Roberto is
a Zambian singer/songwriter/producer and the youngest of a musical family, so it was only fathomable that he
would follow in the footsteps of his parents and older sibling, very well-known
Zambian singer/songwriter/producer Ozzy. Roberto entered the music scene as a
rapper, and later turned singer after being inspired by Usher’s hit song “My
Way”; Roberto later encountered a career turning experience after traveling to and living in South
Africa for a period of time. Whilst in South
Africa Roberto wrote songs for and worked with well-known South African
artists, such as Boom Shaka, Thebe and Buso, just to name a
few. This propelled Roberto’s confidence and career to the next level and led
him to joining forces with Explosive, whom at the time had regular features on
Channel ‘O’ and gave him the opportunity to write and produce his first track
titled “Chest to Chest” which paved the way for Roberto in the
African Music scene.
On his return to
Zambia Roberto released his debut self-titled album in his native tongue, which
produced hits such as Operator, Mtima Wako, Inkama Shandi and Ulimbe Ft
Ozzy.
Later in 2008 he
released his sophomore album titled “Akasuba”, the album had
shown new light to the Zambian R&B music scene with songs like Don’t
Say You Do, These Words, Nikutasha, Save our Love, Bengi and 2009
award winning song of the year Akasuba titled after the album.
In 2010 Roberto
entered into collaboration with Ugandan artist Toniks and
together they formed a group called UZ47. Since the joint venture,
UZ47 have since been anticipated as one of the finest duos to come out of Africa.
With songs like Swag Meter and Be With You
already under their belts and music videos to boot, that have been received
with rave reviews reflected by their view count, it is evident that they have
set a new standard for the African music industry and are only just getting
warmed up.
Roberto recently
released his latest album “My Name Is…” His first single
from the album is titled “Osanisiya So” which was released
early this year.
“Osanisiya
So” is a funky edgy forbidden-love song, sung in English with a splash
of Nyanja (Zambian language). With this single, Roberto offers listeners a
different taste to Afro-R&B whilst experimenting with heavy base drums that
you cannot help but bop your head to as the chorus lets you get lost in the
mood of the song.
The follow up single
to “Osanisiya So” titled “Good Woman”
reflects Roberto’s love for R&B and will be the first of Roberto’s more
commercial sounding tracks that carries the listeners on to where the first
single left off.
With a lot more surprises to unravel, some major
collaborations, and a creatively experimental album. Roberto has something in
store for everyone, and is sure not to disappoint his fans old and new, who
have been eagerly anticipating his latest material. Already being titled Southern
Africa’s answer to 2Face, all that can be added is for audiences
to take a seat and enjoy the Roberto plane as it takes you into a whole new era
of Afro-R&B.
“Osanisiya
So” is a funky edgy forbidden-love song, sung in English with a splash
of Nyanja (Zambian language). With this single, Roberto offers listeners a
different taste to Afro-R&B whilst experimenting with heavy base drums that
you cannot help but bop your head to as the chorus lets you get lost in the
mood of the song.
The follow up single
to “Osanisiya So” titled “Good Woman”
reflects Roberto’s love for R&B and will be the first of Roberto’s more
commercial sounding tracks that carries the listeners on to where the first
single left off.
With a lot more surprises to unravel, some major
collaborations, and a creatively experimental album. Roberto has something in
store for everyone, and is sure not to disappoint his fans old and new, who
have been eagerly anticipating his latest material. Already being titled Southern
Africa’s answer to 2Face, all that can be added is for audiences
to take a seat and enjoy the Roberto plane as it takes you into a whole new era
of Afro-R&B.
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