Da L.E.S

Da L.E.S
Birth name Leslie Jonathan Mampe, Jr
Also known as North God
Born (1985-07-26) July 26, 1985
Washington, D.C., United States
Origin Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa
Genres Hip hop, Crunk, Rap, Kwaito, Pop
Occupation(s)
  • Musician
  • rapper
  • vocalist
  • record producer
  • performer
  • entertainer
  • actor
  • socialite
Instruments Vocals, keyboard
Years active 1993-present
Labels Fresh 2 Def Records, Sony Music Entertainment Africa (presently), Ghetto Ruff (formerly)
Associated acts

Leslie Jonathan Mampe, Jr., (born July 26, 1985), better known by his stage name Da L.E.S, is a South African and American hip hop recording artist and record producer. He achieved early success with his band, Jozi, and is most known for his solo single, Heaven, which was released in 2013, and features fellow South African hip hop recording artists, AKA, and Maggz.[1]

Early life and music career

Mampe was born in Washington D.C., United States, to South African parents, Leslie Jonathan Mampe, an IT specialist who worked at IBM, and his wife, Priscilla.[2] Mampe, Sr. was a collector of music LPs and was known for hosting parties. It is through this that Mampe discovered his musical talents at a young age, while living in the United States with his parents.

In 2014, Mampe starred in a South African television series, The Real Jozi A-Listers, as a lead character alongside South African television and media personality Maps Maponyane, both playing a fictionalized versions of themselves.[3]

Private life

Mampe and his girlfriend Aurea Alexander welcomed the birth of their daughter, whose godfather is South African hip hop recording artist and good friend AKA.[4] Mampe is a godfather to AKA's daughter.

Discography

Album Title Album Details
Muthaland Crunk (with Jozi)
Fresh 2 Def
Mandela Money[6]
  • Released: July 4, 2014
  • Label: Fresh 2 Def, Sony Music Entertainment Africa
  • Formats: CD, Digital download
North God[7]
  • Released: November 27, 2015
  • Label: Fresh 2 Def, Sony Music Entertainment Africa
  • Formats: CD, Digital download

Videography

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Year Artist Title Album Director Ref
2008 Da L.E.S Tippy Toes Fresh 2 Def
We On Fire (featuring Bongani Fassie and Maggz)
2013 AKA Kontrol Levels
Da L.E.S Heaven (featuring AKA and Maggz) Mandela Money
2014 Fire
Dice
Khuli Chana Hape Le Hape 2.1 (featuring Da L.E.S and Magesh) Lost in Time
AKA All Eyes on Me (featuring Burna Boy, JR and Da L.E.S) Levels
DJ Speedsta Bad Chick (featuring DotCom and Da L.E.S) Non-album single
2015 Da L.E.S P.A.I.D (featuring AKA and Burna Boy) North God Sesan [8]
Summer Time (featuring Riky Rick)
YBK Summer Love (featuring Burna Boy, Gemini Major and Da L.E.S) Non-album single
2016 Da L.E.S 6 A.M. (featuring Ma-E and Moozlie) North God

References

  1. ↑ "AKA and Da Les win Lifetime achievement award". SA Breaking News. Retrieved 2015-10-25.
  2. ↑ "da L.E.S. - AfricasGateway.com". Africasgateway. Retrieved 2015-08-17.
  3. ↑ "TV review – The real fake Jozi A Listers". News24. Retrieved 2015-10-25.
  4. ↑ "Da Les welcomes baby girl". Sowetan LIVE. Retrieved 2015-10-25.
  5. ↑ "Jozi - Muthaland Crunk". Discogs. Retrieved 2015-10-25.
  6. ↑ "Mandela Money by Da L.E.S on iTunes". iTunes. Retrieved 2015-10-25.
  7. ↑ "Da L.E.S working on A new album, North God". thebaddest.co.za. Retrieved 2015-10-25.
  8. ↑ "Da L.E.S, Burna Boy, AKA Trio put on a 'luxury' display in 'P.A.I.D' video". Pulse.com.gh. Joey Akan. Retrieved 24 February 2016.

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