Zambian rap heavyweight, Dizmo teams up with Chewe Superstar for a heartfelt new ballad, “Nkondo” that shows a softer side of his craft.
The timing imbues this record with an added depth of importance. With his second child born just before the release of “Nkondo,” Dizmo is not borrowing ideas from other people when he writes about love and family. They’re from a real personal place. That context influences the sound of the record. When a rapper who’s known for hard-hitting output decides to go soft at this moment in time, it says something particular about where his head is at right now.
Chewe Superstar with vocal warmth that supplies the emotional center of the partnership, taking care of the hook. Having worked together before means the chemistry doesn’t need to be established. Both musicians already know how to break a record — and that familiarity is on display throughout “Nkondo.” Dizmo then drops the lines in a slow, thoughtful way, a departure from his typical rap aggression. And the difference between his verse intensity and Chewe’s hook gets the proper amount of emotion the song needs.
The official music video dropping September 10 — a day after the audio – is also a sign of considerable investment behind this release. So “Nkondo” is a complete package, not a music that’s waiting for images.
For Zambian music aficionados eager to follow Dizmo’s discography, the record adds vital range. Because every artist developing a career that lasts requires the record that proves they can accomplish more than what made them famous.
Watch the official video for “Nkondo” and tell us – is this the most personal record Dizmo has put out?
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