Most of Wasafi Records songs have the drop line, ‘Ayoo Lizer’ at the beginning. The star behind that label is no other but Lizer Classic whose real name is Iraju Hamisi Mjege.
He has since produced hit songs like, Sikomi, Eneka, Hallelujah, Waka, Kijuso, Kwangwaru, Show Me, Tuachane, Zilipendwa, Jibebe all by WCB artistes and A Boy from Tandale, an album by Diamond Platnumz, all of which have made him one a well-known producer in East Africa and beyond.
It is this success that has led him to work in Coke Studio Africa Season 6. He
drew inspiration from one of the most popular Tanzanian music producers like the late Roy who helped put Tanzanian music on the map. He produced songs for people like Mr. Blue, Matonya and the likes who were big in Tanzania then. Lizer credits Roy, who largely influenced his earlier style, which led him to find his footing and own sound.
The East African record producer began his fruitful career 10 years ago in Burundi. Within years of working there, he worked with big regional artistes like Sat B, Big Fizzo, Lolilo, Emery Sun and Rally Joe. Great works that won him Producer of the Year award in Burundi in 2014.
It was while working with Lolilo that he met Diamond. “At that time I was among the most sought after producers in Burundi, Rwanda and Congo. Their collabo, which I worked on did well in the region and Diamond loved my work. Later on, he reached out informing me of his plans to open up a studio in Tanzania and asked me if I would like to work for him,”he recalled.