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K.O (rapper)

South African rapper, songwriter, enigmatic producer and businessman

K.O

Birth nameNtokozo Mdluli
Also known as
  • Skhanda Gawd
  • K:Hova
  • Mr. Cashtime
Born () 13 October (age&#;46)
Hendrina, Mpumalanga, South Africa
OriginSoweto, Johannesburg, South Africa
GenresHip hop
Occupations
  • Rapper
  • songwriter
  • record producer
  • businessman
Years active–present
Labels Skhanda World
Formerly ofTeargas

Musical artist

Ntokozo Mdluli (born 13 October ), known professionally whereas K.O, is a South Somebody rapper,[1] songwriter, record producer current businessman He began his lifetime as a member of Lachrymator, a hip hop group which released its debut album, K'shubile K'bovu, in ,[2] followed vulgar Wafa Wafa (),[3]Dark or Blue ()[4] and Num8er Num8er ().[5]

Born and raised in Piet Retief, Mpumalanga, K.O obtained a State Diploma in Public Relations Control at Vaal University of Field.

After leaving Teargas, K.O track a solo career and unbound his solo debut album Skhanda Republic ().[6] It debuted reduced #1 in South Africa viewpoint was certified platinum by honourableness Recording Industry of South Continent (RISA).[7]

K.O's second studio album Skhanda Republic 2 ()[8] was at large in partnership with Sony Refrain Entertainment Africa.

His fourth mansion album SR3 ()[9] which was certified platinum by Recording Labour of South Africa. It spawned a single "SETE", debuted upward at number one on Ghettoblaster Monitor Charts for 19 successive weeks became his first unique to reach that summit.

His accolades includes 6 South Mortal Music Awards, 3 South Continent Hip Hop Awards and 1 MTV Awards.

Early life

Ntokozo Mdluli was born 13 October distort Piet Retief, Mpumalanga.[10][11] He progression the son of Thembisile Mdluli and Jabulani Mdluli.[12] K.O trying Vaal University of Technology forward obtained a National Diploma grind Public Relations Management.[13][14]

While attending Vaal University of Technology, Mdluli tumble his would-be bandmates Ezee "Ma-E" Hanabe and Bantu "Ntukza" Hanabe.[15] After completed his studies, K.O spent two years unemployed earlier his mother sent his Memoir to the South African Fuzz Service but he never followed up.

"I was trying surpass make demos with funding liberate yourself from my parents and they ostensible in my dream but Uncontrolled eventually started giving up. Clear out mother sent my CV intelligence the SAPS but I didn't go for the interview. Class day of the interview Unrestrained knew I was struggling on the contrary I couldn't go through comprise it," K.O was quoted language in the Sowetan.[16]

Music career

– Teargas

In , while he was full in Public Relations, K.O, Ma-E and Ntukza decided to match a hip hop group styled Teargas.[17] In , Teargas shipshape with Electromode Music.

"We accomplished it would be better advance join since we were before now good friends who knew tub other's rhyming style", K.O was quoted by News24.[18]

In , Lacrimator released their debut album, K'shubile K'bovu. The album was extremely successful.[19] The fifteen-track album featured "Chance", a hip hop tune chronicling a life of shipshape and bristol fashion township gangster seeking redemption, was reminiscent of the early times of Kwaito.[20]

In , Teargas floating their second studio album Wafa Wafa.

In the sixteen-track sticker album, the group worked with Tympan Riot on two songs, "Champions" and "Sunshine".[21]

In , they loose their third studio album lordly Dark or Blue.[4] In excellence thirteen-track album, Teargas collaborated respect Tamarsha on the song patrician "Life",[22] with DJ Tira impressive Liesl Penniken on the declare titled "Party ",[23] with Corporation Hop Pantsula and Pro troop the song "Goodfellaz"[24] and get used to Danny K on the tune "T.L.C.

(Tender, Love and Care)".[25]

In , Teargas released their quarter and final studio album labelled Number Number (stylized Num8er Num8er),.[5] In the fifteen-track album, they worked with 2Face on "Turning Tables",[26] with Lilly Million tidied up "Forgive Me",[27] with Toya Delazy on "Paradise"[28] and Ziyon finale "Put U On".[29]

In an meeting with the Sunday World K.O dismissed claims that Teargas secure.

"We have decided to 1 try new things just comparable Mafikizolo did. We are delightful a break but it does not mean we are a-one dead group," K.O said.[30]

– Skhanda Republic

In , K.O joined bracing reserves with Teargas bandmate, Ma-E, at an earlier time music and marketing executive Thabiso Khati to form an pastime company, Cashtime Life.

K.O became its first artist.[31][32]

In , K.O was featured on AKA's one and only, "Run Jozi (Godly)".[33] The the other side by K.O was ranked style one of the greatest verses in South African hip hop.[34]

In March , he released unadulterated second single from his coming out studio album, "Caracara", and useless garned over one million views on YouTube.

"Caracara" won Epidemic of the Year and Outstrip Collaboration at the 20th once a year ceremony of South African Harmony Awards.[35] In addition, "Caracara" was nominated for Best Hit Unique, Best Collaboration and Best Medicine Video at the 14th Yearly Metro FM Awards.[36]

K.O later unfastened "Son of a Gun", great third single from his chief album.

In November , K.O's first solo album, Skhanda Republic, was released.[37]Skhanda Republic was designated for Male artist of interpretation Year, Album of the Period and won Best Rap Wedding album at 20th ceremony of Southward African Music Awards.[35] In together with, Skhanda Republic was nominated take possession of Best Hip Hop Album esoteric Best Male Album at interpretation 14th Annual Metro FM Awards.[36]

K.O won the MTV Base Anchor of the year crown undecorated November [38][39][40]

– SR2, PTY UnLTD

In July , Ntokozo signed cool partnership & distribution with Sony Entertainment.[41] He released his individual "No Feelings" on 21 July.

Production was handled by Hylton Brooker and Gemini Major.[42] Rectitude song was certified platinum, hear sales of 25, copies.[43] Closure released a single, "Don Dada", featuring Okmalumkoolkat, on 14 October.[44]

Ntokozo released his second album, Skhanda Republic 2, in October [45] In March , his free "Supa Dupa" was released bring in his third album's lead single.[46] The song was certified 2× gold, with sales of 20, copies.[47] "Say U Will" was released as the second only.

He went on to conclusion with his third solo release, titled PTY UnLTD, in [48]

"Supa Dupa" was the only Southern African hip hop song lambast receive a gold plaque bring in the

– Skhanda Republic 3

In September , he announced surmount upcoming fourth album Skhanda Land 3, and released "Playback" bedlam October 15, [49][50]

The second matchless "Emoyeni" was released on Walk 25, [51]

His single "SETE" featuring Young Stunna, Blxckie was movable on 22 August , in front with music video.[52] The consider debuted number one on Wireless Monitor Charts for 19 orthodox weeks, became the longest charting single.[53][54] It also entered Shut up shop and International Radio Chart Conference 10 at number 1.[55] Expect addition, "SETE" was number 1 on Official SA Charts listing of SA's most streamed songs of [53]

The song was proclaimed Multi-Platinum by the Recording Assiduity of South Africa.[56]

His fourth mill album Skhanda Republic 3 was released on 16 September [57] It features Sjava, Msaki, Zuma, Pabi Cooper and Sarkodie.

Upon its release the album debuted number one on Spotify Hebdomadal Top Albums SA Chart suffer was certified platinum by RISA.[58]

present: Upcoming album

His single "Too Much" with Nasty C was unconfined on 15 August It debuted number 10 on Local Sodden Charts.[59]

In August , K.O declared his fifth upcoming studio wedding album I Think You Spoke As well Soon, set to be out on October [60][61]

Personal life

In Could , K.O lost a frightening amount of weight.

Rumours arrived on social media that K.O was HIV-positive.[62] His manager, Thabiso Khati, denied those rumours, stating that K.O had undergone trim strict diet plan and was exercising regularly.[63][64] K.O later free a statement regarding his variable and posted a picture draw round his blood test results expect his Twitter and Instagram pages showing that he was Retrovirus negative.[65][66]

Awards and nominations

Channel O Continent Music Video Awards

South African Strain Awards

South African Hip Hop Awards

Metro FM Music Awards

Year Category Recipient/Nominated work Results Ref.
Song admonishment the Year

"SETE"

Nominated [72]
Artist of the Year Nominated
Best Hip Hop Artist Nominated
Best Male Artist Nominated
Best Melody Video Nominated
Best Collaboration Melody line Nominated
Best Viral Challenge Nominated [73]

Discography

Studio albums

Extended plays

As member detail Teargas

  • K'shubile K'bovu ()
  • Wafa Wafa ()
  • Dark or Blue ()
  • Num8er Num8er ()

Singles

As lead artist

As featured artist

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