Real Deal

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2026-01-172026-02-15

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Real Deal is more than a name — it’s a testimony. Authentic and genuine, it speaks to those who value excellence and long for someone who truly cares. Rooted in the shebeen groove that stirs nostalgia, yet lifted by a gospel fire that awakens reason, this sound bridges the tension between the real and the ideal.

We all carry an “ideal view” of how life should unfold — in love, in friendship, in faith. But reality often collides with those dreams, leaving gaps that ache with disappointment. The question arises: must I surrender my ideals to reality, or can I invite heaven’s truth to transform my reality into something greater?

Real Deal is the soundtrack to that journey — where gospel meets life head‑on, and hope reshapes the equation.

✨ “Real Deal — where gospel meets reality, and hope turns the ordinary into extraordinary.” ✨

HTMoe Artist

Artist Overview

Helmore Makawa, known to most as HTMoe, is a Zimbabwean hip‑hop artist whose music bridges generations and genres. Warm, thoughtful, and unapologetically authentic, HTMoe writes songs that move the feet and feed the spirit. His live shows and recordings invite listeners into a space where rhythm, story, and faith meet.

Album title: Real Deal

Producer: AroeJB of SkyRokars (also directing and producing the album videos)

Real Deal is HTMoe’s latest full‑length statement — a bold, genre‑bending collection that fuses hip‑hop with sungura, ragtime, and disco, all carried by a clear Gospel message. – Jesus Christ is the Real Deal!!

Produced by AroeJB of SkyRokars, the album balances polished production with raw honesty, delivering tracks that are both radio‑ready and spiritually resonant. Visuals are in development, with AroeJB leading the video direction to match the album’s cinematic energy.

Sound and Influences

Core sound: Hip‑hop blended with shebeen, sungura, ragtime, disco…

Message:

Gospel, encouragement, and moral clarity

HTMoe’s music is a tapestry of Zimbabwean tradition and global grooves. He layers rapid lyrical flow and melodic hooks over danceable rhythms, then threads in storytelling and scripture‑inspired themes. The result is music that can fill a dancefloor, accompany a quiet moment of reflection, or spark conversation across generations.

Collaborations and Notable Tracks

Roe Makawa — Unonzwa Sei; Beats and Peaces; More Together
Martha Longwe — Anodya Ega
Afro Tadie — Anodya Ega
Tumie Makawa — Real Deal; Kingdom Keys
RevLev — Kingdom Keys

HTMoe values musical community and family ties, frequently collaborating with artists who bring complementary textures to his work. These partnerships showcase his versatility — from intimate duets to high‑energy anthems.

Personal Life and Passions

Profession: Software engineer

Interests: Poetry; fruit trees, especially avocados; teaching the Word of God to the young in faith, the young in heart and those desiring to grow in spirit.

Outside the studio,

HTMoe is a builder of systems and souls. By day he writes code; by night he writes verses. He is passionate about mentoring young people in faith and character, believing that music is a powerful vehicle for guiding the next generation. His love of poetry and nature informs both his lyrics and his life.

Booking and press: Available via social media handles

HTMoe welcomes press, promoters, and collaborators to connect. For interviews, live appearances, and licensing inquiries, reach out through his official social channels where he shares music updates, behind‑the‑scenes footage, and upcoming video releases.