PdotO

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PdotO
Birth nameSiphelele Mnyande
Born11 March 1985
East London, Eastern Cape
OriginSouth Africa
Genres Hip hop
Occupation(s)
  • Rapper
  • songwriter
Instrument(s)Vocals
Years active2010–present
Labels
  • HearStreet Music (Former)
  • CapCity Records (Former)
  • God bless the God Blessed Ent.(Current)

Siphelele Mnyande, [1] known professionally as PdotO, is a South African rapper and songwriter.

Contents

Career

He has collaborated with various artists such as L-Tido, Chad Da Don, Reason, J.Smallz and Bongani Fassie. [1] [2]

On 14 July 2017, he released his debut album Devilz Playground which featured vocalists and rappers such as J.Smallz, Kimosabe, Blaklez, Ginger Trill and Maggz. [3] [4]

In 2018, both his acting and musical career further grew when he got a leading role in the State Theatre production, Freedom the Musical which was directed by multi-award winning director, Aubrey Sekhabi. [5] In the same year he released his second album titled, Under the Sun. [6] He was also on the BET Africa Cyphers representing CapCity in 2018. [7]

Discography

Studio albums

Collaboration albums

Mixtapes

Filmography

Television

Film
YearTitleRolenoteRef.
2019NomayiniHimselfFilm [14]
2020 Jacob's Cross HimselfSeries [15]
InkabaSeries

Awards and nominations

YearAward ceremonyPrizeResult
2018 South African Hip Hop Awards Lyricist of The YearNominated [16]
2019 South African Hip Hop Awards Lyricist of The YearNominated [17]
Best RemixNominated [18]
2020 South African Hip Hop Awards Best MaleNominated [19]
Album of the YearNominated [19]
Lyricist of The YearNominated [19]
2021 South African Hip Hop Awards Lyricist of the YearNominated [20]

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References

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  2. ↑ "Chad Da Don ready to drop his second album 'Dreams Don't Sleep'". iol.co.za. Retrieved 17 November 2020.
  3. ↑ "The 15 Best South African Hip-Hop Albums of 2016". Okay Africa. Retrieved 17 November 2020.
  4. ↑ "Blaklez Breaks Down The Title For His Latest Album "Bear Energy"". SA Hip Hop Magazine. Retrieved 17 November 2020.
  5. ↑ "WATCH: 'Freedom The Musical' rehearsals at State Theatre". iol.co.za. Retrieved 19 November 2020.
  6. ↑ "Watch PDot O and Reason's Music Video For 'Celebrate The Roses'". Okay Africa. Retrieved 19 November 2020.
  7. ↑ "Watch PDotO, N'Veigh, Ras & Bonafide's BET Cypher". Okay Africa. Retrieved 2 September 2021.
  8. ↑ "Here Is The Tracklist For PdotO's 'Under The Sun' Album". Hype Magazine. Retrieved 17 November 2020.
  9. ↑ "PdotO Welcomes The Year With New 3rd Studio Album Release 'Cold Waters'". South African Hip Hop Magazine. Retrieved 17 November 2020.
  10. ↑ Staff, HYPE (29 April 2020). "Listen To Pdot O's New 'Cold Waters (Love Eternal)' Album | Hype Magazine".
  11. ↑ "PdotO releases new album, Cold Waters Low Tides And Lost Tapes". Just Nje. Retrieved 20 April 2021.
  12. ↑ Staff, HYPE (27 August 2020). "Pdot O x Blaklez Drop New 'Lost Diamonds' Joint Album [Listen]| Hype Magazine".
  13. ↑ "PdotO: Making music speak for himself | Hype Magazine". 14 December 2012.
  14. ↑ "Watch: N'veigh x PdotO Star In Mzansi Magic Movie Called #Nomayini Airing This Friday". www.slikouronlife.co.za.
  15. ↑ ""I am tired of industry bullshit"". ZAlebs.
  16. ↑ "Here is The Full List of Nominees For The South African Hip Hop Awards". Okay Africa. Retrieved 17 November 2020.
  17. ↑ "2015 edition list of Nominees". Music in Africa. Retrieved 17 November 2020.
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