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Takura | |
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| Birth name | Takura Tendayi |
| Origin | Harare, Zimbabwe |
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| Instrument | Vocals |
| Years active | 2009–present |
Takura Tendayi is a Zimbabwean singer and songwriter. He is well known for his frequent collaborations with Chase & Status and Sub Focus, as well as many other dubstep and drum and bass artists.[2] His guest appearances have accumulated over 17 million views on YouTube ,[3][4][5] and his song "Flashing Lights" has charted in the United Kingdom at number 98 in the UK Singles Chart and number 15 in the UK Dance Chart.[6][7] He managed to share a stage with Plan B and also co-wrote Rihanna's 2009 single "Wait Your Turn" which has over 28 million views on YouTube.[8] This song was charted at number 45 in the UK Singles Chart. On 10 September 2013, Door Policy released the three-track EP No Cover Charge for free download.[9][10] It features a guest appearance from "Traktor" singer L Marshall.[2]
- ^ "Mixmag – CINEMATIC". Mixmag. 29 August 2011. Archived from the original on 1 July 2013.
- ^ a b "Premiere: Door Policy "Necking" Music Video". Vibe. 4 September 2013.
- ^ "Chase & Status – No Problem". YouTube. 31 January 2011.
- ^ "Chase & Status feat. Takura "No Problem"". YouTube. 20 April 2011.
- ^ "Maxsta feat. Takura – Pop Off". YouTube. 19 September 2012. Archived from the original on 11 January 2014.
- ^ "Chase & Status – Flashing Lights (Feat. Sub Focus & Takura)". YouTube. 31 January 2011.
- ^ "Chase & Status, Sub Focus – Flashing Lights ft. Takura". YouTube. 18 November 2011.
- ^ "Rihanna – Wait Your Turn". YouTube. 24 November 2009.
- ^ "Door Policy 'No Cover Charge' Exclusive Pre-stream on Spotify". Spotify. 3 September 2013.
- ^ "Door Policy – "Falling" (Video Premiere)". Earmilk. 6 September 2013.