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Prince Kaybee

Kabelo Motsamai (born 15 June 1989), professionally known Prince Kaybee is a South African DJ and record producer.

Prince Kaybee
Birth nameKabelo Motsamai
Born (1986-06-15) June 15, 1986 (age 38)
Senekal, Free State, South Africa
Genres
  • Afro-house
  • afro-tech
Occupations
  • DJ
  • record producer
InstrumentPiano
LabelsUniversal

Career

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Shortly after he dropped out at school in Grade 11, Kaybee relocated to Bloemfontein and got a club DJ gig. Kaybee rose to prominence after contested on second season of the SABC1 reality competition 1's and 2's, and won, in 2015.[1][2] Following year, he received his first nomination for Listener's Choice at the 6th ceremony of MTV Africa Music Awards.[3]

His single "Charlotte" featuring Lady Zamar was released on 4 November 2016.

"Club Controller" with LaSoul Mates featuring TNS, Zanda Zakuza was released on 19 January 2018. It peaked at number 1 on Channel O Top 30 Charts.[4] In addition, the song was certified 6× platinum in South Africa with over 120 000 units sold.[5]

In September 2018, Kaybee bagged a role on a television show 1's and 2's, as resident judge for season 18.[6]

His single "Banomoya" featuring Busiswa, TNS was released on 31 August 2018. The song charted number 1 on Channel O Top 30 Charts.[7] In addition the "Banomoya" won song of the year on Ukhozi FM and certified 4× platinum in South Africa.[8][9]

His second studio album Re Mmino was released on 8 March 2019. The album was certified Platinum in South Africa.[10]

Kaybee received the most nominations at the 26th ceremony of South African Music Awards for Music Video of the Year and Record of Year, both songs nominated for two categories "Gugulethu" and "Fetch Your Life".[11] In addition, Kaybee was nominated for Best Music Video and won Best House Record at the 2019 Dance Music Awards South Africa.[12]

His single "Uwrongo" with guest appearances from Shimza, Black Motion and Ami Faku was released on 31 January 2020.[13] The song debuted number 1 on the Radiomonitor Top 100 AirPlay Chart for 26 consecutive weeks. [14]

In February 2021, Kaybee was featured on Rhythms of Zamunda: Music Inspired By Coming 2 America by Def Jam Africa released on March 15, 2021.[15]

Project Hope (Season 1) was released on 2 October 2020.[16] It incorporated the elements of rnb, afro-house and, amapiano.[16]

In early February 2021, Kaybee announced his fourth studio album via Instagram.[17] [18] [19]

The 4th Republic, was released on March 5, 2021.[20]

Kaybee fifth studio album Gemini, was released on 17 June 2022.[21][22] It was supported by four singles "Zimbali", "Sbindi Uyabulala", "Tayari", "Breakfast in Soweto".

Three singles "Amaphiko Ezono", "Inkubulo" featuring Azana, and "Oh boy" featuring Start Healers were released on June 4, 2023, as albums lead singles.

Discography

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Studio albums

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  • I Am Music (2017)
  • Re Mmino (2019)
  • Project Hope (Season 1) (2020)
  • The 4th Republic (2021)
  • Gemini (2022)
  • Music Theory (2023)

Achievements

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South African Music Awards

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Year Nominee / work Award Result Ref.
2020 Re Mmino Male Artist of the Year Won [23]

References

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  1. ^ "1's and 2's". TVSA. Retrieved 2024-07-26.
  2. ^ "SABC1's 1's and 2's crowns Prince Kaybee as its second Master of Spin". Media Update. 2015-10-22. Retrieved 2024-07-26.
  3. ^ Klein, Alyssa (22 October 2016). "Here's the Full List of Nominees at the 2016 MTV Africa Music Awards in Johannesburg". OkayAfrica. Retrieved 2024-07-26.
  4. ^ "Prince Kaybee's Club Controller rules the Channel O Top 30 this week!". DStv. 2018-03-07. Retrieved 2024-07-26.
  5. ^ Ngenyane, Andiswa (11 March 2021). "PRINCE KAYBEE'S RECEIVES FOUR PLATINUM PLAQUES". Daily SUN. Retrieved 2024-07-26.
  6. ^ "'1's and 2's' returns for Season 5 with DJ Zinhle, Ayanda MVP & Prince Kaybee". YOMZANSI. Documenting THE CULTURE. September 27, 2018. Archived from the original on July 29, 2023. Retrieved July 29, 2023.
  7. ^ "Banomoya reigns atop the Channel O Top 30". DStv. 2018-12-10. Retrieved 2024-07-26.
  8. ^ Mabuza, Sipho (2019-01-04). "Prince Kaybee and Busiswa's Banomoya takes Song of the Year amid tribal storm". Zim LIVE. Retrieved 2024-07-26.
  9. ^ Naidoo, Deepika (2021-03-12). "Halala! Prince Kaybee goes multi-platinum on four singles!". TshisaLIVE. Retrieved 2024-07-26.
  10. ^ "Prince Kaybee keeps winning, celebrates latest music milestone". TimesLIVE. Archived from the original on 2023-07-29. Retrieved 2023-07-29.
  11. ^ Tjiya, Emmanuel (2020-07-10). "Kaybee, Zinhle lead race for Sama gongs". Sowetan LIVE. Retrieved 2024-07-26.
  12. ^ "Dance Music Awards South Africa 2019: All the winners". Music in Africa. 2019-10-04. Retrieved 2024-07-26.
  13. ^ "Prince Kaybee has the streets sweating with new Shimza collab, 'Uwrongo'". TimesLIVE. Archived from the original on 2023-07-29. Retrieved 2023-07-29.
  14. ^ Reports, I. D. M. (November 26, 2020). "Prince Kaybee Uwrongo named in Time Magazine's 10 Best Songs 2020". Archived from the original on July 29, 2023. Retrieved July 29, 2023.
  15. ^ Joyce, Liam Karabo (2021-02-15). "Prince Kaybee, Nasty C & Tellaman feature on 'Coming 2 America' soundtrack". Independent Online. Retrieved 2024-07-26.
  16. ^ a b Makhabela, Sabelo (2020-11-01). "Prince Kaybee Gives New Women Voices a Chance to Shine in New Compilation Album 'Project Hope'". OkayAfrica. Retrieved 2024-07-26.
  17. ^ "Prince Kaybee ready to drop The 4th Republic after two-and-a half years in the making". Archived from the original on 2023-07-29. Retrieved 2023-07-29.
  18. ^ "Prince Kaybee drops new 'The 4th Republic' tracklist — tweeps weigh in". TimesLIVE. Archived from the original on 2023-07-29. Retrieved 2023-07-29.
  19. ^ Native, The (February 9, 2021). "Prince Kaybee announces new album, 'The 4th Republic'". The NATIVE. Archived from the original on July 29, 2023. Retrieved July 29, 2023.
  20. ^ "Prince Kaybee ready to drop The 4th Republic after two-and-a half years in the making". Independent Online. 2021-02-25. Retrieved 2024-07-26.
  21. ^ "Prince Kaybee Drops His 7th Studio Album Titled After His Zodiac Star Sign". Front Page. 2022-06-17. Retrieved 2024-07-26.
  22. ^ Maako, Keitumetse (3 June 2022). "Prince Kaybee confirms release of new album". South Africa: News24.
  23. ^ "Ndlovu Youth Choir and Prince Kaybee among winners from night 2 of the Samas". Life. July 25, 2020. Archived from the original on August 4, 2023. Retrieved August 4, 2023.
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