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Zone Fam is a popular Zambian Hip Hop Group. The group derives their name from the studio they frequented in their earlier days called "The Zone". The group is made up of four individuals; Dope G, Jay Rox, Yung Verbal and Thugga. Formed in 2007, the group is managed by Duncan Sodala who brought them together. Zone Fam perform in a mixture of languages including, English, Nyanja and Zulu. Whilst being a Zambian group, one member, Yung Verbal, is of South African background. The group has released a mixtape and an album together as well as multiple mixtapes individually. The single "Shaka Zulu On Em" from their debut album "The Business (Foreign Exchange)" was Nominated at the Channel O Music Video Awards in the "Most Gifted Newcomer" category in 2011.

Origins
Whilst group members Dope G and Jay Rox initially met at a high school rap battle, Zone Fam really came together at the prompting of their manager Duncan Sodala after they all started frequenting the same recording studio. The name Zone Fam is the taken from this studio which was called "The Zone".

The Full Script
The first effort from Zone Fam, was a collaborative one. Released in 2010, it featured the production of Nigerian producer Teck Zilla and The Holstar. The mixtape was released through Bandcamp.

The Business (Foreign Exchange)
Following the release of their mixtape "The Full Script", Zone Fam released their first retail album "The Business (Foreign Exchange)" on 1 October 2011. Singles from this album were "Shaka Zulu On Em", "Mbama", "Chikali" and "Life is Good. The Business earned Zone Fam a lot of recognition including 3 award wins from Zambia's Born and Bred Awards in the categories "Best Upcoming", "Best Collaboration" and "Video Of The Year" . The single "Shaka Zulu On 'Em" received a nomination from the Channel O Music Video Awards in the category "Most Gifted Newcomer".

Discography

 * Studio albums
 * The Business (Foreign Exchange) (2011)
 * Mixtapes
 * The Full Script (2010)

Awards And Nominations

 * Awards and Nominations
 * Winner Zambian Born and Bred Awards - Best Upcoming (2011)
 * Winner Zambian Born and Bred Awards - Best Collaboration (2011)
 * Winner Zambian Born and Bred Awards - Video Of The Year (2011)
 * Nominee Channel O Music Awards – Most Gifted Newcomer (2011)