Musa Keys
Musa Keys | |
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| Birth name | Musa Makamu |
| Also known as | Tsonga Michael Jackson |
| Born | 9 May 1990 Limpopo, South Africa |
| Genres | Amapiano |
| Occupation(s) | record producer, songwriter, singer, DJ |
| Instruments | Keyboard, piano |
| Years active | 2014–present |
| Labels | Keys Records |
| Associated acts | Focalistic, Moonchild Sanelly, Mas Musiq, Kabza de Small, De Mthuda, Dj Joozey, Major League DJZ |
Musa Makamu (born in the 1990s), popularly known by his artist name Musa Keys, is a South African DJ, record producer, songwriter, and singer. Keys is best known for his contribution to Amapiano. His most recognized works include "Samarian Boy" (which charted for nearly three months on MTV Base and in South Africa) and "Selema (PoPo)". Amapiano gained global recognition in 2021, with Keys as one of the genres' breakthrough artists. He has been tipped by Boiler Room (music broadcaster) to be 'the next global star on the scene.[1] [2]
Forbes also listed him in their 'Top 10 Amapiano artists', ranked at number 3 in 2021.[3]
Early life and career
Musa Makamu was born in Giyani, Limpopo Province’s northeastern area, and reared in Polokwane[4]. At the age of 13 he started playing the piano at church, and began performing music as a youngster.[5] It is for this reason he sometimes refers to himself as Tsonga Michael Jackson as he also started at a young age.[5][6] After his matric he studied Sound engineering at Damelin College and quit on the second year.[5]
In September 2021, Musa announced he was working on his debut studio album.[5]
His debut studio album Tayo was released on November 19, 2021.[7][8] The album was certified gold in South Africa.[9][10]
In June 2022, Keys was listed on Forbes Africa 30 Under 30 list.[11]
Discography
- The Streets Are Calling (2019)
- Widlysm (2020)
- Tayo (2021)[12]
Awards and nominations
| Year | Award | Category | Nominated work | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | South African Amapiano Awards | Most Viral Amapiano Song of the Year[13] | Vula Mlomo | Nominated |
References
- ↑ Room, Boiler (2022-03-03). Musa Keys Boiler Room x Ballantine's True Music Studios Johannesburg. Youtube.
- ↑ "MUSA KEYS". boilerroom.tv. 2022-03-22. Retrieved 2022-04-12.
- ↑ "10 of South Africa's Leading Amapiano Artists". forbesafrica.com/. 2021-12-14. Retrieved 2022-04-12.
- ↑ Slikour Onlife (2022-01-20). Musa Keys On Growing Up In Church, Studying Sound Engineering, Fame & Making Hits.
- ↑ 5.0 5.1 5.2 5.3 Mbendeni, Alutho (September 14, 2021). "Meet Musa Keys, the amapiano star who calls himself the Tsonga Michael Jackson | Drum". South Africa: Drum. Retrieved 2022-06-05.
- ↑ "Musa Keys shares how he didn't think he was 'good enough' as a singer". www.timeslive.co.za. 2021-12-24. Retrieved 2022-04-12.
- ↑ Shumba, Ano (2021-11-19). "SA: Musa Keys drops debut album TAYO". musicinafrica.net. Retrieved 2022-04-12.
- ↑ "Amapiano star Musa Keys talks about manifesting his success, alter egos & more!". timeslive.co.za. 2021-10-22. Retrieved 2022-04-12.
- ↑ "Musakeys' debut album 'TAYO' hits 25 Million streams - Groove Africa". Groove Africa. Retrieved June 5, 2022.
- ↑ "#MusicNews: Musa Keys Celebrates "Tayo" Surpassing 25 Million streams". Zkhiphani. Retrieved June 5, 2021.
- ↑ Jabulani, John (June 4, 2022), "Musa Keys Make It To Forbes Africa 30Under30", ubetoo, retrieved 2022-06-05
- ↑ "SA: Musa Keys drops debut album TAYO". musicinafrica.net/. 2021-11-19. Retrieved 2022-04-12.
- ↑ "SA Amapiano Music Awards 2021: All the nominees". musicinafrica.net/. 2021-07-21. Retrieved 2022-04-12.
Category:1990 births
Category:Living people
Category:21st-century South African male singers
Category:People from Limpopo
Category:People from South Africa
External links
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