REAL TALK MUSIC CAFE : MIXTAPE/ALBUM REVIEW (ZARZU - MAGISTER LUDI"/ MASTER OF THE GAME)

                                                                   MIXTAPE REVIEW

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                                                                   @TATENDANAVY 

Before listening to Tawanda Tichareva a.k.a Zarzu's mixtape  you cant help but be intrigued by the catchy name :Master of the Game (Magister Ludi), a question that is immediately answered when you listen to the Intro which helps to put the main message of the mixtape into perspective.The intro clearly defines Magister Ludi as MASTER OF THE GAME with harmonies and rhymes over a mellow beat which sets the one of the album.
The second track ChiMambo flow fits into the overall message,abiding by the mellow tones theme, with Zarzu stating his position as a game pioneer and king.
Make  Em like this (No more No More) then follows with an up beat, higher tempo, a few raw lyrics thrown in there with a modern touch, and a catchy chorus!
Fourth on the mixtape set is Master of da game which has an underground feel, poetic sounding reminiscent of hip-hop artist Nas back in the day  

Skiri-then follows, a friendship song with a feel good tone celebrating brotherhood in a sense.

Tizanacho is an interesting title with an even catchier hook

Zvihombekupfuura, Bigshots over everything and the Interlude- i wanna-close off the mixtape on a mellower note.

Overall, a good effort in introducing Zarzu’s voice as a rap artist. The production is impressive with hints of poetry as in Master of da Game, skiri celebrating friendship and light hearted bragging in Big shots over everything, my favourites are the Intro which has an interesting arrangement  skiri, Make  Em like this (No more No More) and Mater of da game. I would rate this 3.5/5