DJ Maphorisa

DJ Maphorisa
Birth name Themba Sekowe
Born 1988 (age 27–28)
Soshanguve, Pretoria, South Africa
Genres house, afropop,
Occupation(s)
Instruments vocals, sampler
Years active 2008–present
Labels New Money Gang
Associated acts

Themba Sekowe (born c. 1988) popularly known by his stage name DJ Maphorisa, is a South African record producer, disk jockey who can sometimes feature vocals in songs.[1][2] As a record producer with a blend of house music and afropop, he has worked with and has received production credits from several local and international notable artists including Wizkid, Kwesta, Uhuru, Drake, Black Coffee, and Runtown, C4 Pedro, among others.[3][4] DJ Maphorisa is presently signed to his record label New Money Gang Records upon quitting Kalawa Jazmee Records.[5]

Production discography

Singles produced

List of singles as either producer or co-producer, with selected chart positions and certifications, showing year released and album name
Title Year Peak chart positions Certifications Album
CAN
 AUS
 IRL
 NZ
 UK
 US
 US
R&B
/HH
"One Dance"
(Drake featuring Wizkid and Kyla)[6][7]		 2016 1 1 1 1 1 1 1
  • ARIA: Gold[8]
  • BPI: Platinum
  • RMNZ: Platinum
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"—" denotes a recording that did not chart or was not released in that territory.

Singles

  1. The Banger[9]
  2. "Omalicha Nwa"
  1. Ngud'
  2. "Mayibabo"
  3. "Afro Trap"
  1. Khona
  2. Kucheza

References

  1. ↑ Sefiso Hlongwane (6 April 2016). "Mzansi celebrates DJ Maphorisa's collaboration with Drake". Retrieved 9 July 2016.
  2. ↑ "DJ Maphorisa Set On Africa". Channel O. 8 April 2016. Retrieved 8 July 2016.
  3. ↑ Diep, Eric (12 April 2016). "MEET DJ MAPHORISA, THE SOUTH AFRICAN CO-PRODUCER OF DRAKE'S "ONE DANCE"". Genius. Retrieved 8 July 2016.
  4. ↑ Dayile, Qhama (13 May 2016). "Dj Maphorisa's chart topping production on Drake's album and his new house and car". DRUM. Retrieved 8 July 2016.
  5. ↑ Moganedi, Kgomotso (13 September 2013). "DJ MAPHORISA TO GO AT IT ALONE!". Daily Sun. Retrieved 8 July 2016.
  6. ↑ "One Dance - Drake - Credits - AllMusic".
  7. ↑ "Meet DJ Maphorisa, the South African co-producer of Drake's "One Dance"".
  8. ↑ "ARIA Australian Top 50 Singles". Australian Recording Industry Association. August 22, 2016. Retrieved August 20, 2016.
  9. ↑ Tyler Batimoore (9 December 2014). "PREMIERE: Runtown – The Banger ft. Uhuru". tooXclusive. Retrieved 18 August 2015.

External links

"DJ Maphorisa Set On Africa". Channel O. 8 April 2016. Retrieved 8 July 2016. 

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