#DontSleepOn #Soulified by Lloyd Soul
Lloyd Soul has bee bubbling under for a couple of years now. The singer/songwriter has finally released his debut solo album aptly titled SOULIFIED . With features from the likes of Kazz Khalifa , Dough Major , Mitch Uta among others SOULIFIED is one album you won't regret listening to. Standout tracks on this album are For You, Ruva Remoyo, Nzira, Drinks, Bumper and Wema . For me this is one of the best albums of 2020. Feel free to argue or disagree. You can stream or purchase SOULIFIED below
Why Haven't You Watched #TheChamhembeStory?
I have been an advocate for documentaries that tell the Zimbabwean music journey so you can imagine my excitement when the trailer for this docu-series came out. The 2000s were the period that defined the genres we now know as Zim Dancehall, Zim Hip-Hop and Zim Pop. The Chamhembe Story was a pivotal story that needed to be told and I'm glad it was finally told. We get interviews from Stunner, Leonard Mapfumo, M'Afriq, Tererai, Roki, Take Fizzo and Kevie who put pieces of the jigsaw puzzle that is the story of Chamhembe. At the end…
Enter @DarrelWorld With #REVA
There's been an a steady stream of visual content in Zimbabwe lately. It's always good to know that videographers are taking their work seriously and are giving us world-class visual content. From the Roman Rap Studios camp comes Revai (Samantha) by the upcoming crooner Darrel , produced by Tatenda LXA . The video is directed by Mitch Uta for Silencio . A welcome addition to the Zimbabwean visuals Reva tells the story of forbidden love. You might bethinking Romeo and Juliet as a muse but is that what the video is based on? Well, yo…
#WinterABC Day 6: Let's Socially Mediate
Having been active on social media fro the past 12 years I have some social networks come and go (who remembers Hi5 and MySpace?). I have learnt a lot (Nigerian scammers included) through it. The world has gotten smaller Y'all remember when online relationships were frowned upon? We've come a long way from that, haven't we? It's become a whole lot easier to meet people than we used to. It's also gotten a whole lot harder to become undetected at public gatherings (well before COVID-19). Privacy has become a rare commodity. S…
#WinterABC Day 5: A Lesson In Never Losing Yourself
Disclaimer: Never was a fan of teaching or textbooks either. Having an "interesting" life does offer its perks. Feel not to call me sir, or anything of the sort. Today's lesson is about never losing yourself. Sounds pretty basic, right? There's nothing as important as knowing who and what you are. While this may seem trivial ask yourself if you know who you are or if you are what society wants you to be. Are you living your truth or are you too scared to because your parents/family/society won't accept you? I've said…
#WinterABC Day 4: Becoming SP3KKTRACULAR
What does it take to become sp3kktracular (yes I spell it with a 3)? It's actually a long short list. Well, an article where I get to talk about myself. What could possibly go wrong? So how does one transform into sp3kktracular? Be A Descendant of Royalty They even based Black Panther on my ancestors y'all. You may be wondering, my what? Yes I'm a descendant of the Rozvi empire, the last Shona dynasty, owners of the Moyondizvo totem of the Dhewa clan. Famous for using the cow-horn formation centuries before Shaka Zulu. Nickname…
#HappyFathersDay
Happy Father's Day, is all I wanted to say Being a year younger than you when you left makes you feel so far away 21 years later, through the mirror is the only way I can see you that way Am I okay? Or maybe it's just the day Tryna carve my own path made me use an A.K.A Writer just like you, still wanted my own lane Had to skip the comparisons, even if my name means I'm you Pulled my own weight while trying to stay true
#WinterABC Day 3: Why Sadza NeZondo Is It!
When it comes to my favourite food, hands down it's sadza nezondo . Nothing else can compare, seriously, nothing! My mouth has just started watering just thinking about it. Does that make me a foodie? For those non-Zimbabweans who might be wondering what on God's green earth is sadza nezondo . Sadza is the staple food of Zimbabwe made from cooked maize meal (ground maize). Mazondo are cooked cow feet/trtotters. This is one of those African delicacies, popular among men, mythologized to strengthen the backbone for "be…
Why We Should Celebrate #PungweSessions
If you're a Zim Hip-Hop fan you've probably heard about the Pungwe Sessions that produced the Jnr Brown hit Phil Chiyangwa . If you're in the dark about what the Pungwe Sessions are you can you can download the Pungwe Sessions, Vol. 1 EP here . Pungwe Sessions, Vol. II is here.It has Hip-Hop and more... Who's On It? Point Black Africa – a digital content and marketing company has partnered with Goethe-Zentrum Harare/Zimbabwe German Society on a new collaborative project set to promote Zimbabwean artists and change th…
#WinterABC Day 2: What?
While covering a wide spectrum of content this child I named SP3KKTRACULAR actually has a main goal. Without sounding like I'm preaching and being as less boring as I can possibly be about the topic let me break it down. The first part of the goal is to share my world. I do have another blog Support Zim Hip-Hop but like the title suggests its a niche blog and there is only so much of myself I can reveal/express there so SP3KKTRACULAR was born. I also wanted to share my thoughts on a wide number of topics. So yeah my personal vent space…
#WinterABC Day 1: Why?
Why am I doing this blogging challenge? Well, for starters, because I can. Yes I have a blog and an active internet connection, I do like writing/talking so yeah. Also doing this challenge because I love challenges and I'm actually playing catch-up since the challenge started on the 1st of June and today is the 12th of June. I'm also hoping to increase the number of posts on my page. Call me selfish. So let the games begin....
A Crash Course on @KHALIGRAPH Courtesy of #ThePlayHouse
I knew a bit about Khaligraph Jones , thanks to the internet I got to watch this long but insightful docu-interview (if such a word exists).We got to know the humble beginning of Khaligraph Jones , why he is the "biggest rapper in Nigeria", why he won't sellout among other interesting facts. Stream the Play House: Khaligraph Jones interview below
@Garry_Mapanzure Wants To Give #More
African Sushi Garry Mapanzure drops his second video (after Pindirai ) off his debut EP Sushi Season: The First simply titled More . More sees Garry having a baecation with someone's bae while he is "away on business". And yes he's got on a pair of his now trademark style sneakers ( #ZibhutsuraGarry ). How many videos that end with "to be continued" have actually continued? Watch More below
Have You Listened To @JustRubyV's Q!NGSHIP #Podcast?
If like me you're a fan of the culture (pretty obvious which culture I'm referring to here) please do check out Ruby V 's podcast The Q!NGSHIP Podcast covering all things Hip-Hop and mental health. Hosted by Ruby V, a radio personality based in Nairobi, Kenya, with experience working at a fast paced media house, The Q!NGShip (pronounced Kingship) Podcast got you on all matters art and culture. From interviews with personalities from all over the world to coverage of events and news and even mental health. New episodes ever…
Why Haven't You Watched #PaGhetto? #LockDownZim
Disclaimer: Viewer discretion is advised, Rated 16 for LANGUAGE! I first caught wind of this series through the viral Bob goes to Heaven episode (yes the Bob being referred to was the late former president RG Mugabe). Stumbled onto the series one night as I was browsing through YouTube for Zimbabwean series (which the day I also discovered Wadiwa WepaMoyo ). PaGhetto is the comical coming-of-age story following the lives of four teenage boys (Chaser, Jabu, Mike & Reason) as they navigate through relationships and life in the second…
Gemma Griffiths #StayHome and Jam #WithMe
As the lockdown continues entertainment plays a paramount role to distract us from COVID-19 (real or otherwise). Zimbabwean songstress Gemma Griffiths puts on a welcome show for us as she performs some of her hits. Even if you were not a fan of her before or may only remember her from MuGarden she just might become your favourite pianist after watching this #StayHome session. Watch the Gemma Griffiths #StayHome And Jam #WithMe session below
Why Haven't You Watched #InceptionMovie #LockDownZim
Had to rewatch this one, just because. Leonardo DiCaprio and Christopher Nolan in one movie, c'mon that's a no-brainer. Touted as the best movie of the 2000s when it was released Inception was really ahead of the curve. This movie is so good I pray they don't taint it with a prequel/sequel. Synopsis: Cobb steals information from his targets by entering their dreams. He is wanted for his alleged role in his wife's murder and his only chance at redemption is to perform the impossible, an inception. DiCaprio definitel…
Why Haven't You Watched #MrNobody?
Never before has a movie confused me, excited me, provoked thought as much as this movie. The 2009 movie Mr. Nobody is definitely worth watching during this lockdown. Synopsis: A boy stands on a station platform as a train is about to leave. Should he go with his mother or stay with his father? Infinite possibilities arise from this decision. As long as he doesn't choose, anything is possible. It starts off confusing as the scenes seem to be harp-hazard but as the movie progresses everything seems to fall into place. Imagine being…
Why Haven't You Watched #BetweenTheMovie? #LockDownZim
Deciding to share everything I'm watching this lockdown period brings me to this thought-provoking tear-jerker starring Stella Damasus . Thanks to Miss Anci 's #KoffeeKonversations I got to know about this movie. Hopefully I won't drop any spoilers while I talk about how it made me feel. Synopsis: 36-year-old Chelsea Hollis is very successful and has been married and divorced four times! She helps people fix their relationships but she has totally given up on love. A strong feminist who believes women should take control of…
Why Haven't You Watched #StrangerThings?
Shout-out to the lockdown for making me watch a lot of series. I've seen the Stranger Things reviews (with fortunately had no spoilers) and it was HYPED. A series about kids hmmm... I'll pass, was my initial reaction. After a few recommendations I decided to jump into it as I literally had all the time in the world. First thing that caught my attention was Winona Ryder . Haven't seen her since the 90s. She was well in her element as she plays the concerned single mother who everyone seems to think is having mental health issu…
Love #Lockdown: The #CoronaVirus Edition
Yes, the Kanye West song is responsible for this post's title and currently being in the second week of the national lockdown. It got me thinking how this 21 day lockdown will affect love/relationships (assuming you're not gallivanting like we're not in the middle of a global pandemic. Most people are currently staying with their significant others or are doing the quarantine bae thing. If you are this article is not for you. I want to talk to those in solitude (or a version of it), who have to be content with communication t…
Love & Other Drugs 2020
Don't get it twisted, love is a beautiful thing. Its beauty, however is elusive to many in our generation. Then adding marriage into that mix ummm, definitely a delicacy so rare you'd be forgiven to miss it altogether. 2020 will forever be remembered as the year Corona virus (and now Hanta virus) made China the notorious international virus dealer and the year women publicized their cheating. Some of it ended tragically (read Mai Prince) and this could scar one's vision of a happily ever after. 2020 is the year I decla…
#reSPEKKThePlug S02E03: Do Not Listen To This Episode
While we self-quarantine another episode for your headtop. On this episode Spekk wonders what became of the #ZveMoyoChallenge and #FillUpHICC. There's a new streaming service on the block On 5 Minutes of Game tips on how to get your music out there. Guess who's getting featured on upcoming episodes of #WadiwaWepaMoyo ? Sick or nah? Episode Playlist Abel X - 1017 Suburban Hanna - No Hands Zimbiyana Jones - Feel It (Feat. Xzike) Shabzi Madallion - Wena Fun_f - Todini Listen/download at http://bit.ly/reSPEKKThePlug Or h…
Why Haven't You Watched #WadiwaWepaMoyo?
If you have beenon social media this past week you definitely heard talk about a certain Man Tawas, Biko, Noku and Tendai. Not random names being thrown about but these are characters from the trending College Central YouTube series Wadiwa Wepa Moyo . Featuring the veteran talent of Ben Mahachi as BaNoku and singer Lee McHoney as MaNoku it is definitely a truly Zimbabwean love story based in the ghetto. With Everson K. Chieza as Tawanda/Man Tawas, Dillon Mafukidze as the trusty best friend Biko and Tadiwa Bopoto as the love interest Noku…
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