Credo V Daniels
Credo V Daniels | |
|---|---|
| Birth name | Credo Danel Mandlhazi |
| Born | October 4, 1989 Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa |
| Origin | Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa |
| Occupation(s) | Singer, rapper, songwriter, record producer |
| Years active | 2008–present |
| Labels | Independent |
Credo V Daniels (born Credo Danel Mandlhazi on 4 October 1989) is a South African singer, rapper, songwriter and record producer. After working in music production for nearly two decades, he rose to national prominence in 2026 with the release of his debut studio album, Still Where We Were. His music and use of artificial intelligence in music production have attracted significant media attention and public debate.
Career
Mandlhazi began his career as a music producer and sound engineer, working behind the scenes in the South African music industry. According to IOL, he spent approximately eighteen years producing music before launching his career as a recording artist. During this period, he worked with artists including Kabelo Mabalane and Infadizle.[1]
In April 2026, he independently released his debut album, Still Where We Were. The album received attention on streaming platforms and social media, with songs including "Ngafa", "Sedilaka", "Njalo Njalo", "All The Girls" and "Matlhari (Armas)" gaining popularity among listeners.[2]
Daniels has publicly stated that he uses artificial intelligence as a production tool, particularly for backing vocals and choir arrangements, while maintaining that the songwriting and creative process remain his own.[1]
Controversy
In June and July 2026, Daniels became the subject of widespread discussion following a live performance that attracted criticism on social media. Videos from the performance circulated on TikTok, prompting debate about the relationship between his studio recordings and live vocals. His management acknowledged technical problems during the performance while stating that improvements would be made for future live shows.[3]
In July 2026, News24 reported that Still Where We Were had apparently been removed from Apple Music amid continued public discussion surrounding Daniels' use of AI. At the time of publication, neither Daniels nor Apple Music had confirmed the reason for the album's removal.[2]
Discography
Studio albums
- Still Where We Were (2026)
Singles and EPs
- N A D I A (2026)
- Kortes (2026)
- Adriann's Heart (featuring Dusse Wavy) (2026)
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Keteyi, Oluthando (13 May 2026). "Credo V Daniels says AI is 'just a tool' as album gains traction on social media". IOL.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 Nontsele, Chuma (3 July 2026). "Credo V Daniels' music disappears from Apple Music as AI backlash intensifies after viral live eNCA performance". News24.
- ↑ Sithathu, Nomathamsanqa (23 June 2026). "WATCH: TikTok turns Credo V Daniels performance into viral meme following live vocal slip". IOL.[dead link]
External links
- Credo V Daniels on Apple Music
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