S1mba

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S1mba
Birth nameLeonard Simbarashe Rwodzi
Born (1999-04-12) 12 April 1999 (age 22)
Harare, Zimbabwe
OriginSwindon, England
GenresBritish hip hop
Occupation(s)Singer-Songwriter, Rapper
Years active2018-present
LabelsParlophone Records & Rax Productions

Leonard Simbarashe Rwodzi[1] (born 12 April 1999[2][3]), known professionally as S1mba, is a Zimbabwean-born British singer, rapper and songwriter. He rose to prominence with his single "Rover" featuring DTG, which reached number 3 on the UK Singles Chart as a result of its popularity on the video-sharing platform TikTok, and earned him his first Brit Award nomination for "Song of the Year".

Early life[]

Rwodzi moved from Harare to Swindon at nine years old before his father was given the job of head gardener at Pusey Estate in Oxfordshire.[4] While in Zimbabwe, he was introduced to music through his experiences with djembe drums and marimbas.[1] In England, Rwodzi formed the foundations of his musical career while at church where he discovered gospel music.[5] Rwodzi attended a predominantly white school in Faringdon.[4] He then attended New College in Swindon where he studied music production and music technology,[6][7] eventually recording his debut single "The Plan" in the college's music studio.[8]

Discography[]

Albums[]

  • 2021: Good Time Long Time

Singles[]

Title Year Peak chart positions Certifications Album
UK
[9] 		AUS
[10] 		DEN
[11] 		IRE
[12] 		NZ
[13] 		NL
[14] 		SWE
[15]
"The Plan"[16] 2018 — — — — — — — Non-album singles
"24/7"[17] 2019 — — — — — — —
"Rover"
(featuring DTG) 		2020 3 7 6 3 8 17 24 Good Time Long Time
"Loose"
(featuring KSI) 		14 — — 23
[20]		 — — —

References[]

  1. ^ Jump up to: a b Homewood, Ben (4 June 2020). "Making Waves: S1mba". Music Week. Retrieved 12 June 2020.
  2. ^ "Appointments for Leonard Simbarashe RWODZI (born April 1999)". Companies House. Retrieved 12 June 2020.
  3. ^ "Your life can really change in a year. God's given me so many blessings to celebrate this past year and this new age is another thing to give thanks for..." Instagram. @s1mbaofficial [verified account] on Instagram. 12 April 2020. Retrieved 13 June 2020.
  4. ^ Jump up to: a b "S1mba's hit single experience with Rover 'surreal'". BBC News. 5 June 2020. Retrieved 2020-06-12.
  5. ^ Bruce, Robert (29 April 2020). "S1mba reflects on 'Rover' going viral on TikTok". Capital XTRA. Retrieved 12 June 2020.
  6. ^ Hill, Jamie (5 June 2020). "Former New College student bags Number 3 spot in UK music charts". Swindon Link. Retrieved 12 June 2020.
  7. ^ "5 facts to Get to Know S1mba". Warner Music NZ. Retrieved 12 June 2020.
  8. ^ "Teachers react as ex-New College student gets to number 3 in the Top 40 singles chart". Swindon Advertiser. 6 June 2020. Retrieved 12 June 2020.
  9. ^ "S1mba ft DTG | full Official Chart History | Official Charts Company". Retrieved 12 June 2020.
  10. ^ "Discography S1mba". australian-charts.com. Retrieved 12 June 2020.
  11. ^ "Discography S1mba". danishcharts.dk. Retrieved 12 June 2020.
  12. ^ "Discography S1mba". irish-charts.com. Retrieved 12 June 2020.
  13. ^ "Discography S1mba". charts.nz. Retrieved 12 June 2020.
  14. ^ "Discography S1mba". dutchcharts.nl. Retrieved 12 June 2020.
  15. ^ "Discography S1mba". swedishcharts.com. Retrieved 12 June 2020.
  16. ^ "The Plan - Single by S1mba". Apple Music. Retrieved 12 June 2020.
  17. ^ "24/7 - Single by S1mba". Apple Music. Retrieved 12 June 2020.
  18. ^ "British certifications – S1mba". British Phonographic Industry. Retrieved 11 July 2020. Type S1mba in the "Search BPI Awards" field and then press Enter.
  19. ^ "New Zealand single certifications – S1mba feat. DTG – Rover". Recorded Music NZ. Retrieved 13 June 2020.
  20. ^ "Top 100 Singles, Week Ending 18 September 2020". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 18 September 2020.


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