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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>{{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/|url-status=live|access-date=December 5, 2021|website=NewsDay Zimbabwe|language=en-US}}</ref> |
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>{{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/|url-status=live|access-date=December 5, 2021|website=NewsDay Zimbabwe|language=en-US}}</ref> |
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==Scandals== |
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In November 2022, Zimbabwean singer, Ashleigh Moyo, better known as Shashl, accused her ex-boyfriend music producer, Tafadzwa Kadzimwe, popularly known as DJ Levels, of leaking their sex tape on social media. Before the sex tape, nude pictures of the music producer had also been leaked and he issued an apology saying his phone was hacked. However, Shashl later told a local newspaper that Levels' phone was not stolen, and claimed that Levels intentionally leaked the explicit content to embarrass her because she don’t want to be with him anymore. |
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The singer explained that this is not the first time, the music producer has leaked their private pictures. She claims he once leaked a video of them kissing after she wanted to break up with him sometime this year. Shashl also claimed that she was manipulated and forced into the relationship by Levels who she claimed is violent also raped her at times. |
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According to a police memo, sometime in July 2021 DJ Levels allegedly forced himself on musician Shashl, before they were in a relationship. When the matter was reported at Borrowdale Police Station, Levels skipped the Border to the neighboring country South Africa. Since then Levels remains under the radar. |
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==Awards== |
==Awards== |
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Revision as of 12:05, 6 December 2022
Levels Chillspot | |
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| Birth name | Rodger Tafadzwa Kadzimwe |
| Born | 9 September 1989 Murehwa, Zimbabwe |
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| Instrument | Keyboard |
| Years active | 2011–present |
| Labels | Chillspot Recordz |
Levels Chillspot is a Zimbabwean music producer, artist and Zimdancehall chanter.[1] He is co-founder of Chillspot Recordz.[2]
Early life
Born Rodger Tafadzwa Kadzimwe, Levels was born in Murehwa in September 1989.[3] He grew up in Chitungwiza where he had his early education then later moved to Mbare surburb in Harare.
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.[4] Through the Chillspot Recordz, Levels's name has become popular in Zimbabwe along with his partner Dj Fantan through continuous credit chanting of their names in hit songs that dominated radio airplay, public events and clubs.
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.[5][6]
Awards
- 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
- ^ Herald, The. "'Levels' taking artistes to stardom". The Herald.
- ^ Mail, The Sunday. "Chillspot: The making of a giant". The Sunday Mail.
- ^ "Celebrating Levels Chillspot - Zimcelebs Official". September 9, 2021.
- ^ "Hats off to Chillspot Records". February 5, 2017.
- ^ "Levels Chillspot Partners with Dj Tira in New Video". October 14, 2021.
- ^ "Producer to unite dancehall artistes in new riddim". NewsDay Zimbabwe. January 9, 2014. Retrieved December 5, 2021.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link) - ^ "Zimdancehall Awards Winners for 2019 _ Full List –". February 15, 2020.
- ^ "Zimdancehall Awards 2020: All the winners". Music In Africa. March 29, 2021.
- ^ "Zim Dancehall Award Winners List". March 6, 2015.
- ^ "Zimbabwe Music Awards (ZIMA) 2021: Full List Of Winners #PPCZIMA2021".
- ^ "Zim: 2021 Star FM Listeners' Choice Awards announce winners". Music In Africa. March 15, 2021.