Daev and Slapdee have linked up again on a new record titled “Single,” and the reunion makes plenty of sense. Daev previously featured on Slapdee’s “Mother Tongue,” a track off the Zambian rap veteran’s 2020 album of the same name. So the chemistry here is not new.
Slapdee, born Mwila Musonda, brings real weight to any collaboration. He was the first Zambian rapper to win at the Ngoma Awards. He also built the “Black na White” album series and founded XYZ Entertainment.
Daev, real name Davis Phiri, works under the XYZ Entertainment imprint. Over the years, he has collaborated with names like Izrael, Petersen, Triciah Zm, and Willz Mr. Nyopole. That background shapes the sound here.
Having Slapdee on your song signals something about where you stand in the game. His co-sign carries meaning for Daev, because the two clearly enjoy working together. The result feels relaxed rather than forced.
Zambian hip hop and R&B keep leaning on these cross-generational pairings. They work because the scene is small enough for real relationships to form. This one is no exception.
Listen to Daev – Single and drop your thoughts in the comment section below.
