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Gospel rapper ropes in Flame B

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YET another gospel hip-hop artiste, Tendai “Jay Madz” Madore has roped in gospel sensation Blessing “Flame B” Manyangadze for his debut music video titled Kete set for release in June.

YET another gospel hip-hop artiste, Tendai “Jay Madz” Madore has roped in gospel sensation Blessing “Flame B” Manyangadze for his debut music video titled Kete set for release in June.

BY KENNEDY NYAVAYA

Flame B is popularly known for his hit track Handidzokere Kumba, which many, however, know as Kana Chechi Yanakidza So — one of the lines in the song.

Madore has confidence in the new track which is a fusion of hip-hop and Flame B’s contemporary style to entice local gospel music fans.

“I really feel the video and the sound track will definitely be something to remember. I had a great feeling about it even before it was mastered. It is something I really cherish,” Madore said.

Madore, who has featured many gospel artistes, believes Flame B possesses an amazing versatility that blends well with his lyrics.

“There were many well-known musicians who wanted to do a song with me way before I collaborated with Flame B, but now I think with him I have struck the right chords,” he said.

“Flame B is really talented, unique and it is hard to trace his sonic inspiration. He is just amazing,” Madore said.

Flame B, who has in the past become a household name with his gospel hits like Handidzokere Kumba topping local charts, said his focus was on promoting local talented youths to have a positive influence on the society.

“I see a positive energy in Jay Madz and I think he is doing well. He will end up at the top if he continues to persevere,” he said.

“All I am doing is trying to promote the youth to have a positive influence in society through gospel music. I am very comfortable working with them regardless of their genre.”

Local gospel musicians have ostensibly revolutionarised the genre that used to have a rooted contemporary feel into diverse music which is only explained by the lyrics and not the beat.