Zimbabwean producer and artist St Emmo, real name Emmerson Mnangagwa Junior, has released his third studio album The Producer’s Album 2, a bold and inventive project that combines high level musical collaboration with a deeply personal creative philosophy. Officially launched on 27 June 2025 under So Sick Records, the album is a genre spanning journey shaped by both urban soundscapes and rural life.
Drawing from a three year creative process, St Emmo delivers 15 tracks that blend Afrobeats, Hip Hop, Pop, New Age and Jazz Hip Hop. The artist, who began his music journey as a teenager in Harare before studying production in Cape Town, has steadily carved out a reputation for building sonic bridges between tradition and modernity. Here, he takes that one step further, combining what he calls “raw natural energy” from the land with electronic production to offer a layered, introspective body of work. As he puts it, “Music is a feeling… I try to get that same energy from nature and incorporate it into the music.”
What sets this album apart is its fusion of artistry and ethos. The conceptual thread running through the record is St Emmo’s dual life as both a music producer and a farmer. “I would not have known I would be mixing farming and music,” he says. “We have a responsibility to take care of our environment, and some of the music on the album speaks to that.” This is not simply music for listening. It is music with purpose, built on the idea of tending not just to the earth, but to the soul.
The album features a range of collaborations that reflect the full breadth of Zimbabwe’s musical landscape. Jah Prayzah, Gemma Griffiths, Poptain, Josh Meck and Sylent Nqo all make appearances, while newer names like Jay Afrik, Stan C, Zherklin and Carlo bring fresh textures and energy. “I like to collaborate with all kinds of artists, whether established, upcoming or in between,” he says. “It is about getting a full spectrum of our industry.”
Four lead singles are expected to anchor the album’s presence across platforms. MaBlesser featuring Jay Afrik, Faded with Josh Meck, Heat (Waya Waya) featuring Poptain and Sylent Nqo, and Higher with newcomer Zherklin each showcase a different facet of St Emmo’s layered sound. From dancehall energy to stripped back acoustic moments, each track stands on its own while contributing to a cohesive and emotionally intelligent listening experience.
Though often introduced in headlines by virtue of his surname, St Emmo continues to sidestep politics in favour of artistic authenticity. “Once you have been given the gift and talent of music, express it as much as you can,” he says. “I will never stop expressing myself and I encourage other musicians to do the same.”
For a producer who once insisted on digital only releases as a stand against piracy, The Producer’s Album 2 marks a matured evolution not just in craft, but in intention. While his previous work leaned heavily into experimentation, this project shifts focus to the listener. “This one is more about what people would enjoy,” he says, “but without losing the core of who I am.”
The album is available now on all major streaming platforms.
