Tonia Babu meaning *Praiseworthy first born* is a Singer and Songwriter from Limpopo at Chavani, She's an RnB and Pop Singer who also raps if the mood allows...
Tonia is one talented singer who expresses her emotions through writing music and let it all out as she sings.
She's been releasing songs including the likes of "Ni Khete Wena" featuring Vice and "Countless Times", These songs are available on musical platforms for streaming and downloads
When did you realize that you have a singing talent and how did you discover it?
I realised it when I was still a toddler but took it lightly. I took initiative in 2020 when I met reliable people, like the guys from Wisani Site Records and more, they brought some sense into me and from there i never stopped
Besides Singing, what else does Tonia Babu do?
I can draw, write and dance. One can say talent runs in my veins
Who is this One artist that you look up to and why?
The artist i find amusing is Dax. It's not about him being a great rapper but it's about the way he writes. His songs can either showcast his emotions or can bring about Biblical events
What is the Good and the Bad thing about being a n artist around your hood according to Your experiences?
The good thing is that you get fame which isn't always needed if your only heared around your hood. You need to get the spotlight so the whole world knows your name. At least thats what im aiming for.
How is the response from Your Family and Friends towards Your music craft?
In life you wont always get both recognitions. Some of my friends and family members are thrilled with what I'm chasing. What makes me happier is that my Mom finds it as a hard work of determination in which I'll soon enough prosper.
What are few basic things do you do before you write such good music?
I first listen to the instrumental and allow it to talk to me. It's one thing to know how to write but its another thing to know how to compose a song out of what you wrote if you dont know what was expected on that particular beat.
Which local Artist would you be happy to have a collaboration with and why?
Mthimbani, because growing up i was ingaged engaged to his songs. The one song that made me enjoy his music is "Dangerous Love" which I still have on my playlist. He's very talented and very determined about his artistic work which makes me to have a desire to be where he is, and even far if possible.
Few years to come, where will Tonia Babu be?
Tonia Babu will be known by her flattering voice worldwide
Shout Outs
Jabulani Jay, all Wisani-Site Records Crew; Vice, Juicy Killer and T Boy friends and family and last but not least fans. I give thanks to Rap type Mag for your generousity. Keep up the good work
Artist - Double-Dash
Title - Religion (Lyrics) ft L-Phill
Chorus(Double-dash)
We comin' live from D-town/
Married to the game as we melt the crown/
Sit down/
And let rhythm flow through your spine/
See the shine /
This time around we comin' for your minds/
Spirit and Religion/
Dash,Nido amongs immortals and the livings/....X2
Verse1(Double-dash)
Give me your mind lemme show you the other side/
The other side is wide/
The other side is full of words that wise/
It's a mind travel otherwise/
Digital,penecal you decide/
Beside the lyrical content is bright/
If cross the line it's go'n be suicide/
From mduva to the worldwide/
The skill is purified/
Open eyed/
To fight the dark eyed/
In dark is where stars dash,Nido becomes bright/
Remedy to your unhealed wounds it's what we provide/
This it's how we live/
Contaminated smoke everywhere this is how we breathe/
Power first they put us underneath/
This are last words from the dying breed/
As they lead/
Y'all Gatt catch up the speed/
Muh raps hit/
Chorus(Double-dash)
We comin' live from D-town/
Married to the game as we melt the crown/
Sit down/
And let rhythm flow through your spine/
See the shine /
This time around we comin' for your minds/
Spirit and Religion/
Dash,Nido amongs immortals and the livings/....X2
Verse2(L-PHILL)
If I am whack,i kill myself before you hear this verse/
I'm still finna figure what's real in this universe/
Between Heaven and hell, there's life in my words/
I speak reality.blackness and the curse/
We the future but riding this boat backwards/
If I'm a goat,i get rid of sheep's in my backyard/
No warning thought,give no F where you coming from/
I deserve wrongs not because i don't know,but because i give nikkas shit you won't digest but break your Jews/
Misguided souls,brain shifted your thoughts and made you hate your bro's/
Politics made you kill Ubuntu,take advantage of my peoples lack of knowledge is something i won't do/
Wanna enter my would? Close the door behind you/
Errthing is real here except the white colour,I'm jam packin' this songs for you brothers/
Chorus(Double-dash)
We comin' live from D-town/
Married to the game as we melt the crown/
Sit down/
And let rhythm flow through your spine/
See the shine /
This time around we comin' for your minds/
Spirit and Religion/
Dash,Nido amongs immortals and the livings/....X2
Artist - Tonia Babu
Title - Ni Khete Wena (lyrics) ft Vice
[Hook]
Ni Khete Wena
Ni Khete Wena
Mina ni Rhandza Weno
Ni Khete Wena
Mina ni Langhe Weno
Ni Khete Wena
Mhe ni Rhandza Weno
Vatshiki lavaya va Vulavula
Phela hey Vangehi Koti
Mina ni Khete Weno
Mhe ni Khete Wena
Vatshiki lavaya va Vulavula
Phela hey Vangehi Koti
Mhe ni Khete Weno
Mhe ni Rhandza Wena
Mhe ni Rhandza Wenooo
Mhe ni Rhandza Wena
(Mhe ni Rhandza Wena)
Mhe ni Khete Wenoo
Mhe ni Khete Wena
(Mhe ni Khete Wena)
[Tonia]
I still Remember the day I met You
You were throwing bars
Talk is Cheap but You were Slaying it Off
Kinder got Me Irritated a bit
Never thought You could be the One to keep Me on My Toes, Now...
That I have You I'm complete
Wouldn't... trade You for Anything
Take all I give though You deserve More
My intetions are not Drastic
Not even Your flaws can keep Me Away
Your Beautiful inside Out
We're Beautiful just Us Two
Your Good enough just for Me
Your the One I Ohose
[Hook]
Mina ni Rhandza Weno
Ni Khete Wena
Mina ni Langhe Weno
Ni Khete Wena
Mhe ni Rhandza Weno
Vatshiki lavaya va Vulavula
Phela hey Vangehi Koti
Mina ni Khete Weno
Mhe ni Khete Wena
Vatshiki lavaya va Vulavula
Phela hey Vangehi Koti
Mhe ni khete Weno
Mhe ni Rhandza Wena
[Vice]
Khethile Khethile Mhe Ni Choose Wena
(khethile khethile)
Ka hikwaswu Swiluva leswinga laha Misaveni Mhe nilanghe Wena
My Red Rose
Hiku Saseka waxi Tshova Xikalu
Cos...
To seen You Smile is what I fight for
Every Month nixi tlhava hi Girlfriend allowance
Va jealous vata Sola just because
I khale hi Rhandzana
I khale hi Rhandzana Yeeeah
[Hook]
Mina ni rhandza weno
Vatshiki lavaya va Vulavula
Phela hey Vangehi Koti
Mina ni Khete Weno
Mhe ni Khete Wena
Vatshiki lavaya va Vulavula
Phela hey Vangehi Koti
Mhe ni Khete Weno
Mhe ni Rhandza Wena
Ni Khete Wena
Mina ni Langhe Weno
Ni Khete Wena
Mhe ni Rhandza Weno
Vatshiki lavaya va Vulavula
Phela hey Vangehi Koti
Mina ni Khete Weno
Mhe ni Khete Wena
Vatshiki lavaya va Vulavula
Phela hey Vangehi Koti
Mhe ni Khete Weno
Mhe ni Rhandza Wena
Wisani-Site Records
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"The song "Ni Khete Wena" narates pure love between two individuals where in certain characters like friends and family tend to separate the couple. The song doesn't only talk about love but also courage and determination to fight for what is yours.
We named the song "Ni Khete Wena", we had to, if we didn't use it, it would have changed the theme of the song. If we had used the name of a person then all attention would be focused on that particular person whereas we are trying to send a message to all couples out there who are going through the same thing
I worked with Vice who is the founder of Wisani Site Records. He is more than just a co-worker, he's one of my close friends whom I've known for 4 years now. We started working on the song early December 2020 and wrapped it up on the 25th of January 2021. The Song was Produced by both Vice and My Cousin Juicy Killer
Well most if my songs are romance but it often depends on my emotions. I like writting my songs through life experiences which doesn't often include romance." ~ Tonia Babu
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Listen to "Ni Khete Wena" by Tonia Babu ft Vice on the link below:
"I called Drama to pull up at the Stu so we can work... We first went through some beats that I have created in the past few weeks but decided to start a new project from scratch... I made the beat, started by the melody and from there the hook came along. I arranged the beat, as soon as I finished adding other elements and started recording the hook, Drama took over with his verse on section B and I took over the last verse of section C
It was all about love as in love with it's challenges that come along with it, to mention a few... things like money matters, even fake feelings might get involved if both partners aren't open with one another. One can say they love you with a fake smile but we don't want that.
Everyone can listen to the song to feel this smokey joint???⭐" ~ Dj Hopestar
StarNation (PTY) LTD
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Twitter - @DjHopestar
The story behind Religion is inspired by our originality as Africans.The originality of the township where we are situated.The track protrays more of confidence and foundation of a person's inner being
The project features My Twin brother L-PHILL from Duduza 1632, it took us two days to complete project.
Download Religion by Double-Dash ft L-Phill on the link below
Double-Dash (born Thabang Ramasepela Monare), born and raised in Tembisa. Double-Dash is a hip hop artist and a producer who uses his voice as an instrument, displaying precision and agility mixed with heartfelt emotion.
Locals proclaimed the rapper "A gift to your ears". Rector Kgolane (Author) adding "What hits me,is how expressive his lyrical character is".
Growing up in Tembisa, Duduza... Double-Dash formative years were spent around a busy informal settlement environment. He explored his hip hop calling despite the lack of resources within the area.
In his 8th grade (2011) he released his first song with former rap crew (Elements). The year after he matriculated (2016), he then released his first solo project tittled "Illest level". In 2019 he was featured on Musket Ep by his twin brother L-phill
He earned himself a local recognition by working with a local talent like; (True Lies, DJ Achie, L-Phill, Jah Slave, D3, T-killer) and few others. Is quite much done, for an independent upcoming artist.
He Established his production in 2020 (Owam Records), released the first single titled "Imagine" under the production. Followed by his latest single of 2021 "Religion" featuring L-phill (A venture joint with Nido Records)
Who or what got Double-Dash into this Rap Game?
It all started when I was on my 7th grade, I fell in love with poetry, then later on decided to pull my poetry on beats.
Double-Dash What is the Story behind this stage name?
The name Double-Dash was inspired by an American movie... I related alot with the movie, so I decided to use the name of the movies as my stage name.
If You were not a Rapper, what would you be?
If I was not a rapper I would probably be a hip hop producer, coz I love creating hip hop music.
Which song gave You a big break in this Hip hop game and how was the feeling when that happened?
It will probably be "Illest level", it felt amazing, cause I was recognised by artists, producers and audience from places I don't even know.
What is the Good and the Bad thing about Hip hop in South Africa according to Your experiences?
The good thing is you can express yourself the way you want through your music, and the bad thing is the industry is too picky when it comes to style of hip hop your doing.
What is the Motive behind Most of your writings?
The motive behind all of my music comes from life challenges I face everyday, and the life issues that are not exposed to people.
You Have a twin brother "L-Phill" and you both Freestyle, if we were to have you guys battle, who would get roasted?
It will be 50/50.
Would you consider yourself a King of Rap around your block or there are some who intimidate you?
Where I'm from we are all kings in our own lanes and hip hop styles.
What makes a Good Rapper in your opinion?
What makes a good rapper is consistent, discipline, knowing yourself deeply and most importantly; perfecting you skill.
Few years to come, where will Double-Dash be?
Double-Dash will probably be on the streets giving his people good music.
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Facebook - Double-Dash
Shout Outs
Shout out to OwamRecords, NidoRecords and SlaveryRecords.
Download Religion by Double-Dash ft L-Phill on the link below:
Xitshembiso well known as T Boy is a Chavani Tsonga Rapper, T Boy is one of the good Rappers who are working very hard to pursue their Rap careers.
He's been called T Boy since he was14 years he says;
"People used to call me Tshembhi, until the day my friend called me "T boy", I asked him why that name? He said "that's the shortest way I can call you", I then fell in love with it, so... That's how it came about"
What is it that some people think you are that you are actually not?
People who meet me for the first time mostly have that feeling like I'm this stubborn person, worse part, my lips are dark so most guys will be asking for matches assuming that I smoke. that surprises me a lot... they say I have "Smoking Lips"
Which song gave You a big break in this Hip hop game and how was the feeling when that happened?
My first song "Phanda Push Play" features Vice, this song was one of my best songs I can rate before "Report"
I was so excited and surprised how we pulled up such hit with our first song, I ended up saying to myself that maybe it's a calling.
What is the Good and the Bad thing about Hip hop in South Africa according to Your experiences?
Nowadays people take this game as if it's a "trapping ground"... there's too much trapping. I don't believe we can share a powerful message through trap and it's unfortunate that majority of rappers are in a trapping zone while I don't see the bright light, as long you still live in South Africa, Hip hop is for sharing your emotions...
How is the response from Your Family and Friends towards Your music craft?
Since I started music, my family supported, I feel so grateful having this family, they never criticized or disturbed me while I'm preparing my music, they respect it, because they don't know what tomorrow may bring...
Would you consider Yourself a King of Tsonga Rap ka Chavani or there are others whom you look at like that?
I am a king! I never underestimate myself, I still believe in the fact that everything started from the bottom to the top. To me sky is not the limit, if possible I can even reach to the moon.
What makes a Good Rapper in your opinion?
Being discipline and committed, knowing what you want, perfecting the kind of music you're aiming to give to people. These are the steps that can take a nikka far
Few years to come, where will T Boy be?
Few years to come, I want to be heard in different places, having more than 50k fans, earning a living in music and giving people the music they want.
Follow T Boy and Vice On:
Facebook- T Boy Xem WisaniSite & Vin De Vice
Shout Outs
Shout to Vice, Juicy Killer, Tonia Babu, Wayne, Blade, H Boy, Mangzo, AJM and all chavani Rappers. Kasi music studios, keep it up guys.
In the name of hip hop
Artist: T Boy
Title : Report (Lyrics) ft Vice
[Hook]
Report ya Minoo
Report ya Minoo
Report ya Minoo
Report ya Minoo
Nihlaye swinene ni tsala (ni tsala)
November January ni tsala
vakarhi va sola vanwani
tibuku nikarhi ni phendla ni zama
(ni phendla ni zamoo)
Report ya Minoo (report ya Minaa)
Report ya Minoo (report ya Minaa)
Report ya Minoo (report ya Minaa
Report ya Minoo (report ya Minaa)
Yita pasa leyiwani yita Pasa (yita pasoo)
Yita pasa leyiwani yita Pasa (yita pasoo)
Report ya Minoo (report ya Minaa)
Report ya Minoo (report ya Minaa)
Report ya Minoo (report ya Minaa)
Report ya Minoo (report ya Minaa)
[1st Verse]
Ni zame Xikolo xa tsandza (ahh)
Vanghana va busy no sandza (ahh)
Ni phendla ti buku vusiku hlekani
maswivona swa mina swavava (ahh)
Mina ni nghena xikolo (ahh)
majita ma busy ma hleka(ahh)
A s'gila ninghen hi nkarhi (ahh)
vanghan va busy va leta (ahh)
Wena wasala ku pasa vanghan
pain yakona waswitiva yavav
Xkolo xavava xilava kuhlaya
vona nawena wa lala wasala
ti ntangha ti busy ti famba hiti movhaa
Mina ni busy ni lwela report
Mtirho na tsala hi kwaswu natsala
ku xota ku pasa namina ni tsaka (ahh)
[Talking]
Monimi byela swinwanyani aniri;
ku feyila is not a problem, wolanguta mistake leyi ungayi endla lembe rero, uti byela ku loko uya ka leriya vataku tiva kahle. conguratulations ka nwina minga pasaa!
[Hook]
Ni hlaye swinene nitsala(ni tsala)
November January ni tsala
Vakarhi va sola vanwani
tibuku nikarhi ni phendla ni zama
(niphendla ni zamoo)
Report ya Minoo (report ya Minaa)
Report ya Minoo (report ya Minaa)
Report ya Minoo (report ya Minaa)
Report ya Minoo (report ya Minaa)
Yita pasa leyiwani yita pasa (yita pasoo)
Yitapasa leyiwani yita pasa (yita pasoo)
Report ya Minoo (report ya Minaa)
Report ya Minoo (report ya Minaa)
Report ya Minoo (report ya Minaa)
Report ya Minoo (report ya Minaa)
[2nd Verse]
Naswi lava ku fana na vanwani vana
nteka report na meh ni smile
ni wisa ku rila mihloti yi khuluka
ntsako wa moya wu nghena hi kwako
mama vatsaka vaba kulungwani
vaku xikolo xapfuna nwananga
swi lava ku hlaya uya mahlweni
rinwan ra masiku uta vuya hi movha
Valala va tsaka vanwani vakwata
va khoma ti hloko va sungula ku sola
vaku hiyena wo feyila xana?
Xikwembu xa hlamula but xo hlwela
(Eish) animi xisi ntaswi endla (taswiendla )
Leswa kahle phela Mina naswi lava (naswi lava) lavo tala va jealous va ( jealous)
vaswi vona kuri se naswi fikelela (yoh)
suka kule na sgila kaha phakiwa ti meal rice
[Talking]
Yah... this track ni zama kuku byela kuri never give up, Hambi swo tikisa kuyini kumbe yini
Aniku hlamuseli report yamina, Just give it time uta vona swita famba
[Hook]
Ni hlaye swinene ni tsala (ni tsala)
November January ni tsala
vakarhi va sola vanwani
tibuku nikarhi Ni pendla ni zama
(ni phendla ni zamoo)
Report ya Mino (report ya Nina)
Report ya Mino (report ya Mina)
Report ya Mino (report ya Mina)
Report ya Mino (report ya Mina)
Yita pasa leyiwani yita pasa (yita pasoo)
Yita pasa leyiwani yita pasa (yita pasoo)
Report ya Mino (report ya Mina)
Report ya Mino (report ya Mina)
Report yamino (report ya Mina)
Report ya Mino
To Wisani-Site records
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It was two days before I got My final results (report), I was so doubting Myself, I even blame this pandemic as it has been an obstacle for 2020 classes.
After I heard that every learner will be boosted by 5%
I was so excited and found myself singing "Report ya Mina, Report ya Mina", that's when I wrote the song "REPORT"
We would have choosen many titles for this song instead but we named the song "REPORT" as a title because that's one word that explains everything about the song.
This not an ordinary song title, we are aiming on marketing this song through this title as it is catchy to our audience.
I worked with Vice, we've been working together for almost two years now, he's my beat maker and he's very good with hooks
It took us One and half months to complete this track
In Most of My songs I express My emotions, I prefer writing a song with emotions so it will be easy for people to understand how I feel and relate. Says T Boy
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