Focalistic
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| Focalistic | |
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| Born | Lethabo Sebetso 28 May 1996 South Africa |
| Other names | Pitori Maradona.[1] |
| 🎓 Alma mater | University of Pretoria |
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Lethabo Sebetso (born 28 May 1996), known professionally as Focalistic is a South African rapper. Born in Pretoria and raised in Midrand, he gained attention in 2017 from his single "Fakimali", won Freshman of the Year award.[2][3]
His first two Extended Play Quarantined Tarantino and Blecke (2020), both of which were influenced by Hip hop. The chart-topping single "Ke Star", hurled him to international fame.
Life and career[edit]
Early life[edit]
Lethabo Sebetso born 28 May 1996 in Pretoria and grew up in Midrand, raised with his Grandparents. Baptized in a Christian church, he used to take part in church choir. [4]This marked the beginning of his musical career.[5] He graduated at the University of Pretoria were he was awarded his Plitical Science degree[6]
Career[edit]
In 2018, he signed a record deal with Major League Music and release his single "19 Tobetsa", which debuted on local iTunes top 10 charts single.[7] On April 25, 2020, his Extended Play Blecke was released.[8] It produced three singles; "Ke Star", "Billion" and "Blecke". The single "Blecke" was certified with gold plaque.[9] On May 1, 2020, he released a single "Ke Star" featuring Vigro Deep.[10] The song charted on spotify and apple music.[11][12] The song was certified Platinum in South Africa.[13]
On December 4, 2020, his studio album Sghubu Ses Excellent was released.[14] The album features 25K, Abidoza, Junior Taurus, Semi Tee, Virgo Deep, Mas Musiq, Reece Madlisa, Tyler ICU, DJ Venom and DJ Maphorisa.[15]
On Febraury 26, 2021, "Ke Star" remix was released with Davido featuring Virgo Deep.[16][17][18] The song peaked number number 8 on Billboard Hot 100 charts.[19]
Awards and nominations[edit]
| Year | Award ceremony | Category | Result | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | MTV Africa Music Awards | Best Breakthrough | Nominated | [20] |
| South African Hip Hop Awards 2020 | Freshman of the Year | Won | [21] |
References[edit]
- ↑ Mazaza, Shiba Melissa (20 December 2020). "Focalistic's 20/20 vision for Africa | Citypress". City Press. South Africa.
- ↑ "Here Are 5 Things You May Not Have Known About Focalistic". Online Youth Magazine | Zkhiphani.com. 2020-03-18. Retrieved 2021-08-06.
- ↑ "Here Are the 2020 South African Hip Hop Awards Winners". Okay Africa. 14 December 2020. Retrieved 14 December 2020.
- ↑ Favour, Adeaga (2020-03-26). "Top facts about Focalistic and his career". Briefly. Retrieved 2021-08-06.
- ↑ Thomas, Zadock (2021-04-08). "Focalistic Biography, Real Name, Age, Career, Girlfriend, Net Worth". The East African Feed. Retrieved 2021-08-06.
- ↑ "Focalistic Biography, Age, Real name, Songs, Girlfriend, Net Worth". Savanna News. 2020-11-16. Retrieved 2021-08-06.
- ↑ "Focalistic". Afternoon Express.
- ↑ "Focalistic Drops New 'Blecke' EP [Listen] | Hype Magazine". Hype Magazine. April 28, 2020.
- ↑ "Focalistic Celebrates Platinum & Gold Certification For Ke Star And Blecke". SA Hip Hop Magazine. 4 December 2020.
- ↑ "Watch Focalistic & Vigro Deep's New Music Video For 'Ke Star'". OkayAfrica. 2020-09-18. Retrieved 2021-08-06.
- ↑ "'Just a broer who enjoys making music': Focalistic tired of Twitter trolls". The South African. 2021-07-29. Retrieved 2021-08-06.
- ↑ "Focalistic's Chart Achievements". Popnable.com. Retrieved 2021-08-06.
- ↑ Jabulani, John (7 December 2020). "Focalistic Bags Gold and Platinum Status For Blecke And Ke Star". Ubetoo.
- ↑ Israel A, John (30 November 2020). "Focalistic Drops Sghubu Ses Excellent Album". Ubetoo.
- ↑ "Focalistic's Sghubu Ses Excellent provides the soundtrack for summer". JustNje. December 4, 2020.
- ↑ "Focalistic Interview: He speaks about Davido, Amapiano, Hip-Hop bias, Grammys and more". Pulse Nigeria. 2021-02-22. Retrieved 2021-08-06.
- ↑ "South African rapper Focalistic on Davido, P Diddy, and collaboration". The Africa Report.com. 2021-05-21. Retrieved 2021-08-06.
- ↑ Mazaza, Shiba Melissa. "Focalistic's 20/20 vision for Africa". Citypress. Retrieved 2021-08-06.
- ↑ "Davido | Billboard". Billaboard. March 12, 2021.
- ↑ "2021 MTV Africa Music Awards nominees revealed". Independent Online. Retrieved 2021-08-06.
- ↑ Seroto, Butchie (13 December 2020). "SA Hip Hop Awards 2020: All the winners | Music In Africa". Music In Africa. Retrieved 13 December 2020.
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