Levels Chillspot
Levels Chillspot | |
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| Birth name | Rodger Tafadzwa Kadzimwe |
| Born | 9 September 1989 Murehwa, Zimbabwe |
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| Instrument(s) | Keyboard & FL Studio |
| Years active | 2011–present |
| Labels | Chillspot Recordz |
Levels Chillspot is a Zimbabwean music producer, artist and Zimdancehall chanter.[1] He is co-founder of Chillspot Recordz.[2]
Early life[edit]
Born Rodger Tafadzwa Kadzimwe, Levels was born in Murehwa in September 1989.[3] He grew up in Chitungwiza where he had his early education then later moved to Mbare suburb in Harare.
Background[edit]
Levels Chillspot 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, Levels'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.
Levels 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[edit]
- Zimdancehall Awards - Best Producer 2013, 15, 19,[7] 2020[8] (Nominated 2014, 16, 17 and 2018)
- Zimdancehall Awards - Best Collaborative Production 2015[9]
- Zimbabwe Music Awards - Best Producer 2021[10]
- Star FM Music Awards - Best Producer 2021 (Nominated)[11]
References[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.