Voltz JT Drop Same Drawer Ne Gown
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By Panashe Siziba
Voltz is settling well in the Hip hop circles, as he continues to drop bangers.Voltz is currently trending after dropping a single track titled Same Gown Ne Drawer, a message packed track.
Voltz JT is a Zimbabwean hip-hop musician who has pioneered the jecha trap sound, a fusion of drill music and the Shona language. He is known for his socially conscious lyrics and catchy beats that reflect the realities of the ghetto.
Voltz JT recorded his first song Boys Rangu in 2016. By 2021, he had released two EPs: Power Moves, a joint project with Kerposh, and Mayhem and Modies, his solo debut.
Voltz JT rose to fame with his track These Days, which went viral for its social commentary on the hardships faced by the youth in Zimbabwe. He followed up with another hit titled Nyaya Dzemari, which talks about how money causes rifts between friends.
He also collaborated with Holy Ten on How Far, which asks the question of how far one is willing to go to achieve success. In 2022, he released his debut album Life Of Muvhimi, which featured artists like Tamy Moyo and Dobba Don.
In 2023, Voltz JT released Makuruwani with Nutty O. The song became a hit, topping the ZiFM charts and being in the top 5 on other local radio stations.
Voltz JT has also performed at various shows and festivals, such as Shoko Festival and the National Arts Merit Awards (NAMA).
Voltz JT’s musical style is influenced by drill music, a subgenre of hip-hop that originated in the United Kingdom. Drill music is characterized by dark, grimy and violent lyrics over hard-hitting beats.
Voltz JT has adapted this style to suit his local context, using the Shona language and slang to express his views on social issues. He calls his style jecha trap, which means “sand trap” in Shona. Jecha is a metaphor for the obstacles and challenges that people face in the ghetto.