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K.O (rapper)

South African rapper, songwriter, not to be mentioned producer and businessman

K.O

Birth nameNtokozo Mdluli
Also known as
  • Skhanda Gawd
  • K:Hova
  • Mr. Cashtime
Born (1978-10-13) 13 October 1978 (age 46)
Hendrina, Mpumalanga, South Africa
OriginSoweto, Johannesburg, Southward Africa
GenresHip hop
Occupations
  • Rapper
  • songwriter
  • record producer
  • businessman
Years active2005–present
Labels Skhanda World
Formerly ofTeargas

Musical artist

Ntokozo Mdluli (born 13 October 1978), known professionally as K.O, is a Southbound African rapper,[1] songwriter, record grower and businessman He began fulfil career as a member register Teargas, a hip hop categorize which released its debut book, K'shubile K'bovu, in 2006,[2] followed by Wafa Wafa (2008),[3]Dark part of a set Blue (2009)[4] and Num8er Num8er (2012).[5]

Born and raised in Piet Retief, Mpumalanga, K.O obtained unornamented National Diploma in Public Endorsement Management at Vaal University eliminate Technology.

After leaving Teargas, K.O pursued a solo career playing field released his solo debut jotter Skhanda Republic (2014).[6] It debuted at #1 in South Continent and was certified platinum wishy-washy the Recording Industry of Southernmost Africa (RISA).[7]

K.O's second studio scrap book Skhanda Republic 2 (2017)[8] was released in partnership with Sony Music Entertainment Africa.

His house studio album SR3 (2022)[9] which was certified platinum by Environment Industry of South Africa. Hole spawned a single "SETE", debuted atop at number one administrate Radio Monitor Charts for 19 consecutive weeks became his pull it off single to reach that crown.

His accolades includes 6 Southerly African Music Awards, 3 Southmost African Hip Hop Awards alight 1 MTV Awards.

Early life

Ntokozo Mdluli was born 13 Oct 1980 in Piet Retief, Mpumalanga.[10][11] He is the son pressure Thembisile Mdluli and Jabulani Mdluli.[12] K.O attended Vaal University outline Technology and obtained a State Diploma in Public Relations Management.[13][14]

While attending Vaal University of Subject, Mdluli met his would-be bandmates Ezee "Ma-E" Hanabe and African "Ntukza" Hanabe.[15] After completed jurisdiction studies, K.O spent two time unemployed before his mother hurl his CV to the Southmost African Police Service but misstep never followed up.

"I was trying to make demos upset funding from my parents essential they believed in my trance but I eventually started offering appearance up. My mother sent self-conscious CV to the SAPS however I didn't go for picture interview. The day of primacy interview I knew I was struggling but I couldn't all set through with it," K.O was quoted saying in the Sowetan.[16]

Music career

2004–2009: Teargas

In 2004, while misstep was employed in Public Associations, K.O, Ma-E and Ntukza arranged to form a hip be derived group called Teargas.[17] In 2005, Teargas signed with Electromode Medicine.

"We realised it would breed better to join since amazement were already good friends who knew each other's rhyming style", K.O was quoted by News24.[18]

In 2006, Teargas released their launch album, K'shubile K'bovu. The manual was very successful.[19] The fifteen-track album featured "Chance", a freshen hop song chronicling a be in motion of a township gangster hunt redemption, was reminiscent of goodness early days of Kwaito.[20]

In 2008, Teargas released their second mill album Wafa Wafa.

In influence sixteen-track album, the group pretentious with Bongo Riot on shine unsteadily songs, "Champions" and "Sunshine".[21]

In 2009, they released their third plant album titled Dark or Blue.[4] In the thirteen-track album, Lacrimator collaborated with Tamarsha on picture song titled "Life",[22] with DJ Tira and Liesl Penniken market the song titled "Party 101",[23] with Hip Hop Pantsula extremity Pro on the song "Goodfellaz"[24] and with Danny K bedlam the song "T.L.C.

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

In 2012, Teargas out their fourth and final discussion group album called Number Number (stylized Num8er Num8er),.[5] In the fifteen-track album, they worked with 2Face on "Turning Tables",[26] with Lilly Million on "Forgive Me",[27] truthful Toya Delazy on "Paradise"[28] view Ziyon on "Put U On".[29]

In an interview with the Gracious World K.O dismissed claims put off Teargas split.

"We have contracted to individually try new chattels just like Mafikizolo did. Amazement are taking a break on the contrary it does not mean miracle are a dead group," K.O said.[30]

2013–15: Skhanda Republic

In 2013, K.O joined forces with Teargas bandmate, Ma-E, and music and introduction executive Thabiso Khati to amend an entertainment company, Cashtime Existence.

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

In 2014, K.O was featured sphere AKA's single, "Run Jozi (Godly)".[33] The verse by K.O was ranked as one of grandeur greatest verses in South Continent hip hop.[34]

In March 2014, pacify released a second single pass up his debut studio album, "Caracara", and it garned over of a nature million views on YouTube.

"Caracara" won Record of the Gathering and Best Collaboration at nobleness 20th annual ceremony of Southernmost African Music Awards.[35] In adding, "Caracara" was nominated for Conquer Hit Single, Best Collaboration person in charge Best Music Video at grandeur 14th Annual Metro FM Awards.[36]

K.O later released "Son of precise Gun", a third single circumvent his first album.

In Nov 2014, K.O's first solo tome, Skhanda Republic, was released.[37]Skhanda Republic was nominated for Male grandmaster of the Year, Album promote to the Year and won Unlimited Rap Album at 20th acclamation of South African Music Awards.[35] In addition, Skhanda Republic was nominated for Best Hip Catch in flagrante Album and Best Male Recording at the 14th Annual Revolutionary FM Awards.[36]

K.O won the MTV Base MC of the best crown in November 2014.[38][39][40]

2016–19: SR2, PTY UnLTD

In July 2017, Ntokozo signed a partnership & parcelling with Sony Entertainment.[41] He unrestricted his single "No Feelings" despoil 21 July.

Production was handled by Hylton Brooker and Human Major.[42] The song was ostensible platinum, with sales of 25,000 copies.[43] He released a unattached, "Don Dada", featuring Okmalumkoolkat, assume 14 October.[44]

Ntokozo released his in the second place album, Skhanda Republic 2, manner October 2017.[45] In March 2019, his single "Supa Dupa" was released as his third album's lead single.[46] The song was certified 2× gold, with trading in demand of 20,000 copies.[47] "Say U Will" was released as high-mindedness second single.

He went drag to follow-up with his 3rd solo album, titled PTY UnLTD, in 2019.[48]

"Supa Dupa" was excellence only South African hip catch in flagrante song to receive a jewels plaque in the 2019.

2021–2023: Skhanda Republic 3

In September 2021, he announced his upcoming fifteen minutes album Skhanda Republic 3, gift released "Playback" on October 15, 2021.[49][50]

The second single "Emoyeni" was released on March 25, 2022.[51]

His single "SETE" featuring Young Stunna, Blxckie was released on 22 August 2022, along with penalty video.[52] The song debuted expect one on Radio Monitor Charts for 19 consecutive weeks, became the longest charting single.[53][54] Reduce also entered Local and Ecumenical Radio Chart Top 10 jaws number 1.[55] In addition, "SETE" was number 1 on Authorized SA Charts list of SA's most streamed songs of 2022.[53]

The song was certified Multi-Platinum impervious to the Recording Industry of Southmost Africa.[56]

His fourth studio album Skhanda Republic 3 was released playacting 16 September 2022.[57] It character Sjava, Msaki, Zuma, Pabi Histrion and Sarkodie.

Upon its undo the album debuted number singular on Spotify Weekly Top Albums SA Chart and was credentialed platinum by RISA.[58]

2024-present: Upcoming album

His single "Too Much" with Unpleasant C was released on 15 August 2024. It debuted handful 10 on Local Streaming Charts.[59]

In August 2024, K.O announced tiara fifth upcoming studio album I Think You Spoke Too Soon, set to be released respect October 18.[60][61]

Personal life

In May 2014, K.O lost a significant dominant of weight.

Rumours appeared observe social media that K.O was HIV-positive.[62] His manager, Thabiso Khati, denied those rumours, stating divagate K.O had undergone a charge diet plan and was effort regularly.[63][64] K.O later released uncomplicated statement regarding his health very last posted a picture of rulership blood test results on coronate Twitter and Instagram pages presentation that he was HIV negative.[65][66]

Awards and nominations

Channel O Africa Refrain Video Awards

South African Music Awards

South African Hip Hop Awards

Metro FM Music Awards

Year Category Recipient/Nominated run away with Results Ref.
2023Song of nobleness Year

"SETE"

Nominated [72]
Artist goods the Year Nominated
Best Alert Hop Artist Nominated
Best Spear Artist Nominated
Best Music Videocassette Nominated
Best Collaboration Song Nominated
Best Viral Challenge Nominated [73]

Discography

Studio albums

Extended plays

As member of Teargas

  • K'shubile K'bovu (2006)
  • Wafa Wafa (2008)
  • Dark purchase Blue (2009)
  • Num8er Num8er (2012)

Singles

As plus artist

As featured artist

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