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THROWBACK THURSDAY | L.W.P Ft. Inspector Haroun – Jela

It is as soon as once more Thursday, and we are delighted to show off this week’s Throwback Thursday feature, highlighting the legendary Tanzanian rap crew L.W.P. Today, we will center of attention on their single titled “Jela,” of there debut album “Mke wa Mtu Sumu“.

L.W.P Majitu (often standing for Life With Purpose Majitu) is a outstanding pioneering Tanzanian Hip Hop crew hailing from Temeke, Dar es Salaam. They are fantastically considered figures in the basic Bongo Flava and Swahili rap era. The team Consisting exceptionally of two core members, Slota (or Sloter) and Ally G, the team grew to become famous in the early 2000s for their unconventional, fast-paced, and incredibly innovative rapping styles.

The team has labored appreciably with legendary Tanzanian producers like P-Funk Majani (Bongo Records) and Master Jay. Some of their most identified tracks and albums consist of Mke wa Mtu ni Sumu” (Album launched in 2000): Featuring the relatively famous title music “Mke wa Mtu Sumu” (featuring Bizman) and the hit “Jela” (featuring Inspector Haroun) which is joint of the day for this Thursday.

Released in May 2000 and produced with the aid of P-Funk Majani, “Jela” by means of Tanzanian hip-hop crew L.W.P Majitu offering Inspekta Haroun is a traditional Bongo Flava social justice anthem. The song blends a hard-hitting critique of police brutality, type inequality, and systemic corruption with the group’s signature humorous delivery. It highlights how low-income youths in Dar es Salaam face arbitrary arrests and violence whilst wealthier persons dodge justice.

“Heshima Imetoweka” (Album launched in 2004): Known for famous collaborative tracks such as “Tatizo Foleni” (featuring Juma Nature) and “Bajeti” (featuring Chege). Other Notable Tracks from L.W.P are “Jitu Kali“, “Marashi Ya Pemba” (featuring Ben Pol), and “Dundo” (featuring Chidi Beenz).

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L.W.P Featuring Inspector Haroun – Jela

Throwback Thursday | G.W.M – Haya Twende

It is Thursday, which signifies a special moment. Today, we honor G.W.M with their track “Haya Twende”, one of the two songs that marked their entry into the Tanzanian music scene.

G.W.M, an acronym for Gangstas With Matatizo, is also referred to as Mazimwi, with the word “matatizo” translating to problems in Swahili. Emulating the persona of a U.S.-style gangsta rapper in Dar es Salaam undoubtedly poses its own set of challenges.

However, G.W.M has remained dedicated to reality rap, performing solely in Swahili, and tackling the daily hardships encountered in the streets of Bongo. This term, a colloquial reference to Dar es Salaam, suggests the need for intelligence to navigate life, as “bongo” means smart or clever in Swahili.

The group is comprised of three members:
D CHIEF (real name Robert E. Makala)
EASY DOPE (real name Richard Makala), who is the elder sibling of D Chief
K.R. MULLAH (real name Rashid Ziada)

The music of the 90s had its unique flavor. A special acknowledgment goes to DJ “Boniluv” real name “Boniphace Kilosa” (Photo below) for producing this track and their album “Mikosi.” Their most popular song was “Cheza Mbali na Kasheshe.” K.R. Mullah and D Chief formed an inseparable duo.

Additionally, a shout-out to Jumanne Thomas for sharing the audio clip of this song. #bongo90s #gwm #tmkstyle #tbt #bongothrowback🎼🎼🎼🎼🎼🔥🔥🔥🔥💯💯

Listen to “Haya Twende” 2 verses from G.W.M below;