Tocky Vibes THE "Dancehall Priest"

 Tocky Vibes is a high rated upcoming artist in the Zimbabwean music arena. He belongs to the fast growing Zim Dancehall music genre which has won considerable following especially from younger Zimbabweans. Tocky Vibes rose to fame with his hit song Amai which was liked by many for its unique lyrical content and this earned him new a name, Dancehall Priest.

 Tocky Vibes the "Mhai" singer has recently made waves all around Zimbabwe.The Zimdancehall artiste whom people at first did not recognise and paid no attention to has risen up and has conquered all. Tocky Vibes whose real name is Obey Makamure has sent the Zimdancehall industry shaking with his dancehall music. Tocky Vibes' songs are inspirational and go in line with what is happening around him. By his songs we get an insight of how his surroundings are like.The NAMA award winning star has captivated the hearts of many aspiring Zimdancehall musicians as well as the fans.

Tocky has concentrated his efforts in the production of a unique kind of music called ZimDancehall. The genre is unique in the sense that it is wholly Zimbabwean and it has won popular support due to its home grown flavor as compared to the urban grooves genre and hip-hop which are western oriented. Tocky’s lyrics are distinct from those of his fellows due to a commendable and credible level of maturity that he exhibits in his music. There has been wide criticism showered on some ZimDacehall musicians due to the explicit nature of their music content. Tocky Vibes stands as a beacon of light considering the level of maturity in his lyrics.

In most of his songs, he appreciates the role of parenting figures, the importance of fidelity as well as the rewards of working hard. In his song titled “Shanda” Tocky deploys a unique artistic style in which he exhorts himself and other musicians to work hard in the industry despite various setbacks that they encounter. In one of his songs, he also talks about the HIV and AIDS pandemic. It goes without saying that one of the most adored songs, and perhaps his outstanding song in 2014 was “Amai”. The song “Mhai/Amai” (mother) was a dedication to his mother, or loosely to all the mothers, thanking them for their roles in the upbringing of children.

Discography

Below is a list of some of Tocky Vibe’s songs which won popularity in 2014;

1. Mhai
2. Shanda
3. Handityi
4. Kudzamisa Pfungwa
5. Handina zvinoera
6. Dziripo Hama
7. Ndini Ndinorira
8. Batai Homwe
9. Simudza Maoko
10. Tirikumhanya

                                                                Tocky Vibes song 'Mhai'


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Tocky has become an inspirational voice to many young Zimbabweans and it is indeed something to note as his songs might and are changing lives....

Like his favorite slogan or saying hihihiii I say keep on inspiring people Obey......

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Tocky Vibes at the NAMA awards

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