“Mazvita, which means “thank you” in the Shona language of Zimbabwe, is a song that bridges cultures,” says Draze. “The song transports listeners from a typical hood in America to a typical city or village in Zimbabwe and is a personal “thank you” to my mother, father, grandparents and the communities who raised me in both Africa and America. Draze says that he plays marimba on the track as a way to honor his late father. “In my eyes, my father was the greatest Marimba player ever.

I play the instrument in salute to him, and my mother, Lora Chiorah. Actually having my mother and sister, Danai Maraire, sing on the track really added the traditional element,” shares Draze. In the music video, Draze uses clever visuals to display the duality of being African and American.

“With the video, I want to inspire black people around the world to see themselves also as African, and to see one another as family. When we get to that point we will truly be unstoppable,” states Draze. “From the Lyricism to the storytelling, to the cultural vibes and raw 808 drums, this track is the purest form of Ancestral Art.”

Produced in partnership with WATTS Media, www.WeAreWATTS.com. Audio by Ryan Leyva, GoGoWildcat.com

Seattle Sweeties” is the first single from Draze’s new mixtape “Seattle’s Own,”

Track: Produced by Vitamin D
Track Name: “Gimme Your Love” from “The Story of Love X Hate” album By The Good Sin

Directed by Atuanya Priester (A Real Grip), this video celebrates the beauty and diversity of style, of women in the Northwest. Draze explains, “I know women from all over the country; and I can truly say there is nothing like a Seattle Sweetie. This is my own way of saluting them. I hope this video captures a little bit of their mystique.”

Production Company: The Chosen Few
Executive Producer: Draze (Dumi Maraire)
Director: Atuanya Priester (A Real Grip)
Co-Producer: Atuanya Priester
Brian Russell – Cinematographer
Jake Warred – 1st Assistant Camera
Dakota Huntley – Gaffer
Assistant director of photography: Jeremiah Kaynor
Editor:Francisco Lopez
Production Assistant: Laura James
Production Assistant: Dana Tade
Production Assistant: Ngoni Chikoore
Associate Producer: Anthony Snowden
Video Production Company: A Real Grip (www.arealgrip.com)

Special Thanks to:
Cupcake Royale
Nates Wings and Waffles
She Ready Events