Thabo Ngubane (born 14 August 1997),[1] is a South African DJ and record producer professionally known as Mas Musiq. He came to prominence subsequent to the release of his singles "Sengizwile" and "Uzozisola", of which the latter was certified double platinum by the Recording Industry of South Africa (RiSA).[2]
Mas Musiq | |
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| Birth name | Thabo Ngubane |
| Born | 14 August 1997 Tembisa, South Africa |
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| Years active | 2019–present |
| Labels | New Money Gang Records |
"Sengizwile" peaked at number 1 on The Official South African Charts,[3] "Uzozisola" peaked at 6,[4] and "Inhliziyo" at 17 as all three singles led a studio album Auti 'eSharp.[5]
His fourth studio album Nini na Nini, was released on 21 April 2023. It was supported by one single "Gangnam Style".[6]
The album was certified Gold by the Recording Industry of South Africa (RiSA).[7]
Discography
editStudio albums
editNini Nanini (2023) Lane Yam (2024)
Extended Plays
editSingles
editAs lead artist
edit| Title | Year | Peak chart positions | Certifications | Album | |||
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| "10K Yey'nkomo" (Aymos, Mas Musiq, Samthing Soweto featuring Sha Sha) | 2024 | — | Impilo | ||||
| "—" denotes a recording that did not chart or was not released in that territory. | |||||||
Awards and nominations
edit| Year | Award ceremony | Prize | Recipient/Nominated work | Results | Notes |
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| 2020 | SAMAs | Best Engineered Album | Isphithiphithi | Nominated | [10] |
| The Return of the Scorpion King | Nominated | ||||
| Best Produced Album | Isphithiphithi | Nominated | [11][10] | ||
| 2021 | SAMAs | Best Amapiano Album | Shonamalanga (EP) | Nominated | [12][13][14] |
| 2022 | 28th South African Music Awards | Best Amapiano Album | Auti 'eSharp | Nominated | [15] |
References
edit- ^ Mueni, Priscillah (18 January 2021). "Here is all you need to know about Mas Musiq in 2020". Briefly. Archived from the original on 24 December 2021. Retrieved 24 December 2021.
- ^ "South Africa certifications". Recording Industry of South Africa. 22 August 2023. Retrieved 6 September 2024.
- ^ Xander (18 August 2022). "It's Mas Musiq's time to shine". The Official South African Charts. Archived from the original on 21 August 2023. Retrieved 21 August 2023.
- ^ "Local Streaming Chart Top 100 27/08/2021 to 02/09/2021". TOSAC. Archived from the original on 6 July 2022. Retrieved 6 October 2023.
- ^ a b Xander (7 October 2021). "The hottest Local digital music streaming chart in South Africa - Week 39". TOSAC. Archived from the original on 21 August 2023. Retrieved 21 August 2023.
- ^ Peter, Dennis Ade (12 March 2023). "BEST NEW MUSIC: MAS MUSIQ ENLISTS AN ALL-STAR CAST FOR THE GORGEOUS 'PIANO CUT, "GANGNAM STYLE"". The Native Magazine. Retrieved 2 July 2024.
- ^ "Certifications 2024". Recording Industry of South Africa. Retrieved 2 July 2024.
- ^ "DOWNLOAD/STREAM: Mas Musiq - Mambisa II | YOMZANSI. Documenting THE CULTURE". www.yomzansi.com. 6 November 2020. Archived from the original on 1 January 2022. Retrieved 1 January 2022.
- ^ "Aymos Shili & Mas Musiq Back It With A Joint EP, Shonamalanga". Online Youth Magazine | Zkhiphani.com. 9 April 2020. Archived from the original on 7 December 2021. Retrieved 25 December 2021.
- ^ a b "SAMA26 Nominations Unearth Fresh New Gems". Archived from the original on 11 January 2022. Retrieved 11 January 2022.
- ^ "2020 Best Produced Album Nominee : DJ Maphorisa, Kabza de Small, MFR Souls, Howard, Mas Musiq, Samthin' Soweto – Isphithiphithi". Archived from the original on 11 January 2022. Retrieved 11 January 2022.
- ^ "Amapiano star Kabza De Small tops SAMA27 nominations". SowetanLIVE. Archived from the original on 11 January 2022. Retrieved 11 January 2022.
- ^ "SAMAs 2021: All the winners". Music In Africa. 31 July 2021. Archived from the original on 11 January 2022. Retrieved 11 January 2022.
- ^ "Full list of SAMA nominees". ECR. Archived from the original on 11 January 2022. Retrieved 11 January 2022.
- ^ Darangwa, Shingai. "Fans react to #SAMA28 amapiano nominations: 'Give Mas Musiq his award and wrap this thing up'". www.iol.co.za. Archived from the original on 15 June 2022. Retrieved 15 June 2022.