Mas Musiq

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Mas Musiq
Birth nameThabo Ngubane
Born (1997-08-14) 14 August 1997 (age 27)
Tembisa, South Africa
Genres
Occupations
  • DJ
  • Record producer
Instruments
Years active2019–present
LabelsNew Money Gang Records

Thabo Ngubane (born 14 August 1997), [1] is a South African DJ and record producer professionally known as Mas Musiq. He came to prominence subsequent to the release of his singles "Sengizwile" and "Uzozisola", of which the latter was certified double platinum by the Recording Industry of South Africa (RiSA). [2]

Contents

"Sengizwile" peaked at number 1 on The Official South African Charts, [3] "Uzozisola" peaked at 6, [4] and "Inhliziyo" at 17 as all three singles led a studio album Auti 'eSharp. [5]

His fourth studio album Nini na Nini, was released on 21 April 2023. It was supported by one single "Gangnam Style". [6]

The album was certified Gold by the Recording Industry of South Africa (RiSA). [7]

Discography

Studio albums

Nini Nanini (2023) Lane Yam (2024)

Extended Plays

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
"10K Yey'nkomo" (Aymos, Mas Musiq, Samthing Soweto featuring Sha Sha)2024—Impilo
"—" denotes a recording that did not chart or was not released in that territory.

Awards and nominations

YearAward ceremonyPrizeRecipient/Nominated workResultsNotes
2020 SAMAs Best Engineered AlbumIsphithiphithiNominated [10]
The Return of the Scorpion KingNominated
Best Produced AlbumIsphithiphithiNominated [11] [10]
2021 SAMAs Best Amapiano AlbumShonamalanga (EP)Nominated [12] [13] [14]
2022 28th South African Music Awards Best Amapiano AlbumAuti 'eSharpNominated [15]

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References

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  2. ↑ "South Africa certifications". Recording Industry of South Africa. 22 August 2023. Retrieved 6 September 2024.
  3. ↑ Xander (18 August 2022). "It's Mas Musiq's time to shine". The Official South African Charts . Archived from the original on 21 August 2023. Retrieved 21 August 2023.
  4. ↑ "Local Streaming Chart Top 100 27/08/2021 to 02/09/2021". TOSAC. Archived from the original on 6 July 2022. Retrieved 6 October 2023.
  5. 1 2 Xander (7 October 2021). "The hottest Local digital music streaming chart in South Africa - Week 39". TOSAC. Archived from the original on 21 August 2023. Retrieved 21 August 2023.
  6. ↑ Peter, Dennis Ade (12 March 2023). "BEST NEW MUSIC: MAS MUSIQ ENLISTS AN ALL-STAR CAST FOR THE GORGEOUS 'PIANO CUT, "GANGNAM STYLE"". The Native Magazine. Retrieved 2 July 2024.
  7. ↑ "Certifications 2024". Recording Industry of South Africa. Retrieved 2 July 2024.
  8. ↑ "DOWNLOAD/STREAM: Mas Musiq - Mambisa II | YOMZANSI. Documenting THE CULTURE". www.yomzansi.com. 6 November 2020. Archived from the original on 1 January 2022. Retrieved 1 January 2022.
  9. ↑ "Aymos Shili & Mas Musiq Back It With A Joint EP, Shonamalanga". Online Youth Magazine | Zkhiphani.com. 9 April 2020. Archived from the original on 7 December 2021. Retrieved 25 December 2021.
  10. 1 2 "SAMA26 Nominations Unearth Fresh New Gems". Archived from the original on 11 January 2022. Retrieved 11 January 2022.
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