Dizmo – Nkondo Ft. Chewe Superstar

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Zambian rap heavyweights, Dizmo teams up with Chewe Superstar for a heartfelt new ballad, “Nkondo,” that shows a softer side to his craft.

The timing gives this record a greater depth of importance. With his second child born shortly before the release of “Nkondo,” Dizmo doesn’t borrow ideas from other people when writing about love and family. They come from a really personal place. That context influences the sound of the record. When a rapper known for his hard-hitting production decides to soften up right now, it says something peculiar about where his head is at right now.

Chewe Superstar with vocal warmth that fuels the emotional center of the partnership, taking care of the chorus. Having worked together before means you don’t need to establish chemistry. Both musicians already know how to break a record and this familiarity is evident throughout “Nkondo”. Dizmo then drops the bars slowly and thoughtfully, moving away from his signature rap aggression. And the difference between the intensity of his verse and Chewe’s chorus provides just the right amount of emotion the song needs.

The official music video releasing on September 10th, one day after the audio, is also a sign of the considerable investment behind this release. So “Nkondo” is a complete package, not music waiting for images.

For Zambian music fans eager to follow Dizmo’s discography, the record adds vital scope. Because every artist who develops a lasting career requires a record that shows they can accomplish more than what made them famous.

Check out the official video for “Nkondo” and tell us: Is this the most personal record Dizmo has released?

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