Slap Dee’s The Business: The Album That Redefined Zambian Hip-Hop
Your ultimate guide to the tracks, collaborators, and legacy of a classic.
🔥 Stream/Download Now:
Apple Music | Qobuz | TIDAL | HighlifeNg (Free Download)
About The Business
Released in 2015, The Business solidified Slap Dee’s status as Zambia’s hip-hop heavyweight. With 16 tracks blending streetwise lyricism, soulful features, and beats that hit like a Lusaka summer, this album isn’t just music—it’s a cultural manifesto. Whether you’re here for the nostalgia or discovering it for the first time, The Business delivers gritty storytelling and anthems that still dominate playlists today .
Full Tracklist: Features & Producers
Here’s the official breakdown of every banger on the album :
- Intro (The Business)
Produced by Mzenga Man - I’ll Never Change (feat. Cleo- Ice Queen & Kantu)
Produced by Mzenga Man - Umungulu (feat. Nasty D)
Produced by JR - Remember Me (feat. Kantu)
Produced by T.K - Less Talk (feat. Stevo)
Produced by Mzenga Man - Just Like That
Produced by T.K - I’ll Be Okay (feat. Hamooba)
Produced by Tonny Breezy - Finshi Upepele
Produced by Mzenga Man - What I Feel (feat. Colby & Dunq D)
Produced by Mzenga Man - Victorious (feat. Raydo)
Produced by Raydo - Nimbama
Produced by Magz - Fwebene (feat. Dorika)
Produced by Magz - Na Lota (feat. Jean & Smaq)
Produced by Mzenga Man - RATSA
Produced by Magz - Kalibu (feat. Kantu)
Produced by Mzenga Man - Top of the Hood (feat. Nana, B-Mark, Tosta, Lady B, Tonny Breezy)
Produced by Tonny Breezy
Why The Business Still Slaps in 2025
- Collaborations Galore: From Cleo- Ice Queen’s fiery hooks to Macky 2’s cameo energy (see Chikali Remix on Zone Fam’s album), this album is a who’s-who of Zambia’s hip-hop elite .
- Production Genius: Mzenga Man and Magz crafted beats that range from bass-heavy bangers (Finshi Upepele) to introspective grooves (Kalibu) .
- Timeless Themes: Hustle, loyalty, and street life—Slap Dee’s lyrics hit harder than a minibus taxi’s horn in peak traffic.
Where to Listen
- Stream: Qobuz (HD quality) | TIDAL | Apple Music
- Free Download: Grab the MP3s legally via HighlifeNg (FYI, support artists by buying merch too!).
Final Word
The Business isn’t just an album—it’s a time capsule of Zambian hip-hop’s golden era. Ten years later, tracks like Umungulu and Top of the Hood still ignite parties, while deeper cuts like Kalibu remind us why Slap Dee’s storytelling is unmatched. Crank it up, share it with your squad, and keep the legacy alive.
*Stay tuned for Slap Dee’s 2025 drops, including *Voice Yo Dula*—because the hustle never sleeps. 🎤🔥
