This is an overview of X Plastaz’ international album and compilation releases. Some of these are still available on cd and/or vinyl, and via Itunes or other mp3 stores. Apart from these releases, X Plastaz have produced a number of promo singles which were only available to radio stations in Tanzania abroad. For music videos check out the Video section.
God’s Own Country – the mixtape vol. 1
Dj Green Lantern mixtape, promo for ‘God’s own country’ film, USA, 2008
Track: Picha Halisi featuring Jimmy Rage (production: Threesixty)
Distribution: free download / cd distributed in USA
Georemixed
National Geographic compilation, 2007
Track: Cheza (production: Kid Sundance)
Distribution: temporary download from National Geographic website
Zimbabwe Legit – House of Stone
Album by Zimbabwe Legit, 2007
Track: All over the map (posse cut with Ziggy from X Plastaz, Maggz, Kenny Majozi, Zimbabwe Legit)
Distribution: USA
Urban Africa Club (compilation)
OutHere records, Germany 2007
Track: Msimu kwa msimu
Distribution: worldwide
Afrolution (compilation)
Afrolution records, UK 2007
Track: Msimu kwa msimu
Distribution: worldwide
Rough Guide to the music of Tanzania (compilation)
World Music Network, UK 2006
Track: Dunia Dudumizi
Distribution: worldwide
Rough Guide to African Music for Children (compilation)
World Music Network, UK 2005
Track: Kutesa kwa zamu
Distribution: worldwide
Maasai Hip Hop
OutHere records, Germany 2004
Full album with bonus videos: Aha!, Msimu kwa Msimu
Release date: August 16, 2004
Distribution: worldwide
Popdeurope (compilation)
Peacelounge Recordings, Germany 2004
Track: Dunia Dudumizi (the Shrine Tony Allen remix)
Release date: September 1st, 2004
Distribution: Germany
Global Hip Hop (compilation)
Manteca, UK 2004
Track: Aha!
Distribution: UK
Rough Guide to African Rap (compilation)
Worldmusic Network, UK 2004
Track: Msimu kwa Msimu
Distribution: worldwide
Salamalekum – Mundial on Tour 2002 (compilation)
Mundial, Holland 2004
Track: Tesa kwa zamu (live)
Distribution: Netherlands (promotional)
The DSCompilation (compilation)
DSC, Sweden 2004
Track: Shika Lako
Distribution: Netherlands, Sweden
Washkaji Wenye Vipaji (compilation)
Maasai entertainment, Tanzania 2002
Track: Haleluya
Distribution: Tanzania
Overflow – a Hip Hop journey (EP)
Niza, Holland 2001
Tracks: Day in the life, Round Table featuring Devious, EJ von Lyrik, Hashim Dogo, 2Tall, Skate the Great
Distribution: Netherlands (promotional)
Chelea Pina Collection (compilation)
MGS, Tanzania 1999
Track: Bamiza
Distribution: East Africa