Gazza Get It On Tonight

Namibian music is less of a musical genre than it is of a mental state a hazy emotion, an unmistakable flavor, like kapana. The moment you hear it, you know it.The exciting, rave-ready tunes of Namibian vocalist, song writer, singer Gazza exist at the nexus of club music. Suzy Eises, a fellow Namibian saxophone queen, is featured on his song "Get It on Tonight," in which she can be seen playing what appears to be a saxophone. She plays it well, converting all the characteristics of a typical saxophone, breath control, finger location, etc. into data that would influence the tone.

Gazza has steadily distilled his work's essence. They collaborated with Suzy Eises to produce a pop, jazz, and soulful song, bringing together musical styles from several cultures. The use of live instruments in this single, which is taken from his eleventh studio album "Pumumu," is interesting since it gives the song additional appeal. It's amazing to see Gazza pushing himself to this level even though there aren't many songs in Namibia that are created using real instruments.

On 06 October 2016, The Namibian newspaper confirmed the released of this single. They further stated that "Get it on tonight" was being played by all radio station national wide. In their article they acknowledge Suzy Eises presence and noted that the collaboration will be a shocked to most of Gazza fans as this isn't his usually collabo.

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Gazza Pumumu Album Review

 

In collaboration with his in-house composer Sam Lee Jones, Gazza creates a serene, meditative atmosphere while considering the scope of the universe.

Even though Namibia is best known for its nightlife, it is also possible to get lost in its natural grandeur away from the endless raves and wild parties. An album compilation of laid-back grooves and sensual meditations on love, loss, and the human experience called "Pumumu" was released in Namibia on December 3rd, 2016, by Gazza a singer who had fled wild parties and the splendor of the country's natural surroundings.

An article by the Namibian Newspaper on 27 February 2017, has Gazza explains the title of the album "Pumumu" as follow "Pumumu is a red-beaked hawk and that bad symbolizes bad news. But this is about me taking over new territories Universal takes me too. I want people to know the is danger whenever I am around."

Starting with the song "Can I," "Pumumu" keeps you moving from the beginning. While the ticking Afrobeat and Drumbeat and fluttering flute appear to make him engage in a conversation of his own as "Hoezt's" continues, his voice wanes as if he is losing himself deeper in thought."Get it On Tonight," another excellent dance song, concludes the proceedings in a happy mood. Saxophone diva Suzy Eises vibrates alongside blissful synth bass and saxophones.

However, the inclusion of African Powerhouse artists on this album, such as Lady May, Nyanda, Emtee, DJ Maphorisa, Saudi, Davido, Maria Nepembe, Professor, etc. makes the album attractive. Pumumu stats proves that it's a success and well received by fans compared to his previous album "Costa No Strata."

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Chikune With Stunning Heartbreak Song

 

There isn't much concert music composed for acoustic guitar and piano to play together, though they get along well enough in popular recordings. Without compression, how could a mere six or twelve hand-stirred strings, with a tiny hole to capture the sound, expect to equal more than 80 strings, pounded by hammers in a large reverberant crate? In the remix of her song "Pieces," which also includes Tanzania's most popular musician and recent Wasafi Record signee Mbosso, Chikune offers eight lovely responses. It is possible to feel the existence of living things.

The lyrics to the song "'It made a big big sound, when my heart hit the ground.

                                 Then it broke into, Broke into

                                 It made a big big sound.

                                 When my heart hit the ground, then it broke into

                                 Ten thousand pieces"

Communicate tangled, overwhelming feelings, but the music itself sounds like it was painstakingly and precisely crafted. Each component heightens the others, making the music more enjoyable and relatable to anyone with a heart.Chikune and Mbosso were remarkably well matched, each bringing to the surface something in the other they had only just begun to notice. Chikune and Mbosso have worked closely together, with Chikune providing comfort to males and Mbosso providing comfort to hurting women.

On Chikune Music website she stated that "This version is a remix which features Tanzania’s beloved, “The African Voice” Mbosso. It’s a heartwarming song about heartache and strength and through it Chikune brings Mbosso a different sound for his fans to enjoy."

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'Warakat' earned One Blood countless fans across Namibia

One Blood, stars in the emerging Oviritje music scene and known for their "Oviritje flow," are masters at creating enticing, party-ready anthems. The members Daphny Nguvitjita Kaune and Victor Kaune originally gained popularity with their single Warakat. The two of them were raised as siblings together.

Victor Kaune kicks off the song and gives it a head-bobbing vigor right away. a chant-along hook over opulent horns suitable for a Renaissance ruler, before letting go. Yet, the horns only make up one element of the incredible soundscape. One Blood is most concentrated over more challenging beats like this; "Warakat" feels like a true song, not a bloated cut-and-paste job of competing solo performances. One Blood is skilled at creating perfectly calibrated but sonically repetitious Oviritje bangers. The two participants settle into a relaxed back and forth. When they practice restraint, they perform best.

The eldest sibling, Daphny Nguvitjita Kaune, administers a fatal burn to her co-lead and songwriting collaborator. The Kaune family has been supportive of their children and with One Blood gaining massing fans across the country you can't imagine their excitement and how proud they should be seeing their kids excel in music. One Blood are more successful duo than Ethnix Namibia, but they still can't match the success of Namibian powerhouse trio PDK Namibia.

Namibian Sensational Singer 'Gazza' hits million views on YouTube with his banger titled 'Chelete'

Decade's top Namibian artist Lazarus Shimi, better known by his stage name Gazza, created the gorgeous song Chelete in 2018. It received 1 million YouTube views in less than six months following its release, making it the first song from Namibia to do so. His in-house producer Sam Lee Jones created the song. Chelete was a magnificent combination of the traits that set him apart from the beginning. There was, of course, his pleading croon, which was a Motown-meets-mountaineer rasp frequently used in the service of a melancholy memory or a strained appeal to a faltering lover. There was also his unwavering pop sensibility and penchant for melody, as well as his endearing affinity for the gritty side of things. For "Chelete" all of these components were present and correct, but with a fresh, expertly tuned intensity.

 

The Namibian Newspaper on 19 March 2019 through its reporter Netumbo Nekomba reported the massive achievement Gazza achieved. “It was a challenge,” Gazza told The Namibian about the marketing strategy for the song. “After I released the video for the song, many people such as MK, Dillish and Pex Africah promoted the song and people started following the trend. It became a culture to watch the video.” 

Gazza further stated that “I had such a great plan for this song. How it unfolded was by God's grace. We had several meetings and after the song blew up, we decided to capitalize on it and create a video.”  

“I wanted to show the corporate world that they need to invest in our arts. If they advertise through us and our arts, we can promote through our reach. This video is a testimony of that. If you put your strategy into place, things will work out. The world is being digitalized and it's translating into money. I'm trying to set up our industry.” he remarked.  

Despite the vibrancy and individuality of his songs, Gazza can sometimes feel isolated. Gazza fell deeper in love with Namibia without explaining why he is so obsessed on it. In the visual he acquire the service of Namibian top vixen and former equipped dancer Grace Aires and her friends who makes the video more appealing with their dance moves. Often Gazza is regarded as one of the most successful artist, his always in competition with The Dogg for Great Of All Time Artist in Namibia. Gazza is associated with acts like Tequila, Tate Buti, Lady May, Sally Boss Madam, Arrafat Muhure, The Dogg, D.J. Shoza.

 

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