Mwila Musonda (born April 27, 1987), known professionally as Slapdee, is a Zambian hip hop and rap musician. Having won multiple awards since his debut in 2006, he is often regarded one of the pioneers of Zambian hip-hop.[1][2]
Slapdee | |
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| Birth name | Mwila Musonda |
| Also known as | King Dizoh |
| Born | 27 April 1987 Zambia |
| Genres | Hip hop |
| Occupations |
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| Years active | 2006–present |
| Labels | XYZ Entertainments • Kalandanya Music Promotions |
| Website | slapdeemusic |
Early life
editSlapdee was raised by his aunt, after losing his parents and brother. Because of his aunt’s career, he moved around often, even attending schools in Botswana and South Africa. During his high school years, Slapdee returned to Zambia where he befriended future musician Hamoba, and the two started making music together. He has helped bring to light many upcoming artists including Xaven The Kopala Queen[3]
Music career
editHis musical career began in 2006 when he released "Asembe Isebenza". After a while it got identified by promoter Sync. He released a debut album “Asembe isebenza” and gained radio hype and generated a buzz in the Hip-hop underground. Although his debut album wasn't a success, Slapdee released a second album So Che, with the songs Solola and Takwaba.
He also collaborated with songbird Sutu on Disposable and Kamba Che. In 2009 his third album Black na White was released with successful songs such as Gold Digger, Fo’Shizzy and Chishinka.[4]
Slapdee has released 7 studio albums: Asembe Isebenza, So Che, Black na White, True Story, The Business, Black na White 2 (BW2) and Mother Tongue. Slapdee is signed to the Zambian record label XYZ Entertainments, which he founded.
Awards and nominations
editSlapdee has received nominations and awards, including the 2009 Ngoma Music Award for best hip hop artist, an AFRIMMA Award nomination for Best Male (artist) Southern Africa,[5] 9 ZMA awards for best male and hip hop artist,[6][7][8][9] and six Sun FM Kwacha Music Awards, winning three in 2017 and three in 2002.[6][7][10][11][12]
At the 2013 Zambia Music Awards, his album The Business won Slapdee six awards, including Song of the Year, Best Hip Hop Album and Best Male Album. Slapdee’s impact on the Zambian music industry is so forceful that in 2016, even before he released his album Black na White 2, his fans nominated the album for Best Hip Hop Album at the Zambia Music Awards. He also won three awards each at the 2017 and 2018 Zambia Music Awards.[13][14]
Slapdee’s musical career was also recognised with an award at the MTV Africa Music Awards and six awards at the Sun FM Kwacha Music Awards. He made history, as the first Zambian rapper to win at the country’s Ngoma Awards, which celebrates the nations art industry.
Here's the list of all his awards and nominations: 2009 - Best Hip Hop Artist at the Ngoma Music Awards (Won) 2009 - Best Male in Southern Africa at the AFRIMM Awards (Nomination) 2009 - Best Male and Hip Hop Artist at the Zambia Music Awards (Nomination) 2013 - Song of the Year at the Zambia Music Awards (Won) 2013 - Best Hip Hop Album at the Zambia Music Awards (Won) 2013 - Best Male Album at the Zambia Music Awards (Won) 2014 - Best Hip Hop/Rap Album at the Zambia Music Awards (Won) 2014 - Best Mainstream Album at the Zambia Music Awards (Won) 2014 - Best Male Mainstream Album at the Zambia Music Awards (Won) 2015 - Best Male Southern Africa at the AFRIMM Awards (Nominated) 2016 - Best Hip Hop Album at the Zambia Music Awards (Nominated) 2017 - Best Hip Hop Song at the Sun Fm Kwacha Music Awards (Won)
Slapdee participated in the 2017 Coke Studio Africa television series.[15][16][17]
As of 2017, Slapdee was the most searched Zambian musician on Google.[18][19]
He is the regional brand ambassador for Kung Fu Energy drink,[20] the Fruitola drink, and the Itel mobile phone.
In 2019 He featured on the CNN African Voices CHANGEMAKERS as The multi-award-winning Zambian hip-hop artist who helps support local kids in Zambia through his record label and raising donations for local orphanages and children's hospitals.
External links
editReferences
edit- ^ https://www.lusakatimes.com/2021/02/03/slap-dee-reveals-visuals-for-teti/ Zambia : Slap dee reveals visuals for 'Teti'
- ^ "Slap D, Macky II 'Clash'". Times of Zambia. 31 December 2015. Retrieved 4 May 2019.
- ^ "Artist Highlight: Slap Dee". The Lusaka Voice. 5 August 2013. Retrieved 4 May 2019.
- ^ "Coke Studio Africa - Artist - Slapdee". www.coca-cola.co.ke. Retrieved 2018-07-19.
- ^ "Cleo, Slap D, Roberto nominated for AFRIMMA". Zambian Daily Mail. 26 July 2015. Retrieved 30 March 2019.
- ^ a b "ZedTop10: Slap Dee to the world". Zed Top 10. 24 November 2017. Retrieved 2019-03-30.
- ^ a b "Slap Dee Bags 3 Music Awards". Times of Zambia. 27 February 2014. Retrieved 4 May 2019.
- ^ "The Lusaka Voice". The Lusaka Voice. 23 February 2013. Retrieved 4 May 2019.
- ^ "Are you voting? A break down of the 2014 Zambia Music Award categories". The Lusaka Voice. Retrieved 2 May 2019.
- ^ "We Delve Into The World of Zed Hip Hop Pioneer- Slap Dee". Jump. Retrieved 2018-07-19.
- ^ "AFRIMMA 2015: Here's The Full List Of Nominees". BigEye.UG. 2015-07-21. Retrieved 2019-03-30.
- ^ "Full List: 2015 African Muzik Magazine Awards (AFRIMMA) Nominees". Nairobi Wire. 22 July 2015. Retrieved 30 March 2019.
- ^ "Kwacha Music Awards 2018 Winners". Zambia Reports. 2011-09-30. Retrieved 2019-06-20.
- ^ "Zambia: 2017 Kwacha Music Awards: and the winners are". LusakaTimes.com. 2011-10-02. Retrieved 2019-06-20.
- ^ "Coke Studio Propels Slapdee Across The Continent". Zambia Online. 30 August 2017. Retrieved 30 March 2019.
- ^ "Slap D Cokes Studio Africa". Zambia Daily Mail. 9 June 2017. Retrieved 30 March 2019.
- ^ "Rapper Slapdee features in Africa-wide Coke Studio". Zambian Eye. 13 October 2011. Retrieved 30 March 2019.
- ^ "Full List Of Zambia's TOP 10 Most Googled Musicians Ranked Highly In 2017". ZambianMusic.net. Retrieved 2019-03-30.
- ^ "Artists All Time Most Popular". www.zambianmusic.net. Retrieved 30 March 2019.
- ^ "SlapDee Becomes Kung Fu Energy Drink Brand Ambassador". Zed Hype Mag. 13 July 2019. Retrieved 14 July 2019.