Rodger Tafadzwa Kadzimwe, known professionally as Levels Chillspot, is a Zimbabwean music producer, artist and Zimdancehall chanter.[1] He is co-founder of Chillspot Recordz.[2]
Levels Chillspot | |
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| Birth name | Rodger Tafadzwa Kadzimwe |
| Born | 9 September 1989 Murehwa, {mbare}Zimbabwe |
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| Instrument | Keyboard & FL Studio |
| Years active | 2011–present |
| Labels | Chillspot Recordz |
Early life
editRodger Tafadzwa Kadzimwe was born in Murehwa on 9 September 1989.[3] He grew up in Chitungwiza where he had his early education then later moved to Mbare suburb in Harare.
Background
editKadzimwe grew into prominence when he co-founded one of the most successful Zimdancehall record labels in Zimbabwe, Chillspot Recordz in 2013 which popularised Zimdancehall genre.[4] Through the Chillspot Recordz, Kadzimwe's name has become popular in Zimbabwe along with his partner DJ Fantan through continuous credit chanting of their names in hit songs that dominated radio airplay, public events and clubs.
Kadzimwe has produced about 30 riddims and some of them have won several awards. He has produced for several top artists including Turbulence, Winky D,Freeman HKD, I-Octane, Romain Virgo, Charlie Black, Enzo Ishall, Killer T, Tocky Vibes, DJ Tira and several other local artists.[5][6]
Awards
editReferences
edit- ^ Herald, The. "'Levels' taking artistes to stardom". The Herald.
- ^ Mail, The Sunday. "Chillspot: The making of a giant". The Sunday Mail.
- ^ "Celebrating Levels Chillspot - Zimcelebs Official". September 9, 2021.
- ^ "Hats off to Chillspot Records". February 5, 2017.
- ^ "Levels Chillspot Partners with Dj Tira in New Video". October 14, 2021.
- ^ "Producer to unite dancehall artistes in new riddim". NewsDay Zimbabwe. January 9, 2014. Retrieved December 5, 2021.
- ^ "Zimdancehall Awards Winners for 2019 _ Full List –". February 15, 2020.
- ^ "Zimdancehall Awards 2020: All the winners". Music In Africa. March 29, 2021.
- ^ "Zim Dancehall Award Winners List". March 6, 2015.
- ^ "Zimbabwe Music Awards (ZIMA) 2021: Full List Of Winners #PPCZIMA2021".
- ^ "Zim: 2021 Star FM Listeners' Choice Awards announce winners". Music In Africa. March 15, 2021.
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