Bonga Ntozini (born 12 June 1997), professionally known as Karyendasoul, is a South African DJ and music producer.
Karyendasoul | |
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Birth name | Bonga Ntozini |
Born | Nqamakhwe, Eastern Cape, South Africa | June 12, 1997
Genres | Afro-tech |
Occupations |
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Years active | 2016–present |
Labels | Mayonie Production |
Life and career
editBonga Ntozini was born 12 June 1997[1] in Nqamakhwe, Eastern Cape.[2] His musical interests began in primary school as a choir member.
In 2015, Karyendasoul appeared on We Live 4OUR Music, an extended play released under Surreal Sounds Music in partnership with Red Bull Studios Cape Town.[3] The following year, Kenny Dope invited Karyendasoul to be included on Dopewax Approved: Kenny Dope & Friends, a compilation for ADE. His extended play Waka was released on 20 October 2018 under Gondwana.[4][5]
The EP Digital Anolog was released on 16 October 2020.
In 2021, Karyendasoul co-produced "Osama" by Zakes Bantwini and Kasango from Ghetto King.[6]
Karyendasoul's breakthrough single "iMali", featuring Zakes Bantwini and Nana Atta, debuted at number 1 and spent five weeks at number 1 on the South African radio charts. The Imizamo EP was released on 12 November 2021.
"Control", featuring Sun-El Musician and Priscilla, was released in October 2022.[7]
His debut studio album We Live 4 Our Music was released on 7 April 2023.[8][9][10] With his production the album was an afro-tech house record. It was supported by three singles, "Umthandazo", "Something More", and "Jacaranda".
In April 2023, Karyendasoul was an Isgubhu Cover Star by Apple Music.[11][12]
Discography
editStudio albums
edit- We Live 4 Our Music (2023)
Extended plays
edit- Imizamo (2021)
Guest appearances
editTitle | Year | Other artist(s) | Album |
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"Overdose" | 2024 | Miči | Feelings |
Singles
editAs lead artist
editTitle | Year | Peak chart positions | Certifications | Album | |||
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ZA | |||||||
"Imali" (featuring Zakes Bantwini, Nana Atta) | 2021 | 1[13][14] | RiSA: Platinum[15] | Imizamo | |||
"Gemini's" (Karyendasoul, Da Capo) | 2022 | — | Anjunadeep Explorations 22 | ||||
"Umthandazo" (featuring Ami Faku) | — | We Live 4 Our Music | |||||
"Something More" (featuring Jordan Arts) | 2023 | — | |||||
"Jacaranda" (featuring Msaki) | — | ||||||
"B27" | 2024 | — | Anjunadeep South Africa | ||||
"Isibani" (Dazzie Funk, Karyendasoul, Yamke) | — | Non-album single | |||||
"iSambulo" | — | Non-album single | |||||
"—" denotes a recording that did not chart or was not released in that territory. |
Awards and nominations
editDance Music Awards South Africa
editYear | Nominee / work | Award | Result | Ref. |
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2019 | "Any Other Way" | Best House Record | Nominated | [16] |
Metro FM Music Awards
editYear | Nominee / work | Award | Result | Ref. |
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2023 | "Umthandazo" featuring Ami Faku | Best House Song | Nominated | [17] |
South African Music Awards
editYear | Nominee / work | Award | Result | Ref. |
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2022 | "iMali" | Best Collaboration | Nominated | [18] |
2023 | "Au dede" – Karyendasoul | Remix of the Year | Nominated | [19] |
References
edit- ^ "Karyendasoul | DEEP BREW, Sundaze | Our National Artist". September 2, 2022.
- ^ http://shomag.com/karyendasoul-biography/
- ^ "Surreal Sounds Music presents We Live 4OUR Music EP". Red Bull. November 29, 2017.
- ^ "Karyendasoul – Independent Media Group Africa".
- ^ "The Sound Of: Gondwana KE". DJ Mag. September 14, 2021.
- ^ "Eastern Cape producer played part in Bantwini anthem 'Osama'". DispatchLIVE.
- ^ "KARYENDASOUL RELEASES CONTROL FROM IMIZAMO EP". Mebala Press. 2022-10-26. Retrieved 2024-06-11.
- ^ Darangwa, Shingai (2024-04-13). "Karyendasoul jets off to LA following the release of his debut album ft. Msaki, Ami Faku and Zakes Bantwini". Independent Online. Retrieved 2024-06-11.
- ^ https://www.carve.africa/karyendasoul-releases-debut-album-we-live-4-our-music/
- ^ "Karyendasoul's debut album is a must-listen for Afro-Tech House fans". www.gq.co.za.
- ^ "APPLE MUSIC ANNOUNCES KARYENDASOUL AS THE LATEST ISGUBHU COVER STAR". Texx and the City. 2023-04-18. Retrieved 2024-06-11.
- ^ Shumba, Ano (2023-04-19). "SA: Karyendasoul named Apple Music's latest Isgubhu cover star". Music In Africa. Retrieved 2024-06-11.
- ^ "The hottest Local & International music Radio chart in South Africa - Week 01". January 7, 2022.
- ^ "Karyendasoul's IMALI is currently the number one song on radio". January 9, 2022.
- ^ "MAMA I MADE IT! KARYENDASOUL RECEIVED PLATINUM PLAQUES IN FRONT OF HIS MOTHER". TRACE. August 26, 2022.
- ^ "Dance Music Awards South Africa 2019: All the winners". Music in Africa. 2019-10-04. Retrieved 2024-07-26.
- ^ "Metro FM Music Awards 2023: Full List of Nominees". Slikouronlife. 2023-03-30. Retrieved 2024-06-13.
- ^ "Karyendasoul's struggle for success rewarded with Sama nominations". DispatchLIVE.
- ^ "FULL LIST: AKA leads nomination pack at Samas with seven nods". SowetanLIVE.