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He was part of the [[Rap Prophets]], who were among the first rap groups to gain popularity and used to feature on [[Sounds Good]]. He came to [[Lusaka]] in 1997 and joined the versatile [[B-Sharp Band]] with which he toured the country. With the B-Sharp, he was able to perform alongside the likes of [[Ackim Simukonda]], [[Maureen Lilanda]] and [[Maria Nkhoma]]. His first engineering experience was at Feedback Studio in 1998 before going to [[Mondo Music]] in 1999.<ref name=zadama/> | He was part of the [[Rap Prophets]], who were among the first rap groups to gain popularity and used to feature on [[Sounds Good]]. He came to [[Lusaka]] in 1997 and joined the versatile [[B-Sharp Band]] with which he toured the country. With the B-Sharp, he was able to perform alongside the likes of [[Ackim Simukonda]], [[Maureen Lilanda]] and [[Maria Nkhoma]]. His first engineering experience was at Feedback Studio in 1998 before going to [[Mondo Music]] in 1999.<ref name=zadama/> | ||
[[File:Joe Chibangu with Chilu Lemba.jpg|thumb|Joe Chibangu with [[Chilu Lemba]] performing in 2000|150px|left]] | [[File:Joe Chibangu with Chilu Lemba.jpg|thumb|Joe Chibangu with [[Chilu Lemba]] performing in 2000|150px|left]] | ||
He then moved and formed [[Melt Down (duo)|Melt Down]] with fellow artiste [[Mainza Chipenzi|Mainza]]. The duo released R&B hits such as "[[Na Bwalya (song)|Na Bwalya]]". | He then moved and formed [[Melt Down (duo)|Melt Down]] with fellow artiste [[Mainza Chipenzi|Mainza]]. The duo released R&B hits such as "[[Na Bwalya (song)|Na Bwalya]]". He also worked with [[Yesu Culture]], a gospel and afro rhythm band. | ||
When [[Chisha Folotiya]] formed [[Mondo Music]] in 1999, he signed Chibangu as head producer alongside [[C.R.I.S.I.S]] and [[Mainza Chipenzi|Mainza]]. | |||
Before releasing his own album, Chibangu worked and collaborated with other artists. His debut album was “[[The Ambassador (album)|The Ambassador]]” and was released under [[Mondo Music]]. | Before releasing his own album, Chibangu worked and collaborated with other artists. His debut album was “[[The Ambassador (album)|The Ambassador]]” and was released under [[Mondo Music]]. | ||
