It is yet another Thursday, and we are delighted to present this week’s Throwback Thursday feature. Today, we will explore two initial singles from the group that had a profound impact on the youth in Tanzania.

DPT stands for “De-Plow-Ma-Tz.” The group is comprised of “Saigon Treach” (Saleeh Mzee), “Balozi Dola Soul” (Ahmed Dola), “Trip Dogg” (Philip Mwimanzi), “Stiggo” (Stiggo Mwamba), and “Storm” (Amour Shamte). Furthermore, the DPT family includes manager and organizer Ngwessa.

The inception of DPT traces back to 1992 when Saigon, Stiggo, and Trip Dogg met at Tambaza Secondary School and began rapping for fun. Over the years, various individuals have joined DPT for different durations. Saigon met Dola Soul in Lagos, Nigeria, where their families lived. As indicated by the name, the core members of DPT are sons of Tanzanian diplomats, who have provided them with substantial support.

Today, we will concentrate on their first single, which was not featured on their debut album, “Tha De-Plow-Ma-Tz.” The track, titled “Word is Born,” was recorded at Soundcrafter Temeke Studios in 1996 and served as the group’s introduction, showcasing members who were mainly students at Tambaza Secondary School. The second single, “Turuke Kwa Furaha,” was included in the album.

Today, we will highlight the solo performance by Saigon on their first album. This song was immensely popular among the youth in the 90s, particularly for those residing in Dar-es-Salaam. The song frequently aired on Radio One Stereo. This track is titled “Take A Ride.” This Joint was recorded at MJ Records under the Production of Master J.

Listen to two verses from Saigon of (De-Plow-Ma-Tz) with “Take a Ride” below;