TNS (born Nkazimulo Ngema; July 2000) is a South African DJ and music producer. Born and raised in KwaZulu-Natal, his career in music began at the age of 12, he rose to fame after his collaborations on "Club Controller" and "Banomoya".
TNS | |
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| Birth name | Nkazimulo Ngema |
| Born | July 2000 |
| Origin | Durban |
| Genres | House |
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| Years active | 2018–present |
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Having signed a record deal with Sony, his debut studio album Madlokovu King of African House (2019), spawned with chart-topping singles "My Dali" and "Umona".
Career
editNkazimulo Ngema was born in Mandeni, during his childhood at the age of 8, he was involved in church choirs activities.[1] In 2010, Ngema relocated to Durban,[1] his musical career began in early 2012 at the age of 12 as music producer.[2]
In January 2018, Ngema was featured on "Club Controller" a single by South African DJ's Prince Kaybee and LaSoulMates. [3]
His breakthrough single "My dali" featuring Indlovukazi was released on January 25, 2019. The song was certified 3× platinum in South Africa.[4][5]
That same month, TNS also announced his single "Umona" featuring South African singer Mpumi.[6] The song was released on July 26, 2019. In 2019, he signed a record deal with Sony Music,[7] and released his debut studio album Madlokovu King of African House on September 20, 2019.[8]
2021-present: Phupholethu and new projects
editOn December 11, 2020, his single "Zodwa Wabantu" featuring Zodwa Wabantu and Luqua was released and album's pre-add were made available.[9] His second studio album Phupholethu was released on March 6, 2021.[10]
The song "Sikelela" with Kasango featuring South African singer Bukeka was released on January 28, 2022, and it's music video.[11]
"Summer Banger" featuring Sino Msolo, Mpumi, Da Musiqal Chef, Malumnator, and De Mthuda was released on 27 October 2022.
On November 18, 2022, his Extended Play King of African House was released.
Discography
edit- Madlokovu King of African House (2019)
- Phupholethu (2021)
- King of African House (2022)
- Warriors of Afro (with Blaq Rhythm) (2024)
- Submerged (2024)
Singles
editAs lead artist
edit| Title | Year | Peak chart positions | Certifications | Album | |||
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| "Bath' uThwele" (TNS, Funky Qla) | 2024 | — | Non-album single | ||||
| "—" denotes a recording that did not chart or was not released in that territory. | |||||||
References
edit- ^ a b "TNS Talks about his journey and Prince Kaybee drama - Kaslam Media". Kaslam Media. 15 May 2022.
- ^ Motumi, Mpiletso (24 January 2019). "WATCH: TNS's career dream comes true". Independent Online. Retrieved 6 January 2022.
- ^ "Prince Kaybee & LaSoulMates 'Club Controller' Single Out Now Featuring TNS & Zanda | Yule Dark". Yule Dark. 19 January 2018. Retrieved 7 February 2022.
- ^ Madibogo, Julia (8 August 2021). "Charges and curse over TNS hit My Dali | Citypress". Citypress. Retrieved 7 June 2022.
- ^ Jabulani, John (29 July 2021). "TNS' Hit 'My Dali' Has Gone 3× Platinum". Ubetoo. Retrieved 10 June 2022.
- ^ Aphiwe. "TNS Set To Release New Single Ft Mpumi "Umona" - SA Music Magazine". SA Music Magazine. Retrieved 25 March 2022.
- ^ Notho, Snazo (4 September 2019). "TNS BAGS A NEW RECORDING DEAL!". DailySUN. Retrieved 7 February 2022.
- ^ "TNS releases his debut album, Madlokovu King Of African House - JustNje". JustNje. 20 September 2019. Retrieved 15 May 2022.
- ^ Shabangu, Nobantu. "TNS Drops Single 'Zodwa Wabantu' Featuring Luqua, Danger, Peela and Zodwa Wabantu - OkayAfrica". OkayAfrica. Retrieved 24 March 2022.
- ^ "TNS DROPS NEW ALBUM 'PHUPHOLETHU' - SA Music Magazine". Music Magazine. Retrieved 24 March 2022.
- ^ "TNS & Kasango Drop The Music Video To Their Latest Offering 'Sikelel' Ft Bukeka - SA Music Magazine". SA Music Magazine. 23 March 2022. Retrieved 24 March 2022.