Gazza Music Productions
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Gazza Music Productions, also referred to as GMP Records, simply known as G.M.P., is an Namibian
music production label founded by Gazza
in 2004. GMP is one of the most successful music labels in Namibia.
Gazza was the first and only artist on the label. In 2005, he failed to sign newcomer Sunny Boy whom he introduced through his hit song koko. Until then, Gazza recruited Aunti Sousa and a group of three dancers to the label. OmPuff
also joined him and became his backup artist in 2005. Gazza failed to coin a deal for OmPuff and he left to associate himself with Mshasho Records.
Streetkids, trio of skillful b-boying
boys/rappers were signed to the label as dancers in 2004. The played a role in Gazza's music career by introducing stunning kwaito dancing moves which would later be known as a G.M.P. trademark. The group released one studio album under the label which was well received by the public. In September 2011, the group left the label.
Today GMP Records and Mshasho Records are one of the two most successful record companies in Namibia. Due to that the two labels have been industry rivals.
Namibia
Namibia, officially the Republic of Namibia , is a country in southern Africa whose western border is the Atlantic Ocean. It shares land borders with Angola and Zambia to the north, Botswana to the east and South Africa to the south and east. It gained independence from South Africa on 21 March...
music production label founded by Gazza
Gazza (artist)
Lazaruz Karandu Shiimi known by his stage name as Gazza, is a Namibian kwaito musician from Oshakati. As a soccer lover, he nicknamed himself Gazza after famous English soccer player Paul Gascoigne. He is one of the most commercially successful recording artists in Namibia...
in 2004. GMP is one of the most successful music labels in Namibia.
Gazza was the first and only artist on the label. In 2005, he failed to sign newcomer Sunny Boy whom he introduced through his hit song koko. Until then, Gazza recruited Aunti Sousa and a group of three dancers to the label. OmPuff
OmPuff (kwaito)
Belmiro Hosi better known by his stage name as OmPuff is an Angolan-Namibian kwaito and hip hop musician who rose to widespread fame in 2005. He is one of the liveliest performers on the Namibian local scene. OmPuff signed to Mshasho Productions in 2006. He nicknamed himself Puffy after childhood...
also joined him and became his backup artist in 2005. Gazza failed to coin a deal for OmPuff and he left to associate himself with Mshasho Records.
Streetkids, trio of skillful b-boying
B-boying
B-boying, often called "breakdancing", is a popular style of street dance that was created and developed as part of hip-hop culture among African Americans and Latino youths in New York City. The dance consists of four primary elements: toprock, downrock, power moves and freezes...
boys/rappers were signed to the label as dancers in 2004. The played a role in Gazza's music career by introducing stunning kwaito dancing moves which would later be known as a G.M.P. trademark. The group released one studio album under the label which was well received by the public. In September 2011, the group left the label.
Today GMP Records and Mshasho Records are one of the two most successful record companies in Namibia. Due to that the two labels have been industry rivals.
Former artist
- Sunny BoySunny BoySunday Shipushu , well known as Sunny Boy is a Namibian rapper from Ongwediva. Sunny Boy performs a brand of music known as hikwa, which he engineered by fusing hip hop and kwaito. He rose to fame after collaborating with Gazza on his song "Koko" in 2004...
- OmPuff
- D-Jay, 1 album
- Roger (deceased), 1 album
- Aunti Sousa
- Streetkids, 1 album
- Guti Fruit
Discography
- 2004: Gazza Tanauka
- 2004: GazzaGazza (artist)Lazaruz Karandu Shiimi known by his stage name as Gazza, is a Namibian kwaito musician from Oshakati. As a soccer lover, he nicknamed himself Gazza after famous English soccer player Paul Gascoigne. He is one of the most commercially successful recording artists in Namibia...
- Zula II SurviveZula II SurviveZula II Survive is the second album by Namibian kwaito artist Gazza. The album adopted more kwaito than Tanauka, and till today is considered Gazza's best album. Zula II Survive together with The Dogg's Shimaliw' Osatana and Take Out Yo Gun are considered the first albums that shaped the Namibian... - 2005: Gazza - Stof-Lap ChikaputeStof-Lap ChikaputeStof-Lap Chikapute is the third studio album by Gazza, released in 2005. The album saw Gazza adopting more of South African style of kwaito. The album features production from Bu², Becoming Phill, and David Taren. This is Gazza's first album without appearance from The Dogg.- Track listing...
- 2007: Gazza - 467/GMP Till I Die467/GMP Till I Die467/GMP Till I Die is a double album by Gazza which is his fourth studio album, released in May, 2007. 467/GMP Till I Die is the first double LP released in Namibia. The album features the Channel-O award winning song "Mokasie". This is Gazza most mature and personal album...
- 2008: Gazza - Still The KingStill The KingStill the King is the fifth album by Namibian kwaito star Gazza, released on 30 September 2008. The album is considered a flop by many fans, citing its use of foreign languages. Production is made similar to old albums done by legends such as TKZee, Kabelo, Mandoza, Brown Dash and Zola.- Track...
- 2009: D-Jay - Game Over
- 2009: Roger - Here I Am
- 2009: Streetkids - Botsotso
- 2009: Gazza - Cosa Nostra: LafamiliaCosa Nostra: LafamiliaCosa Nostra: Lafamilia is the sixth studio album by Gazza released in 2009 under Gazza Music Productions. Most of the album was produced by then-upcoming producer Kapro. It features appearance from Tequila, Betholdt, Dama Do Bling, 4x4 Too Much Power and Mandoza among others.The album features hit...
- 2010: Black Sheep - The Black Sheep Show
- 2011: Gazza Seelima
External links
See also
- List of Record Labels
- Mshasho ProductionsMshasho ProductionsMshasho Productions, also referred to as, Mshasho Music Productions, and, Mshasho Records is an Namibian record label founded by Namibian musician and producer, Martin "The Dogg" Morocky in 2003. The company is a subsidiary of The Dogg's company Mshasho closed cooperation...
- Yaziza EntertainmentYaziza EntertainmentYaziza Entertainment is an Namibian record label founded by Namibian rapper Sunny Boy in 2006....
- Lowkey Records
- Butterfly Entertainment
- Omalaeti Music
- Ogopa Deejays