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| birth_name = Rodger Tafadzwa Kadzimwe
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* [[Zimdancehall]]
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| instrument = Keyboard
| instrument = Keyboard & FL Studio
| years_active = 2011–present
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| label = Chillspot Recordz
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'''Levels Chillspot''' is a Zimbabwean music producer, [[Zimdancehall]] chanter and music promoter.<ref>https://www.herald.co.zw/levels-taking-artistes-to-stardom/</ref> He is co-founder of Chillspot Recordz.<ref>https://www.sundaymail.co.zw/chillspot-the-making-of-a-giant</ref>
'''Rodger Tafadzwa Kadzimwe'''(born 9 September 1989<ref>{{Cite web |date=September 9, 2021 |title=Celebrating Levels Chillspot - Zimcelebs Official |url=https://zimcelebsofficial.com/2021/09/09/celebrating-levels-chillspot/ |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220707012736/https://zimcelebsofficial.com/2021/09/09/celebrating-levels-chillspot/ |archive-date=7 July 2022}}</ref>) known professionally as '''Levels Chillspot''', is a Zimbabwean music producer, artist and [[Zimdancehall]] chanter.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.herald.co.zw/levels-taking-artistes-to-stardom/|title='Levels' taking artistes to stardom|first=The|last=Herald|website=The Herald}}</ref> He is co-founder of Chillspot Recordz.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.sundaymail.co.zw/chillspot-the-making-of-a-giant|title=Chillspot: The making of a giant|first=The Sunday|last=Mail|website=The Sunday Mail}}</ref>

==Early life==

Born Rodger Tafadzwa Kadzimwe, Levels was born in Murehwa in September 1989<ref>https://zimcelebsofficial.com/2021/09/09/celebrating-levels-chillspot/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=celebrating-levels-chillspot</ref>. He grew up in Chitungwiza where he had his early education then later moved to Mbare surbab in Harare.


==Background==
==Background==


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<ref>https://thestandard.newsday.co.zw/2017/02/05/hats-off-chillspot-records/</ref>. Through the Chillspot Recordz, Levels's name has became popular in Zimbabwe along with his partner Dj Fantan through continous credit chanting of their names in hit songs that dominated radio airplay, public events and clubs.
Kadzimwe 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.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://thestandard.newsday.co.zw/2017/02/05/hats-off-chillspot-records/|title=Hats off to Chillspot Records|date=February 5, 2017}}</ref>


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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]], [[I-Octane]], [[Romain Virgo]], [[Charlie Black]], Enzo Ishall, [[Dj Tira]], Killer T, [[Tocky Vibes]], [[Freeman HKD]] and several other local artists.<ref>https://gambakwe.com/2021/10/14/levels-chillspot-partners-with-dj-tira-in-new-video/</ref>


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Kadzimwe 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.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://gambakwe.com/2021/10/14/levels-chillspot-partners-with-dj-tira-in-new-video/|title=Levels Chillspot Partners with Dj Tira in New Video|date=October 14, 2021}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|date=2014-01-09|title=Producer to unite dancehall artistes in new riddim|url=https://www.newsday.co.zw/2014/01/producer-unite-dancehall-artistes-new-riddim/|access-date=December 5, 2021|website=NewsDay Zimbabwe|language=en-US}}</ref>


==Awards==
==Awards==


*Zimdancehall Awards - Best Producer 2013, 15, 19<ref>https://earground.com/2020/02/15/zimdancehall-awards-winners-for-2019-_-full-list-earground/</ref>, 2020<ref>https://www.musicinafrica.net/magazine/zimdancehall-awards-2020-all-winners</ref> (Nominated 2014, 16, 17 and 2018)
*Zimdancehall Awards - Best Producer 2013, 15, 19,<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://earground.com/2020/02/15/zimdancehall-awards-winners-for-2019-_-full-list-earground/|title=Zimdancehall Awards Winners for 2019 _ Full List –|date=February 15, 2020}}</ref> 2020<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.musicinafrica.net/magazine/zimdancehall-awards-2020-all-winners|title=Zimdancehall Awards 2020: All the winners|date=March 29, 2021|website=Music In Africa}}</ref> (Nominated 2014, 16, 17 and 2018)
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*Zimdancehall Awards - Best Collaborative Production 2015<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://3-mob.com/unshelved/zim-dancehall-award-winners-list/|title=Zim Dancehall Award Winners List|date=March 6, 2015}}</ref>

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*Zimbabwe Music Awards - Best Producer 2021<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.greedysouth.co.zw/2021/02/zimbabwe-music-awards-zima-2021-full.html|title=Zimbabwe Music Awards (ZIMA) 2021: Full List Of Winners #PPCZIMA2021}}</ref>
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*Zimdancehall Awards - Best Collaborative Production 2015<ref>https://3-mob.com/unshelved/zim-dancehall-award-winners-list/#.YXjIudJBzIU</ref>
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*[[Star FM Music Awards]] - Best Producer 2021 (Nominated)<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.musicinafrica.net/magazine/zim-2021-star-fm-listeners-choice-awards-announce-winners|title=Zim: 2021 Star FM Listeners' Choice Awards announce winners|date=March 15, 2021|website=Music In Africa}}</ref>

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*Zimbabwe Music Awards - Best Producer 2021<ref>https://www.greedysouth.co.zw/2021/02/zimbabwe-music-awards-zima-2021-full.html</ref>

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*[[Star FM Music Awards]] - Best Producer 2021 (Nominated)<ref>https://www.musicinafrica.net/magazine/zim-2021-star-fm-listeners-choice-awards-announce-winners</ref>


==References==
==References==
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Latest revision as of 16:16, 23 November 2024

Levels Chillspot
Birth nameRodger Tafadzwa Kadzimwe
Born (1989-09-09) 9 September 1989 (age 35)
Genres
Occupations
  • Songwriter
  • record producer
InstrumentKeyboard & FL Studio
Years active2011–present
LabelsChillspot Recordz

Rodger Tafadzwa Kadzimwe(born 9 September 1989[1]) known professionally as Levels Chillspot, is a Zimbabwean music producer, artist and Zimdancehall chanter.[2] He is co-founder of Chillspot Recordz.[3]

Background

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Kadzimwe 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]

Kadzimwe 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

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  • 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

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  1. ^ "Celebrating Levels Chillspot - Zimcelebs Official". September 9, 2021. Archived from the original on July 7, 2022.
  2. ^ Herald, The. "'Levels' taking artistes to stardom". The Herald.
  3. ^ Mail, The Sunday. "Chillspot: The making of a giant". The Sunday Mail.
  4. ^ "Hats off to Chillspot Records". February 5, 2017.
  5. ^ "Levels Chillspot Partners with Dj Tira in New Video". October 14, 2021.
  6. ^ "Producer to unite dancehall artistes in new riddim". NewsDay Zimbabwe. January 9, 2014. Retrieved December 5, 2021.
  7. ^ "Zimdancehall Awards Winners for 2019 _ Full List –". February 15, 2020.
  8. ^ "Zimdancehall Awards 2020: All the winners". Music In Africa. March 29, 2021.
  9. ^ "Zim Dancehall Award Winners List". March 6, 2015.
  10. ^ "Zimbabwe Music Awards (ZIMA) 2021: Full List Of Winners #PPCZIMA2021".
  11. ^ "Zim: 2021 Star FM Listeners' Choice Awards announce winners". Music In Africa. March 15, 2021.
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