2005 JANUARY-Officer in Charge (First Hip-Hop album produced and released in Zambia)
C.R.I.$.I.$. Presents The Diamond Chain Mixtape (Fisrt Zambian Mixtape)
Over 10,000 sold
2006 BRATH AWARD Winner of best Zambian Hip-Hop artist.
Started reciting raps at age 10
1988-1992-Inspired by Big Daddy Kane, KRS One, NWA, LL Cool J and Dr. Dre to start rapping
1998-Zambia Insurance Business College Trust
1999-Joined Mondo Music Artist/Producer
2000-Playaz Worldwide (Takin’ Over) licensed to South Africa’s DIY Records for a compilation called Harambe Dope Sessions as picked by listeners of South Africa’s Y-FM
2002- Young & Rubicam (Y&R) lead character for a big advertising campaign for Mosi Lager in Zambia.
2002-2004-The Voice of America:Appointed him as the coordinator of the Hip-Hop Connection Fan Club in Zambia as a spokesperson for issues affecting the African youth
Signed Publishing Deal with Sony Music South Africa headed by Jay Savage but nothing materialised from that.
2004-Third place in controversial Rap battle aired live on South African Television
2005-Signed a Zambian distribution deal with Solid Rhythmz
JANUARY 2005-released the first ever Hip-Hop album recorded and produced in Zambia by a Zambian called "Officer in Charge."
MARCH 2005-Featured in Future Music Magazine, reviewed by Tim Oliver and described as an artist with “great vocal talents and an undeniable skill for song writing."
MAY 2005-Invited to perform at the Channel-O Video Music Awards
2006-Released the first official Zambian mixtape called C.R.I.$.I.$. Presents the Diamond Chain. This compilation showcased some of the artists he was producing. Thanks to the deal he signed with Supershine, music distributors in Africa, It went on to sell over 10, 000 copies in Zambia alone
MAY 2007- Featured in the U.K.’s COMPUTER MUSIC MAGAZINE Issue 112 and received a good review by industry insider, ’Ronan MacDonald.’
JULY 2007-His song ‘One Day’ appeared on the Alizay U.K. Compilation CD
He performed at the Oxjam gig held in Epsom, Surrey to raise funds for people in need, living in under-developed countries.
NOVEMBER, 2007: Appeared in U.K. Zambians Magazine, Issue No. 2
NOVEMBER, 2007: signed a deal to have his latest album digitally distributed. The new album called ‘Designer’ will be available to the masses through a new distributor, Nimbit. This has come as great news as they are also associated with distributing Robert Plant’s, Led Zeppelin front man, collaboration album with female singer Alison Krauss.
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DECEMBER, 2007: Took part in the Hugo Urban Rules, a show dedicated to developing and educating new urban talent.
He took part in the various master classes offered and learning from industry experts such as Steve Sutherland, Mervyn Lyn and Lawrence Lartey. Also in attendance was U.S. R&B singer Amerie who also shared some of her knowledge of the music industry.
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Currently appearing on a just released mixtape by U.S. Disc Jockey, Dj. Green Lantern called ‘Myspace Monster Mash.’ His album has just been made available for digital download and will be officially released in March, 2008.
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