TMK Majita – Mazingira Yetu
There have been so many splinter groups from the original TMK WANAUME group over the last few years, its almost impossible to figure out who is left in the original TMK team or if these are new TMK outfits. Essentially it may appear there are variations of the TMK group “original” in TZ. In any event I think if they are all from Temeke (the city which is short for TMK) then they all deserve to use the same name and just create their own variations.
Here is an exclusive cut from TMK Majita, not to be confused with TMK Wanaume Halis or TMK United (oops sorry thats the Soccer team)…
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Ochu – Umechakachua (Artist on the Grind – Getmziki Exclusive **)
It’s one of those times where we get people familiar with an artist on the grind. Ochu is an upcoming Tanzanian artist who is the son of legendary singer/musician Eddy Sheggy. Currently signed to Seductive records, he is in the studio completing his debut album. This is the first official single and video for his song “Umechakachua”. Apparently “chakachua” means everything going wrong.
With tracks like this Ochu is on the right path for greater things. This is one of those tracks that speak for themsleves. I wanna see how his record company is planning on marketing him. Either way, enjoy this track!!!!
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French Boy feat Ray C – Moto Moto
Am not going to talk about Ray C coz that always steals from the fact that a song is just tight. Okay maybe I will talk about her for one second… Ray C is still sexy I don’t care what anyone else says, homegirl just know how to carry herself like a … well seductive tool. I think this part of her branding is well taken care of. Thats it no more on Ray C.
This track is actually pretty old, it came out last year around Sept/Oct and has probably done its circuits in East Africa but I think its worth a post here today. It goes without saying I love the track a lot… Ive been bumping it for a few days now and its on heavy rotation on my ipod and media player at work. If you pay close attention to French Boy you will realise you’ve seen him before somewhere, thats coz he was/is part of Historians. What happened to Historians man – I really liked that “Hey DJ” Track and the Bouje Bouje … man anyway .. I hope they come up with an album or something. Either way Frenchie this track is FIRE.. FIYAAAAH..
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Lameck Ditto -Wapo (GetMziki Exclusive ***)
Lameck Ditto (Born Lameck Kalengezi, in 1987) is Tanzanian Bongo Flava artist and singer. He is the founder and member of LAFamilia group. Lameck Ditto is probably one of the more well known Bongo Flava artist currently in the region. From what we understand he is actually a great music composer/writer as well as a talented vocalist. From the sound of this hit track its easy to see why the cat has taken off over the last two years like a storm. Funny enough after doing some digging of our own, we realised that he has actually been in the game for a while. He has been featuring on many tracks but we just hadn’t recieved anything from his individual efforts.
Lameck featured on tracks with Chidi Benz (Dar Stand up) and some big collabo with Afande Sele called Darubini Kali. But his biggest break through was when they switched collaborations with Afande Sele and made a track him titled “Dunia ina Mambo” (check it out on his myspace account). To our understanding Dunia ina mambo came out in 2005 and was an instant hit in the Tanzania market. This track we are posting was performed at the THT (Tanzania House of Talents) event and has been featured greatly on some of their work (http://www.tht.co.tz/). Right now Lameck is working on his debut album and from the sounds of it, he just might be the next artists to watch from Tanzania. Ali Kiba and Matonya step aside for a minute…
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ps. Some GetMziki member took it upon himself to pen the lyrics lol
Lyrics:
Verse 1 Siwezi Kuishi Bila Upendo wako Ulivyoniteka
Naomba Nihifadhi Kwa Mikono Yako Nisije anguka
Nimezunguka Kutwa Nzima Kama wewe sijamuona
Napigwa Vita Chungu Nzima Lakini Bado Napigana
Choras Wapo walotaka Nikuache Nakusema Sitofika Popote
Ndipo Wakanifanya Niongeze Juhudi Nyingi mpaka siku Niwe wako
Sijali Umenitesa Mara ngapi Ama Nimelia Mara Ngapi
Nia Yangu Ni Moja Siku Moja Tuwe wote Pamoja x2
Verse 2 Sijasahau Usiku Wa Manane ule Ulivyo Nikana
Mbele Ya Nduguzo Na Bwanaako Yule Ukanitukana
Kwa Mapenzi Nilisimama Kama Chizi Nilionekana
Leo Wakusema Hakuna Najua Waamini Nakupenda
Choras Wapo walotaka Nikuache Nakusema Sitofika Popote
Ndipo Wakanifanya Niongeze Juhudi Nyingi mpaka siku Niwe wako
Sijali Umenitesa Mara ngapi Ama Nimelia Mara Ngapi
Nia Yangu Ni Moja Siku Moja Tuwe wote Pamoja x2
Alikiba – Mapenzi (GetMziki Exclusive ***/ONE 8 Project Exclusive)
This is one of the few posts i will make with no particular explanation, mostly because this track is HOT OFF THE PRESS. Literary this track is so hot the plate that I capped this track on was burning. Its as if the guys at Rockstarr heard my rants and eventually just put this together to shut me up. I was so pissed off and disappointed with the initial execution of the ONE8 project. To listen to this crazy track I am like okay okay okay ONE8 lets start this whole project again – lets reset our watches.
In total Ali Kiba says about four English words (FEEL FREE TO LOVE). Thats great – lets leave it at that, coz the rest of the track is just FIYAAAH. When we leave our artists to do what they do best in their own elements this is the type of sound and music we will get. CLASSICS. Again this is hot off the press so I need to listen to it a few more times and get a little more info on the track composition and credits so I ill stop here but from what I understand this is part of the ONE8 project tracks – and to me this is OFFICIAL. Thank you thank you… Kiba twende Kazi!
Alvin – WELCOME BACK Mzee wangu!!!
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TID feat Lady Jay Dee & AY – Sifai
This track dropped in October last year but for some reason the version we posted on our homepage hasnt been working so we’ve gotten tonnes of requests to make it available on the blog so here goes. This just so happens to be one of my biggest tracks in 2010, I managed TID for a while at some point in my infancy in the East African Entertainment industry – to date I still feel he is one of more talented vocalist in the region.
As for Lady Jaydee, she has been working frivolously to promote some pure drinking water that she’s been working on for a while. Personally I have no real opinion about the move I think anything any artist can do to better themselves or their lifestyle is fine by me. However I was against her recent Magical Chinese coffee promotion which apparently she claimed made her husband lose weight and stuff… after reading what she was recommending you do in order for the magical coffee to work I was like – damn thats just a diet hakuna kitu special. Anyway I cant knock her hustle, home girl puts in work and effort to push her brands.
Here is Jaydee at the press release:
Here is an image of the actual water:
LADY JAYDEE: Facebook – [Like Lady Jaydee's Facebook Fan Page]
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R.I.P Remy Ongala – GetMziki Dedication
A Few months ago I posted a novelty piece by Remy Ongala, I admit it was a nostalgic week that month when I made that post (Remy Ongala – Asili ya Mziki). The track was appropriately titled and I felt like I just wanted to pay homage to one of the greatest Tanzanian singers of all time.
It’s unfortunate that today as I logged on to my facebook account I got a crazy amount of messages from friends talking about Remy. The news hit me like whoa! the man I once learned to listen to, love and develop accustomed ears to love his music, had just died. Remy Ongala passed away on Sunday night (Dec 11 2011) from Kidney failure. I also learned that he had been struggling with the disease for such a long time which in its regenerate state saw him turn into singing Gospel music as well as becoming a preacher in Dar es Salaam.
I’d like to say a lot about Remy, his music, his legacy but I realize this website is probably not the platform to vent out on such a great legend. A lot of the guys who can relate to this music myself excluded are probably in their 40′s or 50′s/60′s. All I can say is I grew up listening to Remy by default because of my dads massive music collection – that obsessiveness I guess found its way to me and I am not completely entrenched in music and always trying to figure out how to play a part in building this music industry.
Remy will trully be missed – amazingly I digitized a lot of his music a while back so … enjoy
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Tanzania Quick Hits – Nov 2010
Some music from Tanzania that we have recieved but not posted. We will do a quick post on this.
D Knob Feat Matonya- Bora Tumeachana
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Sajna Feat Linah – Sitaki Kuumiza
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Diamond Feat Chidi Benz – Nalia Kwa Mengi
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At & Gelly Wa Ryhmes Ft Ray C – Mama Ntilie
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Also this is a November top 10 countdown of one of the Bongo blogs I frequent. We have featured some of the tracks here on GetMziki in the last few months, which speaks volumes of the GetMziki team in showcasing future hits to everyone out there.
[01] Tip Top Connection – Bado Tunapanda
[02] At & Gelly Wa Ryhmes Ft Ray C – Mama Ntilie
[03] Lady Jay Dee – Teja
[04] Fid-Q Ft Naj – Ngosha The Swagga Don
[05] Sajna – Iveta
[06] Z.Anto – Kisiwa Cha Malavidavi
[07] Joh Makini Ft Fatma – Karibu Tena Ft Fatma
[08] Mwasiti Ft. Quick Racka – Sio Kisa Pombe
[09] Alpha Ft Ay – Songa Mbele
[10] Roma Ft Jose Mtambo – Mechi Za Ugenini
Mama Sizo – Kama Dhahabu
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The coastal region in Kenya has its own bubbling music scene and tons of artists and record companies. I do not want to get into any specifics and reasons, but it seems that they always never get any props or much needed kudos for all the great music coming out of that region. Things have slowly started getting better and now people across the country are slowly getting to see the talent coming out of the region. I’m sure if I post their top FM radio station countdown list, many people including djs especially in the Diaspora wouldn’t really know who the artists are or even have their music.
One of the amazing talent is Mama Sizo, who was the Female Artiste of the Year at the just concluded Nzumari awards. She’s a Kenyan-based German songstress-cum-businesswoman and has been hitting the streets, radio and clubs with her tremendous music. Vera Hassler, originally from Erlensee near Frankfurt, came to Mombasa for holiday in 1993 and fell in love with the country and ever since has been living there, recording and making good music. She first started by performing in nightspots in and around Mombasa and her music fans and presence just started building from there. She says she writes all my lyrics and only get help when she needs the words translated into Kiswahili.
Many of her songs are being played on Mombasa’s FM radio stations, including “Mpenzi ni Wewe”, “Nakuhisi Rohoni” “Why” and many more. You really gotta respect her hustle and grind, which should also serve as a template for upcoming musicians who really give up when they either faced with a stumbling block or are told ‘”no” by people. This is one of her songs that has been getting plenty of play on Mombasas FM radio stations.
Enjoy!!!
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Diamond Feat Hawa- Nitaregea (***GetMziki Exclusive)
We first featured Diamond in May of this year with his track Mbagala. Back then, we did not know too much about his music, but thanks to Alvin we slowly started getting some much needed info and new music fromthe rising superstar .
Currently signed to Ali Kiba’s record company Sharoballo records, he’s slowly but surely crafting hits. I had been telling people that Diamond is definitely one of the future stars of Bongo R & B for a while now and slowly but surely people are jumping on the bandwagon.
Here is an excert when I wrote about the Mbagala track. ”I haven’t really heard any other tracks from him but if he keeps on releasing music like “Mbagala” this kid is the future of Tanzania R & B”.
We just got this track and we believe it going to definitely prove to everyone out there that Diamond is here to stay. I’ll just let the song “tell” its story.
Shoutouts to Alvin too!!!
Enjoy!!!!
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Kutoka Tanzania – GetMziki Tanzania Edition
Quick post – TANZANIA is buzzing // Maybe i will add comments maybe I wont. Please also note I have left out the download buttons out purposely and I also have left out the bios out. Lets put all Tanzanians on the map first – Pay attention to that Hussein Machozi (Track is called Hello).
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Z-Anto – Kisiwa Cha Malavidavi (**GetMziki Exclusive)
Z-Anto, internationally known for his hit “Binti Kiziwi” featuring Pingu and Peace and Love with Jua Cali has been in the studio recording his sophmore album and he just released this single “Kisiwa Cha Malavidavi” a few days ago.
This track is one of those classic Bongo R & B records with a smooth mellow groove and distint melodies. It’s a good record although its does not have its own “uniqueness” as compared to the other Bongo R & B records out there.
My sources tell me that this song is steadily climbing various countdown charts in Tanzania and I’m sure ladies out there will definitely be grooving to this. Enjoy!!!
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Nako 2 Nako Feat Joh Makini and Shaa – Wawiwo
Nako 2 Nako is a group from Arusha, that has been on the Tanzania music scene for a while now. There is no best way to describe their music since they can go from from doing a street hiphop song to a club track and you can’t reraaly put them in a box. All I can say is that their music is full of intricate rhyms that are accompanied with great wordplay.
We have featured Nako 2 Nako before with Nipe Tano and although the group is everyone once in a while adding new members to the team, the original main members remain Ibra da hustler and Lord Eyes. They have tons of hit songs on thier catalog, although most people not from Tanzania remember Ibra da hustler on the international club banger “Bongo Groove’ that featured Loon and Da Gritty. Matter of fact let me see If I can pull that track from the archives!!!!
On this track Nako 2 Nako extend an invite to Joh Makini and Shaa for a crazy street anthem. If your into that street edgy music and love listening to crazy rhymes, you will definitely enjoy this one. So lets kick off the week on a positive note by bumping this track ”Wawiwo” . Enjoy!!!!
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BONUS TRACK: Listen to “Bongo Groove” featuring Ibra Da Hustler, Loon and Da Gritty below:
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AY Feat Mwana FA and Hard Mad- Dakika Moja
We featured the banger “Usije Mjini” with AY and Mwana FA a few months ago and we have been blessed with this new track “Dakika Moja” from the duo.
One thing I like about AY and Mwana FA is that they “merge” perfectly on thier collabos, creating tracks that really bring out the best in them. Collabos are great in that they widen everyones fan base and they also bring out that creativity in the artists involved. Some artists on collabos just “weaken” the track, but the Bongo duo of AY and MwanaFA have found a formula that are making them create great hits!!!. On this track they also enlist Hard Mad to tell thier story. All I I can say is can we get an EP from the duo.
On “Dakika Moja” which was produced by B’Hitz Production which is owned by Hermy B, the trio are requesting to only have one minute, to let everyone out there know what they have to say. Enjoy!!!!
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Tip Top – Tunapanda (GetMziki Exclusive ***)
This weekend I was hanging out with some friends and everyone kept bitching and moaning about the slow updates on Getmziki. My excuse was that – well, there isnt any good material to post anymore lol (of course I am lying) but the reality is its just been difficult to find time to go through all the music. Also one of our team members moved to Kenya to expand GetMziki in East Africa so this has made it slightly difficult to manage a huge site with just 3 or so contributors.
But we promise to change the momentum pretty soon.
To start things off I want to drop this Bongo Flava track from Tip Top Connection titled Bado Tunapanda. The group which is managed by Hamis Taletale aka Babu Tale seems to be a collaboration of some big Tanzanian heavy weights some of whom include Cassim, Keisha, Tunda Man, Desso and Madee. Unfortunately from the entire group I have only heard and featured worked from Cassim (featured asKassim on our blog – Usiende Kwa Mganga).
This track is not necessarily new its about 2 months old but I suspect it will be a huge banger in East Africa in the next few months. It is currently on EATV as one of the top 8 tracks on their charts and I can easily see it move up the charts this week. I spoke to a few of my TZ connex and I hear its heavy in the streets. Watch the video to get a sense of all the artists involved with this successful hit. The production is on point the singing is on point (especially the chic she has such a powerful voice, we need some new female voice in Tanzania am sorta bored of the Lady Jay Dee and Ray C’s)
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Prof Jay Feat Chidi Benz – Msilie
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Its time we took it back to the streets. This time we take it to Tanzania with a street anthem from Prof Jay called “Msilie”. The new single featuring Bongo heavy weight Chidi Benz was produced by Lamar at Fishcrab records. For those who are into production, listen to the intro where it draws you in instantly and the various change up’s in the beat. Hot!!!!
Prof Jay who is currently touring the US, has been featured before on GetMziki and his music catalog is so huge to really name all the classics he has. He’s a pioneer in the Bongo Music scene and many artists look up to him as a guide of making it in the music industry. Just to vent a little bit, I get so mad when promoters bring African based artists for tours in the US and always insist on “promoting” thier shows by using one or two of thier current songs and videos as the “template” of the artist’s music, which really blinds the average consumer into thinking that the artists only have those songs in thier music catalog. I’ve seen it so many times on Facebook and promoters websites and it’s a trend that is really hurting the artists, while in fact most of the artists have tons of hit songs on thier belt.
If you really follow Bongo music, you already know the weight Prof. Jay holds in Tanzania. The awards he has won are also just to many to mention but include the 2004 Tanzania Music Awards for Best Hip Hop Album “Mapinduzi Halisi”, the 2006 Tanzania Music Awards for Best Song “Nikusaidiaje”, the 2007 Kisima Music Awards for Best Ugandan Song “Sivyo Ndiviyo” with Chameleone, the 2009 Tanzania Music Awards for Best Songwriter and many more.
This track is an anthem in the streets and although its not your typical “club track” it’s a great record. For all the people out there who still like “non radio” station playlist songs and like that street edgy music, enjoy this one. Listen to the lyrics on this song to really appreciate the track.
Enjoy!!!
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Abby Skillz Feat Alinda – Dunia (GetMziki Exclusive ***)
Tanzania is on the verge of one of the biggest elections in its history. In my little knowledge of the Tanzanian Government structure, I believe since its independence Tanzania has had only one political party in power – CCM. For the first time in the history of the country and the community as a whole – the mass majority of the people are dissatisfied with the Governance CCM has put in place since president Jakaya Kikwete took office.
Essentially over the last 5 to 10 years Tanzanias economy has dwindled down as the people in power continue to take care of their own interests. Its as if TZ picked a page out of the Kenyan corruption notebook and perfected it. A few years ago (1999) there was an airport scandal of monumental heights. The Tanzanian Airports Authority bought a radar from BAE systems for 46Million Dollars. I mean this radar can see planes landing in South Africa thats how powerful it is, all with Tax payers money with other arrears that can’t seem to be tracked at this point. There has been an inquisition since then with no particular resolution to that effect(typical of East African countries). Remind me of the passport or ID equipment scandal Kenya had a while back too… Makes me wonder kwani there is not Government comptroller who checks to see whats being purchased and why? Or is he in on most of the things too? Sometimes I wish we could replicate that KAGAME guy… (coincidentally did you know that Rwanda has the most women in Government that any African country!! talk about equal opportunity)
Anyway I digress..
Today as I drop this Abby Skillz track I can’t help but listen to the words and hope and pray Tanzanians will make the right decisions on the polls this year. Abby breaks down region by region how politics and people just get power and go crazy. I think also taking into consideration today Kenya goes to the polls to vote YES or NO on the Draft Constitution – there has never been a more appropriate song.
Dunia ni Tambara bovu – The world is a messed up piece of cloth!!
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Shaa – Shoga (**GetMziki Artist Spotlight)
We have tons of tracks from Shaa and have had discussions among ourselves about how great her songs are and the way she has a bright future in Bongo music. With everything else we try to accomplish, we sadly enough haven’t really posted any tracks from her until now.
Sarah Kaisi, now commonly known as Shaa, is a 24 year old talented Tanzanian, who grew up in a musical family with her debut album being in early 2004 with the group “Wakilisha” of the East Africa Coca Cola Pop stars. The album had the hit single “Hoi” but after a while she left the group and went to Washington DC to further her studies. In October 2008, she landed herself a major record deal with Tanzania’s MJ Records and recorded her first solo album “Zamu Yangu” which means “It’s my turn”, since everybody in her former group had released albums apart from her.
Her music is a fusion of Zouk, Reggae and Bongo Flava . She was last year nominated for the the Best Newcomer of The Year category at the 2009 MTV Africa Music Awards (MAMA) and was also just recently signed to Rockstar 4000 Music Entertainment – the African continent’s first Pan African 360 Music & Entertainment Company and Record Label.
Her past hit singles include “Pambazuka” with AY, “Mtimanyongo” with Langa and “Mafundi”. The Song “Shoga” has slowly but surely been climbing the charts in most bongo radio station countdowns and with this track, she definitely cements her place in Bongo music for the long haul. Make sure to also check out the video for the beautiful backgrounds and “African Authenticity”. If this is the first time you’re hearing about Shaa, be ready to hear tons of her amazing work in the next coming years. Enjoy!!!
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Alicom feat KGT – Am in Luv (GetMziki Quick Hits **)
We’ve had this feature on GetMziki for years but we never really took advantage of it. Quick hits is a feature we started to allow us the ability to post songs from artists we really didnt have any information on and features that we didnt really have a quick good opinion on.
Over the last few weeks we have recieved so much music that its probably more viable now than it was a year ago. This little notice should serve as a disclaimer and a notice for the next few posts that we will update without too much commentary and or opinion on the songs.
To start the QUICK HITS feature – lets drop this brand new Alicom feat KGT. Alicom is a Bongo Flava artist popularly/famous for his Bongo track called Selina. Alicom has been singing for a long time, but the teaming up with KGT should be something interesting to watch out for. Taking into consideration KGT is the producer behind the popular Bongo flava tracks – Cinderella (Ali Kiba), Mac Muga – Nakshi Nakshi Mrembo (Ali Kiba)… its going to be a crazy summer.
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Mike Tee (Mnyalu) – I love you (GetMziki Exclusive ***)
I am not so sure how I feel about this new Tanzanian sound. Alvin put this together and it was great but the more I listen to this track am kinda confused with the whole Auto tune usage and the new flavored beats. The track will definitely grow on you the more you listen to it but my initial impulse was WTF. Considering I have always been an avid Mike Tee fan.
Mike Tee hails from my hometown (DODOMA) actually where my moms is from so by default I am inclined to support the cat. Mike Tee also known as Mnyalu is one of the few artists who started his career in a church choir, somehow found a way to get into Bongo Flava and he has been killing it ever since.
For now enjoy this brand new single called I love you.
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Quick Rocka Feat Q-Jay – Bullet
This song is not new but has been riding strong in the streets of Tanzania for a while now. It’s one of them songs I call “street anthems”. My promise to everyone in 2010 was to introduce people to “new artists” that were slowly but surely grinding hard. All I’m gonna say is remember the name, “Quick Rocka”.
Quick Rocka a.k.a MR FAST is an upcoming young rap star from the streets of Dar es Salaam, Tanzania. Starting his journey at the tender age of 14, Quick Rocka now 19 has stunned many older more mature and established rappers at his school whenever he performed in various talent shows. Accompanied by Chieph, Mo’ and Dau, the boys formed a crew by the name of THE ROCKAZ. They agreed upon an identical name “ROCKA” preceded by their nicknames so as to show their personal identities and uniqueness within the group. The Rockaz released their first single ROCKAZ ANTHEM early 2009. The song was well received and performed well on the local charts and officially marked the the foursome’s arrival into the index of Tanzania’s elite rap artists. Quick Rocka was noticed by MJ Records and signed almost instantly, following an explosive radio interview that impressed the CEO of the record label. Under MJ Records, Quick Rocka is composing a solo album and his first single from that album is BULLET(Courtesy of Manorionline)
Some of his lines on the first verse summarizes who “Quick Rocka” is
“Kwenye hii game nasafisha nakomaa kisanii,
Kama Quick Rocka ndo nawika nani hanisikii, (weeee!)
Kama unaifeel track keep it real,
Play it don’t stop thats the deal,
Kama hunipendi i don’t mind just chil,
Lakini naamini one day utanifeel”
Enjoy!!!
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MB Doggy – Rastaman (GetMziki Exclusive ****)
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Last year (2009) around July MB Doggy’s daughter passed away from complications caused by malaria. It’s amazing when you think about how many lives have been lost from Malaria. Malaria is still a bigger problem in Africa more than AID/HIV. There are numerous movements and organizations in place to help fight malaria or educate people on how to stay protected from the Mosquitoes. A close friend was part of the “Nothing but Nets Campaign” and for years I never really thought it was impactful until one day I realized that it all has to start with trying to stay clear of the insect itself. Nothing but Nets has saved so many lives over the years along side many other celebrity endorsed initiatives.
Today as I listen to this crazy track, I cant help but reflect on MB Doggy’s loss. Losing a child is probably one of the most heart wrenching things you go through. MB Doggy has been responsible for a string of hits the biggest being Latifa, I remember when he came out I was like yo! this singing thing is going to be the next big thing in East Africa. That was like 6 years ago, now its a reality. The vocal artists tend to do better in Tanzania because their music crosses all generations. This track produced by Man-Water in Tanzania is just a feel good track – give it a listen Tanzania Bongo flava is reinventing itself yet again.
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AY feat Mwana FA – Usije Mjini (GetMziki Exclusive ***)
Man, I have been low key for a few weeks – sometimes life happens and you have to attend to life first and then get back to your thing. I am glad that Alvin and Dona were able to hold down the fort coz some of the other contributors including myself have just been too low key.
Anyway I’ve been getting a lot of new music from Hermy B who is an emerging Bongo Flava producer currently responsible for many of the hits coming out of the Tanzanian Studios. Actually the previous post by Alvin – Kidum feat Lady JD was produced by Hermy B.
A.Y is my personal friend and for years we’ve enjoyed a symbiotic relationship. At some point I told him I think he is changing his style too much. I felt like he was going pop with trying to be too hiphop – but often he reminds me that when he released YULE! produced by Steve Jean he was going for a different sound. I mean AY has always been reinventing the wheel and trying and testing new things in Tanzanian hiphop and for most part they always seem to work because he is still relevant in the market place.
This collabo (although I understand they did the song together and hence would like to share the song title as in AY and Mwana FA as opposed to featuring – minor details really)
This song is fiyaaah give it a listen and let us know what you think.
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Diamond- Mbagala
We get tons of music from Alvin who is our main Tanzania source. I know he has come through tons of times when we either looking for bongo tracks or videos and we really appreciate all the “goodies” he sends us.
He slid the GetMziki team this single a couple of weeks ago and I have been marinating and bumping to this track for a while now. I’m always amazed at how some East African artists market their music, right from their bio, promo pics and press releases. Its like they “hide” all that info and expect people to search for it. I have goggled about “Diamond” a couple of times now and there’s not so much info about him. All I know is that the kid got heat!!!!
More Info: We are getting more info about Diamond. He is signed to Ali Kiba’s record company Sharoballo records and his first single was “Kamwambie”. Both this songs were produced by Bob Junior a singer turned producer.
I haven’t really heard any other tracks from him but if he keeps on releasing music like “Mbagala” this kid is the future of Tanzania R & B. The song is one of those “feel good tracks” that stick in your head just after one listen. On the song he talks about how he misses love based purely on romance instead of the “financial” romance type. The videos is also straight “authentic” where they showcase the streets and towns in a unique way. Check out the “garbage dump” scene in the video that truly captures the uniqueness of the track.
Enjoy this track that will soon be in your favorite top 10 tracks of 2010.
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