela; Bounty Lisa; Darula

3. Best Collaboration 
Killer T / Fungisai - Vanondibatirana 
Kinnah/ Terminator - Nhamo
SoulJah Luv / Ryder Marcus – Takatsika Chepakati
Winky D/Shinso - survivor
Jerry B / Princo – Ramba Uchidaira

4. Best Vocalist
Maggikal; Seh Calaz; Celcious; Ras Caleb; Darula

5. Song of the year
Winky D– Disappear 
Killer T- Kumbofarawo Kani
Seh Calaz – Madhudhucha 
Jah bless - Ndouya ikoko

6. Best Club hit song
Mudendere - Dobha Don
Magetsi – SoulJah Luv
Tambirai Monarch – Hwindi President
Ricky Fire – Mberi

7. Best live performer
Kinnah; Dhadza D; Souljah Luv; Winky D; Hwindi President

8. Best Zimdancehall Youngster
Spiderman; Bobo Fire; Genius; Missile ; Josta 

9. Most promising artist
Dobba Don; Hwindi President; Nutty O; Empress Massina; Sissy 

10. Best Album
Seh Calaz – Banditi Rebirth 
Killer T – Ngoma ndaimba
Winky D – Gafa Life Kicks Tape
Terminator- Rwendo Rwehupenyu
Ras Caleb -Rascal’s Manuscript

11. Best Dance Hall Dance Group
Flying Angels; Ghetto Creepers; Flying Legends; Desert Fox; Conquering Family 

13. Riddim of the year
Oskid - 50 Calibre
Rodney-PTK and Levels - Werras
Fidel - Cynosure
JMP and T Man - Number one 
Sam Chris – Zim Talent

15. Producer of The Year
T Man; Sam-Chris; levels; Oskid ; PTK; JMP

17. Best Video
Bounty Lisa - Musandidaro
Labash - Zvakumberi
Freeman – Happy Time
Winky D- Chiramu/ I Cry Medley
Sniper Storm - AnondifoneraZiontaks – Ladies edition 

18. Best Social message
Grinderman – Manhungetunge
Seh Calaz – Usamurove 
Killer T - Chikorobho
Tocky Vibes - Pamuromo
Winky D and Shinsoman- Survivor
SoulJah Luv - Usanete

19. Most improved artist
Ras Caleb; Mostaff; Kabidha; Rebel; Gee Brandon

 The nominees are based on material released from the 1st of Jan 2015 to 31 Dec 2015. You can vote for your favourite artist on the Zim Dancehall Awards Facebook page 
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Do you know what happens when hard work meets talent? Okay, let’s put it this way. Mcpotar ain’t simply a phantom in our minds, I mean in the Zim Hip Hop industry.

Yesterday as I was scrolling down my Facebook timeline I discovered about three people who had shared Mcpotar’s animated video and was like, “Did Potar went ahead of his time or am failing to see” and YES, the Potardent surprised us all.

I don’t know what inspired him but the video which was scheduled to drop today (22/02/16) was apparently dropped yesterday (21/02/16) the same day as BOB’s birthday (I don’t know if it was a coincidence or pre-planned).

The animated video which is entitled ‘The City’ was produced by The Hitmen and featured the beautiful Ivy with a sonorous voice backing the chorus. In the video you can easily spot Potar and the other bearded guy running some errands some after work, the Joina City building and Ivy.

So what’s unique about this video is that it is the 1st of its kind in the history of Zim Hip Hop (name any if you disagree) and I think Mcpotar has opened an avenue for other rappers to follow suit.

Who would have known that Potar’s animation skills would lead to this? If you really know your Hip Hop well then you’d be aware that Kanye West has done it and even the Wu Tang Clan has also done it, so why can’t you do it? This is not a taboo in the history of Hip Hop.

So for starters I might rate the video an 8 out of 10. Of course there might be bloopers and blunders here and there in the video but let’s face it, he is the pioneer and he’s going to inspire a lot of rappers out there.

Watch the video HERE 
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Once again Fungisayi has come out to try and clear the air about her being a Dancehall Queen following some stories circulating on social media after her Daidzai Vakuru video shoot with Killer T.

All hell broke when the gospel singer dropped a single entitled Daidzai Vakuru (prod by Oskid) which featured the 2015 spotlight snatcher, Killer T.

The track which is doing well on the Zi Judgement Top 10 Chart Show has led fans into thinking that the gospel singer has switched lanes to go to the dominating genre.

Apparently Fungisayi took to her social media networks to explain and come out clear to the rumours which has been circulated by iHarare on Facebook. Below is what she said verbatim:

 I am a Christian working in the show business industry. I am gifted enough to perform music that cuts across the board. I do perform church music, but I am not limited to just that in my work.
 I believe my academic path guides my music career and so my sociology, marketing and fashion designing guides my career development. It’s a pity others think just coz I love God then I am limited to just theology. NdiMwari vanondigonesa zvese and I am convicted I have not sinned by working as a creative artist. 
So with this I hope people are not going to go bezerk on Fungisayi's social media networks to keep on asking the same thing (lol)

 Apparently Fungisayi and Killer T are currently shooting the video for their hit track, Daidzai Vakuru and below are pictures from the video shoot









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So the wait is finally over as That Luveve Boy has finally dropped the much 'anticipated' #UsedToRunIt, a reply to Jnr Brown's #WeRunIt.

Apparently after #WeRunIt, many people caught feelings and emotins, especially those who thought the joint was directed at them. Cal quickly announced the release of #UsedToRunIt that same day.

Now on to #UsedToRunIt, Cal went in with all his heart (fact) on the joint which is completely in English unlike Breezy's vernac joint. I had to go through some Tweets on the joint before I downloaded it to listen for myself.

The joint has some hard hiiting bars which has sent some people in frenzy. Some of the lines which had people go bananas on on Twitter goes like, "You think you had a biggest song last year/ call me Winky D coz I made that shit disappear"

Okay, so the song has some hard hitting bars, yes! I think lyrically he was on point as he patterned through the beat in an exceptional way. Cal Vin murdered this track.

However, one thing that I've noticed is that I think Cal went in too early and I think he failed to deliver his best. I love Calvin's music but I think he should've taken his time to deliver a spectacular diss track (Like what he did on 'The warning').

When I first played the track it seemed as if it was a Cassper's Le mpitse beat at the beginning, something which I didn't like at all. Even if you listen to the second verse it's completely a Cassper Nyovest copy and paste.

I don't care if y'all do not agree with me but #UsedToRunIt is not on point, will have to wait for the other rappers who're dropping their joints addressing #WeRunIt. This is an opinion based article!!!
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So they say beauty is in the eyes of the beholder, alas, I tend to ‘disagree’ with this notion because out there, there is probably one creature whom when you set your eyes on her, you’ll feel a wave of irrational fear and guilt, your teeth will chatter and your knees will knock, yet you’ll be strongly attracted to her in spite of yourself.

Anyway let’s not dwell on that and get back to the main business before perspirations and erections start to transpire to some of my ‘fellow perverts’ (lol).

You might ask yourself why you’re reading this on THE ZIM-TAINMENT, well, we’ve taken a twist for a bit and we’re going to introduce you to one of Zimbabwe’s young aspiring models. 

Born in a family of two and on the 26th of April in Harare is a girl named Caroline Tavaziva. Her mother later named her Hazel because of the beautiful eyes she has.

Hazel did her Primary schooling at two schools, Louis Mt Batten for her grade 1 and Belvedere Primary from grade 2 to 7. She later went on to Girls High school for her form 1 and transferred to Dominican Convent for her form 2 up to Upper 6.

Having lost her mom and dad in 2010 and 2012 respectively, Hazel has experienced a lot in her life but has stayed strong and positive in a bid to reach her destiny. From Primary to High School Hazel was the brightest as she was always taking the number one spot in all her classes, she took numerous prizes at High School in almost all her subjects.

Losing her dad in 2012, the same year she was doing her Upper 6, Hazel knew that life was not going to be the same again and she even worked harder in School that she came out with flying colours in her ‘A’ Level and got an astonishing 15 points.

With the grace of God Hazel received a scholarship to go and study Chemical and Pharmaceutical Technology at the University of Chichester in the United Kingdom. This also came as a green light for Hazel to pursue her modelling career at an advanced stage. She has represented her University in Turkey where she came out second princess. Right now she is in Texas, US for her industrial attachment.

For any modelling agency wishing to work with this gem you can contact or follow her on Facebook at Hazel Caroline Tavaziva 


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Hey what’s good fam? Hope I find you well hey! Lest I forget, should I say happy New Year or happy new month? Anyway I hope you’ll have a great month ahead of you.

So as we jet off the month of February, I’d like to introduce to you one of the upcoming talented rappers. In fact, let me introduce to one song which I think you gon give props all the way.
I don’t know if you’ve ever heard of M Killer but he’s got a dope song entitled Ghetto which he featured his homie J Enigma.

The track is all about the ghetto life and how niggaz are pulling strings to make ends meet. They talk about the way they hustle and how they are upgrading to the ‘higher levels’

The Hip Hop track starts with a traditional drum for the first few seconds (one aspect not used by many Hip Hop producers) and also ends with the traditional drum which makes it kinda unique from other Hip Hop tracks that I’ve been listening to.

The beat goes hand in glove with Enigma’s chorus in which his melodic voice murdered the whole track. The chorus goes like, “I’m on another lever, if you looking for me homie you can find me in the ghetto ndine boys ndakatyoka x2”

The 1st verse (by M – Killer) seems as if the song is based on a true story and that’s one thing I liked about the track. It’s not about those vapfana who be talking bout what they don’t have.

I really didn’t feel the 2nd verse by Enigma, of which I think they should have put someone else or M – Killer should have done it. From the way Enigma sang the chorus, he should have just remained on the chorus.

Another thing which I feel they should have added on the track is a lil bit of vernacular on their verses. Nowadays it seems as if vernacular is taking all the money especially with the inclusion of a dope wordplay, metaphors and similes.

Anyway I give this track 3 stars because of the way it was tackled, from the beat, the chorus and the verses (exclude the 2nd verse lol)

If you want the track you can DOWNLOAD HERE 
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