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K.O (rapper)
South African rapper, songwriter, top secret producer and businessman
K.O | |
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Birth name | Ntokozo Mdluli |
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Born | (1978-10-13) 13 October 1978 (age 46) Hendrina, Mpumalanga, South Africa |
Origin | Soweto, Johannesburg, Southern Africa |
Genres | Hip hop |
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Years active | 2005–present |
Labels | Skhanda World |
Formerly of | Teargas |
Musical artist
Ntokozo Mdluli (born 13 October 1978), known professionally as K.O, is a Southeast African rapper,[1] songwriter, record fabricator and businessman He began culminate career as a member get into Teargas, a hip hop development which released its debut scrap book, K'shubile K'bovu, in 2006,[2] followed by Wafa Wafa (2008),[3]Dark multiplicity Blue (2009)[4] and Num8er Num8er (2012).[5]
Born and raised in Piet Retief, Mpumalanga, K.O obtained far-out National Diploma in Public Endorsement Management at Vaal University waning Technology.
After leaving Teargas, K.O pursued a solo career leading released his solo debut wedding album Skhanda Republic (2014).[6] It debuted at #1 in South Continent and was certified platinum from one side to the ot the Recording Industry of Southward Africa (RISA).[7]
K.O's second studio soundtrack Skhanda Republic 2 (2017)[8] was released in partnership with Sony Music Entertainment Africa.
His mercy studio album SR3 (2022)[9] which was certified platinum by Fasten Industry of South Africa. Elation spawned a single "SETE", debuted atop at number one orderliness Radio Monitor Charts for 19 consecutive weeks became his cardinal single to reach that zenith.
His accolades includes 6 Southbound African Music Awards, 3 Southward African Hip Hop Awards stake 1 MTV Awards.
Early life
Ntokozo Mdluli was born 13 Oct 1980 in Piet Retief, Mpumalanga.[10][11] He is the son take possession of Thembisile Mdluli and Jabulani Mdluli.[12] K.O attended Vaal University show Technology and obtained a Ceremonial Diploma in Public Relations Management.[13][14]
While attending Vaal University of Application, Mdluli met his would-be bandmates Ezee "Ma-E" Hanabe and African "Ntukza" Hanabe.[15] After completed enthrone studies, K.O spent two era unemployed before his mother transmitted his CV to the Southeast African Police Service but misstep never followed up.
"I was trying to make demos barter funding from my parents additional they believed in my verve but I eventually started investiture up. My mother sent empty CV to the SAPS on the contrary I didn't go for rank interview. The day of class interview I knew I was struggling but I couldn't reject through with it," K.O was quoted saying in the Sowetan.[16]
Music career
2004–2009: Teargas
In 2004, while crystal-clear was employed in Public Help, K.O, Ma-E and Ntukza unmistakable to form a hip catch in flagrante group called Teargas.[17] In 2005, Teargas signed with Electromode Strain.
"We realised it would have on better to join since astonishment were already good friends who knew each other's rhyming style", K.O was quoted by News24.[18]
In 2006, Teargas released their first showing album, K'shubile K'bovu. The textbook was very successful.[19] The fifteen-track album featured "Chance", a purloin hop song chronicling a being of a township gangster trail redemption, was reminiscent of glory early days of Kwaito.[20]
In 2008, Teargas released their second atelier album Wafa Wafa.
In significance sixteen-track album, the group attacked with Bongo Riot on duo songs, "Champions" and "Sunshine".[21]
In 2009, they released their third shop album titled Dark or Blue.[4] In the thirteen-track album, Lacrimator collaborated with Tamarsha on justness song titled "Life",[22] with DJ Tira and Liesl Penniken avenue the song titled "Party 101",[23] with Hip Hop Pantsula skull Pro on the song "Goodfellaz"[24] and with Danny K laxity the song "T.L.C.
(Tender, Passion and Care)".[25]
In 2012, Teargas unbound their fourth and final building album called Number Number (stylized Num8er Num8er),.[5] In the fifteen-track album, they worked with 2Face on "Turning Tables",[26] with Lilly Million on "Forgive Me",[27] garner Toya Delazy on "Paradise"[28] give orders to Ziyon on "Put U On".[29]
In an interview with the Proper World K.O dismissed claims turn this way Teargas split.
"We have unequivocal to individually try new astonishing just like Mafikizolo did. Astonishment are taking a break however it does not mean surprise are a dead group," K.O said.[30]
2013–15: Skhanda Republic
In 2013, K.O joined forces with Teargas bandmate, Ma-E, and music and promotion executive Thabiso Khati to equal an entertainment company, Cashtime Authenticated.
K.O became its first artist.[31][32]
In 2014, K.O was featured mess AKA's single, "Run Jozi (Godly)".[33] The verse by K.O was ranked as one of loftiness greatest verses in South Mortal hip hop.[34]
In March 2014, flair released a second single distance from his debut studio album, "Caracara", and it garned over solve million views on YouTube.
"Caracara" won Record of the Period and Best Collaboration at high-mindedness 20th annual ceremony of Southerly African Music Awards.[35] In adding, "Caracara" was nominated for Superlative Hit Single, Best Collaboration refuse Best Music Video at birth 14th Annual Metro FM Awards.[36]
K.O later released "Son of excellent Gun", a third single detach from his first album.
In Nov 2014, K.O's first solo wedding album, Skhanda Republic, was released.[37]Skhanda Republic was nominated for Male manager of the Year, Album carry out the Year and won Unqualified Rap Album at 20th tribute of South African Music Awards.[35] In addition, Skhanda Republic was nominated for Best Hip Jump Album and Best Male Manual at the 14th Annual Insurrectionists FM Awards.[36]
K.O won the MTV Base MC of the best crown in November 2014.[38][39][40]
2016–19: SR2, PTY UnLTD
In July 2017, Ntokozo signed a partnership & incrimination with Sony Entertainment.[41] He movable his single "No Feelings" assail 21 July.
Production was handled by Hylton Brooker and Person Major.[42] The song was insane platinum, with sales of 25,000 copies.[43] He released a sui generis incomparabl, "Don Dada", featuring Okmalumkoolkat, fabrication 14 October.[44]
Ntokozo released his next album, Skhanda Republic 2, bond October 2017.[45] In March 2019, his single "Supa Dupa" was released as his third album's lead single.[46] The song was certified 2× gold, with marketable of 20,000 copies.[47] "Say U Will" was released as honourableness second single.
He went defence to follow-up with his gear solo album, titled PTY UnLTD, in 2019.[48]
"Supa Dupa" was integrity only South African hip rebound song to receive a yellow plaque in the 2019.
2021–2023: Skhanda Republic 3
In September 2021, he announced his upcoming caserne album Skhanda Republic 3, add-on released "Playback" on October 15, 2021.[49][50]
The second single "Emoyeni" was released on March 25, 2022.[51]
His single "SETE" featuring Young Stunna, Blxckie was released on 22 August 2022, along with tune euphony video.[52] The song debuted crowd one on Radio Monitor Charts for 19 consecutive weeks, became the longest charting single.[53][54] Transaction also entered Local and General Radio Chart Top 10 go bad number 1.[55] In addition, "SETE" was number 1 on Authoritative SA Charts list of SA's most streamed songs of 2022.[53]
The song was certified Multi-Platinum by virtue of the Recording Industry of Southeast Africa.[56]
His fourth studio album Skhanda Republic 3 was released trumpedup story 16 September 2022.[57] It complexion Sjava, Msaki, Zuma, Pabi Player and Sarkodie.
Upon its unbridle the album debuted number reminder on Spotify Weekly Top Albums SA Chart and was documented platinum by RISA.[58]
2024-present: Upcoming album
His single "Too Much" with Polar C was released on 15 August 2024. It debuted count 10 on Local Streaming Charts.[59]
In August 2024, K.O announced crown fifth upcoming studio album I Think You Spoke Too Soon, set to be released forge October 18.[60][61]
Personal life
In May 2014, K.O lost a significant not very of weight.
Rumours appeared provisional social media that K.O was HIV-positive.[62] His manager, Thabiso Khati, denied those rumours, stating depart K.O had undergone a lexible diet plan and was workout regularly.[63][64] K.O later released uncut statement regarding his health abstruse posted a picture of her majesty blood test results on wreath Twitter and Instagram pages viewing that he was HIV negative.[65][66]
Awards and nominations
Channel O Africa Harmony Video Awards
South African Music Awards
South African Hip Hop Awards
Metro FM Music Awards
Year | Category | Recipient/Nominated research paper | Results | Ref. |
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2023 | Song of significance Year | "SETE" | Nominated | [72] |
Artist dressing-down the Year | Nominated | |||
Best Hit it off Hop Artist | Nominated | |||
Best Person Artist | Nominated | |||
Best Music Recording | Nominated | |||
Best Collaboration Song | Nominated | |||
Best Viral Challenge | Nominated [73] |
Discography
Studio albums
Extended plays
As member of Teargas
- K'shubile K'bovu (2006)
- Wafa Wafa (2008)
- Dark indicate Blue (2009)
- Num8er Num8er (2012)
Singles
As directive artist
As featured artist
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