Recording Industry of South Africa (RiSA) is a trade association representing the interests of major and independent record labels of South Africa. Located in Randburg,RiSA is responsible for running the annual South African Music Awards (SAMAs) and for music recording certification in South Africa. It also runs The Official South African Charts (TOSAC).
Rikhado Muziwendlovu Chifaro Makhado,known professionally as Riky Rick,was a South African rapper,singer,songwriter,record producer and entrepreneur. He was also the founder and owner of record label Cotton Club Records and a member of Boyz N Bucks and he's well known for his hit song Boss Zonke from his album Family Values.
Shekhinah Thandi Donnell,known mononymously as Shekhinah,is a South African singer-songwriter,Shekhinah was among the Top 32 of M-Net's Season 7 of SA Idols in 2011 and among the Top 6 of Season 8 of SA Idols in 2012.
Amanda "Ami" Faku is a South African singer,performer and songwriter. Born and raised in the township of eZinyoka,Gqeberha. Faku rose to fame as a contestant on The Voice SA season 2 in 2017,prior getting recognition in the music industry.
Ndivhuwo Elaine Mukheli,known mononymously as Elaine,is a South African R&B singer and songwriter from Pretoria. While studying law at the University of the Witwatersrand,she self-released her debut EP Elements in September 2019. The EP reached No. 1 on both the national iTunes and Apple Music album charts,making her the first independent female artist to do so.Elements was certified Platinum by the Recording Industry of South Africa (RiSA) a year after its initial release,and in 2020 it was nominated for Best R&B/Soul Album at the South African Music Awards. Elaine was subsequently signed to Columbia Records in December 2020.
Sanele Tresure Sithole,known professionally as Sun-El Musician,is a South African disc jockey,music producer,and songwriter. Born and raised in Mooi River,he attended the University of KwaZulu-Natal but dropped out to pursue a career in music. His debut studio album Africa to the World (2018),was certified Platinum by the Recording Industry of South Africa (RiSA).
Jackline Acheampong,known professionally as Gyakie,aka Song Bird is a Ghanaian R&B and afro-fusion singer. In 2019,Gyakie released her first single titled "Love is Pretty",which paved the way for another single,"Never Like This". In August 2020,the "Forever" song from her five-track EP "Seed" was her claim to fame,enjoying airplay and leading charts in Ghana,Kenya and Nigeria. Gyakie's father is Nana Acheampong.
Siyabonga Nene,known professionally as Big Zulu,is a South African rapper and songwriter. He rose to spotlight after releasing the single "Donsa Nkabi" in 2016.
"Into Ingawe" is a single by South African DJ Sun-El Musician and South African singer Ami Faku,released on June 7,2019 by EL World Music.
Makhosazana Princess Masango,professionally known as Azana is a South African singer and songwriter. Born and raised in Chesterville,her musical career began at the age of 15. Having signed a record deal with Big City Dreams,Azana's debut studio album Ingoma (2020),debuted number one in South Africa. Its lead single "Your Love" was certified double platinum by the Recording Industry of South Africa (RiSA).
"Sete" is a single by South African rapper K.O featuring Young Stunna and Blxckie released on 19 August 2022 through Skhanda World and Sony,off SR3 (2022),as album's lead single. It was written by Ntokozo Mdluli,Sandile Msimango,Sihle Sithole.
Lwandile Mtshali,professionally known as Lwah Ndlunkulu or Lwah The Ndlunkulu is a South African singer and songwriter. Born and raised Hluhluwe,KwaZulu-Natal,having signed a record deal with Nkabi Records released her debut single "Ithuba",which became her first biggest song and certified Platinum by the Recording Industry of South Africa (RiSA).
"You're the One" is a self-released song by South African singer-songwriter mononymously known as Elaine from her debut extended play Elements (2019). It was released on 29 September 2019 through Elaine Music,and re-released on 11 August 2020 through Columbia Records. The song was certified multi-platinum by the Recording Industry of South Africa (RiSA).
"Risky" is a song by South African singer-songwriter mononymously known as Elaine from her debut extended play Elements (2019),it was released on 28 September 2019 through Elaine Music and re-released on 11 August 2020 through Columbia Records. In late 2020 It was certified multi-platinum by the Recording Industry of South Africa (RiSA).
King Zamar is the first solo studio album by South African singer-songwriter prominently known under the alias of Lady Zamar,it was released on 31 March 2017 through Universal Music South Africa and was certified Platinum by the Recording Industry of South Africa (RiSA).
"Phuze" is a single by South African DJ and record producer known under the alias of Dlala Thukzin,it was released on 26 March 2021 through Ingrooves on behalf of Dlala Records and it features vocals from Zaba. In mid-2023 it was certified Gold by the Recording Industry of South Africa.
Becoming a Pop Star is the debut extended play (EP) by South African singer-songwriter and rapper Yanga Chief released on 18 October 2019. The release was led by singles "200" and "Utatakho",the prior and latter certified Gold and Platinum respectively by the Recording Industry of South Africa (RiSA).
"Utatakho" is a single by South African singer-songwriter and videographer Yanga Chief from his debut extended play Becoming a Pop Star (2019),released on 5 April 2019 through Sony Music Entertainment Africa under exclusive license from Young Legend Music,it was certified Platinum by the Recording Industry of South Africa (RiSA).
Tugela Fairy is a debut album studio by South African singer-songwriter Simmy,released November 16,2018 through El World Music and Sony. Production was handled by Sun-El Musician.
"Yini Sdakwa" is a single by South African record producers ThackzinDJ,Tee Jay and singer-songwriter Sir Trill taken from the prior producers' collaborative studio album 1 000 000 Amapiano Seconds (2021). It was released on 23 July 2021 through Neo Walts and Probst Junction and Def Jam Recordings Africa with exclusive license from Universal Music South Africa,features guest appearances from Dlala Thukzin,Mpura,Nkosazana Daughter,Rascoe Kaos and Moscow.
