Zed Army’s buzzing rapper /song writer talent with a unique flow,
TiyeP(MwanaWanyarenda) who’s name stands for Talented Intelligent Young and extraordinary person(T.I.Y.E.P)
Real names Jonathan Silwaba Nyirenda was born on February 3rd 1986 in
Zambia’s Kitwe town.
The tune has come a long way for the Rapper/songwriter who is the last
born from a family of nine (with 4 older sisters and older brothers).
TiyeP broke onto the scene in 2008 after signing a 2year recording deal with macky2’s Alpha Entertainments.
Though TiyeP begun his musical career at an early age of 13 when he was
doing his primary education at regiment basic school in Lusaka were he
did musical drama,from humble beginnings he has definitely earned his
stripes and made his impact on the Zambian scene.
Attaining heavy
rotation status and massive air play, Pamulilo a record that featured
Diva(Female Singer) and Zambian rap group Zone fam who earlier in the
year had scooped the best African rap group award at the 2012 channel O
awards.Pamulilo is the song that officially introduced TiyeP onto the
scene.
The breakthrough hit attracted attention including power play
on Q fm,the record was number one for a month on radio phoenix’s local
rhythms count down and three months on hot fm.It topped the charts for
weeks on most of Zambia’s leading radio stations.
This
broadcasting success forever changed prodigy’s musical journey and paved
the way for more opportunities such as being on the bill/lineup and
sharing the stage with international acts and African superstars such as
Davido, P Square and CassperNyovest. Although his career had gained
momentum and acclaim, TiyeP did not relent and continued working hard at
perfecting his craft. He also pushed his writing skills to another
level when he wrote a song called booty call which brought female rapper
Nana onto the scene,TiyeP wrote for brisky,Future 101 music group and
he also had additional writings on Alpha Romeo’s first album president
and C.Q’s 7stars Album.
As with all things in life, hard work
does indeed pays off. Forging on he continued writing his metaphoric
poetic lyrics and catchy sing-along’s. It was at this point of his
career that TiyeP teamed up with mastermind MBeats Generation producer
DJ Mzenga to record the street smash hit Munjeleleko which later in the
year was nominated for best upcoming Hip-Hop video at the born and bred
awards. From its lyrics to the catchy tune and prolific production, the
song is still one of the youths street anthem.
Other TiyeP Hip-hop
Hits, Wrap Up an annual record that summarizes the events that took
place in the year before mostly focuses on politics and
entertianment.Mad Scientist a record centre around literature and
chemistry produced by and features Tsean.June 2015 on the 30 TiyeP
added another Hit record to his list called Unajaila Ine produced by
kekero,the song topped the charts on almost all the radio stations
around the country for months .TiyeP has worked with some of zambia’s
big names in the industry like Roberto,Chef187,Macky2,Tommy
Dee,Tsean,James Sakala,Wezi,Abel Chungu and More.
The talent
who is yet to put his first album called RED on the market in November
2016,keeps bringing the fire and growing his fan base both on social
media and on the ground .TiyeP’s Target audience is between 12 and
35years,The Rapper who’s current occupation is Hot Fm radio as
production manager and creative team member .Says he will not stop at
anything until Zambian youths live a drug free life, Through his rap
music presented in Zambia’s key languages Nyanja ,bemba and a touch of
English .
TiyeP will continue to teach , entertain and educate
through his music, but the rest as the saying goes is history and the
future is limitless. Be on the lookout for more sing along and street
anthems has TiyeP showcases his talent to you.
