The Needle / Zimbabwe - Current

“The Needle / Zimbabwe - Current” is a genre-blending mix that captures the movement and innovation within Zimbabwe’s local music scene while weaving in global influences. From the collaborative rhythms of Chillmaster Music & Bagga’s “Ndiudze Zvese - Remix Version” to Kikky Badass and Crooger’s sharp delivery on “Tikutsvaga MaDollar,” the playlist leans into Zimbabwe's contemporary sound—balancing urban energy with cultural roots.

The tracklist also pulls in a range of international sounds, like the emotional alt-pop of Stray Kids’ “WHY?” and ZAYN’s introspective “Alienated,” sitting alongside amapiano beats from South Africa, Afrobeats, conscious rap, lo-fi soul, and faith-inspired anthems. Whether through Sylent Nqo’s intricate guitar work on “Chanaka” or the ambient moods of artists like d4vd and WILLOW, the playlist stays current while representing the dynamic voices shaping Zimbabwean and diasporic music right now.