Zim Music Store: The Podcast

We sat down with one of Gweru's finest, DJ Steerz. Our conversation covered his music, the industry, music promotion, and distribution strategies that he has been using and how you too can deploy some of them. Which artists do you think inspire Steers? Top 5 Zim Hip Hop Songs of All Time: 1. Ti Gonzi - Famba Murima 2. Union 5 - Hona Magetsi 3. R Peels - Moto 4. Tanto Wavie - John Chibadura 5. Pro Beatz ft Mclyne Beats - For You Big Brotha Moss & Milas Mac [https://www.zimmusicstore.com/store/?filter_by_artist=big-brotha-moss-milas-mac] - Bob Ngata https://www.zimmusicstore.com/ms_song/bobngata/ [https://www.zimmusicstore.com/ms_song/bobngata/] DJ Steerz ft Petra- Blessings https://www.zimmusicstore.com/ms_artist/dj-steers-ft-petrahprod-5-4-records-mp3/ [https://www.zimmusicstore.com/ms_artist/dj-steers-ft-petrahprod-5-4-records-mp3/]

The crazy thing is we first recorded something like this with Da Kid Verse leading up to the release of his album "The Father of the Son". We had to bring him back. This time around we dug deep into who he is, what inspires him and more importantly into the Ghetto story that he often tells in his music. It was a good laugh. Some of the things we covered: History (Those who don’t know) Journey of the artist as a paintbrush What could be better in ZHH What could be better in the music industry as a whole Our platform Creative process Your Marketing Your Distribution Key lessons so far Top 5 Zim Hip Hop Songs of All Time Artists Mentioned in this episode: Tehn Diamond, Peace of Ebony, R Peels, Stunner, Team Bho Boss Da Kid Verse's list of the 5 most definitive Zim Hip Hop songs of all time: 1. Team Bho Boss - Hamuko 2. Peace of Ebony - Everyone’s child soundtrack 3. Tehn Diamond - No Stress 4. R Peels - LandLord 5. Stunner - Godo Songs played in this episode: Big Brotha Moss & Milas Mac [https://www.zimmusicstore.com/store/?filter_by_artist=big-brotha-moss-milas-mac] - Bob Ngata https://www.zimmusicstore.com/ms_song/bobngata/ [https://www.zimmusicstore.com/ms_song/bobngata/] Da Kid Verse - Jecha https://www.zimmusicstore.com/ms_song/jecha-prod-by-bleqboi-x-king-kus0773372006/ [https://www.zimmusicstore.com/ms_song/jecha-prod-by-bleqboi-x-king-kus0773372006/]

We have a pleasure of hanging out with Brythreesixty today. This episode covers his journey as an artist. We look at the challenges that he has faced and overcome. What advice would he give himself in hindsight when he was just starting out. Most artist face challenges when it comes to things such as: PR, Management, Distribution, Endorsements and Collaboration with businesses. Brythreesixty gave us his take on the importance of each one of these for the success of an artists and how he is or would navigate these often treacherous waters. We discussed a distribution deal that he once had and cancelled. Finally, we also considered how artists could collaborate to create events that put money into their pockets. Artists Mentioned in this episode: King Pinn, XQ, Stunner and Major Playaz Brythreesixty's list of the 5 most definitive Zim Hip Hop songs of all time: King Pinn - I Salute You XQ - Musalala Major Playaz - Come to Party - Viva Babe Rangu Stunner - Godo Songs played in this episode: Big Brotha Moss & Milas Mac [https://www.zimmusicstore.com/store/?filter_by_artist=big-brotha-moss-milas-mac] - Bob Ngata https://www.zimmusicstore.com/ms_song/bobngata/ [https://www.zimmusicstore.com/ms_song/bobngata/] Brythreesixty ft Team Bho Boss - House Arrest https://www.zimmusicstore.com/ms_song/03-house-arrest-feat-teambhoo_boss/ [https://www.zimmusicstore.com/ms_song/03-house-arrest-feat-teambhoo_boss/]

In this episode we sat down with South African based, Zimbabwean Hip Hop Artist Ndi KaCee. We covered things such as the Corona Virus, the music industry across the globe and in Zimbabwe. We discussed the potential implications of Nasty C signing with DefJam records. As always we interviewed the artist about his experiences making music and his journey thus far. We also covered what can be better about the industry and our site. Artists mentioned in this episode include: Winky D, Stunner, Takura, Simba Tagz, Ti Gonzi, Noble Styles, King98, Nasty C, AKA, KapCity, Synik, MMT, Mariachi Mzukuru, Tatea the MC, Then Diamond Ndi KaCee's top 5 picks for the most definitive Zim Hip Hop Tracks of all time. Takura - Jehovah MaDrinks/Realness MMT - Zvidhori Stunner - Godo King Pinn - I Salute You Music Played in this episode: Big Brotha Moss & Milas Mac - Bob Ngata https://www.zimmusicstore.com/ms_song/bobngata/ [https://www.zimmusicstore.com/ms_song/bobngata/] Ndi KaCee - Hosanna https://www.zimmusicstore.com/ms_song/hosanna-bonus/ [https://www.zimmusicstore.com/ms_song/hosanna-bonus/] Ndi KaCee - Ma Bonds https://www.zimmusicstore.com/ms_song/mabonds/ [https://www.zimmusicstore.com/ms_song/mabonds/] Tek Nik - Mental State https://www.zimmusicstore.com/ms_song/mental-state-2/ [https://www.zimmusicstore.com/ms_song/mental-state-2/] Tek Nik - Toita Sei https://www.zimmusicstore.com/ms_song/toita-sei-ft-u-meleni/ [https://www.zimmusicstore.com/ms_song/toita-sei-ft-u-meleni/] Tek Nik - Do It Better https://www.zimmusicstore.com/ms_song/do-it-better-prod-by-jusa-2/ [https://www.zimmusicstore.com/ms_song/do-it-better-prod-by-jusa-2/]

Sat down with Synik for the dopest listening session that I have ever had. We dive into his new project SoulSteez which came out at the end of 2019. I got the album from Synik when it was released. I held off listening to it awaiting the shared experience where I would get a chance to explore this project together with its creator. The rest is history, as they say. As you will probably be able to tell, it was worth the wait. This is an absolute masterpiece. It is layered with incredible lyrics to match the dope, soulful production. We covered society, national and international topics as well. The Portugal-based artist was a pleasure to hang out with.