Sony Music Publishing recently concluded its inaugural songwriting camp in Accra, Ghana which ran from January 5 to January 12 2023.

The first-of-its-kind camp for the publisher saw it bringing in some of the most prominent African acts from across the continent for one week, including two of Zimbabwe’s most decorated artists - Rymez and Daecolm. 

The 2 platinum-selling Zimbabwean artists were invited to the exclusive camp alongside other decorated names such as Tems, Stefflon Don, Teni. Sarz, Lojay, Ladipoe, Ms Banks,  GuiltyBeatz, Ozedikus, AV, Berwyn, Moon Willis, Jonny Coffer, and more.

Watch the video recap of the camp

“Being at SMP Ghana camp was an experience that really showed me how powerful our continent is. Just the magnitude of quality in Artists and how high the calibre was amazing to be a part of. The music that was made was nothing short of excellence. I loved being there” - Daecolm

Daecolm’s invitation to this camp is another impressive feather to his already decorated cap. Earlier this week the American organisation - The NAACP (The National Association for the Advancement of Colored People) announced the nominees for the 2023 edition of their Image Awards where Daecolm received 2 nominations for his writing on The Grammy-nominated Chris Brown album - Breezy.

The Sony camp was a very inspiring and a memorable experience, getting to work with powerful artists from all over Africa is something I’ve always wanted to do. A lot big records were made and I am really excited for the world to hear what everybody made. - Rymez

Rymez is also enjoying an incredible run having just secured collaborations with Nicki Minaj, Popcaan, Bugzy Malone and more. Rymez also secured 2 production credits on Winky D’s recently released Eureka album for Shaker and Peter Friend.

Rymez is no stranger to collaborative writing camps as he last spearheaded the Pungwe Sessions writing camp with Point Black in Harare. 

Both artists are set to release a slew of new music in the coming year. 

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About Daecolm

Born in Zimbabwe, raised in London and now relocated to Los Angeles. Coming from the heart of Africa it was no surprise D’s natural flare for the music was soon to ignite. From 14 his Dad had installed the best of the best music gurus into his system. Fast forward to present times he is now working with some of the best artist to name. Everyone right from Chris Brown all the way to his routed sounds Major League & Adekunle Gold. Building his own artistry since young has been no easy road but has gained such a refined vocal and intricate productions that are undeniable. Put Daecolm in any room and there is no question as to why he is one of the most sort after entities to create music with.

Collaborators:

CHRIS BROWN . TY DOLLA$IGN . ANITTA . MARIO . ELLA MAI . JESSE GLYNNE . LABRINTH . ELLA MAI . YK OSIRIS . BUDDY GUY J SOUL BROTHERS III . KEY . SOYOU . HEADIE ONE . YUNGEN . M HUNCHO . ADEKUNLE GOLD . RAY BLK . AJ TRACEY . MO . WAX MOTIF . TIESTO . TCHAMI . MARC BENJAMIN . SK8 MALONEY . KEHLANI . WES NELSON . YXNG BANE . ELIJAH BLAKE . AVELINO . HEX . SNEAKBO . SOFIA REYES . FEDER .

About Rymez