S2Kizzy
Salim Karim (born 9 May 1995), popularly known by his producer-artist name S2KIZZY, is a Tanzanian record producer and songwriter. He is best known for producing Bongo Flava songs "Amabako" by Diamond Platnumz, and "Tetema" by Rayvanny. He has produced albums for and overseen the careers of Diamond Platnumz, Rayvanny, Bill Nass and Vanessa Mdee. He is credited as a 'super-producer' in contemporary Bongo-Flava, Bongo-Trap, Afrobeats and Afropop.[1]
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Background information | |
Birth name | Salim Karim |
Also known as | Zombie |
Born | 9 May 1995 (age 25) Dar es Salaam, Tanzania |
Genres | Bongo Flava, Afropop, Afrobeats, Hip hop |
Occupation(s) | record producer, songwriter Producer (music) |
Instruments | Keyboard, Piano |
Years active | 2015-present |
Labels | Pluto Records |
Associated acts | Diamond Platnumz, Rayvanny, Nora Fatehi, Vanessa Mdee, Jux, Phyno, Wiz Kid, Rema, Pitbull, Bill Nass |
Career
Karim is the founder and current CEO of Pluto Records, but works predominantly with WCB (Wasafi Classic Baby).[2]
Amber Rose may be working on a project with him.[3]
Personal life
In 2020 there was a break-in at his studio in Dar es Salaam which was widely reported, the President of Tanzania even vouched to find the responsible party and government representatives personally investigated the matter.[4][5]
Awards and nominations
Year | Award | Category | Nominated work | Result |
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2019 [6] | Afrima | Music Producer of The Year | S2KIZZY | Nominated |
2020 [7] | MVP Award | African Producer of The Year | S2KIZZY | Nominated |
Produced songs and features
Year | Title |
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2018 | "Pochi Nene"- Rayvanny (feat. S2Kizzy) |
"Papara"- Mimi Mars | |
2019 | "Tetema"- Rayvanny (feat. Diamond Platnumz) |
"Moyo"- Vanessa Mdee | |
"Bado"- Vanessa Mdee (feat. Rayvanny) | |
"Sumaku"- Jux (feat. Vanessa Mdee) | |
"Pepeta"- Nora Fatehi (feat. Rayvanny) | |
"Bugana"- Nandy (feat. Bill Nass) | |
"Sensema"- Hamisa Mobetto (feat. Whozu) | |
"Tetema (Remix)"- Rayvanny (feat. Diamond Platnumz, Pitbull, Mohombi, Jeon) | |
"Vumbi"- Rayvanny (feat. Diamond Platnumz) | |
2020 | "La Vie"- Tanasha Donna (feat. Mbosso) |
"Baba Lao"- Diamond Platnumz |
References
- "7 Bongo-Trap Songs You Need to Hear Right Now". Okayafrica.com. 2018-05-22. Retrieved 2021-01-11.
- "WEUSI - Showtime". Notjustok.com. 2019-05-28. Retrieved 2021-01-11.
- Clouds Media (2020-12-16). s2KIZZY na AMBER ROSE"Nini kinaendelea"/ baba ALIYEMBAKA mtoto wake"JELA kifungo cha maisha...!".
- Millard Ayo (2020-10-15). GOVERNMENT SPEAKER ARRIVED AT S2KIZZY ATTACKED STUDIO, TO TALK ABOUT THIS.
- Sam Misago (2020-10-15). BREAKING NEWS: S2KIZZY Attacked studio, stripped naked, beaten with sticks, broke studio equipment.
- "Here are the 2019 AFRIMMA Nominees". Okayafrica.com. 2019-08-07. Retrieved 2021-01-10.
- "Soundcity MVP Awards: Burna Boy, Naira Marley, Rema collect award". BBC.com. 2020-01-12. Retrieved 2021-01-10.