Khwezi
| Khwezi | |
|---|---|
| Birth name | Khwezi Sifunda |
| Also known as | Probsnmayhem, Jay Andromeda |
| Origin |
 South Africa |
| Genres | Electronic, Pop, Hip hop |
| Occupation(s) | Record Producer |
| Instruments | Keyboards,synthesizer, guitar |
| Years active | 2008–present |
| Labels | Sony Music Entertainment |
Khwezi Sifunda, better known by his stage name Khwezi (born in Pietermartizburg, South Africa)[1] is a South African music producer. He gained popularity by being named as a feature artist on 5FM, South Africa's most popular radio station, as an artist on Rocking The Republic, a feature show on the radio station.[2] Khwezi has worked with or written for notable artists/producers such as Rye Rye, Ayah Marar, Dej Loaf, DJ Chuckie, Makeba Riddick and Chris Brown
On 11 June 2014 he signed with Sony Music Entertainment's RCA Records. He released his debut single "Top of the World" (Khwezi song) on 17 April 2015. He got his first career number 1 record on May 24, 2015 when "Top of the World" (Khwezi song) reached the top spot on the OFM (South Africa) local music charts.[3]
On 7 August 2015 he released the Babylon EP as a digital download.[4]
Awards and nominations
OFM Awards
| Year | Recipient/Nominated work | Award | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2015[5] | Khwezi | Song of the Year | Nominated |
Metro FM Music Awards.
The Metro FM Music Awards are held annually by the South African Radio Station Metro FM.
| Year | Recipient/Nominated work | Award | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014[6] | Danny K | Best RnB Album | Won |
South African Music Awards
The South African Music Awards (SAMAs) are an annual award ceremony, run by the Recording Industry of South Africa (RiSA), where accolades are presented to members of South Africa's music industry.
| Year | Recipient/Nominated work | Award | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2015[7] | Toya Delazy | Best Pop Album | Nominated |
Discography
| Title | Year | Artist | Writer | Producer | Remix |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| "All Eyes on Me" | 2015 | AKA (rapper) |  | ||
| "Top of the World" (Khwezi song)" | 2015 | Khwezi | |
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| "Champions" | 2015 | Khwezi | |
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| "Glasses to the Ceiling" | 2015 | Tumi Molekane | | ||
| "My City feat. Cassper Nyovest" | 2015 | Toya Delazy | | ||
| "Pushing On" | 2014 | The Kiffness | | ||
| "Koma" | 2014 | DJ Switch | | ||
| "Brown Eyes" | 2014 | Danny K | | ||
| "Find a Way" | 2014 | The Kiffness | | ||
| "He's Crazy" | 2014 | Goldfish (band) | | ||
| "Cheeky" | 2014 | Toya Delazy | |
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| "Why Hate" | 2014 | Toya Delazy | |
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| "U & Me (Jay Andromeda Remix)" | 2014 | ClassyMenace | | ||
| "Don't Give Up feat. Paul Morrissey (Jay Andromeda Remix)" | 2013 | ClassyMenace | | ||
| "Good Look” | Danny K | |
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References
- ↑ http://www.discogs.com/artist/Probsnmayhem
- ↑ http://www.5fm.co.za/djs/Catherine/blog/rocking-the-republic-probsnmayhem/send-share
- ↑ "Top of the World", OFM South Africa Singles Chart (Retrieved May 25, 2015)
- ↑ https://itunes.apple.com/za/album/babylon-ep/id1023295598
- ↑ "OFM MUSIC AWARD NOMINEES". OFM. September 4, 2015. Retrieved September 7, 2015.
- ↑ "Metro FM Music awards as it happened". sabc1.co.za. March 6, 2014. Retrieved October 18, 2014.
- ↑ "Winners from the SAMAs". mg.co.za. April 20, 2015. Retrieved May 30, 2015.
External links
- https://soundcloud.com/khweziofficial
- http://www.beatport.com/artist/probsnmayhem
- http://www.5fm.co.za/djs/Catherine/blog/rocking-the-republic-probsnmayhem/send-share