Zimbabwe: Maskiri Dumps Controversial Lyrics
The Herald (Harare)
23 August 2008
Posted to the web 23 August 2008
Rufaro Chipande
Harare
ALICIOUS "Maskiri" Musimbe has decided to abandon controversial "rap" lyrics for a more serious and mature route in his new album, which he did with a talented Congolese musician, Armada otherwise known as Welly Pelo.
Welly Pelo is a rhumba icon based in Zimbabwe.
Maskiri, whose music was banned from radio station on the basis that it was not suitable for family listening, said he is now serious about his career and he will be recording acceptable music. The new eight-track album produced at Nitredy Studio and titled "Ndotaundi yacho" gives Maskiri a new identity.
"I chose to work with Armada because he is a talented musician and I just need his unique voice to blend my music he is also a rapper and I want to have diversity in my songs and most Congolese are Rhumba icons," said Maskiri.
Welly Pelo said he came to Zimbabwe two years ago and he is working on his album due for release next month and he was happy to assist Maskiri in his album.
"I'm happy to be in Zimbabwe working with some talented artists like Maskiri and I like the way they treated me and I hope I will put a remarkable change in his music," said Welly Pelo.
He said that Zimbabwean music is good, giving special mention to urban grooves.
"Established musicians must groom upcoming musicians because they are icons of tomorrow and should be well groomed."
Maskiri, who will accompany Welly Pelo to the DRC in December, also featured Pauline (Mafriq) on his song Ipapo and Exq on the title track.
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