Zimbabwean Hip-Hop head, Chap Moreno, has become the first locally-based artist to officially collaborate with South Africa’s Nasty C and Tellaman. Chap Moreno, born Shingirai Louis Gwarada, is a Zimbabwean rapper, songwriter, and record producer reigning from Chitungwiza. Continue reading Zimbabwe’s Chap Moreno scoops a feature with Nasty C and Tellaman
Zim rapper Asaph has landed the video of his fresh single Like So/Mhoroi on the premiere music Channel O. This is big news because of the influence the channel has on music more so hip-hop. By Andile Khumalo, Earground Asaph made headlines earlier this year after he was added to the line up of the Burna Boy show stirring a debate about his credentials which eventually led to the twitter challenge #AsaphChallenge, where people introduced themselves and what they do. His single which debuted in March has been making waves lately in the country with its beautiful music video that … Continue reading Asaph lands Zim hip-hop on Channel O with ‘’Like So/Mhoroi’
The concert Zim Hip Hop needed the most. Rise of Zim Hip Hop was hosted by Zvigaba Foundation and Mukukuzvi events with support from FoodIcon and Zimpapers TV Network, the livestream concert was headlined by hip hop queens Kikky Bada$$, Tashamiswa, Natasha Muz, and their male. counterparts Crooger, Probeatz, Union 5, asaph, Tanto Wavie, Beav Vity, award winning Ti Gonzi, R Peels and DjAce FRVR. Continue reading Rise of Zim Hip Hop concert amplifies the culture as part 2 beckons
Earground caught up with the new hip hop guy on the lock! Ndi Kacee Born Kudakwashe Clarence Madondo. Ndi Kacee a 22-year-old Zim Hip-Hop artist who is currently based in Johannesburg, South Africa where he is currently studying for a bachelor’s degree in Corporate Finance and Insurance & Risk Management at the University of Witwatersrand . Continue reading Ndi KACEE a hip hop force to reckon
A month ago the Chitungwiza based Natasha Muz pulled an Uzi, fired a salvo in a coup that saw her reading the Queen’s Speech. The well thought and balanced EP is nothing short of amazing. Its potentially addictive and i hope the streets, club, and radio djs don’t sleep on this offering. Continue reading REVIEW _ Natasha Muz fires an Uzi, delivers the Queen’ speech
The is a new dope due in town! They spit bars like touts. They mean business. Mshika_Shika is a Zimbawean formed music duo from Harare is composed of two musicians namely producer/Artist Afrow Zenda and Rapper/Songwritter Ronash. Continue reading Mshika_Shika ready to drive the Zim Hip Hop scene
Most local hip hop heads are floating and flossing in fantasy whilst ignoring reality which could get the music more appreciation. Until we change mindset and relate our stuff to our daily lives, we may never get the recognition. Continue reading Eddy daGizzle; from humble to sizzle
After staging a “coup” at the 2018 Roil Bulawayo Arts Awards in May this year, Zifm´s national chart show the GTel Top 40 this weekend validated the legitimacy of the title as ASAPH scooped pole position with Dancehall king Winky D trailing behind. Continue reading Zifm chartshow endorses hip hop King`s legitimacy
A lot of great hip-hop songs and brilliant rappers from Zimbabwe have come and gone, however, their names and songs that will continue to ring a bell in our heads and memories. Here is a list of 13 hip hop artists/groups (in no particular order) that made music to last, music that stands the taste of time and can still find space and relevance into the new age. Their music transcended many barriers and moved the heart and soul! The list goes beyond 13 and we shall certainly revisit and speak about other artists and their significance. #EARGROUND Leonard Mapfumo One … Continue reading 13 Zimbabwean Rap outfits who made great impact
