Karyendasoul

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Karyendasoul
Birth nameBonga Ntozini
Born (1997-06-12) June 12, 1997 (age 27)
Nqamakhwe, Eastern Cape, South Africa
GenresAfro-tech
Occupations
  • DJ
  • music producer
Years active2016–present
LabelsMayonie Production

Bonga Ntozini (born 12 June 1997), professionally known as Karyendasoul, is a South African DJ and music producer.

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Life and career

Bonga Ntozini was born 12 June 1997 [1] in Nqamakhwe, Eastern Cape. [2] His musical interests began in primary school as a choir member.

In 2015, Karyendasoul appeared on We Live 4OUR Music, an extended play released under Surreal Sounds Music in partnership with Red Bull Studios Cape Town. [3] The following year, Kenny Dope invited Karyendasoul to be included on Dopewax Approved: Kenny Dope & Friends, a compilation for ADE. His extended play Waka was released on 20 October 2018 under Gondwana. [4] [5]

The EP Digital Anolog was released on 16 October 2020.

In 2021, Karyendasoul co-produced "Osama" by Zakes Bantwini and Kasango from Ghetto King. [6]

Karyendasoul's breakthrough single "iMali", featuring Zakes Bantwini and Nana Atta, debuted at number 1 and spent five weeks at number 1 on the South African radio charts. The Imizamo EP was released on 12 November 2021.

"Control", featuring Sun-El Musician and Priscilla, was released in October 2022. [7]

His debut studio album We Live 4 Our Music was released on 7 April 2023. [8] [9] [10] With his production the album was an afro-tech house record. It was supported by three singles, "Umthandazo", "Something More", and "Jacaranda".

In April 2023, Karyendasoul was an Isgubhu Cover Star by Apple Music. [11] [12]

Discography

Studio albums

Extended plays

Guest appearances

TitleYearOther artist(s)Album
"Overdose"2024MičiFeelings

Singles

As lead artist

List of singles as lead artist, with selected chart positions and certifications, showing year released and album name
TitleYearPeak chart positions Certifications Album
ZA
"Imali" (featuring Zakes Bantwini, Nana Atta)20211 [13] [14] RiSA: Platinum [15] Imizamo
"Gemini's" (Karyendasoul, Da Capo)2022—Anjunadeep Explorations 22
"Umthandazo" (featuring Ami Faku)—We Live 4 Our Music
"Something More" (featuring Jordan Arts)2023—
"Jacaranda" (featuring Msaki)—
"B27"2024—Anjunadeep South Africa
"Isibani" (Dazzie Funk, Karyendasoul, Yamke)—Non-album single
"iSambulo"—Non-album single
"—" denotes a recording that did not chart or was not released in that territory.

Awards and nominations

Dance Music Awards South Africa

YearNominee / workAwardResultRef.
2019"Any Other Way"Best House RecordNominated [16]

Metro FM Music Awards

YearNominee / workAwardResultRef.
2023"Umthandazo" featuring Ami FakuBest House SongNominated [17]

South African Music Awards

YearNominee / workAwardResultRef.
2022"iMali"Best CollaborationNominated [18]
2023"Au dede" – KaryendasoulRemix of the YearNominated [19]

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  14. ↑ "Karyendasoul's IMALI is currently the number one song on radio". January 9, 2022.
  15. ↑ "MAMA I MADE IT! KARYENDASOUL RECEIVED PLATINUM PLAQUES IN FRONT OF HIS MOTHER". TRACE. August 26, 2022.
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