Tricky Beatz
Tricky Beatz | |
|---|---|
| Born | Patrick Manyozo Malawi |
| Occupations | Record producer, mix engineer, sound engineer |
| Years active | mid-2010s–present |
| Known for | Fusion of Afro-pop, hip hop and Malawian traditional rhythms |
Tricky Beatz (born Patrick Manyozo) is a Malawian music producer, mix engineer, and sound engineer.[1] In 2016, he won a title producer of the year in UMP Awards.[2] He is known for fusing contemporary Afro-pop and hip hop with traditional Malawian ng’oma drum patterns. He has worked with several notable artists such as Phyzix, Kell Kay, Gwamba, Macelba, Hilco, and Mwanache.[3]
Biography
Manyozo started producing music after completing secondary school, inspired by his brother Pro-P, who was already active in beat production.[3] His early works were self-taught and experimental, but he later established himself as one of the best producers in the Malawian urban music scene.[1][4][3]
Musical style and work
Manyozo is noted for his sound that fuses electronic production with Malawian traditional rhythms.
His productions include Trouble by Hilco, co-produced with Gaffar;[5] Pillow by Saint, produced with Sispence; Tchekela by Saint and Macelba;, Sindizakusiya by Stain B featuring Mwanache and Loss by Kell Kay featuring Eli Njuchi and Young Kay.[6]
Recognition
Manyozo is described as a multi-award-winning producer and is regarded as one of the most notable producers in Malawi’s contemporary music industry.[1][3]
References
- ^ a b c Mughogho, Lyonike (2016-04-19). "Tricky Beats contemplates on releasing his own song Malawi 24 | Latest News from Malawi". Malawi 24. Retrieved 2025-09-05.
- ^ Reporter, Nyasa Times (2016-07-16). "Nde'feyo adds four new categories to UMP Awards - Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi". Retrieved 2025-09-05.
- ^ a b c d CORRESPONDENT (2024-09-06). "Producers: Unsung music heroes". Nation Online. Retrieved 2025-09-06.
{{cite web}}:|last=has generic name (help) - ^ Mkhutche, Wonderful (2016-04-26). "Urban music redefines industry in Malawi Malawi 24 | Latest News from Malawi". Malawi 24. Retrieved 2025-09-05.
- ^ "Hilco - Trouble (Prod. Tricky Beatz & Gaffar) - Malawi-Music.com". Malawi-Music.com - Nyimbo Zachimalawi. Retrieved 2025-09-05.
- ^ "Kell Kay enlists Hyphen & Eli Njuchi for new single"Loss" Malawi 24 | Latest News from Malawi". March 11, 2023.