Zimbabwean hip hop | |
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Other names | Kwaito |
Stylistic origins | Hip hop |
Cultural origins | Early 1980s, Zimbabwe |
Subgenres | |
Trap | |
Fusion genres | |
Mbira | |
Regional scenes | |
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Local scenes | |
Emganwini |
Zimbabwean hip hop is a variety of hip hop music that is popular in Zimbabwe. It emerged in the early 1990s. Prominent artists include Voltz JT , R. Peels,[1] Br3eze, Ti Gonzi, Junior Brown, Calvin, Saintfloew, Holy Ten, Mahcoy, Trey Heart, Asaph , Kriss Newtone,[2] Suhn, Cyprian, Denim Woods, Hanna, Tanto Wavie, Tehn Diamond, Synik, Joie LeFeu, Hurrikane, Maskiri, Ex Q, TreyXL, Munetsi, Bling4, Tha Bees, Bagga We Ragga and Raykaz. Trap music is its most popular subgenre.