Mpho Pholo

Mpho Pholo
Background information
Born 1981 (age 33)
East London, Eastern Cape, South Africa
Genres Hip hop, Rhythm and blues, Pop music, Drum and bass, Electronic dance music
Occupation(s) Record producer, Music director, Performing artist, Disc jockey
Instruments Piano, Keyboard instrument, Akai MPC, Turntable
Years active 2003 - present
Labels Sony/ATV Music Publishing, Reck Shoppe Tunes, Wall Street Artists
Associated acts Reason, JR, RJ Benjamin, Slikour, Hip Hop Pantsula, Danny K, Kabelo Mabalane, TearGas
Website www.mphopholo.com

Mpho Pholo. (known as 37 mph)[1] is a Record producer, Pianist and Composer who specializes in Hip hop, Rhythm and blues, Drum and bass and House music. He has been a producer for more than 11 years from 2003 – present.[2]

Early life

Mpho was born in East London, Eastern Cape, South Africa.[3] He discovered music from an early age. He began playing piano in 1991. Then went to study music at Dale College Boys' High School in King William's Town. He was part of the choir, cadet band was the school pianist. He got involved in electronic music in Cape Town.

Trip to France

Mpho got an opportunity in 2014 to record an artist in france, he first got attention from a french producer when he produced a soundtrack for the movie Tsotsi, this allowed him to work further in france.[4]

Producer

Mpho’s first recognized work as a producer came in 2003, where he produced the track “A Wonderful World” for Mizchif.[5] Mpho moved to Johannesburg to pursue music career after producing hit song for Mizchif, "A Wonderful World". He signed to the label Ghetto Ruff. He would engineer for artist Zola and other label mates. The first artist that 37 mph worked with in Johannesburg was RJ Benjamin. The pair came up with the radio hit single "Cry" which was featured on Benjamin's "Who I Am" album. He has also collaborated with Tumi and the Volume, Morafe and JOZI to name a few.

Discography

Produced/Composed

Music Directing

Awards

See also

References

  1. "Butanwear! 37MPH". butanwear.com. Retrieved 3 August 2015.
  2. "Profile of 37mph and Mpho Pholo the composer/producer". mphopholo.com. Retrieved 5 August 2015.
  3. dispatchlive.co.za "EL-born artist hip-hops off for Nice gig" Check |url= value (help). Retrieved 5 August 2015.
  4. dispatchlive.co.za "EL-born artist hip-hops off for Nice gig" Check |url= value (help). Retrieved 5 August 2015.
  5. August 2015 "Profile of 37mph and Mpho Pholo the composer/producer" Check |url= value (help).
  6. "Legends to headline Newtown fest". iol.co.za. Retrieved 27 August 2015.
  7. "SA hip hop awards a big rave". iol.co.za. Retrieved 27 August 2015.
  8. "SA hip hop awards a big rave". iol.co.za. Retrieved 27 August 2015.

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