Story By Nico Abote – In a time when the global music scene is becoming increasingly homogenized, St. Emmo stands firm as a voice for originality, expression, and boundary-pushing creativity. With the release of his much-anticipated project, The Producer’s Album 2, the Zimbabwean-born, genre-blending producer returns to remind the world of the art in artistry.

A follow-up to his first self-produced project, this latest album signals a shift in vision. “I think the difference between the first Producer’s Album and this one, Producer’s Album Two,” St. Emmo explains, “is I have focused more on the audience and what they would enjoy compared to the first one, which was a bit of experimental and mainstream.”

Having spent the past few years refining his sonic identity, Emmo brings back his signature “Art of Fusion,” a musical philosophy rooted in layering genres and blending diverse cultural elements. “The Art of Fusion exists in this album with mixing of genres. If you listen, most songs on the album you’ll hear each song comprises of multiple genres in one,” he notes.

St. Emmo sees The Producer’s Album 2 contributing to that wave, not through mimicry, but through authenticity. “The album is contributing to that movement by being original. I think that’s the way music should be,” he says.

“Now, it’s about the money, it’s not about the art. I think it’s the same with film industry as well… What we are doing as musicians and artists should do is actually do the music for ourselves. And express yourself.”

Behind the sound is a community, family, friends, and collaborators, who have long believed in his creative vision.

‘Born and raised in Harare, Zimbabwe, St.Emmo’s musical journey began in the vibrant cultural tapestry of Southern Africa. His early exposure to diverse musical traditions would later shape his innovative approach to sound.’

The album isn’t just a collection of beats and melodies, it’s rich with meaning. One standout for me is Track 12, Dzoka, which brings together Jah Prayzah, Gemma Griffiths, and Sylent Nqo in a vibrant blend of contemporary pop, traditional Zimbabwean sounds, and afro-fusion powered by St. Emmo. Another track, ‘Man on the Moon‘, stands out for its reflection on the planet and how we treat one another. “It’s about how people aren’t taking care of our planet,” Emmo explains. “The song is being told from the perspective of a man who’s away from everything else and has world eye view on how humanity is treating each other on the planet Earth.”

St. Emmo’s creativity, however, doesn’t end in the studio. A multi-layered entrepreneur, he’s also made inroads into agriculture, environmental innovation, and tech. He is a director at Director at So Sick Records, Rockfields Farm, Tech Aeon, The Movement, CarbCred Africa, Wrangler Club Zimbabwe and Green Screen Drive In Cinema. These roles and experiences don’t distract him, they inform him. “As a creative I find it’s easy to create something I am passionate about, despite that it will be a completely different industry altogether,” he says. “My younger self, I wouldn’t know if I would be mixing farming and music… Always take on challenges and see where the road leads you.”

When asked what he hopes fans take away after listening to the album, Emmo keeps it simple: “Some say it’s a breath of fresh air.”

As for the name ‘St. Emmo,’ the inspiration is deeply personal: “My Christianity,” he says, briefly but with conviction.

With The Producer’s Album 2, St. Emmo has not only produced a fresh and bold soundscape, he’s crafted a message of purpose, freedom, and fearless reinvention. It’s not just music. It’s a movement.