CLASS OF 2021
Five years in a row , our team has been on the pulse of the underground , scouting and listening for the next stars out of the 263 . A mandate of ours , we believe in sharing the stories of artists from the ground up . Of the five classes the rookies cum graduates include Sha Sha , Gemma Griffiths , Tamy Moyo , and Hillzy whose careers have expanded into mainstream Africa , and even the global stage .
Find out the stars of 2021 and the future of Zimbabwean music . FRYA
MIn 2020 , Frya was the first Zimbabwean artist to create a soundtrack for a Netflix show . She contributed to the soundtrack of the Netflix South African series Blood and Water . She has a foot in the door thanks to Mr . Kamera , a mega producer .
Her style is R & B infused with Pop and Afro Pop . Her debut single was ' Ride or Die ,' and she collaborated with Asaph on the single ' Better ' Currently has a publishing deal with Africa Creative Agency , the same agency that manages Kim Jayde , Pearl Thusi , and Nasty C .
Future predictions : Frya has already created hype around her name . She has the aesthetic of a female star accompanied by vocals and choreography skills . We see her getting signed to a major record label , however ideally , getting a great management and publicity on an independent level .
Who is she like ?: R & B contemporaries Shashl , and Elaine Template taken from : Seyi Shay
HOLY TEN
Holy Ten is currently the most played hip hop artist of the new school . His single ' Bho Zvangu ' went viral across social media and took over radio . At the 10th edition of the Zim Hip Hop awards he walked away with the Best Upcoming , Song of the Year ( Ndaremerwa ), People ' s Choice awards . He also walked away with four Changamire
Future predictions : Holy Ten , a Zimbabwean rapper , has released his sophomore album , ' Risky Life .' His next moves must involve a Pan-African approach that involves a single that extends beyond Zimbabwean borders . His ability to rap in vernacular , along with his distinct vocal delivery and relatable lyrics , positions him for long-term success .
Who is he like ?: Vocal style – Kwesta Template taken from : The iconic Jnr Brown , Kwesta
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