Up Close With Wezi

Indie Zed met up with award winning songstress Wezi and had a nice chat with her about what she’s been unto since rising to the top of the Zambian music scene.

Q: Can you tell us about your new website?

A: My website is http://www.weziheartsound.com  and it's the place to visit when you want to know anything concerning me as an artist. There you’ll find my Latest singles, music videos, shows bookings, photo shoots and much more.

Q: Can you tell us about Mwenzeko?

A: The song Mwenzeko is dedicated to all mothers of course it being inspired by my own, Saying in this journey of life you've always been there. I'm an award winning artist now but I wouldn't be any where without her prayers

Q: Where was it produced and what went into it, what’s your creative process and who do you share a comfortable working relationship with?

A: My first ever studio project is a 12 track compilalation called Uhai. It was produced by some of Zambia's best producers. It took about 3 years to put it together. One song at a time. Dice for alpha entertainment studio's produced my lead single called Nyimbo Zako and I recorded in Ndola.. Majority of it was produced by Sam Nyambe and Yamikani 'Coin-Coin' Maiwanga...James Sakala.. and Mojo studios as well

Q: Do we see you having any kids any time soon?

A: Kids, my music is my offspring. I don't want to bring human beings into the world and give them no attention but provide for them. There is a significant difference between caring for kids and raising them. No kids for me until I feel I'm fit enough to do more than just buy stuff

Q: How's been the rise to fame?

A: In my eyes, I don't see myself as someone famous, I can say I'm still rising to fame.

Q: Do you believe louise linton?

A: Louise Linton, well... it's just a matter of gains, she indirectly shined a beam on Zambia to the world. Because of her lies we can share the truth about us and Africa too, kill the stereotypes a bit more. It's a win-win situation lies or not but she definitely lied. We went all out with her lies.

Q: And finally, what message do you have for the youth during this election period?

A: Don't go out looking for saviours when voting for leaders, we are yet to see a selfless passionate political leader who would see the people of Zambia as worth spending 27years in jail for. We are yet to see charismatic leaders who genuinely fear God like Martin Luther King Jr. One who will pray for our nation when no one's there to hear him. One who will fight for justice for the most vulnerable in our society, one who will encourage all Zambians to seek mental liberation, avoiding being victims of manipulation and propaganda. 

One who will help our people improve their work culture. A person who will wake Zambia up! Don't fight one another when you are one. The politician you want to die for during these campaigns will not drive you in the expensive government cars they are riding in, you must work on your own to get a better life for yourself. Don't wait for a politician to bring to you a better Zambia. 

As we vote, let the fight happen in the ballot boxes not between people of the same nationality.

Let's thrive for a peaceful transition into the next political generation.

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Jobik Dj Releases Pepani Abale

Fast uprising star and maker of the Kwa George hit song Jobik Dj AKA Dj Fwenya Fwenya has seen it fit to drop us another bomb. Yes still raw, still hood, all gutter and heart we love Pepani Abale.

Recently released under his Independent label New Generation Music in Garden House Lusaka Pepani Abale is a hilarious song poking fun at our society as it is now, He sees the world for what it is as peculiar as that is it makes for a very interesting artist, Jobik Delivers well too in his Chidantampuno style.

Listen to Pepani Abale here

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Charlie Black

Meet Charly Kapaso Aka Charlie Black, a lusaka based Singer/Songwriter and Record Producer signed with No Intro Entertainment.

Charlie Black joined the industry in 2008,  with his fellow crew members Robert Chunga, Demond Kalends and Job Mwanamwalye they formed an Rnb group called Solace. Charlie Black has worked with a slew of artists both prominent and upcoming on his way to the top.

We asked Charlie Black some questions and this is what he had to say:

Q: What songs have you released currently?
A: I released a mixtape called Perfume, with tracks like Perfume (The title track) which features Willz, KWV featuring T-Sean and Sexy Healing featuring Bobby

Q: What program do you for production
A: I use Cubase

Q: Do you think Cubase is better than Fruity Loops
A: Every software is different, it just depends on how you use it. They are just the same.

Q: Who inspires your music?
A: James Brown the king of Soul Music

Q: What is your genre of music?
A: I'm an Afro Pop artist

Q: What is been the best moment in your career?
A: When I produce my own music, the moment you produce your self you gain control of your art which means you get to know yourself better, that to me is the best moment.

Q: What's your favourite color?
A: Black of course

Q: Have you ever had a crush on any celebrity and if so who?
A: Judy, not the Singer.

Q: We know you're Bobby East's cousin, what that like?
A: People know you as Bobby"s cousin but not for what you really do.

Q: Ist that a bit frustrating?
A:  Yes at times but it's got its own benefits, others will hate others will love, its the way of the game.

Q: Are you married?
A: Am thinking about it

Q: Do you have any kids?
A: Yes i do

Q: What are their names?
A: Kate and Sarah

Q: What's your poison?
A: Am hooked on Tiger Eye

Q: What message do you have for the youth during this election period?
A: Simple, the devil you know is better than the angel you don't. I believe the youth know what's wrong and what's right.


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Dope aka Bless Thugaaa aka Dj Nyt'House Tha MadMan WorldStar DJ

We recently had a chat with one of Zambia's most prolific Dj's, and also Zambia's promoter of all time, Blessings Brian Hangele Aka Dope aka Bless Thugaaa aka Dj Nyt'House Tha MadMan WorldStar DJ. 

We asked him a few questions and this is what he had to say.

Q: What is your favourite song at the moment?
A: Oma - Alhaji  by Ycee

Q: For how long have you been a Dj?
A: I've been working for 12 years now, this is my 13th year.

Q: Where have you Djayed?
A: Foxy, La' Cigar, Soul Mate Pub, Mikes Pub, Old Spot, fair deal and a whole lot of other night spots.

Q: You seem to have played in a lot of places, who inspires you?
A: Am inspired by music first, and my all time favourite Dj, Dj Premiere.

Q: Where are you currently playing?
A: Am currently jamming at K1 Night Club.

Q: What do you do when you're not playing?
A: I'am a full time promoter. I run a promotion company called house of dreams.

Q: What meal would you kill for?
A: Kapenta with some Impwa and Beans and of course Nshima.

Q: What is your Top 5?
A: My top 5 includes

1. Flexville Marley
2. J.O.B
3. Bobby east
4. Mic Burner
5. Black Dido

Q: What message do you have for your fellow youths out there, especially now during this Election period?

A: I would like to urge my fellow youths to abstain from violence, vote wisely and that they must always remember, "there's life after elections".

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Nick Pro Releases So Chabe

Alpha Entertainment Hip Hop Rapper Nick Recently dropped a Hot new smashing track called So Chabe, It features artists T-Sean, T-Bwoy and Kaladoshas Produced by Thee High Grade. We think its a tough tune, and yes here at Indie Zed we love it.

Listen to So Chabe Here

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Hiphop Rapper Macky 2 calls on President Lungu

Hiphop Rapper Macky 2 bemoans the lack of Government involvement in the Zambian music industry. Inspired by the recent Protests in Kenya, the rapper took to Facebook to air he's views and directly address President Lungu. He had this to say

"In Kenya Right now Musicians Are On The Streets Asking The President To Intervene In The Way Music Royalties Are Handled.In Zambia Musicians Dont Care.. We Are Just Chilling..Bakateka Besu Ndelombako 5 Minutes Of Your Time.. Napapata Mboneniko". Macky2 Umupondo.

Robby Zhe - Njazi

Making waves in  Lusaka right now is Robert Banda AKA Robby Zhe, a predominantly Tumbuka rapper who's slowly gaining a following in the country, Robert makes killing EDM look effortless. We love the music he is currently pumping out in his Currently association with TNC his crew, Robert is dead set  on putting Lundazi on the Map