JazziDisciples

Last updated

JazziDisciples
Origin Johannesburg, South Africa
Genres
Years active2017–2020
LabelsJazziDisciples ENT
Past members

JazziDisciples were an amapiano DJ and producer duo originating from South Africa. [1] [2] [3] They were composed of two record producers known by their stage names Mr JazziQ and Josiah De Disciple.

Contents

History

JazziDisciples music group members are originally from Alexandra, North of Johannesburg. Their interest for music started at a very early age. They are known for their songs such as Long Lasting, Sgubu Se Monati and their encompassing tag line Amapiano is a lifestyle. [4]

The duo have since their debut performed on top music festivals such as Afropunk Festival, [5] Corona SunSets Festival [6] and YTKO 32 Hour Fest [7] and have shared a stage with local artists in the industry, such as Cassper Nyovest and Black Coffee. [8] [9]

They have appeared on various shows such as the Lockdown House Party on Channel O [10] and festivals in South Africa. [11] They have also had various television and radio appearances and have also had various club and lounge appearances. [12]

On the 1st of November 2019, they released their first studio album titled Disciples of Piano. The album featured collaborations from local musicians such as Okmalumkoolkat, Vigro Deep, Nomisupasta and DJ Buckz. [13]

The duo has also received recognition and nominations for their songs. In 2019, they were nominated for Best Amapiano record at the Dance Music Awards South Africa. [14]

To further expand the duo's sound and vision in 2020 they released solo projects. In March 2020 JazziDisciples released Mr JazziQ's EP titled 0303, which featured vocalist Moonchild Sanelly. [15] [16] Josiah De Disciple's EP titled SOM (Spirits Of Makoela) was released in May 2020. [17]

Musical style

They create dance music containing elements of afro house, house and world music, combining live instruments such as bass, saxophones, keyboards, percussions, flute, and vocals with samplers, effects and synths. [13]

Band members

Former acts

Awards and nominations

JazziDisciples was nominated as Best Amapiano Record at the 2019 Dance Music Awards South Africa. [14]

Discography

Related Research Articles

Themba Sekowe, known professionally as DJ Maphorisa, is a South African DJ, record producer, singer, and songwriter. As a record producer with a blend of house music, amapiano and afropop, he has worked with and has received production credits from several notable artists, including Wizkid, Sizwe Alakine, Kwesta, Uhuru, Drake, Black Coffee, Major Lazer, Runtown, C4 Pedro, TRESOR, Kabza De Small, Era Istrefi Mpura Young Stunna Killer Kau He was signed to Kalawa Jazmee Records prior to establishing his own record label, BlaqBoy Music.

Lehlogonolo Ronald Mataboge, known professionally as A-Reece, is a South African rapper, songwriter and record producer. He was raised in Pretoria, Gauteng.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Busiswa</span> South African singer and songwriter (born 1988)

Busiswa Gqulu, known mononymously as Busiswa or Busi, is a South African singer-songwriter and poet. Born in Mthatha, Eastern Cape, South Africa, she gained public recognition for her feature on DJ Zinhle's song, "My Name Is", after being discovered by Kalawa Jazmee's CEO Oskido.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Makhadzi</span> South African singer

Ndivhudzannyi Ralivhona, known by her stage name Makhadzi, is a South African singer. Born and raised in Ha-Mashamba, Limpopo, her career began at the age of 12 as dancer prior pursuing a music career as a singer, while she was attending school she signed a record deal with Rita Dee Entertainment and released Muhwalo Uya Ndemela in 2015. She garnered local attention after her single "Tshanda Vhuya" released in 2017. Her eight studio album Matorokisi (2019), debuted at number two in South Africa.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Moonchild Sanelly</span> South African musician and dancer

Sanelisiwe Twisha, known professionally as Moonchild Sanelly is a South African musician and dancer. She is known for her signature blue-coloured hair and her self-created music genre called "Future ghetto punk". Originally from Port Elizabeth, the singer first came into limelight in the Durban poetry and music scene before relocating to Johannesburg, where she has continued her musical career.

Amanda 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 and prior to getting recognition in the music industry.

Lwazi Asanda Gwala, better known as DJ Lag is a South African DJ and record producer. He is regarded as the pioneer of gqom, a genre of electronic dance music that emerged in the early 2010s in Durban, South Africa. In 2019, DJ Lag notably collaborated with Tierra Whack, Beyoncé, Moonchild Sanelly, Nija, Yemi Alade and Busiswa on a track called "My Power" on Beyoncé's album, The Lion King: The Gift.

TDK Macassette, whose real name is Thandeka Nompumelelo Mkhwanazi, is a South African dancer, singer, radio host and media personality. She got her break in the music industry when she provided corporate services to DJ Maphorisa after they had been to a corporate gig. She is the founder of a communication management company called Tdeeiosion.

Tumelo Manyoni known professionally as Mr JazziQ, is a South African Amapiano DJ and record producer. He is best known for being a former member of the amapiano DJ duo, JazziDisciples.

Teboho Mochaoa, known commonly by his stage name Morena Leraba is a Lesotho-born singer and rapper. He mainly uses traditional sesotho lyrics and combines them with electro, afro house and Hip hop. His lyrics are deeply rooted in Lesotho's traditional music, poetry, and its sub-genre, famo.

Mongezi Thomas Stuurman, known professionally as Mpura, was a South African rapper, fashion designer and record producer best known for his hit song "Umsebenzi Wethu".

MFR Souls is an South African Amapiano music duo founded in 2012 by Tumelo Nedondwe and Tumelo Mabe, both of whom are DJ and music producers from Katlehong in the East Rand of Johannesburg. Their hit single "Love You Tonight" was commercial success certified platinum in South Africa.

Lethabo Sebetso, professionally known as Focalistic, is a South African rapper. He rose to prominence after releasing the remix of “Ke Star” featuring Davido and Vigro Deep, which is the first South African song to chart in the Billboard Top Triller Global charts. Born and raised in Pretoria, Sebetso was a footballer prior pursuing a music career as a rapper, released his debut studio album Sgubhu Ses Excellent (2020).

"Ke Star" is a single by South African rapper Focalistic. It was released by 18 Area Holdings on April 25, 2020 as lead single from his Extended Play Blecke (2020). It was written by Focalistic and produced by Vigro Deep.

Babili Amos Shili, popularly known by his stage name Aymos is a South African singer-songwriter. He is best known for the hit single "Emcimbini" which was produced by Kabza De Small and DJ Maphorisa.

Sandile Msimango, popularly known by his stage name Young Stunna is a South African singer. He is known for his hit singles "Bopha" and "Adiwele". He has also extensively worked with record producers DJ Maphorisa and Kabza De Small.

Buhlebevangeli Hlengiwe Manyathi, professionally known as Boohle, is a South African singer and songwriter. She is popularly known for her songs "Yini Na", "Mama" and "Siyathandana". Her music is a combination of amapiano, afro-house, afro-soul, and gospel.

Josiah Makoela is a South African DJ and record producer commonly known as Josiah De Disciple. He is best known for his time with the Amapiano DJ duo, JazziDisciples, alongside Mr JazziQ. The duo split in 2018 to focus on their individual music careers.

Kabelo Petrus Motha is a South African DJ and record producer, popularly known as Kabza De Small. He is a major figure in the amapiano genre of house music. Aside from his solo career, Motha is a member of the Scorpion Kings. Motha gained international recognition after the release of "Umshove", in 2018.

Tárico Caifaz Samuel Simbine known professionally as DJ Tarico, is a Mozambican DJ, sound engineer and record producer from Maputo signed to Geobek Records. He is noted for his production credits and his 2021 self produced single "Yaba Buluku" off his sophomore studio album Moz Piano Vol. 2 which became an instant hit in several countries and helped in popularizing Amapiano, described by Billboard as a hit for all season.

References

  1. ↑ "Josiah De Disciple And Mr JazziQ's Beef Is Allegedly Over A Woman". theyanos.co.za. 5 May 2021. Retrieved 9 February 2022.
  2. ↑ "Why did JazziDisciples split?". JustNje. 15 March 2021. Retrieved 9 February 2022.
  3. ↑ "JazziDisciples Has Decided to Drop Separate Solo Projects". Online Youth Magazine | Zkhiphani.com. 19 February 2020. Retrieved 9 February 2022.
  4. ↑ "JazziDisciples focus on solo music". Sunday World. Retrieved 4 August 2020.
  5. ↑ "Greenstone's Mr JazziQ in the spotlight". bedfordviewedenvalenews.co.za. Retrieved 4 August 2020.
  6. ↑ "Corona SunSets Festival Johannesburg 2019". Salon Prive Magazine. Retrieved 4 August 2020.
  7. ↑ "THE YTKO 32 HOUR FEST MAKES AN EXCITING RETURN!". yfm.co.za. Retrieved 4 August 2020.
  8. ↑ "Amapiano is a lifestyle says Jazzidisciples". Bubble Gum Club. Retrieved 4 August 2020.
  9. ↑ "Win tickets to 'Music Is King' (Joburg Only)". iol.co.za. Retrieved 4 August 2020.
  10. ↑ "Shimza announces Khuli Chana and JazziDisciples as part of Lockdown House Party line-up". Just Nje. Retrieved 4 August 2020.
  11. ↑ "Here Are Two Noteworthy Experiences In GOMORA". zalebs.com. Retrieved 4 August 2020.
  12. ↑ "JAZZI DISCIPLES, VIGRO DEEP, SEMI TEE, MIANO, KAMMU DEE AND LAMIEZ HOLWORTHY TO APPEAR ON "HOUSE OF TRACE" RERUN". zalebs.com. Retrieved 4 August 2020.
  13. 1 2 "JazziDisciples release their latest studio album, Disciples Of Piano". Just Nje. Retrieved 12 August 2020.
  14. 1 2 "Dance Music Awards South Africa Announces The Top 5 Nominees". zkhipani.co.za. Retrieved 4 August 2020.
  15. 1 2 "Mr JazziQ Drops His First Single Off His Upcoming Solo EP 0303". zkhipani.co.za. Retrieved 12 August 2020.
  16. ↑ "Moonchild Sanelly Inspires Body Positivity while Promoting New Single Ft JazziDisciples "Askies"". SA Music Mag. Retrieved 12 August 2020.
  17. ↑ "JOSIAH DE DISCIPLE ANNOUNCES SPIRITS OF MAKOELA (SOM VOL. 2)". ubetoo.com. Retrieved 12 August 2020.
  18. ↑ "Listen to JazziDisciples' new album, Bafana Ba Numba". Just Nje. Retrieved 4 August 2020.
  19. ↑ "JazziDisciples Put S.A On The Global Map With Their Music". zkhipani.co.za. Retrieved 4 August 2020.
  20. ↑ "ICYMI: JazziDisciples IOP EP Is Finally Here". zkhipani.co.za. Retrieved 4 August 2020.
  21. ↑ "JazziDisciples debut their much-awaited album 'Disciples of Piano'". YoMzansi. Retrieved 4 August 2020.
  22. ↑ "Lockdown playlist: New albums to add to your library this week". The South African. Retrieved 4 August 2020.
This page is based on this Wikipedia article
Text is available under the CC BY-SA 4.0 license; additional terms may apply.
Images, videos and audio are available under their respective licenses.