There can be no doubt whatsoever that zimdancehall has indeed
taken over the nation and still continues to make considerable strides everyday.
Controversial as it might be sometimes, one cannot ignore the
talent and passion that these musicians possess.
It has created virtual 'non-entities' into stars overnight and
some are actually reaping huge benefits from this enterprise, monetary or otherwise.
Artists like Freeman, Lady Squanda, Seh Calaz, Winky Dee and
Souljah luv, to mention a few, have paved the way and are making a living from Zimdancehall.
Dancehall has become the new 'staple diet', so-to-speak, as you
find it playing anywhere and everywhere locally.
Loca station, Radio Zimbabwe even introduced a show entirely
dedicated to the genre after noticing the impact that it has had on the local populace.
We spoke to one of the deejays behind this particular showshow,
Dj Tayden, and here is more on what he had to say;
When was your show first broadcast
on radio?
Radio Zim Zimdancehall show ws first brodcasted in July
2016..
What is its time slot?
Its time slot on Radio Zimbabwe is 7pm to 8pm every friday.
What motivated you
to introduce this type of show (and genre) to Radio Zimbabwe?
I cant say we were motivated to start the program but people
need to stand with one voice to lift up Zimdancehall because it is promoting our
culture and it has given our ghetto youths a voice.
What is it that you aim to achieve
through this particular show?
We are aiming to uplift the upcoming artists and producers because
they are the ones whom we will be looking at in the future to produce good
music.
Can you take us through what goes on
behind the scenes in bringing each edition of the Zimdancehall show to life?
Well during the week, Monday to Thursday we will basically be
compiling brand new tunes and acquainting ourselves with the artists and
studios that are shattered all over the country. When Friday comes, we are LIVE
on air! Dj Giver as an Mc and Dj Tayden on the decks ..the rest you will need
to tune in to the show to find out.
Besides the music itself, what else does your show offer to the
listeners?
Besides music we offer live peformances to artists, last
year we had a show at the Harare Agric Show live on air where we had the likes of
Hwindi President and Sir lincon among others..we also do interviews in which the
artists get a voice and the show is their platform to express themselves however
they might feel like.
Radio Zimbabwe is largely considered
as a station for the older generation,
so to speak, how did you convince
the powers-that-be to give this particular show a chance?
Some people might believe and say so but the times have changed
and our show on Radio Zimbabwe is true testament to that.
It was all a matter of convincing ourselves that it was high
time we introduced such a show to our own station.
In truth, we are just keeping up with the times and fully embracing
the new state of affairs brought on by the emergence of zimdancehall.
Given that zimdancehall is mainly a
genre for the young people, by introducing this show do you believe you have
captured and increased listernership among this demographic?
Yep, I believe that by intoducing this show, we have managed
to capture the attention of that particular age-group.
Even the older generation is appreciating the show and most importantly
the genre itself.
What are your goals in regards to
the show for 2017 and onwards?
Well our goals are to expose young talented artists and
producers to the Nation and world at large....as you all know, Radio Zimbabwe
covers all the corners of Zimbabwe and is accessible outside our own boundaries
as well.
Give us a brief about you yourself
and co-host......
For myself, there is nothing much to say except that I am just
a guy who enjoys music ..and so does my team (The A-Team).
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