Gift Selaelo Morukhuladi (born 11 November 1994), professionally known as Mvzzle (/ˈmʌˈzl/) is a South African DJ, singer-songwriter, and producer born in Musina and raised in Westenburg, Polokwane. He is famous for producing the single "Umlilo"[2] by DJ Zinhle.[3]
Mvzzle | |
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| Born | Gift Selaelo Morukhuladi 11 November 1994 Musina, South Africa |
| Nationality | South African |
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| Education | Westenburg Secondary School (matriculated) |
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| Years active | ?.–present |
| Known for | Producing Umlilo |
| Musical career | |
| Origin | Westenburg, Polokwane, South Africa |
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| Labels | Warner Music South Africa (formerly)[1] |
| Website | mvzzle |
Personal life
editBorn Gift S. Morukhuladi, in Musina and raised in a village called Mountain View. His mother is a businesswoman and his father was the Conductor of the military band. At age 8, he moved to Polokwane International Gateway to be with his parents. At this point, his dad had gone from Conductor to Band Master at the SA Army Band.[4]
Early life
edit2014–2015
editBefore producing House music, Mvzzle was a full time Hip Hop producer and rapper in high school. He was with a musical trio called Cyclops alongside his teammates Septic Rooger (Kagiso Mokwena) and Gran-T (Thabiso Ledwaba),[citation needed] which Mvzzle produced his first singles and mixtape with. After the trio disbanded, Mvzzle started his solo career producing both house and rap music, releasing singles titled Carpe Diem and Thick Madam, which he entered the SABC1's 1s and 2s competition with.[citation needed]
2016
editInitially producing Hip-Hop and R&B, he started producing house music in 2016. He dropped out of college to pursue music and the assistance of South African Arts and Culture Youth Forum who gave him opportunities to play at events such as Major League Gardens, Mapungubwe Arts Festival, and Motsepe Foundation.[citation needed]
2018
editHe entered SABC 1's Dj competition, 1's and 2's[5] – where he placed third. After the competition, MVZZLE contacted DJ Zinhle with two beats, one of which is now the song "Umlilo" featuring Rethabile – who had earlier been in contact with DJ Zinhle on Instagram proposing a collaboration with her.[6]
Career
editDJ Zinhle's Umlilo has been certified multi-platinum and within its first three months, it reached over 5.1 million streams.[7][8]
In celebration of the song's success, DJ Zinhle released a second video for Umlilo in December.[9]
The hit single went on to receive triple-platinum plaques,[10] and multiple SAMAs nominations.[10] The single won a NAMA award.[11] The female producer DJ Zinhle was accused of buying nominations for the song.[12]
Discography
editSingles and EPs
edit| Title | Type | Release details | Certification |
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| Uvalo[13][14] | Single |
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TBA |
| Sonke[15] | EP |
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Filmography
editTelevision
edit| Year | Title | Role | Notes | Results | Ref. |
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| 2018 | 1's and 2's | Himself | Contestant | Runner-up | [citation needed] |
Awards and nominations
edit| Year | Award Ceremony | Prize | Recipient/Nominated work | Result | Ref. |
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| 2020 | South African Music Awards | Record of the Year (fan-voted) | "Umlilo" | Nominated | |
| 2021 | Best Music Video of the Year | Nominated |
References
edit- ^ "Mvzzle". Warner Music South Africa. 2021. Archived from the original on 26 June 2022. Retrieved 1 June 2022.
- ^ "DJ Zinhle – Umlilo 2.0 ft. Mvzzle, Rethabile". 5 December 2019. Archived from the original on 26 October 2021. Retrieved 26 October 2021 – via YouTube.
- ^ Morukhuladi, Gift (19 January 2021). "Mvzzle's rise to fame". Briefly. Archived from the original on 21 October 2021. Retrieved 21 October 2021.
- ^ Morukhuladi, Gift (2021). "Mvzzle, early life". Warner music South Africa. Retrieved 21 October 2021.
- ^ Naaidoo, Sayushka (17 March 2021). "SABC1 has previewed the upcoming seasons of 1s and 2s, giving viewers a glimpes at the new set and judging panel, which now includes DJ Speedsta and DJ Tira". Just nje. Archived from the original on 21 October 2021. Retrieved 21 October 2021.
- ^ Liam, Karabo Joyce (8 April 2020). "The truth behind DJ Zinhle's hit single 'Umlilo'". IOL. Archived from the original on 21 October 2021. Retrieved 21 October 2021.
- ^ admin (2 December 2019). "IN SOUTH AFRICA: DJ Zinhle's Umlilo goes double platinum within 3 months". Naijahotstars. Archived from the original on 11 February 2022. Retrieved 11 February 2022.
- ^ "LISTEN | Here's how DJ Zinhle, Rethabile & Mvzzle's hit song 'Umlilo' came about". TimesLIVE. 28 November 2019. Archived from the original on 11 February 2022. Retrieved 11 February 2022.
- ^ ZAlebs (20 May 2020). "DJ Zinhle's Umlilo Video Reaches 3 Million Views". ZAlebs. Archived from the original on 21 October 2021. Retrieved 21 October 2021.
- ^ a b Coetzee, Nikita (13 November 2020). "DJ Zinhle's Umlilo goes triple platinum". News24. Archived from the original on 26 October 2021. Retrieved 26 October 2021.
- ^ "DJ Zinhle bursts with joy as Umlilo wins Namibian Annual Music Award Read more". Briefly. 19 October 2020. Archived from the original on 26 October 2021. Retrieved 26 October 2021.
- ^ "DJ Zinhle claps back at trolls saying she bought SAMAs nominations". IOL. 13 July 2020. Archived from the original on 26 October 2021. Retrieved 26 October 2021.
- ^ "MVZZLE, producer of the massive hit 'Umlilo' releases video for major label single debut 'Uvalo' ft Ndu Shezi". SA Music News Magazine. 27 August 2020. Archived from the original on 9 January 2022. Retrieved 9 January 2022.
- ^ Mareletse, Lerato (6 June 2020). "Mvzzle set out to shake up the industry". Just Trimmings. Archived from the original on 9 January 2022. Retrieved 9 January 2022.
- ^ Jabulani, John (15 August 2021). "Mvzzle's Upcoming Single, "Sonke" Featuring Mthandazo Gatya & Dj NelCee Drops Soon". ubetoo.com. Archived from the original on 15 December 2021. Retrieved 15 December 2021.
