Draze was ‘Born to Win’

Following the success of his song Building Black Wealth with 2 million views on Facebook, Draze returns
with his new single titled Born To Win from his upcoming album to be released this summer.

A homage to his Zimbabwean roots, the melodic harmonies and Shona-laced chorus were inspired by a song taken from his father’s time directing a choir at University of Zimbabwe (1994). Written and produced by Draze, Born To
Win features vocalist Kingdzashe and Kenyan trumpet player Owuor Arunga (formerly with Macklemore).

Destined to be a unique cultural anthem, the song highlights his experiences upon returning to America, including being ridiculed for his accent and hair texture. The lyrics in this song are layered, with one prominent theme being the refugee’s story.

“Hip Hop has always been about authenticity. I grew up on the street in the ghettos of America, but was raised within a Zimbabwean musical family. Inside of me is where these worlds meet. That’s what Born To Win is all about.”

From his upcoming album scheduled for release Summer 2021, Born To Win is raw Hip Hop fused with Zimbabwean music to create a new style Draze calls Ancestral Art.

“My father Dumisani Maraire was one of the best marimba and mbira players in the world. Ancestral Art is really the music I learned from him and my mother fused with who I am; this is my contribution to Hip Hop culture. With Burna Boy winning a Grammy award and AfroBeat popping across the globe, the world is ready for other expressions from Africa.”

Draze Writes Music for Hollywood

Draze is the complete Hip Hop artist, a songwriter, producer, and musician. He was recently propelled to global recognition with his music featured on TV shows, advertisements, and film. With more than 100 placements, Draze is quickly becoming one of the most sought-after songwriters on the Hollywood scene.

Draze’s songs have been nominated for Best Hip Hop Urban Track by MCPF Production Music Awards and he recently won Best Hip Hop Artist from the African Achievement Awards.

Watch: Draze – Born To Win (Official Video) ft. Owuor Arunga, KingDZashe

Draze’s Song Placements
The Masked Singer (Fox)
Empire (Fox)
Love & Hip Hop (VH1)
Sony Play Station
NFL Network/ESPN SportsCenter
All American (Netflix)