Phia Ponders On The Afterlife In #DestinationUntitled
What happens when we die? Where do we really go? Masvingo-based songstress Phia ponders this in her new single Destination Untitled . Set in a forest, where one might get lost,do these departed souls ever find their way home. The only thing we're sure of is that we'll die but what happens after? Such meditation is usually left for blunt sessions. At first this sounds like a regular song but when you get into it it does pose quite a number of questions. If this is your first time listening to Phia there's a lot more music she…
#reSPEKKThePlug S03E06: (Sort Of) Getting Back To Regular Programming
SpekkTrumn returns with another episode, after taking a break after the loss of Dodger. He talks about why Tanto Wavie's Sungura Museve is album of the year and comparisons between ProBeatz Twenty Five and Before I Go Underground . Also what is to become of Jnr Brown's career? Episode Playlist: Chief Chino - Chino Ndiani? Tanto Wavie - Mudhipisi Tanto Wavie - Takura Probeatz - Dzimwe Nguva Probeatz - MaStandards VI the Law - Van Choga (REMIX) (Feat. Chief Chino, Kuda K, Soko Matemai, Myneim & Reap3r) Marcques & Mile - Monopol…
#MatrixResurrections Is Here... Well, Sorta
So the official trailer trailer for The Matrix Resurrections is out and I have a (more than) few thoughts about it. With a sequel coming in almost two decades later what do we know so far... Neo spent his time as John Wick The first thing I noticed, about Neil Patrick Harris (legen-wait-for-it-dary!) was Neo looking like John Wick. Had to double-check if I was watching the correct trailer. So all along Neo was John Wick huh? After dying (or so we thought) in The Matrix Revolutions Neo is very much alive and... isn't the slightest bit bl…
#reSPEKKThePlug: Xtra Wattage - The Boom Baptist Episode
On this special episode of #reSPEKKThePlug: Xtra Wattage SpekkTrumn chats to Reap3r about his new album (The Boom Baptist), timelines and why visuals are necessary. Episode Playlist: Reap3r - Superhero (Feat. SoulDeep) Reap3r - Matarenda Reap3r - Takes Little To Knx Doe Reap3r - For Yourself (Feat. VI the Law) Reap3r - The Rain (Feat. Dancehall Keddah) Download The Boom Baptist at https://smarturl.it/BoomBaptist Listen/download at http://bit.ly/reSPEKKThePlug Or https://smarturl.it/reSPEKKThePlug Like on Facebook: fb.me/reSPEKKThePlug Follow …
#reSPEKKThePlug: Xtra Wattage - The BLOC13 Leaders of the DOMANE Episode
On this special episode of #reSPEKKThePlug: Xtra Wattage SpekkTrumn breaks down who Suhn, Denimwoods and Obi Davids are and why their deal is important. Contained is an interview exerpt by the BLOC13 boss Edward Munyaradzi a.k.a King Tre Li Episode Playlist: YUNGSERUNO - Semi-Automatic (Feat. Lucasrap$, Suhn, Obi Davids & Denimwoods) Suhn - On Top (Feat. Denimwoods) Suhn - Margelias Suhn - Twenties Denimwoods - 5:00 Denimwoods - Green$ & Supreme$ Denimwoods - No Handouts (Feat. Obi Davids) Obi Davids - BUM Obi Davids - ChiRound (Feat.…
#reSPEKKThePLUG S03E03: The Slightly Less Violence Episode
It's still violence season and SpekkTrumn starts with some updates from the Violence Episode. Why we missed trap Takura, if we'll get another KING song from Soko Matemai and why not to box King98 in Episode Playlist: Tha Dawg - Vaccination Maskiri - Mbinga From Binga Enzo Ishall - Takuita So Takura - Push To Start Pro G - KING (Feat. Soko Matemai & MJ WeMoto) King 98 - Mahwambi Voltz JT - Nyaya Dzemari Listen/download at http://bit.ly/reSPEKKThePlug Or https://smarturl.it/reSPEKKThePlug Like on Facebook: fb.me/reSPEKKThePlug Foll…
The Mambo WeHip-Hop Debate #ZimHipHop
Who's the Zimbabwean king of Hip-Hop? Mcpotar and SpekkTrumn talk about the controversy surrounding Enzo Ishall's claim to the throne , Holy Ten's input , Comic Pastor's bulldozing and R. Peels' addition to the beef. Stream the episode below
Lobola WTF?
In African years gone by dowry was a token of appreciation given to the bride's family by the groom's family during the traditional marriage ceremony. This was done as sign of uniting the two families involved. A single goat (believe it or not) was adequate enough to fulfill this rite of passage. Nowadays dowry has become a get-rich-quick scheme for the in-laws, a money heist of sorts. Right out the gate, I'm not a dowry/lobola hater. I just don't like this modernized version of it. I mean, why should one have to pay for his f…
Why Haven't You Watched #Lupin?
Full disclosure, the name did not intrigue me. I had no idea the significance of the name Lupin. I know the French people will be cursing me out for this. Sherlock Holmes I know but Lupin, I. Did. Not. Safe to say that this took me 2 days to watch both parts/seasons, which I only started to watch after Part 2 came out, lucky me. First things first. Netflix's cheat code seems to be non-American series. Out of the endless Netflix content 9 times out of 10 you're guaranteed that a series is good if it is non-American. I'm talking the…
#WinterABC2021 Day 4: The Old Estate with Pete & Bas
At a time when all (besides them) people their age are enjoying retirement and spending their days playing with their grandchildren Pete & Bas are the new UK Drill rap sensations (that sounds weird, doesn't it?). When I first saw them I thought they were a parody (hi Big Shaq ) but these OGs are really doing it. You can check their videos in the playlist below (15 to be exact). Having also recently released a mixtape the septuagenarians do not seem to slowing down. I guess it's never too late to follow your passion. The interestin…
Why Haven't You Watched #TheBoys?
If you think Invincible is disturbing you might want to skip this live-action series based on the comic book series of the same name. Spoiler after spoiler coming next. As brilliant as The Boys is it is also disturbing. C'mon you've got a grown man who drinks breast milk, an invisible perverted naked superhero, a racist anti-ageing superheroine and cunnilingus that ends with someone losing their melon, literally. In the first 5 minutes a whole human being is reduced to mince meat, which we get a front row view of. In case you were …
Why Haven't You Watched #InvincibleFriday?
If you know me you will know that I grew up on comics and superheroes are my thing. It takes a lot for me to watch a series about superheroes though. It has to be special. I divided into Invincible after it got a mention on 2 Broke Twimbos (dope podcast, do check it out). This is a series created by Robert Kirkman (yes the Walking Dead guy) and it does have a mature audience rating for strong language and violence. Not going to waste time describing what it's about, spoilers ahead so just watch the trailer and watch the show... If you&…
#WinterABC2021 Day 3: What Are You Waiting For?
What are you waiting for? There is no time like the present when it comes to implementing ideas. The global lockdown left a lot of us with a looot of free time. Some took this this time to create vlogs, podcasts and other creative endeavors. Others, however are still procrastinating. To them I ask what are you waiting for? The internet has made the world smaller as it is now easier to communicate and reach out to people with similar ideologies without leaving your house. I've heard of stories where people say so and so's music/conten…
#WinterABC2021 Day 2: What Do We Have Here?
I pride myself in being an all-round creative, which can both be a blessing and a curse. Having been a creative since a young age I had to deal with both sides of the coins, which I shall explain below... The Good Well, the first great thing about being a creative is that ideas come by the truckload. I dare you to make me listen to a song a not immediately conceptualize the visual treatment for it. A detailed one at that too. Life isn't boring when you're a creative. The littlest thing can spark a whole concept. When you see just wate…
#WinterABC2021 Day 1: Shall We?
Another year, another blogging challenge. Let's see if I can do this till the end. I have a lot to share but it seems I rarely put it on my blog but hopefully that will change soon. Let's the games begin...
@HazeSpiff Goes #KunovhimaMusango
A refereshingly different voice that I haven't heard before is Haze Spiff (by the name I assumed he's a rasta of sorts) and his new song Kunovhima Musango is quite the jam. The amapiano vibe is not lost on me either. Get your dancing shoes on and warm yourself to this one this winter. Having discovered Haze Spiff through Drastick I'll definitely be on the lookout for his future drops. Yo, am I the only one noticing the Soul Jah Love look-alike in the video? Stream Kunovhima Musango below
#reSPEKKThePlug S03E01: Did You Miss Me?
After another hiatus (the last one I promise) SpekkTrumn is back to share what he's been listening to lately and shares some comments about why he thinks Crooger, Kikky Badass and Jonn the Producer should create a supergroup. Episode Playlist ProBeatz - Tsimba ReShumba Tebza - Into Yethu (Feat. Asaph & Fish F Ndaramu) Noluntu J - Ndlunkulu Voltz JT - These Days Ti Gonzi - Muva Mumi (Feat. Jiggaman) Malcom Mufunde & Synik - Boom Crooger - Fourty (Feat. Kikky Badass & Trey XL) Listen/download at http://bit.ly/reSPEKKThePlug Or ht…
Why Haven't You Watched #WandaVision?
If you don't know me already I'm a Marvel fanboy, who also rewatched the Infinity Saga just before Phase 4 started. After a whole year (thanks to the boy COVID) without any MCU content you bet I was hyped about WandaVision . Yes there will be spoilers in here so if you haven't watched it yet do the right thing like Spike Lee and get yourself up to speed. One thing I've always loved Marvel for was their attention to detail. WandaVision was no different. It starts however rather strangely as a black-and-white sitcom. The first…
Anita Jaxson Is High
The genre-bending (Dancehall, R&B, Hip-Hop and now House) artist Anita Jaxson is back with another single, simply titled High On Your Love with an accompanying promotional video. I can definitely see this doing a lot of damage when we are finally allowed outside... Anita is yet to miss a step with her music and is shaping up to be one of Zimbabwe's most-rounded exports music-wise. With her management Creative Kulture she seems to be in safe hands. Stream and download High On Your Love below
Takura Puts A Gun To His Head From Time To Time
Having recently released his Star Signs EP/album Takura is back with his new single From Time To Time complete with visuals directed by KMane . Takura's got a crush, on a Zimbo girl from H City (Harare). I'm getting West African vibes from the beat, which I'm guessing is Takura widening his audience. In case you were wondering what the gun on the artwork and in the video maybe this quote might put things into perspective. If i shoot my shot will you care? Aim for the head.. This becomes our video of the week. Stream and down…
Are You Not Cheating On Your Happiness? Did I Misread MisRed's Book?
From the marketing pieces I had seen of Samantha Musa 's (popularly known as MisRed ) book Be Faithful To Your Happiness is a book about overcoming cheating. I know what you're thinking, hmmm spicy... No! This is not one of those scandalous tell-all type of book. Nope. I'd classify this as a motivational book about how you shouldn't leave your destiny to be handled by other people for you. MisRed does share some bits from her life so this is a semi-memoir of sorts. I enjoyed the book and would definitely recommend it to anyo…
At What Age Does My Body Belong To Me: An Overview
Before I get into this book, some disclaimers are in order.This book by Zimbabwean author Amanda Tayte-Tait is for mature readers, not of a nervous disposition, as it is very triggering. If this was a TV show the rating would be TV-MA SNLV. This is a memoir covering everything from rape, same-gender sex, mental health, coming of age and everything else in-between. Right, now that that is out of the way, if you haven’t read it yet please do as I won’t be liable for any spoilers you may read in this article. When is a woman’s body her own? It s…
Does @KaeChaps Have Your #JUZI for #ValentinesDay2021?
Released a couple of days ago as a lockdown session Kae Chaps latest single Juzi has taken a life of its own and is now difficult to miss as it has become a trending topic on Zimbabwean social media. Juzi talks about picking up the pieces after a break-up, which can be viewed as the other side of Valentine’s Day, an international day symbolizing love. Come and get your jersey the singer/rapper croons as he asks why the relationship was necessary in the first place if it wasn't meant to last. Juzi seems to be the breakthrough that Ka…
Why Haven't You Watched #CaptainMfombi?
There's a new hero in town... and his name is Captain Mfombi!!!! I know what you are thinking, but it surprisingly entertaining. ProBeatz takes his vast talents into play as the titular character. Having made four appearances so far I have created a playlist for all things Captain Mfombi, which I will be updating. So do follow the Captain Mfombi series on YouTube. If you haven't watched Captain Mfombi yet what are you waiting for? Rapper/singer Natasha Muz also makes an appearance as Captain Mfombi's wife. Stream Captain Mfombi e…
#DontSleepOn Dr. Chaii's Dirty
If you're looking for a banger to dance to while you wait for the lockdown to run its unnatural course looking further than Dr. Chaii's Dirty. With some assistance from UK rapper Big Tobz and Kida Kudz you'd wish you were outside to fully enjoy this one. If the name Dr. Chaii doesn't sound familiar I'm pretty sure that his production catalogue will. Having produced for Chris Brown, Trey Songz, Pitbull, Jason Derulo, Anuel AA among other he is definitely not one to sleep on. Get with the program and peep the Dirty visuals b…
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