S1mba
S1mba | |
|---|---|
| Birth name | Leonard Simbarashe Rwodzi |
| Born | 12 April 1999 Harare, Zimbabwe |
| Origin | Swindon, England |
| Genres | British hip hop, Afroswing |
| Occupation(s) | Singer-Songwriter, Rapper |
| Years active | 2018-present |
| Labels | Parlophone 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[edit]
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[edit]
Albums[edit]
- 2021: Good Time Long Time
Singles[edit]
| 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[edit]
- ^ a b Homewood, Ben (4 June 2020). "Making Waves: S1mba". Music Week. Retrieved 12 June 2020.
- ^ "Appointments for Leonard Simbarashe RWODZI (born April 1999)". Companies House. Retrieved 12 June 2020.
- ^ "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.
- ^ a b "S1mba's hit single experience with Rover 'surreal'". BBC News. 5 June 2020. Retrieved 2020-06-12.
- ^ Bruce, Robert (29 April 2020). "S1mba reflects on 'Rover' going viral on TikTok". Capital XTRA. Retrieved 12 June 2020.
- ^ Hill, Jamie (5 June 2020). "Former New College student bags Number 3 spot in UK music charts". Swindon Link. Retrieved 12 June 2020.
- ^ "5 facts to Get to Know S1mba". Warner Music NZ. Retrieved 12 June 2020.
- ^ "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.
- ^ "S1mba ft DTG | full Official Chart History | Official Charts Company". Retrieved 12 June 2020.
- ^ "Discography S1mba". australian-charts.com. Retrieved 12 June 2020.
- ^ "Discography S1mba". danishcharts.dk. Retrieved 12 June 2020.
- ^ "Discography S1mba". irish-charts.com. Retrieved 12 June 2020.
- ^ "Discography S1mba". charts.nz. Retrieved 12 June 2020.
- ^ "Discography S1mba". dutchcharts.nl. Retrieved 12 June 2020.
- ^ "Discography S1mba". swedishcharts.com. Retrieved 12 June 2020.
- ^ "The Plan - Single by S1mba". Apple Music. Retrieved 12 June 2020.
- ^ "24/7 - Single by S1mba". Apple Music. Retrieved 12 June 2020.
- ^ "British certifications – S1mba". British Phonographic Industry. Retrieved 11 July 2020. Type S1mba in the "Search BPI Awards" field and then press Enter.
- ^ "New Zealand single certifications – S1mba feat. DTG – Rover". Recorded Music NZ. Retrieved 13 June 2020.
- ^ "Top 100 Singles, Week Ending 18 September 2020". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 18 September 2020.
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