Majikville Issue 16

ISSUE 16

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A great year it was for us, the best progress in life is experienced through ups and downs.

We have had our fare share and we believe our fans stood by us all the way. We are more than grateful for your support and love.

Coming to the end of the year, we would like to wish all our fans and readers a happy festive season. On our cover we have Faffa leading this edition, inside we have numerous stories for your entertainment.

We are very excited about 2020, big big plans and much ground to cover so we can bring you the best of entertainment from all across Africa and the Caribbean Islands. Let us advertise you, your product, let us put you out there for the world to appreciate. Contact us today.

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NINA GRANDE A Reggae musician packing a punch, read all about her in this issue

A DAMI KNIGHT EXCLUSIVE

MEET SMALL AMIE

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DAMI KNIGHT ‘Oh So Natural’ –this single by Dami Knight best illustrates and embodies the artist and his over 12 years of exploration into the magical and wonderous world of sound and music. Knight a product of rural Clarendon, Jamaica grew up mystified by the seamless amalgamation of sound systems and the natural evening sounds of crickets, sunsets and a beauty only observed in Jamaica.

A multi -instrumentalist (self-taught) playing bass, guitar, and piano Knight’s unearthing has now put him in a position to craft a backdrop for his story telling, fusing both the agony of real life Jamaican experience and the beauty of Jah’s natural creation – paradise, Jamaica. Born of a dream Knight’s music is half foot in and half foot out, free and bound, a mirror of the

complex nature of the ordinary life. His reason, an inescapable need to create, driven by a vision of perfection and an intentionality to unveil something found only in the realms of his mind.

Seek and you will find, the quest to create an authentic reggae sound to his native Jamaica has seen Knight work alongside legends Flabba Holt, Dean Fraser, Dalton Brownie, Benjy Myaz and the late Spyda, to create his own sound. “ The magic of our culture is it’s incomparable simplicity, yet complexity that represents a spiritual connection that reggae music allows the artist to bring into reflection, a tool for human elevation and divinity.”

human connection. ‘Not the things you hear, but the things you feel.’

His first release ‘At last’ self-produced was a success featuring Dean Fraser, the track was a catalyst for Knights embarkment on his musical journey. Not settling for a one hit wonder status, he sought to find a formula that he could recreate. Working with bass legend Flabba Holt on ‘Oh so natural’ was yet another success for Knight, creating both a dub version by DubScientist and his own mix mastered with late Spyda.

He then produced the ‘Slow Joy Riddim’ which reached number one in parts of Europe with hit single ‘More than friends’

by Omari Banks and his own single ‘Changes.’ His latest single finds Knight Knights focus in his music seated firmly in himself, has been a search to get to knowing exactly the directhe heart of the matter, tion he wants to propel his the conceptual ideas found music - ‘Jah is There’ is a in reggae music that cresong that speaks to ates in itself a strong Knight’s experience, and

paints a picture that is familiar to the masses of the people, when all else fails our divinity is unveiled.

2020 will see Knight in studio working on several upcoming projects, and creating visuals for the stories. His time now right, his sound a fruit from a seed planted, nurtured and cultured, now in season. ‘Oh so natural’ the feel of Knight’s music is a journey, a story ever telling and evolving, growing towards the light of the true self and it’s true truth.

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Nina Grande Iron clad, thats how it is,

when we saw the name Nina Grande. She is a reggae musician who has had the opportunity to voice on different genres which include Hip Hop, Dancehall, Afro Pop and House from Zimbabwe, Harare. Powerful packed voice oozes out of this beatufil yet cunning musician.

“Its a blessing being in the same business as my brother, i have my mentor 24/7�

Take a listen to Mai Karan, a powerful delivery from Nina Grande, thats available on Soundcloud. Why in particular should you listen? Consistency and guaranteed satisfaction. The perfect duo you just wont get at the same time from most musicians. She has it.

not hold back on the interesting questions. We wanted to know who Nina really is and what she is all about.

She is not signed to any music label yet but is working with Mr Forcee at Vic Taks records.

For most people who would want to hear what she has to offer can easily log in into soundcloud.com and search for Nina Grande. So who is Nina Grande, where did she come from, is she married, what else thats special about her?

We can babble and drool about her all we want but we have a special treat for our readers. We did an interview with her and we did

All this we found out in the interview. From what we got, we saw she has a bubbly character, very persistant in her career and

very humble.

Nina Grande, How did you come up with that name and what is your real name ?

I am Olga Josphats. I have always been a big girl, my granny had a funny ndebele nickname for me as i was growin up, when i went into music, i decided to call myself big girl. The year i started though i changed it to Nina Grande which means Big Girl.

You advocate for women in most of your songs, what are your thoughts on Feminism in the community, is it a plus or it may bring distortion?

Its very commendable, its about damn time.

Women have so much to offer in every aspect of life so that a woman’s place is in the kitchen crap just dont cut it anymore.

On your facebook page,how do you feel when you see the word Sexy in

the comments section?

I laugh it out and appreciate the compliment.

When you love what you do, you wont work a day in your life. Interesting quote you wrote on the pic you were with Jah Pryzah . When did it hit you that this is what you want to do?

That quote is very true, ever since i was a kid, i knew this is what i was born to do.

Ever done a song with them?

Not yet but in the future i will.

Are you signed to any record label?

I am not signed at the moment, but i am working with Mr Forcy from Vic Taks records

the same business as my brother, i have my mentor 24/7. Its hard too, there is pressure to stand out on your own, not in his shadow. I do my best How many albums have you made so far?

I am still working on my debut album, soon it will be out.

Its phenomenal you come from a musical family, any other surprises we should expect?

Very much, the line still goes on. Our kids love singing so much, they just might form a band after school who knows.

Keep watch

Tell us about collaborations you have done?

My first collaboration was with Cello Culture How is it working in the with the track titled same industry as your Mwari Huyai, Cello brother Roki, is it not inti- heard the beat then madating, how do you called me saying i had to manage to not stay under be on it. I was on Bhawa his shadow?

Rules which also feaIts a blessing being in tured Freeman, DaRuler,

McChita and Schingy.

There is also Sarurawako i did at Kenako with Supreme Djs. What is the latest song you have done so far and whats your playlist like on your phone?

I am working on a reggae song titled Mann Mann.

My playlist is like a jungle, you will find any and everything there because i have many different moods. I love music.

Are you married and whats your take on celebrity marriages?

I am not married and i think celeb marriages are very real, they are real people, real feelings and at the end of the day, the show must go on. Some of the unions are very well calculated.

Interesting question we always ask, what do you look for in a man?

Height lol, i am a short girl but most of all i look for safety in every right.

Thank you for affording us this interview. Ninna has practically invested a lot into her musical career and is doing well for herself away from her brother’s fame.

Follow her facebook, Instagram and Twitter profiles to see whats happening with her.

Testimony by GGB fea-

turing Evonzo. This is a decent track from GGB. Interestingly enough, he is not new to Majikville Magazine, we have shown some of his Clothing line in one of our previous

issues. As most people know, anything Dj Tamuka touches is majik, he did not hold back on this one.

Flawless mix, balanced vocal and lyric content, a

must listen for all the Afro Pop, urban grooves fanatics out there. We are looking forward to reviewing more tracks from him.

Facebook, Twitter and Instagram its GGB Worldwide Music.

This artist is not new to

the industry. He has released some pretty good music during the course of his career and on this offering he is aiming to go penetrate the commercial market. Most of the tracks

on this single collection sit ery. Overally the whole on a reggae tip though it is mix was good, could have gospel music. done better but its pretty decent work. Visit him on We had a chance to listen facebook, twitter and insto the tracks and discovtagram: jefwaya ered good lyric composition, flawless vocal deliv-

Tristel Meet Tristel, Zimbabwe’s next

hottest Femcee. She is a prolific Hip Hop artist who is taking her time to perfect her hustle. She was born in the city of Gweru and was raised in Harare. She uses some of the experinces she gained from her primary school days whilst she was in the choir in her music today.

She only surfaced commercially in 2018 under 94 Records with the track ‘Aint Trippin’ produced by Langson the Producer. Her passion and desire for more led her to Slimmy Productions where she released tracks like Zobona, Chop The Money, Let You Go, Dirty Game then Juice and Sauce. These are the tracks which can be found on her

singles collection.

She went on to release an E.P titled Chosen which is receiving a lot of appreciation on the market. She credits her inspiration to Takura who is an award winning Hip Hop artsit from Zim. “I never thought I would be where I am today in the music industry and if it wasn’t for Takura who's music I really like and enjoy I wouldn't be where I am today so Takura thank you for singing I even did a cover of one of his songs Zvemoyo which is my best song by him.

My first performance and first time on stage was at the lake July where I performed 2 tracks from my singles collec-

tion zobona and chop the money and the crowd loved the tracks and my performance. I had a show to launch My E.P by the name The Chosen which was a success now the E.P is trending on social media. The Cymblex 1stAnniversary is another show I performed and here I did tracks from My E.P. with my track Horror from the E.P that rocked the crowd.

I must say with the time I have been in the music industry I have learnt a lot and now I know music requires consistency, hard work and patience” For Bookings :+263786275341 Tristelmusic@gmail.com Or you can follow Tristelmusic on all social media handles.

Tristel

AMINATA RHYME KAMARA a.k.a

SMALL AMMIE

I am highly delighted to proudly tell you something about someone whom you need to know about because she is one of Africa most celebrated celebrity and a star to watch.

She is a Sierra Leonean by nationality, born in the northern part of Sierra Leone in a town called Masiaka town and raised up in the eastern province Koidu city Kono, she

was born on the 14th February, 2008.

She attended the Baptist primary school in Koidu during her primary she got double promotions twice before attaining her National Primary School Examination (NPSE) and she got one of the best results across Koidu city, because of this she furthered her education by attending the Ansarul Girls Islamic Sec-

ondary School respectively in Koidu city.

As a young and charismatic girl she is presently in jss 3 about to take her Basic Education Certificate Examinations, her father's name is Abu Bakarr Rhyme Kamara popularly known as Rhyme.K who has a strong background in music, because of this she has to follow the trend of her father .

This young star started her music career in the year 2018to date with most talked about album with good songs.

Moreover, she has been participated in so many developmental activities especially girl child's activities, during the launched of hands off our girls campaign in Kono district she happens to be one of the first lady's eye, she is a

young female activist, ambassador and the children's first lady.

With all these she has got two awards one is best album for the year 2018 and best upcoming artist 2019 above all she has the largest fan base in Koidu amongst all artists ending this year she got the best show which has not been broken up to date from the starting of the season.

Finally my wonderful people I want to humbly tell that this young super star that I am talking about she is AMINATA RHYME KAMARA UNIVERSALLY KNOWN AS SMALL AMIE all the way from Koidu city Kono district. Š Legendary Step2 PRO.

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