Zimbabwean Artists Daecolm and Rymez Invited to Prestigious Sony Artist Camp In Ghana
The first-of-its-kind camp for the publisher saw it bringing in some of the most prominent African acts from across the continent for one week, including two of Zimbabwe’s most decorated artists - Rymez and Daecolm.
Sony Music Publishing recently concluded its inaugural songwriting camp in Accra, Ghana which ran from January 5 to January 12 2023.
The first-of-its-kind camp for the publisher saw it bringing in some of the most prominent African acts from across the continent for one week, including two of Zimbabwe’s most decorated artists - Rymez and Daecolm.
Rymez
Daecolm
The 2 platinum-selling Zimbabwean artists were invited to the exclusive camp alongside other decorated names such as Tems, Stefflon Don, Teni. Sarz, Lojay, Ladipoe, Ms Banks, GuiltyBeatz, Ozedikus, AV, Berwyn, Moon Willis, Jonny Coffer, and more.
Watch the video recap of the camp
A recap of the Sony Music Writing Camp in Ghana
“Being at SMP Ghana camp was an experience that really showed me how powerful our continent is. Just the magnitude of quality in Artists and how high the calibre was amazing to be a part of. The music that was made was nothing short of excellence. I loved being there” - Daecolm
Daecolm’s invitation to this camp is another impressive feather to his already decorated cap. Earlier this week the American organisation - The NAACP (The National Association for the Advancement of Colored People) announced the nominees for the 2023 edition of their Image Awards where Daecolm received 2 nominations for his writing on The Grammy-nominated Chris Brown album - Breezy.
The Sony camp was a very inspiring and a memorable experience, getting to work with powerful artists from all over Africa is something I’ve always wanted to do. A lot big records were made and I am really excited for the world to hear what everybody made. - Rymez
Rymez is also enjoying an incredible run having just secured collaborations with Nicki Minaj, Popcaan, Bugzy Malone and more. Rymez also secured 2 production credits on Winky D’s recently released Eureka album for Shaker and Peter Friend.
Rymez is no stranger to collaborative writing camps as he last spearheaded the Pungwe Sessions writing camp with Point Black in Harare.
Both artists are set to release a slew of new music in the coming year.
Daecolm & Rymez on Social Media
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About Daecolm
Born in Zimbabwe, raised in London and now relocated to Los Angeles. Coming from the heart of Africa it was no surprise D’s natural flare for the music was soon to ignite. From 14 his Dad had installed the best of the best music gurus into his system. Fast forward to present times he is now working with some of the best artist to name. Everyone right from Chris Brown all the way to his routed sounds Major League & Adekunle Gold. Building his own artistry since young has been no easy road but has gained such a refined vocal and intricate productions that are undeniable. Put Daecolm in any room and there is no question as to why he is one of the most sort after entities to create music with.
Collaborators:
CHRIS BROWN . TY DOLLA$IGN . ANITTA . MARIO . ELLA MAI . JESSE GLYNNE . LABRINTH . ELLA MAI . YK OSIRIS . BUDDY GUY J SOUL BROTHERS III . KEY . SOYOU . HEADIE ONE . YUNGEN . M HUNCHO . ADEKUNLE GOLD . RAY BLK . AJ TRACEY . MO . WAX MOTIF . TIESTO . TCHAMI . MARC BENJAMIN . SK8 MALONEY . KEHLANI . WES NELSON . YXNG BANE . ELIJAH BLAKE . AVELINO . HEX . SNEAKBO . SOFIA REYES . FEDER .
About Rymez
Grammy Nominee Daecolm Returns Home To Give Back
Zimbabwe-born and now Los Angeles-based Grammy-nominated musician Daecolm recently returned home to Bulawayo during the holidays to do his own form of gift-giving to local artists. Daecolm is currently riding high after enjoying one of his most successful years as an artist that saw him moving from London to LA, releasing a slew of big singles, and working on Chris Brown’s Grammy-nominated album Breezy.
Zimbabwe-born and now Los Angeles-based Grammy-nominated musician Daecolm recently returned home to Bulawayo during the holidays to do his own form of gift-giving to local artists. Daecolm is currently riding high after enjoying one of his most successful years as an artist that saw him moving from London to LA, releasing a slew of big singles, and working on Chris Brown’s Grammy-nominated album Breezy. Most recently he co-wrote another song for Chris Brown titled It’s Giving Christmas which is holding strong on the holiday charts overseas.
Daecolm was in Bulawayo for a few weeks over Christmas to spend time with his family before he jetted off to South Africa and Ghana to work on new music with a number of A-list African stars. During his visit, Daecolm also worked with upcoming local producer Irvine “Da Kudu” Ronney on some music set to be released later this year.
Before the Grammy nominee caught a flight to South Africa that same evening he sat down with a group of Bulawayo artists for a free songwriting workshop where Daecolm shared a great deal of insights from his illustrious career. The charismatic vocalist and writer shared information on song structure, maintaining your identity, branding and promotion with the artists.
The free workshop was facilitated by Harare-based label Point Black Entertainment as part of The Music Industry Incubator program that they are running with Unplugged Zimbabwe.
“I really love my home country and my hometown. We have so much talent here and I want to assist where possible and share whatever tools I can to help them reach their goals” shared Daecolm. “I have been blessed with opportunities in my life and it is really important for me to reach back and lift everyone else up. That is why I am working with local artists and also giving this workshop, we all have a part to play”
Bulawayo’s own Def Jam signed artist ASAPH who attended the workshop had this to say “It's very cool to hear from someone who's worked with so many international icons. So getting knowledge from someone who's been exposed to such a high level, is always priceless. For me it's showing me the level I can go to as well. If I just put in the work believe it myself. “
Musician Maggie Soul Bird who attended the workshop shared that “It was really informative and as a songwriter I personally need more of these. So I'm really, really grateful to the organisers of this whole event. Thank you. It sometimes feels like it's difficult to be a songwriter who's not a singer but I'm realising I can also make it as just a songwriter and I like I like having that knowledge"
Daecolm on Social Media
About Daecolm
Born in Zimbabwe, raised in London and now relocated to Los Angeles. Coming from the heart of Africa it was no surprise D’s natural flare for the music was soon to ignite. From 14 his Dad had installed the best of the best music gurus into his system. Fast forward to present times he is now working with some of the best artist to name. Everyone right from Chris Brown all the way to his routed sounds Major League & Adekunle Gold. Building his own artistry since young has been no easy road but has gained such a refined vocal and intricate productions that are undeniable. Put Daecolm in any room and there is no question as to why he is one of the most sort after entities to create music with.
Collaborators:
CHRIS BROWN . TY DOLLA$IGN . ANITTA . MARIO . ELLA MAI . JESSE GLYNNE . LABRINTH . ELLA MAI . YK OSIRIS . BUDDY GUY J SOUL BROTHERS III . KEY . SOYOU . HEADIE ONE . YUNGEN . M HUNCHO . ADEKUNLE GOLD . RAY BLK . AJ TRACEY . MO . WAX MOTIF . TIESTO . TCHAMI . MARC BENJAMIN . SK8 MALONEY . KEHLANI . WES NELSON . YXNG BANE . ELIJAH BLAKE . AVELINO . HEX . SNEAKBO . SOFIA REYES . FEDER .
Our Bulawayo Songwriting Workshop With Daecolm
Zimbabwe-born and now Los Angeles-based Grammy-nominated musician Daecolm flew into Bulawayo to be part of The Music Industry Incubator Workshop to speak on Songwriting. The charismatic vocalist and writer shared information on song structure, maintaining your identity, branding and promotion with the artists.
Zimbabwe-born and now Los Angeles-based Grammy-nominated musician Daecolm flew into Bulawayo to be part of The Music Industry Incubator Workshop to speak on Songwriting.
Daecolm is currently riding high after enjoying one of his most successful years as an artist that saw him moving from London to LA, releasing a slew of big singles, and working on Chris Brown’s Grammy-nominated album Breezy. Most recently he co-wrote another song for Chris Brown titled It’s Giving Christmas which is holding strong on the holiday charts overseas.
The Grammy nominee sat down with a group of Bulawayo artists for a free songwriting workshop where Daecolm shared a great deal of insights from his illustrious career. The charismatic vocalist and writer shared information on song structure, maintaining your identity, branding and promotion with the artists.
The free workshop was facilitated by Harare-based label Point Black Entertainment as part of The Music Industry Incubator program that they are running with Unplugged Zimbabwe.
Press Coverage
Daecolm reunites with Chris Brown on a new type of Christmas Song
Daecolm, who was born in Zimbabwe but now lives between London and Los Angeles recently flew into LA to work with Chris Brown on his recently released Its Giving Christmas holiday single.
Song Details
Artist: Chris Brown
Song Title: It’s Giving Christmas
Genre: Pop / Christmas
ISRC: US-RC1-22-04391
Composers: Chris Brown, Daecolm Holland, Aaron Strickland, Aaron Rogers, Rashad Johnson, Nima Jahanbin, Paimon Jahanbin, Nigel Sparkes, Rayan El-Hussein Goufar & Patrizio Pigliapoco
The holiday season often brings a level of familiarity that is both comforting and joyous. The bright lights, tinsel decorations, and Christmas Carols bring back nostalgic memories that remind us of what time of the year we are in. However, for the accomplished Zimbabwean songwriter and artist Daecolm this year’s Christmas is also giving something very new!
Daecolm, who was born in Zimbabwe but now lives between London and Los Angeles recently flew into LA to work with Chris Brown on his recently released Its Giving Christmas holiday single.
“I got to Los Angeles and one of my boys, who I work with mentioned that Chris Brown had an idea for a Christmas single. There had been a few songs already written and some instrumentals on the shortlist. I went to the studio and ended up picking a completely different instrumental than what was offered to me and I even sped it up a little, which was a different approach. Chris loved it and to my surprise, he was already mixing and mastering it the next day. Things moved so fast after that! Then his team reached out to discuss the business and paperwork. Then I see he is already posting about releasing Christmas singles this year and soon after that the single was out as part of his It’s Giving Christmas 2 pack.
Working on this single was amazing. It is definitely the quickest turnaround I have ever experienced from writing, to recording and release. The total turnaround time was just 2 weeks.“
shared Daecolm about their collaboration.
This single is not the first time Daecolm has collaborated with Chris Brown, most recently he wrote Passing Time on Chris’ Grammy Nominated album Breezy. He also co-composed Frustrated, Bite My Tongue and If You’re Down off Brown’s 2017 album Heartbreak on a Full Moon.
Daecolm has built an impressive list of achievements as a performer, writer and producer. The multi-talented Zimbabwean has worked with other international stars such as Ty Dolla $ign, Mario, Ella Mai, Labrinth, Ella Mai, YK Osiris, Headie One, Yungen, Adekunle Gold, Tiesto, Tchami, Kehlani, Yxng Bane, Elijah Blake, and many more
Daecolm will be visiting South Africa and Zimbabwe from December 2022 through to January 2023 and will be available for in-person interviews during this time.
Daecolm On Social Media
About Daecolm
Born in Zimbabwe, raised in London and now relocated to Los Angeles. Coming from the heart of Africa it was no surprise D’s natural flare for the music was soon to ignite. From 14 his Dad had installed the best of the best music gurus into his system. Fast forward to present times he is now working with some of the best artist to name. Everyone right from Chris Brown all the way to his routed sounds Major League & Adekunle Gold. Building his own artistry since young has been no easy road but has gained such a refined vocal and intricate productions that are undeniable. Put Daecolm in any room and there is no question as to why he is one of the most sort after entities to create music with.
Collaborators:
CHRIS BROWN . TY DOLLA$IGN . ANITTA . MARIO . ELLA MAI . JESSE GLYNNE . LABRINTH . ELLA MAI . YK OSIRIS . BUDDY GUY J SOUL BROTHERS III . KEY . SOYOU . HEADIE ONE . YUNGEN . M HUNCHO . ADEKUNLE GOLD . RAY BLK . AJ TRACEY . MO . WAX MOTIF . TIESTO . TCHAMI . MARC BENJAMIN . SK8 MALONEY . KEHLANI . WES NELSON . YXNG BANE . ELIJAH BLAKE . AVELINO . HEX . SNEAKBO . SOFIA REYES . FEDER .
