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Gaanwid Taab - He was born at Bindura Hospital, and was raised in Trojan mine community.
Gaanwid Taab was his childhood nickname nothing to do with drugs, it was a puzzle(letters) came from Gabi, 3rd born in family of four boys.
After completing his education he worked for Food Chain H/O(Conpic) as Accounts Clerk then later joined Spar Caledon as Assistant Accountant 2004-2006 whilst part time DJing with Boboshanti.
Gaanwid first tried his Djing and toasting at age of 17 eager to flaunt his skills,after his Mother discouraged him to sing other people's songs, 2002 He began recording singles, his first recording was at high density studios track called Matty Boom produced by Busy D&Africa Revenge.
MO VIP Studios then Produced his Single "Nzenza", He met T.B.A a friend from School(Producer)2006, started working on his first album called Zvandasvika Kudai, His first Major hit from the album was "NDODA" which featured Diana of 2BG.
His album started with a bang. A mixture of Shona, English and Zim slang lyrics, the album featured the following Zimbabwean household names: Diana, Blush, Don, Nandy and Tamic. Comprises love songs, social advice songs, marital conflict songs, a dedication to parents and an encouragement to people to remember their God. There are 9 scintillating tracks plus a lovely few-seconds intro by Gaanwid himself. Released July 2007, the album was already a hit on Zimnet Radio. This CD was destined for great success. To buy go to www.amazon.co.uk .
The video 'NDODA" collabo with Diana Samukange,the video was on Top 100 zvt 2007.
After completing his education he worked for Food Chain H/O(Conpic) as Accounts Clerk then later joined Spar Caledon as Assistant Accountant 2004-2006 whilst part time DJing with Boboshanti.
Gaanwid first tried his Djing and toasting at age of 17 eager to flaunt his skills,after his Mother discouraged him to sing other people's songs, 2002 He began recording singles, his first recording was at high density studios track called Matty Boom produced by Busy D&Africa Revenge.
MO VIP Studios then Produced his Single "Nzenza", He met T.B.A a friend from School(Producer)2006, started working on his first album called Zvandasvika Kudai, His first Major hit from the album was "NDODA" which featured Diana of 2BG.
His album started with a bang. A mixture of Shona, English and Zim slang lyrics, the album featured the following Zimbabwean household names: Diana, Blush, Don, Nandy and Tamic. Comprises love songs, social advice songs, marital conflict songs, a dedication to parents and an encouragement to people to remember their God. There are 9 scintillating tracks plus a lovely few-seconds intro by Gaanwid himself. Released July 2007, the album was already a hit on Zimnet Radio. This CD was destined for great success. To buy go to www.amazon.co.uk .
The video 'NDODA" collabo with Diana Samukange,the video was on Top 100 zvt 2007.
From then he started releasing single videos every year,"stick mabhonzo"the song was all about supporting slim girls a 2008 video
He delivered his unchained spirit,which he found him growing more eclectic in a quest to cross over the international market Ndasuwa kumba 2009 video was also a hit video it also featured a successful duet with Travor Dongo produced at Trinidad Studios by Clifford"Cliff Spliff"Machingaifa - the song was about coming back home,he missed his birth place whilst he was in a foreign Land,more matured lyrics from Gaanwid.
He also did a video called Mbiri-"rimwe rerimwe remazuva ndichaita mbiri musazonyanyoshamisika ndane mbirii"-one day i will be a star,based on true story(controversy)caused noise in the streets, big tune on riddim called firewire produced by Guspy Warrior at Trinidad Studios. Fans liked it.
Still in the same year, He came into his own with early hits like "Mosquito"on Yabban riddim and was on top 10 for a longtime on http://www.reverbnation.com/gaanwidtaab.
2010 a song called Auya uya with major creative statements was also on ZVtv top 50. Produced by Jeeperz. All his videos are on http://www.youtube.com/user/Drgaanwid
Beginning of January 2011 he released three Singles,CALL ME BACK featured Tiraz,Quonifuzed and Smylie,TV and Doro Remahara at Trinidad Studios.
you can listen on http://www.reverbnation.com/gaanwidtaab.
Gaanwid has—aside from incredible rhymes and subtle, clever pop culture references—a unique lyrical flow all his own
Dancehall/reggae artiste also a Producer at Trinidad Studios,Gaanwid release an album on 20 January 2011. It was distributed by Trinidad Records, and according to Gaanwid, “I’m most definitely putting in a lot of work. I’ve never been a believer in achieving something and then getting comfortable in the same spot. I’m always eager to learn and improve my craft and try new things. So apart from performing, I’m always writing or in the studio making new music that will be marketable in Zimbabwe and other regions" The album its already on local Stations.
So fans can look out for some new tracks that I’m not necessarily known for coming up album...His latest album is called Sister Madziya.
Influences
Gaanwid has stated that artists who have influenced him musical style include Dyr, Mutabaruka, Kip Rich, Cutty Ranks, Fada Muximum and Sniper Storm.
Recently, he collaborated with artists like XQ , Dr Clarence and Madiz. He produced "Driveway"-Sniper Storm Gaanwid is now working with Dr Clarence and they are promising to send fire messages to the Fans
He also did a video called Mbiri-"rimwe rerimwe remazuva ndichaita mbiri musazonyanyoshamisika ndane mbirii"-one day i will be a star,based on true story(controversy)caused noise in the streets, big tune on riddim called firewire produced by Guspy Warrior at Trinidad Studios. Fans liked it.
Still in the same year, He came into his own with early hits like "Mosquito"on Yabban riddim and was on top 10 for a longtime on http://www.reverbnation.com/gaanwidtaab.
2010 a song called Auya uya with major creative statements was also on ZVtv top 50. Produced by Jeeperz. All his videos are on http://www.youtube.com/user/Drgaanwid
Beginning of January 2011 he released three Singles,CALL ME BACK featured Tiraz,Quonifuzed and Smylie,TV and Doro Remahara at Trinidad Studios.
you can listen on http://www.reverbnation.com/gaanwidtaab.
Gaanwid has—aside from incredible rhymes and subtle, clever pop culture references—a unique lyrical flow all his own
Dancehall/reggae artiste also a Producer at Trinidad Studios,Gaanwid release an album on 20 January 2011. It was distributed by Trinidad Records, and according to Gaanwid, “I’m most definitely putting in a lot of work. I’ve never been a believer in achieving something and then getting comfortable in the same spot. I’m always eager to learn and improve my craft and try new things. So apart from performing, I’m always writing or in the studio making new music that will be marketable in Zimbabwe and other regions" The album its already on local Stations.
So fans can look out for some new tracks that I’m not necessarily known for coming up album...His latest album is called Sister Madziya.
Influences
Gaanwid has stated that artists who have influenced him musical style include Dyr, Mutabaruka, Kip Rich, Cutty Ranks, Fada Muximum and Sniper Storm.
Recently, he collaborated with artists like XQ , Dr Clarence and Madiz. He produced "Driveway"-Sniper Storm Gaanwid is now working with Dr Clarence and they are promising to send fire messages to the Fans
Mo riddimz Gaanwid is producing at the moment. My aim is to uplift the Underground Artist
