The Sunday News
Nigel Siziba, Sunday Life Reporter
THE Zimbabwe hip-hop awards have released the list of short-listed artistes which who will battle it out for honours in the most prestigious hip-hop award.
This year’s awards saw Asaph and Takura being nominated six times while Naboth Rizla will be defending his title as the best local brands supporting local hip-hop and best promoter. The date of awards is yet to be released. Following is the list of nominees.
Best Male: Mariachi, Takura, Asaph, R Peels, Ti gonzi.
Best Female: Sacha, Kikky kidass, Natasha muz, Tashamiswa, Blaq diva quin.
Best Collaboration: Asaph ft Tha dawg and F Mcswag — Mambo, Takura ft Junior Brown — Ndakabva kujecha, Kay Gee 40 ft Mr noxa —Sterek, Mariachi ft Junior Brown — Salisbury, R Peels ft Tehn Diamond and Munetsi — Mweya.
Best Hip-Hop Group: Team Bho, Mula Nation, Nxt, Myke pimp and Trk, Noble styles and Trae young. Best Producer: Jamal, Rayo beats, Fun F, Quazor, Maclyne beats.
Best Dressed Male and Female (Chosen on Red Carpet).
Best Newcomer: King 98, K brizzy, Nxt, Fucci, Tanto wavie.
Best Local Brand Supporting Local Hip-Hop: Zvanhuwa fashions, Kingsville clothing, Team legacy, Changamire fest, Grapevine.
Best Album: Mariachi — Muzukuru, Takura — Someone had to do it, Guluva 7 — Command hustle, R Peels — Kudenga kure, Crooger — Shumba inoruma.
Best Promoter: Preezo, Zimboy, Thorne laroq, T.O Banks, Naboth rizzla.
Best Diaspora: Don Dada, Rich Forbes, Young Tyran, Mab, Mlue J.
Best Radio DJ (None Submission Category): Kheke — Skyz Metro, Thorne laroq — Khulumani FM, Mox — Star FM, Promethius — Power FM, Lady K and PD — Zi-FM.
Best Club DJ: Raydiz, Tk beats, DJ Drew.
Best Gospel Act: Courtney Antipas, J Soldier, Joe Chiz Jnr, Caspeado, Dr Mtk.
Best Dance Crew: Antivirus, Megatronz empire.
Best underground: Muse, GunX Da Pharoah, H-Files, Dakid Verse, Lady eef.
Best Alternative: Indigo Saint, Coco Master, Kaygee 40, Nxt, Chronnic.
Best Media — Online: The Zim Tainment, Insider 263 magazine (Cto banks), Juice magazine, Zimbuzz.
Best Media — Journalist: Mike Shoko, Charmaine Chasweka, Tanaka Musanhi, Bongani Ndlovu, Ronald Magweta.
Best Hip-hop Free Style Artiste (Live rap battle) Saturday 15 Dec.
Song of the Year: Asaph — Mambo, Takura — Jehova, Scrip mula — Svoto, Mariachi — Ngaanake, Natasha muz — Handizi tsaga.
Video of the Year: Asaph — Mambo, Takura — Ngoro yemoto, Mariachi — Ngaanake, Kikky badass — Boiz dze tonaz, Mula nation — Horror.
Best Hip-hop Hustle: Takura, Rick Chasers, Kingsville clothing, Mr Kata, Brythreesixty.
Best Hip-hop Verse (Sweet 16 award): Asaph — Hate to say, Guluva 7 — Khanda cool, Takura — Ndakabva kujecha, Muse — Grinding, Ti gonzi — Misi haifanane.
Hip-hop Personality of the Year (Non- submission category): Raydiz, DJ Towers, Calvin, Stunner, Kikky badass, Mudiwa.
People’s Choice: Asaph, Takura, Kikky, Mariachi, Ti gonzi, Brythreesixty, R Peels
