Album Title: Mother Tongue
Release Date: November 20, 2020
Genre: Hip-Hop | Afro-Pop | Zambian Fusion
Label: XYZ Entertainment
Experience the Masterpiece
Slap Dee’s Mother Tongue is more than an album—it’s a cultural movement. With 19 tracks blending Bemba, Nyanja, and English, this project celebrates Zambia’s rich heritage while pushing the boundaries of modern hip-hop. Released in 2020, Mother Tongue quickly became a national sensation, topping charts and uniting fans across generations.
Official Tracklist
- Intro (feat. Maureen Lilanda)
- Fire (feat. Daev)
- Masagali (feat. Tommy D & Dizmo)
- Teti (feat. Elisha Long)
- Greatness (feat. TIM)
- Ku Wire (feat. Natasha Chansa)
- Take It Back (feat. Lanji)
- Peaches and Cream (feat. Nashe Q)
- Motto (feat. Jay Rox & Sampa The Great)
- Mother Tongue (feat. Daev Zambia) — Title Track
- Do Better (feat. Magg44)
- Kembo Mu Matero
- Bwafya (feat. Lanji)
- Duet (Tik Tok) (feat. Elisha Long, Tiya Muzika & KOBY)
- Talk My Spit (feat. Zamani Musonda)
- Savuka (feat. Busiswa)
- Banzanga (feat. Elisha Long)
- Mali (feat. Loco Lunatic)
- Osa Wala (feat. Jorzi)
Featured Collaborations
Slap Dee united Zambia’s brightest talents and international stars for this landmark project:
- Daev Zambia: The late legend’s iconic verses on Mother Tongue and Fire remain timeless.
- Busiswa: South Africa’s Afro-pop queen brings fiery energy to Savuka.
- Sampa The Great: A global icon adds her signature flow to Motto.
- Tommy D & Dizmo: Zambian hitmakers elevate Masagali with electrifying production.
Explore Behind-the-Scenes Stories
Why Mother Tongue Resonates
- Cultural Pride: Lyrics rooted in Zambian proverbs, folklore, and everyday life.
- Genre Innovation: A seamless fusion of traditional rhythms (kalimba, ngoma drums) and modern trap beats.
- Legacy: Proceeds from the album supported the family of collaborator Daev Zambia, honoring his enduring impact on Zambian music.
Where to Listen & Purchase
- Stream:
- Boomplay
- Spotify
- Apple Music
- Purchase:
- Digital Download: Mvesesani (K99.00)
- Physical CDs: Available at select Zambian retailers (contact XYZ Entertainment for stockists).
Join the Movement
Mother Tongue is more than music—it’s a testament to Zambia’s voice. Share your favorite tracks using #SlapDeeMotherTongue and connect with fans worldwide.
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“My mission was to create something that sounds like home. Mother Tongue is for Zambia, by Zambia.” – Slap Dee
