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''']''' has grown increasingly popular in ''']''' over the last ten years. Though the first generation of Tanzanian hip hop performers were modelled closely on American ]s, more recently some have begun to mix hip hop with native dance music, ], ], ]n ] and other styles; this fusion is sometimes called '''Bongo Flava'''. The first Tanzanian crew was ], and the Deplowmatz who rapped in English and Swahili (Kiswa-kinge) in 1994, while the first mainstream hit was ]'s (then he recorded and performed under the name ''2-Proud'') "Ni Mimi" (1995). Other early group, ] released their popular "Chemsha Bongo" hit in 2000. One member of the group, ], is today a very famous solo MC. ] were another notable group. Modern groups like ] ("Bamiza", 1998) have led the way for Bongo Flava by using unique styles derived from popular music and ] vocals, as well as ] lyrics. Some musicians specialize in R&B, including ] and ]. Other modern performers include ] and ], both have a distinguishive style of singing. |
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''']''' has grown increasingly popular in ''']''' over the last ten years. Though the first generation of Tanzanian hip hop performers were modelled closely on American ]s, more recently some have begun to mix hip hop with native dance music, ], ], ]n ] and other styles; this fusion is sometimes called '''Bongo Flava'''. The first Tanzanian crew was ], while the first mainstream hit was ]'s (then he recorded and performed under the name ''2-Proud'') "Ni Mimi" (1995). Other early group, ] released their popular "Chemsha Bongo" hit in 2000. One member of the group, ], is today a very famous solo MC. ] were another notable group. Modern groups like ] ("Bamiza", 1998) have led the way for Bongo Flava by using unique styles derived from popular music and ] vocals, as well as ] lyrics. Some musicians specialize in R&B, including ] and ]. Other modern performers include ] and ], both have a distinguishive style of singing. |
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Most of the famous artists come from Tanzanian capital ], but there are exceptions, such as ] from ] and X Plastaz from ]. |
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Most of the famous artists come from Tanzanian capital ], but there are exceptions, such as ] from ] and X Plastaz from ]. |
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* (''English'', extensive web site about the entire African Hip hop scene) |
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*] ("English & Swahili", Tanzanian hiphop and youth culture) |
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*] ("One of Tanzania's most respected and concious hip hop artist Balozi Dola now based in New York") |
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==records released internationally== |
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==records released internationally== |
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Nomadic Mix Tape - Global Hip-Hop series: Balozi Dola ] |
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Bongo Flava - swahili rap from Tanzania ] |
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Bongo Flava - swahili rap from Tanzania ] |
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a compilation with the most popular artists on the scene featuring: |
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a compilation with the most popular artists on the scene featuring: |
