The Next Level Issue 2021 Issue 1 Volume 2 | Page 30

G e m m a G r i f f i t h s : P a m w e R e v i e w
Gemma Griffiths moved from obscure artist of artist to mainstream sensation . From doing covers of ' Musarova Bigman ', Jah Prayzah ' s ' Mdhara Vachauya ' and ' Cynthia Mare ' s ' Zuva Rimwe ' to making smash hits . Her feature collaborations with Winky D and DJ Stavo earned her several awards and mainstream recognition . Travel inspired Gemma Griffiths to put together a 5-track EP , ' Pamwe '. Meaning ' together ', the project offers hope , unity and inspiration with each track . The EP was written and recorded on a journey of 500 days and over 24,000km through Africa . Featuring the previously released singles ' Ndinewe ' and ' 263 '. ' Pamwe ' is an Afro Pop record that highlights Gemma ' s versatility , and a scope into the singer-songwriter ' s passion for life .
Rate : 3 1 / 2 / 5 Groove Speakers
S i m i : R e s t l e s s I I R e v i e w
Simi pulled on our heartstrings with the visuals for ' Duduke '. She romanticized the love of her unborn child , with a captivating melody , and heartwarming lyrics . But Simi is an artist and pulls out a record worth the wait . She released her highly anticipated EP “ Restless II “. Simi ' s distinctive and mesmerizingly soulful vocals are combined with sophisticated and sultry future-R & B , evocative Afrobeat elements , which highlighted an inspiring , rebirth of sound for Simi .
The 6-track project , includes the previously released “ No Longer Beneficial .” The project features husband Adekunle Gold , WurlD and Ms Banks ‘, with production credits to Sess and Oscar .
Rate : 3 1 ⁄ 2 / 5 Groove Speakers
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