De Mthuda
South African record producer and DJ
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Early life and career
De Mthuda was born in Vosloorus, Johannesburg. He started producing music in 2010 when he was still in High school and eventually dropped out while he was in Grade 11 to his pursue his music career.[2]
In May 2019, he released the single "Shesha Geza". The song was certified gold by RiSA[3] and nominated for Record of the year at the 26th South African Music Awards.[4]
In November 2020, he released the album Ace of Spades. The album was nominated for Amapiano album of the year at the South African Amapiano Awards.[5]
In October 2021, he released the album The Landlord. The album features amapiano musicians Sir Trill, Daliwonga, Kabza De Small, Focalistic, Njelic, Da Muziqal Chef and Malumnator.[6][7]
Discography
- Ace of Spades (with Ntokzin) (2020)
- The Landlord (2021)
- Story To Tell: Vol.2 (2022)
- Sgudi Sync (with Da Muziqal Chef) (2023)
- Baba Yaga (2024)
Awards and nominations
| Year | Award ceremony | Prize | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | Dance Music Awards South Africa | Best Amapiano Record | Nominated |
| 2020 | South African Music Awards | Record of the Year | Nominated[4] |
| 2021 | South African Amapiano Awards | Best amapiano music producer | Nominated[9] |
| Best amapiano produced song | Nominated[9] | ||
| Best album of the Year | Nominated[9] | ||
| 2022 | 2022 DStv Mzansi Viewers' Choice Awards | Favourite DJ | Nominated[10] |