It is not everyday that the priest leads his flock to quench its thirst using a distilled beverage instead of the fresh waters from their usual watering hole. But, when that rare moment does occur, one expects nothing short of magic and that is exactly what just happened on the music scene!
British-Jamaican artist, Marvin Priest has collaborated with Zimbabwe’s Farai Larry Makombe aka Slicker1 on his brand new single titled Tequila.
Marvin, son of legendary reggae singer Maxi Priest says the song will be on his upcoming album.
Zimbo Jam caught up with the Australian based Slicker1 and learned that the two met in 2016 when Marvin was touring with his father.
“After one of the shows, we met and did some freestyling backstage and instantly connected,” reminisced Slicker 1.
“I gave him a copy of my debut album and he was impressed with the body of work and we planned to work together in the future.
“A few years later, he needed someone to feature in this single and he reached out and here we are.”
But who is this Slicker 1 fellow?
Slicker1 who grew up in Highfield in Harare before moving to Australia. He recorded his first reggae song in 2014 called Shingirira and the song would shape his reggae-dancehall career.
He has since collaborated and worked with Dizzy Dee, Amac Don, amongst others.
He has of late recorded a song with multi-award-winning star Freeman.
Turning to what inspires him to write music Slicker1 said as an artist he draws inspiration from nature, surroundings, memories, emotions, books, and the life struggles
“I try and tackle all topics of interest in life from party songs like Tequila and Paita Party to deeper meaningful and motivational songs like “believe” and Shingirira,” he said.
As part of the promo, Zimbabwean celebrity dance choreographer John Cole will run a #Tequila dance challenge on his social media platforms
