User:Pitygritty

Pitygritty

Ngoni Roger Hukuimwe Jnr (a.k.a. PityGritty) was born on 28th November, 1988 in a eastern town in Zimbabwe called Mutare. PityGritty later moved to the capital city Harare. It was by Makastrator Studio, in the same neighbourhood, where he found his talent/love for rapping and producing, at the age of 10. At age 13 he attended high school in another town, called Masvingo. During high school he finally got the courage to start doing shows in front of the whole school, and since then it’s been with him. At age 14, Pity got airplay on national radio for the first time ever, thanks to Makastrator.

At age 15, he and his younger brother Wandaz formed the group Tu Young, a rap duo. The name Tu Young came from Don Koleon, a producer and artist, who nicknamed them that because of their age and fact that there were 2 in the group. It was at this point where the boys were working in and out of different studio’s constantly. Notably working with a close friend at the time and now practically family, whose name is Tasimba “Xplicit.T” Manase, now based in Bristol, UK.

Pity fortunately grew up with he’s mother, who is a Pastor now, and a Dad who is a well renowned doctor and a jazz musician. Making music has been in the family. In early 2004 he moved to SA. Being based in Pretoria now, the rest is history!! Since coming to SA his music has really improved. Tu Young have never been solo artists, but because of different geographical locations Wandaz (based in Cape Town) and PityGritty do work on their own. Before leaving Zim, Tu Young dropped their first ever mixtape named, MOVE TO STAND IT UP, which was recorded on a laptop and a mic. Not good quality, but it atleast gave them some more recognition.

In May 2010, Pity got introduced to a certain man named Kastro, after doing a show in Joburg. Little did he know what he got himself into! After the 2010 World Cup in SA, Pity spent almost 3 months travelling to Kastro’s studio every weekend to record. What appeared to be just recording was actually a mark in South African Hip Hop/Rap scene. Comin’ At Ya Live & Direct MIXTAPE (hosted by Kastro), PityGritty’s mixtape is the best in terms of quality to come out of SA. It was dropped on the 20th September 2010, and has gained acclaim since then… Yes ladies and gentlemen, I introduce to you a real worker and someone with an ambition, he goes by the name of PityGritty. Applause please!!!