S2Kizzy

Salim Karim (born 9 May 1995), popularly known by his producer-artist name S2KIZZY, is a Tanzanian record producer and songwriter. He is best known for producing Bongo Flava songs "Amabako" by Diamond Platnumz, and "Tetema" by Rayvanny. He has produced albums for and overseen the careers of Diamond Platnumz, Rayvanny, Bill Nass and Vanessa Mdee. He is credited as a 'super-producer' in contemporary Bongo-Flava, Bongo-Trap, Afrobeats and Afropop.[1]

S2KIZZY
Background information
Birth nameSalim Karim
Also known asZombie
Born9 May 1995 (age 25)
Dar es Salaam, Tanzania
GenresBongo Flava, Afropop, Afrobeats, Hip hop
Occupation(s)record producer, songwriter Producer (music)
InstrumentsKeyboard, Piano
Years active2015-present
LabelsPluto Records
Associated actsDiamond Platnumz, Rayvanny, Nora Fatehi, Vanessa Mdee, Jux, Phyno, Wiz Kid, Rema, Pitbull, Bill Nass

Career

Karim is the founder and current CEO of Pluto Records, but works predominantly with WCB (Wasafi Classic Baby).[2]

Amber Rose may be working on a project with him.[3]

Personal life

In 2020 there was a break-in at his studio in Dar es Salaam which was widely reported, the President of Tanzania even vouched to find the responsible party and government representatives personally investigated the matter.[4][5]

Awards and nominations
Year Award Category Nominated work Result
2019 [6] Afrima Music Producer of The Year S2KIZZY Nominated
2020 [7] MVP Award African Producer of The Year S2KIZZY Nominated

Produced songs and features
Year Title
2018 "Pochi Nene"- Rayvanny (feat. S2Kizzy)
"Papara"- Mimi Mars
2019 "Tetema"- Rayvanny (feat. Diamond Platnumz)
"Moyo"- Vanessa Mdee
"Bado"- Vanessa Mdee (feat. Rayvanny)
"Sumaku"- Jux (feat. Vanessa Mdee)
"Pepeta"- Nora Fatehi (feat. Rayvanny)
"Bugana"- Nandy (feat. Bill Nass)
"Sensema"- Hamisa Mobetto (feat. Whozu)
"Tetema (Remix)"- Rayvanny (feat. Diamond Platnumz, Pitbull, Mohombi, Jeon)
"Vumbi"- Rayvanny (feat. Diamond Platnumz)
2020 "La Vie"- Tanasha Donna (feat. Mbosso)
"Baba Lao"- Diamond Platnumz

References
  1. "7 Bongo-Trap Songs You Need to Hear Right Now". Okayafrica.com. 2018-05-22. Retrieved 2021-01-11.
  2. "WEUSI - Showtime". Notjustok.com. 2019-05-28. Retrieved 2021-01-11.
  3. Clouds Media (2020-12-16). s2KIZZY na AMBER ROSE"Nini kinaendelea"/ baba ALIYEMBAKA mtoto wake"JELA kifungo cha maisha...!".
  4. Millard Ayo (2020-10-15). GOVERNMENT SPEAKER ARRIVED AT S2KIZZY ATTACKED STUDIO, TO TALK ABOUT THIS.
  5. Sam Misago (2020-10-15). BREAKING NEWS: S2KIZZY Attacked studio, stripped naked, beaten with sticks, broke studio equipment.
  6. "Here are the 2019 AFRIMMA Nominees". Okayafrica.com. 2019-08-07. Retrieved 2021-01-10.
  7. "Soundcity MVP Awards: Burna Boy, Naira Marley, Rema collect award". BBC.com. 2020-01-12. Retrieved 2021-01-10.
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