Levels Chillspot
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, Zimdancehall chanter and music promoter.[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 surbab 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 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.
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 Collaborative Production 2015[9]
- Zimbabwe Music Awards - Best Producer 2021[10]
- Star FM Music Awards - Best Producer 2021 (Nominated)[11]
References
- ^ https://www.herald.co.zw/levels-taking-artistes-to-stardom/
- ^ https://www.sundaymail.co.zw/chillspot-the-making-of-a-giant
- ^ https://zimcelebsofficial.com/2021/09/09/celebrating-levels-chillspot/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=celebrating-levels-chillspot
- ^ https://thestandard.newsday.co.zw/2017/02/05/hats-off-chillspot-records/
- ^ https://gambakwe.com/2021/10/14/levels-chillspot-partners-with-dj-tira-in-new-video/
- ^ https://www.newsday.co.zw/2014/01/09/producer-unite-dancehall-artistes-new-riddim/
- ^ https://earground.com/2020/02/15/zimdancehall-awards-winners-for-2019-_-full-list-earground/
- ^ https://www.musicinafrica.net/magazine/zimdancehall-awards-2020-all-winners
- ^ https://3-mob.com/unshelved/zim-dancehall-award-winners-list/#.YXjIudJBzIU
- ^ https://www.greedysouth.co.zw/2021/02/zimbabwe-music-awards-zima-2021-full.html
- ^ https://www.musicinafrica.net/magazine/zim-2021-star-fm-listeners-choice-awards-announce-winners