In an industry often driven by hype and shortcuts, Admire Oriya Peyiye, widely known as Bleqboi Di Dan or Bleqboi weka Sigauke, has built his reputation on discipline, timing, and respect for process.
His work rarely shouts, but its impact quietly shapes projects that later define moments in urban Zimbabwean music.
Oriya Peyiye says his strength lies in what he adds beyond the obvious.
"It's the dedication I put into a project that gives it a unique taste and sound altogether," he said.
That approach has seen him contribute to projects such as Bling 4 Hosanna, Runnerrules Skunyu, Bling 4 Ghetto Youth EP, while also working as a shadow producer for several artists whose success often unfolds away from the spotlight.
Looking back at Skunyu Runnerrules, he dismisses the idea of luck.
"Just randomly picking Skunyu Runnerrules? The album became successful because everything happened on time and professionally. My brand got its equal share, right on time," he said.
For him, success is less about chance and more about structure, deadlines, and mutual respect.
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Inside the studio, he prioritises relationships as much as sound.
"With everyone I work with, in and out of the studio, I create an environment where everything is fair, including royalties," Oriya Peyiye said, describing a culture he believes is missing in many creative spaces.
That professionalism, he says, has shielded him from common industry conflicts.
"Other than delays and extensions on dates, artists that have worked with me haven’t given me a hard time," he noted, pointing to trust built over time rather than enforced through contracts alone.
Still, clarity remains central to how he operates.
"Looking ahead, we have terms and conditions that we agree on with our clients before any project. This protects both parties and safeguards creativity rather than limits it," he said.
As Zimbabwe’s music industry continues to evolve, Oriya Peyiye stands out not for noise, but for method.
His story is less about overnight fame and more about the quiet systems that allow art to last — where timing is respected, relationships are balanced, and the sound speaks long after the studio lights go off.
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