SLAP DEE: MOTHER TONGUE
Celebrating Zambian Heritage Through Sound | Released November 20, 2020
Album Details
Title: Mother Tongue
Artist: Slap Dee
Release Date: November 20, 2020
Label: XYZ Entertainments Ltd
Genre: Hip-Hop, Afro-Pop, Zed Hip-Hop
Total Tracks: 19
Languages: Bemba, Nyanja, English
About Mother Tongue
Slap Dee’s acclaimed 2020 album, Mother Tongue, stands as a powerful celebration of Zambian culture and linguistic diversity. Featuring 19 tracks intricately woven with Bemba, Nyanja, and English, the project represents a significant artistic statement from one of Zambia’s leading Hip-Hop figures.
More than just a collection of songs, Mother Tongue delves into themes of identity, heritage, social commentary, and personal reflection, all set against a backdrop of innovative production that fuses traditional Zambian elements with contemporary global sounds. The album garnered widespread praise upon release, resonating deeply with audiences both locally and internationally.
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
- 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 Artists
Mother Tongue brought together an impressive roster of Zambian talent and prominent international artists, enriching the album’s diverse soundscape:
Zambian Powerhouses
Feat. Daev, Maureen Lilanda, Tommy D, Dizmo, Elisha Long, TIM, Natasha Chansa, Lanji, Nashe Q, Jay Rox, Magg44, KOBY, Jorzi, Loco Lunatic, Zamani Musonda, Tiya Muzika.
International Stars
Feat. Sampa The Great (Zambia/Australia) and Busiswa (South Africa).
Honoring Daev
The album prominently features the late Daev on multiple tracks, serving as a tribute to his significant contribution to Zambian music.
Themes & Cultural Significance
Mother Tongue resonates deeply due to its authentic exploration of Zambian identity and its innovative musical approach:
Cultural Pride & Language
The album champions the use of local languages (Bemba, Nyanja) alongside English, reflecting Zambia’s multicultural fabric and celebrating linguistic heritage.
Musical Fusion
Production seamlessly blends traditional Zambian instruments and rhythms with contemporary Hip-Hop, Afro-Pop, and trap elements, creating a unique ‘Zed’ sound.
Storytelling & Reflection
Lyrics explore relatable themes of daily life, ambition, social issues, and cultural proverbs, offering both introspection and commentary.
“My mission was to create something that sounds like home. Mother Tongue is for Zambia, by Zambia.”
— Slap Dee
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