Song Details

Problem

• Artists: Rymez, Simba Tagz, Nutty O & Boss Pumacol

• Producer: Rymez

The first single off the anticipated Pungwe Sessions Vol. II project is the Dancehall party starter Problem that features Simba Tagz, Nutty O and Boss Pumacol.

The Rymez produced song kicks off with a hypnotic horn sample underpinned by kicks and drums that pull you in and onto the dancefloor. Problem’s hook is provided by Zimbabwean music impresario Simba Tagz who uses his gravelly voice to set the tone for the up-tempo offering. Zim Dancehall’s rising stars Nutty O and Boss Pumacol trade bars as they invite women to the Dancefloor using increasingly witty wordplay and banter.

“Me working with Rymez and the other artists was magical. Some part of me is fulfilled musically. I do not know how to express it fully. But this has been one of the greatest musical meetings that has ever happened for Africa and the world. “ - Nutty O

Problem also displays Rymez talent and versatility as a producer as the beat was made in the studio specifically for the Dancehall acts during a recording session for the Pungwe Sessions.

Problem was written and recorded during the weeklong Pungwe Sessions organised by Point Black and supported by Goethe-Zentrum Harare/ Zimbabwe German Society.

Much like the rest of the album, the goal with this song was to encourage collaboration amongst Zimbabwean creatives and expose them to new sounds and audiences.

“This is probably my favourite song off the album. Boss Pumacol came into the studio and I could tell he was nervous and the beats I was playing were not really connecting with him. So, I whipped this up and he immediately started writing the verse. Tagz heard the beat and started mumbling ‘Problem, problem I’m about to have me a problem’ to himself. Soon we had the verse and chorus and then Nutty O came in and immediately started writing his verse. This song just has the energy that reflects what it was like making it.” - Rymez

Upon release, Problem was immediately added to the following official Apple Music Playlists

1. Future Hits

2. Hot Tracks

About Pungwe Sessions

In 2014  Point Black and its African Hip Hop Blog brand partnered with Rymez on a collaborative project called Pungwe Sessions . The goal was to showcase Zimbabwe’s best Hip Hop talent by leveraging The African Hip Hop Blog’s and Rymez’ collective reach and relationships to maximise exposure. The first single titled “Phil Chiyangwa” by Jnr Brown held the top spot on the ZiFM Urban Chart for 10 weeks. 3 more singles were released from the EP. All 4 singles on The Pungwe Sessions charted on various radio stations in Zimbabwe. They have been playlisted on various radio stations in Zimbabwe, South Africa, Zambia, Namibia, Australia and, The USA as well as playlisting on 2 seasons of the Big Brother Africa reality show. The artists involved with the project were able to draw direct economic benefits from on the project via publishing royalties and performance bookings.

With Pungwe Sessions Vol. II which is supported in partnership with Goethe-Zentrum Harare/ Zimbabwe German Society, Point Black are looking to follow up on the success of the first project and create more impact for the artists involved. Pungwe Sessions Vol. II is a collaborative album that hopes to elevate Zimbabwean musicians via education, collaboration, and promotion.

For any queries contact Phil Chard

+263 772 419 739 / +27 79 595 0271

phil@pointblack.africa