Episode 14| Roki Talks About Music, Life, Controversies & His Comeback | The Denny J Show

Rockford Josphats gives an indepth no holds barred interview covering everything from his music, baby mamas, his relationship with Passion Java and bad publicity etc

[@rudrud6131]

As a South African venda speaking I say no to xenophobic attack. I enjoy watching this podcast. One love 🇿🇦🇿🇼🇿🇦🇿🇼

[@kudakwashechisoko798]

Thanks a lot for the love Rud

[@progressmudzongo2338]

Lots of luv Rud one love

[@filosofastone1442]

Did you know that the Venda people came from Zimbabwe, as the emissary of King Mutapa in his southern kingdom. The Venda Chief had married Mutapa's daughter

[@rudrud6131]

@@filosofastone1442 I know that's why I have mega love for Zimbabwe people.

[@rudrud6131]

@@filosofastone1442 we have a ritual dance in venda it is called Malombo, people dance with drums to summon their ancestors up until they fall to the ground and when they get up they speak in shona they can't understand venda language anymore for a period of 7 days. So there is a huge connection between the shona and venda people

[@captainbhonzo]

Roki is kinda annoying. No offense 🙄

[@jabudrey2986]

Facts

[@majoriebve5407]

Roki shouldn’t do interviews. He just didn’t take this seriously and as a fan I’m disappointed. 30 mins in and there is no direction to this

[@learnOnline365]

Rocki achirikungotaura sematauriro aaingoita ku zbc ndaifunga kuti akura ini. Ndazvitadza ini

[@gerrydobah6039]

Roki in my opinion should have been a global star. I feel he did not/has not reached 10% of the potential that he was destined to reach. Such a sharp and talented individual. Wishing you all the best though.

[@tafnaka]

Iweee unenge usingagone maths iwee 10% waiwana kupi . Roki did well more than 1000% considering he came before internet era and now stil relavant more than 20yrs later. One person doesn't have to do everything .

[@majobho2034]

He needs to be serious when he does these interviews. Izvi zvekuita kunge clown zvinoita kuti isu mapromoters tisamutore serious.

[@benevolencembano3169]

I have never rolled my eyes so much. He is deflecting from the real issues and questions with silly jokes. Truth is he blew his career with the big brother move and coming back after that was tough. Big brother was supposed to launch him into the international market. Aipisa then Roki in Zim and he was young and marketable. Brands would have jumped in him so for him to pretend kuti he didn't know big brother would have had an impact is silly. This was an opportunity to be genuine with his fans asi everything is a joke to him.

[@brandonchikoore783]

Please fix your sound properly…for example on th first part of the show

[@isheunesutsiga]

He didn't deflect though. He actually answered

[@dickcheney2470]

Maybe its a painful memory for him.

[@tawanachagonda6327]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/b4OXnGurhp2iaZo

[@kimtachiveyi5859]

Taura hako. Hez just not focused n it's a sign of lack of intelligence 💯💯

[@faraibaya1748]

My personal 2% - This interview had a lot of potential but was so slow and lacked that catch to keep it going. - I feel the host did not do enough research on Roki…like a simple question on how his collab with Leonard Mapfumo was done “amai” or “chidzoka”’, since those are his best tracks. - Denny J should run the show alone, there was someone at the back, so annoying, he was rather aggressive negatively to say. - Run G was needed here, you feel that loneliness on the show without her she is necessary. - Thank you guys keep it up and I know you will get there, we want to see you hitting the MacG numbers soon…keep the faith.

[@aylaking5298]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/oWSXgZt_qLpsfZI

[@faraigoriyati5062]

The girl u just mentioned is so unprofessional and so emotional

[@Coxlife]

Run G she’s needed for real

[@charlesnyeke8150]

The problem is not danny j rockqie took this all as a joke . He wasnt answering professionally also he was taking it casual avoiding answering the questions properly.Run G needs to get off her emotions and tone down .The show is better without her no cap.She should just chill and tone down not being entitled and harassing the guests

[@Sandymahs]

I agree esp on Run G, she knows how to run the show instead of spending 10 mins on one question. Those that are saying she is unprofessional - tell me if you have never made a mistake in your entire life, i am sure by now she has learnt from whatever happened, Run G and Denny J is a Fantastic duo.

[@siphoesihlemadlabane733]

south african zulu chiller all the way fron KZN wow wat a Jem Sho

[@ardiegandanzara9921]

This is by far the worst y’all ever had. Rocky took this as a joke. His answer ndeekumama only Soulja Love could do that and get away with it😂

[@welly8735]

one of the most talented, i dont know where and how he lost it. thank God he managed to salvage something via Passion Java

[@kingswaysfamily]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/b4OXnGurhp2iaZo

[@kudagariwe5915]

Denny did his best to keep the show serious and on track but Roki ma1. At least he is slightly sober on this one.

[@maijojo8998]

Roki is 38 I remember urban grooves ichitanga aiti ndewa 1984

[@Her_Self..]

You are correct he was 2 years older than my bro when he blew up.

[@mrtee4878]

@@Her_Self.. besides, ati mwana wake is 17, akamuita ane 19.He had forgoten kuti anyepa.

[@tasha-8662]

😂😂 ndandatomu believer

[@kristinehove6489]

U are ryt ,l was been confused u no

[@fildahkanoerera1959]

I think u very correct!!!

[@lynnali3966]

We have nothing against Run but point Is , she has to keep it professional and if she can’t then she better give herself time then come back when she is more grounded. We as viewers want to get the most from what your guests have to say but if run G has to dismiss their opinions every time then they is no point to all this.

[@faraijuzande3780]

Lyn ka.

[@aylaking5298]

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[@tendairwodzi1589]

What are you talking about? Pamberi naRUN G ...she brings flavor to this podcast

[@dalaz456]

Denny tried, Roki gave nothing..was just waffling & all over the place. Him and his boss Java need to respect the platforms they are given to interact with the public. They make it look like they are doing the podcast a favour, yet it's a 2 way street. That's why most respected artists get media training. Talent alone is not enough. Now we see why he didn't reach the dizzy heights we all expected him to reach. Dude is all over the place.

[@Dallaboyz224]

Roki can also be a very good DJ, chibaba chekuchinja ma voice.I supoz this is where Jah Luv also picked up this mannerism..But interviewing Roki masports chaiwo - needs a lot of patience and skill coz baba vacho vanoita kukuvaraidza vachinzvenga mubvunzo

[@arnoldchinwadzimba1078]

Great show, great conversation, great guest. I like the fact that it’s not just an interview but a conversation.

[@everettekariwo5101]

Roki dzidza kudaira mubvunzo.....too much offsides.....zvimwe dzacho nyaya hadzisi ku maker sense ...hadzisi kubatana zvachose

[@benevolencembano3169]

For a moment I thought he is high.

[@nothandochariwa6180]

I feel the same and its very unprofessional And this is y he will never go far cz he miss the point

[@everettekariwo5101]

@@benevolencembano3169 maybe he was coz akutoita kunge dzisimo

[@everettekariwo5101]

@@nothandochariwa6180 taura hako coz hmmmmmm zvakatoomawo

[@thisisit8840]

I’m happy for this guy, now that he’s back let’s encourage this Legend of ours 🙏🏾🙌thanks for the good music you have given us through the years

[@majobho2034]

I agree lets encourage him to release more.

[@leroyg2312]

Delani compiled an album comprising of upcoming artists in the genres of hip hop, ragga, reggae , R and B, Soul etc. He simply titled the album "Urban Grooves" That's how the name was coined and used by the media to refer to music by the new upcoming artists, who were beneficiaries of Professor Jonathan Moyo's 100% local mantra. Hate or like him, local music as it is now, owes a lot to Professor Moyo.

[@Her_Self..]

Rockie reminda me of thw likes of Dambudzo marechera. Overburdened with knowledge /talent tht they dont even know wht to do with it. Sadly l know a lot of ppl like them.

[@tendaisithole7868]

Roki is so talented and I’ve always enjoyed his music and I always felt he deserves to be on an international stage…but I feel like he never took his music seriously.

[@tawanachagonda6327]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/b4OXnGurhp2iaZo

[@sibongilemupinda1211]

I think career wise he was fine..but iye wacho ndooproblem. Hie personal life cascaded badly into his career then sufocated it. ..i hope he stays on this trajectory.

[@munyagumbo3024]

I totally agree. I love his music, i could be wrong but he lacks seriousness

[@walterlovejoychiradza1343]

He never took himself seriously

[@sandragwanzura9180]

Interviewing Rockford requires one to be very patient..couldn’t get the head or the tail..I’ve never got confused as I did today🙄

[@phillthedrill]

hausi wega

[@TheVortex101-l1w]

True hana communication skills

[@nyashamachipisa2702]

I think it's cause he was drunk his interview with @soprofround was much better

[@andremtetwa9780]

Mupfana Roki is talent he is talent I repeat.

[@joyent7643]

Roki would've been a bigger star way before Java if he had stayed focused. He just needed focus and direction Plus bhudhi vanyepa age. How can be born in 1990 and then in 2000 promoting music? You were only 10, really? Roki? Imi ka imi musade kutinyenga mukanwa.

[@aylaking5298]

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[@tendaisithole7868]

😂😂😂

[@zevlove612]

How many of those big stars has zim produced ? Lets be serious the economy has messed up the industry

[@Aspindaleroomsfurniture]

Kunyengwa mukanwa u mean a Bj right?

[@jaymoyo]

There is a difference between "Passion Java" Roki (which is who he is in this interview) and "Down To Earth" Roki that was in that Chamhembe Story interview. One is a superstar the other one is hungry. You choose which interview was better.

[@patriciagaza1523]

Despite zvimwe zvese hazvo rocky ane chirungu shem🙌

[@carolmsengezi6106]

his voice is perfect but zvema interviews izvi yoh he just thought this is one big joke🙃

[@the_leo_nation]

Kudos to Denny J for actually putting effort in gathering great questions and reining Roki in when he swayed from some of the questions. Chronology would have done better justice to the interview though... 2000 to 2022 year by year, event by event. Overall, this was a great episode! It can only get better..

[@phillthedrill]

taura hako this was a chance to connect the dots with other good things that have been said about him with people who got interviewed about chamhembe, the truth Rocky failed to grow with his crowd aka am 46 years old now when i left zim 20 years ago he was the men of the moment but over the years Rocky faded meaning at 46 i nolonger feel his music now becoz he has failed to grow with his crow meaning creating music that resonate with age

[@majobho2034]

The best show in Zimbabwe The Denny J show. Roki was born in 1985. Roki needed to be a bit professional on this one. There are times when one need to be serious and times when one need to be a joker and on this one Roki needed to be very serious and answer easy questions. Jealous down the brother is so talented. Denny J. I need to buy your label.

[@doctoromy]

Love from Canada I'm a Zim living in Cda. I really enjoy your show Denmore. Can you please interview people like Paul Chimbodza and inquire why a Lithium Mine was sold to China and Zim only benefitted by US5000?.

[@blacklack3280]

Saka zvekuti uri kuCanada zvapinda papi

[@deadshotmist6653]

Is DannyJ chewing gum on the mic????ohh dear broadcaster....do better!!! The mic picks up everything!

[@NgonidzaIshe46664]

This boy is shallow. He spoiled what would otherwise have been a good interview.

[@varaidzodaniellamutasa96]

true

[@mbizi4573]

He is there for fun. Haasi kutsvaga basa. That's what podcast are there for. Hapataurwe zvine substance

[@patricktsiga9870]

At this rate you guys are gona end up dropping an episode once every year

[@avotecptyltd273]

imagine,they just too slow

[@annotatedmedicaltutorials858]

I know vanogona kunge vachibatiswa dombo nevanhu vacho vavanenge vachida kuwunza. Zvorwadza ma fans bcoz chirongwa chavo itapi tapi

[@speakenglishwithashley]

This time stamp right here shows how talented Roki is 1:00:34

[@mazhet6572]

Iwe Dheniford usatsenge bhabhrigamu pa microphone. Unotinyangadza zheve

[@aylaking5298]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/oWSXgZt_qLpsfZI

[@chikwanam]

Talent personified

[@benmuganhu]

mkoma Denny no more drinks pama show...that one almost penned out like DJ Towers interview. If they come vari high or drunk kuinterview DON'T PAY THEM...put that in the clause!

[@tinashegumunyu6932]

I think Run G anodiwa Roki was not in line we didn't get much anywhere keep bringing more interesting personalities and entertainment. He was one those boring guests to say the least. Shadhaya Holy Ten DJ Towers Olinda were good guests on the show they brought good entertainment value .This Roki guy was incoherent and all over the place

[@sibongilemupinda1211]

I hope someone writes a book about this guy. He is so fascinating kkkkk 🤣🤣🤣

[@rojamillerover]

Roki can sing mufesi uyu, lol. I enjoyed watching zvangu although Roki was being foolish. And l hope Run G will come back because dynamics yake na Denny J just works

[@natsaimusabaeka7761]

The guy has talent, but the interview reminded me of Kanye West

[@Flaviogee]

Veduwee is this Roki's interview or its the Manager's interview ? The guy must shut up already

[@tawandatitonyamuzihwa]

Roki is my idol and he did his best its just Zim music industry haina bag. He could have in the league Nana diamond platinum. He is talented that we can't run away from.

[@kingswaysfamily]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/b4OXnGurhp2iaZo

[@djk9395]

Haunyepi

[@RJ_Kojo88]

Haa taura hako zim haina music industry inengone music....

[@stevenmasawi9568]

Ini hangu I easily understand his musically not kana achitaura. Sometimes I feel like anomborova maOffside.

[@dionkatukavarim742]

Ah roki vari normal normal ere😑 amwe ma ans avo ahako

[@christopherbelt4133]

Haaaa taura hako yooooo anenge achingodaira zvimwe zvisipo

[@GonoAndWives]

If Sky is turning 18 saka wakamuita uine makore mangani..... Wamboti ndakanzi baba Sky ndiine 19. Kunyepa iwe you're not 32

[@ronruswa9059]

A lot of nothing was said here

[@dickzhou6802]

I feel like we expect a lot of these artists but at the end of the day they are human guys. At least he is back, we love his music and lets encourage him and others to keep ongoing. Denny J I loved the episode fam and it was different from the other episodes big up man. Ohhh one thing left is let's not put our energy on the negative that's what kills these guys. Stop it yahh Stop It!!!!

[@leroyg2312]

Rocki is very talented but hurombe hwakamugara. Financially he should be up there with the likes of Winky D, but ummm dzungu rinowandisa

[@mikemushipe6023]

The show has lost its lustre. Run g is the missing element needed. You just need to tell her to ask one question at a time,then to keep quiet and listen.

[@christopherbelt4133]

Kkkkkkkkk 😂Musadaro king

[@phillthedrill]

i dont think so its person being interviewed Rocky talk of too many things in one asked question to the point that you actaully forget the question asked

[@aylaking5298]

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[@aylaking5298]

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[@manuejuru]

Roki on that Rhumba tip....yassss🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@nare8931]

Rocqui was boring nje. Big up Denn J you managed to hold on until the end

[@samaita]

Roki is a worldclass artist but is not a businessman. Of all the Chamhembe crew, ExQ is most business minded - has rights to his music and has had his own KZbin channel and kept rights to his own songs where most of Roki's work is posted by other people [until a few lately in the last few years]

[@sydnzw4811]

Best podcast in Zim keep it hot 🔥 Rockford

[@kingswaysfamily]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/b4OXnGurhp2iaZo

[@africastourguide]

ALL THOSE WHO LOVE THIS PODCAST ONLY IN ZIMBABWE.. GATHER HEREEEEE!!!!

[@jacksonnjunga7649]

Roki is good keep it, but hope you not sniffing coc man, coz goddame you sniffing a lot my youngster,

[@jazzmarcus2105]

Roki abva angokura musoro zve nhando. This interview should have been good dai anga aregera ma jokes nechimwe chi behaviour chekuita kunge anga akaputa mbanje isiriyo. He won’t go anywhere as a music artist if he keeps doing this

[@Grace-hq1ur]

Talk about cringe!! Can the man answer a simple question seriously?

[@sharonmaraura8346]

So so so much talent but ummmm I don't know veduwe. Anorwadza uyu

[@Hlalumimasoka]

Wow Rocky one for the best in Zimbabwe 🇿🇼

[@kingswaysfamily]

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[@djk9395]

Haa kana uri wemaserious iyi episode haitombokunakidze otherwise ini ndandichingoseka episode yese

[@kingswaysfamily]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/b4OXnGurhp2iaZo

[@agnesmurefu3209]

If yo show is not abt drama then yo host/presenters must be professional i knw they are humans but mmmmm pakuita kunge vakutonetsana vari 2 nekutoramwa mmmmm pliz guys yu can do better

[@CresmonyGono]

Thank you rock panesong yechirangano chiye nana willom tight wakaipa

[@amossarit]

Rocky 😂😂😂😂🙌🏿i can’t .i think he was high or drunk 🥴

[@bevenpanganai45]

Rocky a true legend but 32 😂 Seiko & ndizvo chete was made when l was grade 7 or form 1 or less n I’m about nearly 30 now imii kaaa

[@theowachenuka4005]

He said he had a daughter at 19 and she's turning 18 next year. That means he's probably 36

[@rolandmoyo1423]

Mhinduro dzeMpfanha uyu hadzina kana direction.

[@abrahamtakawira2694]

Is he on drugs or what? What a shame

[@Chitova93]

Mamupireyi doro

[@internationalcontentvevo3555]

Roki akapenga raw talent🔥🔥

[@shannelzimbave47]

Roki hauna hako 32,im 32yrs old i remember chidzoka takaitamba when i was form3 or form 4. Wakura hako i think you are 39 or 40 uri kungotya kusekwa semuteenage ane 42yrs kkkk

[@shomwe1]

Lose the gum Denford, bad manners!

[@isheanesumusonza5509]

Denny J unondigonera hako 👏👏 keep doing what you do best man 💞

[@tawanachagonda6327]

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[@jaisonR974]

this is the second Roki interview that i had to watch twice, because bruv is everywhere.

[@eltielt1609]

This was entertaining respek Rocqui is funny

[@kumbiraicynthiaceressmzond8666]

It takes only "us" to understand this guy .. all the way urban groover!!!!

[@tinashekaloti5251]

Hoyoo ras u back its never late

[@tauya80]

I don't know about this one... Really dont

[@preciouschituku8077]

Oh man… After being introduced as a Legend by the host, he pays the compliment back by bringing all that tomfoolery 🤷🏾‍♀️This should have been awsome!

[@majobho2034]

You are very right.

[@currencychasing2350]

Roki was dodging so many questions

[@mrtee4878]

chero age yake atonyepa

[@bulekbiyoutey2421]

Bring back dhafu please

[@brandonchikoore783]

Noise cancellation please…and less kutsenga ma daddy pa show

[@tediasmubvakure60]

shadaya vanorema, seems vadzingisa mumwe munhu graft

[@BrightSignsPrinting]

RunG must grow up first, she is beautiful though 😍

[@stellahmwashita4385]

So Sky will be 18 soon ,and Roki is 32😳32-18=13🤣he said he was a father at 19 ai lemme just drink water and mind my own.

[@traceybomba6903]

He is not being truthful about his age my big brother is ,,32 but he was still 13years when chidzoka was a hit 😹😹😹😹😹😹

[@stellahmwashita4385]

@@traceybomba6903 hahahah

[@tonydmand]

He must be 38 or 40, I’m 35 and I remember listening to rock and he was about 5-6 years older then

[@traceybomba6903]

@@tonydmand that's very true he must be in his late 30s

[@monnietaah9583]

🤣🤣🤣 let’s eat popcorn kazeni

[@munyaradzichifamba3838]

He is just dodging so many questions and he looks drank. And he is not telling the truth he said he was born in 1990 and his first daughter is turning 18 so meaning he had a child at 13?

[@Calandkim]

Kid can really sing😬😬

[@aylaking5298]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/oWSXgZt_qLpsfZI

[@rojamillerover]

Roki anorarama life yemu film, ku Hollywwod chaiko 😭😭🤣🤣🤣kuzoti accent. Umm Mwari ipaiwo Roki mari

[@zandilenxodou6741]

Living legend give him his flowers while he is still alive.

[@annansimbarashemasaiti8295]

Laugh renyu Rocky....haa munondigonera henyu mdara (in snake undergrass voice🤣)

[@kingswaysfamily]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/b4OXnGurhp2iaZo

[@danayikelcawilliams1850]

He came drunk and forgot 2 of the kids' names. That's torture eish man 😢

[@zvikomborerochapfika5599]

damn he can sing

[@aylaking5298]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/oWSXgZt_qLpsfZI

[@TapfumaneiPaulMoyosvi]

I have watched so many of your shows bt hey this one is a big yawn, the worst you have done and Denny made it worse by chewing gum. Disappointed

[@sirclassics]

I think some dramas ndozvaida kukukanganisa before other than that you such a good artist kutodarika ana mudiwa. You need a good management and focus more on 1 genre.

[@pjc5637]

Very likable and talented

[@MrVidha]

Roki Roki you can’t be two years older than me

[@tawanachagonda6327]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/b4OXnGurhp2iaZo

[@kuccikings1764]

This interview was painful to watch No lie here I wasted my time… Denny tried his best but ahhh Rocky ma1

[@tawanachagonda6327]

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[@stavomzimba]

Boring interview, childish jokes to deflect from questions.

[@iceberggold9653]

Nigga high af

[@kudakwashekombera4871]

Roki DOB: July 7 1985

[@monnietaah9583]

No doubt dude is talented.

[@ndinonzibruce]

Roki akapenga! But haaa haana 32 years ba! 😂 Nhema!