Holy Ten
Holy Ten | |
|---|---|
| Birth name | Mukudzeyi Chitsama |
| Also known as | Mujaya[1] |
| Born | 18 November 1998[2] Harare, Zimbabwe |
| Origin | Karanga |
| Genres | |
| Occupations |
|
| Years active | 2016–present |
| Labels | Samanyanga Sounds |
| Website |
|
| alias = Baba Ju[4] }} | alias = Father Holy[5] }}
Mukudzei Chitsama (born 18 November 1998), known professionally as Holy Ten is a Zimbabwean rapper, song writer and music producer and nicknamed "Mujaya" by fans, is a prominent figure in Zimbabwe’s hip hop scene.
He was born in Harare, Zimbabwe, Holy Ten – who dubs himself the "Leader of the Youth" and "Speaker of the Truth" – has emerged as a significant voice in the genre. He is recognized for his incisive social commentary and innovative musical style.[6]
Career[edit]
Holy Ten had been freestyling since he was a student in high school. In 2017 he started releasing his music and performances on YouTube.In the early years he was rapping in English and didn't get much attention because of it. In late 2019 he released "Amai" a song sung entirely in the native Shona language. The song wouldn't get much recognition until the release of the music video about a year later. This song and others released around mid 2020 gave the young artist recognition not only in hip-hop circles but as a mainstream artist. Holy Ten led the uprise of Zim Hip-hop and ignited what he called "the death of Zim dancehall" which had been dominating Zimbabwean mainstream music for over a decade. He made several collaborations which include the one he did with Voltz Jt, titled, How Far. He is also known for beefing up with his rivals the likes of Voltz Jt.[7][8] He once said that he was disappointed by fellow artists albums referring to Jah Prayzah and Winky Dee’s albums.[9] He dominated Changamire Awards in March 2023.[10] He rallied behind president Emmerson Dambudzo Mnangagwa in 2023 Zimbabwean general elections.[11]
Albums[edit]
- Suicide Notes (2019)
- Risky Life (2021)
- Energy (2022)[12][13]
- Book of Malachi (2023)
- New Bhundu Boyz (2023)
- Risky Life 2 (2024)
References[edit]
- ^ https://www.newsday.co.zw/thestandard/standard-style/article/200002056/voltz-jt-responds-to-holy-ten
- ^ https://www.pindula.co.zw/Holy_Ten/
- ^ https://youtube.com/@holyten?si=dbLvlhNuO0wZYsgr
- ^ https://www.newsday.co.zw/thestandard/standard-style/article/200002056/voltz-jt-responds-to-holy-ten
- ^ https://www.newsday.co.zw/thestandard/standard-style/article/200002056/voltz-jt-responds-to-holy-ten
- ^ ChitsamaNovember 18, Holy TenBornMukudzei; music, 1998NationalityZimbabweanYears active2016-CurrentKnown forRap. "Holy Ten". Pindula. Retrieved 15 October 2023.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link) - ^ chekai, Lemuel (11 October 2022). "Holy Ten Trashes Voltz JT's New Album". 263Chat. Retrieved 15 October 2023.
- ^ Mavhimira, Bridget Wadzanai. "Voltz JT responds to Holy-Ten". The Standard. Retrieved 24 October 2023.
- ^ Mavhimira, Bridget Wadzanai. "Recently released albums disappoint Holy Ten". The Standard. Retrieved 24 October 2023.
- ^ "Holy Ten dominates Changamire Festival Awards". The Herald. Retrieved 24 October 2023.
- ^ "Holy Ten rallies behind President's projects". The Herald. Retrieved 24 October 2023.
- ^ "2022 album releases: artistes blowing hot & cold". The Herald. Retrieved 24 October 2023.
- ^ "Holy Ten 'blames' Macheso for his latest flop – The Sunday Mail". www.sundaymail.co.zw. Retrieved 24 October 2023.