zambian hip-hop star Boy Kay joins Nanekafye, Vinchenzo M’bale and Slap Dee for “Big Vision,” produced by Witty Beat for MK Records.
But the biggest statement of the record here is the lineup. Slap Dee is Zambia hip-hop royalty—six Zambia Music Awards from his album “The Business” alone and a legacy going back to 2006.
So Boy Kay and Nanekafye and Vinchenzo M’bale bringing him onto “Big Vision” is not at all a casual feature arrangement. It’s a generational discourse taking place in a purposeful way over one beat.
The ambition behind the lineup fits the idea that runs through the record. “Big Vision” is thinking beyond your present reality and believing in yourself enough to make those dreams a reality, no matter what gets in your way.
But it doesn’t just stay in the category of motivational platitudes. The four voices have enough personality and detail to keep the narrative grounded in something real, rather than something that would belong on an inspirational poster.
Witty Beat’s production provides a clean hip-hop canvas that accommodates all four performers without favoring any one style. So that the veteran rap authority of Slap Dee and the vigor of Vinchenzo M’bale stand out clearly, as does Boy Kay’s own voice and the contribution of Nanekafye.
The record also comes with an official 4K music video by Tiptronik Media, giving it a professional visual package from day one. That kind of production dedication for an independent Zambian hip-hop CD is an indication of serious investment in the project’s longevity.
Watch the official video and tell us, did Boy Kay’s “Big Vision” deliver Zambia’s hip-hop collaboration of the week?
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