Reason (South African rapper)

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Reason
Born
Sizwe Moeketsi

(1987-06-30) 30 June 1987 (age 37)
Tembisa, South Africa
NationalitySouth African
Other names
  • ReasonHD
  • gaaaAHDbody
  • Sizwe Alakine
Occupations
Years active2005–present
Musical career
Also known as
  • Sizwe Alakine
  • gaaaAHDbody
Origin Katlehong, South Africa
Genres
Instrument(s)Vocals
Labels

Sizwe Moeketsi (born 30 June 1987) is a South African musician commonly known as Reason, a name he uses as a rapper. He is also known as Sizwe Alakine, an alter ego he adopted after taking up a career in Amapiano.

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Early life and education

Sizwe Moeketsi was born on 30 June 1987 in Tembisa, and grew up in Katlehong, South Africa. [1]

Career

Using the stage name Reason, his first appearance on mainstream radio was in 2004 on YFM Radio. [1] He started recording in 2005, starting as a battle rapper, and came to prominence after his collaborative work with Ms Nthabi. He has worked with some of South Africa's respected names, including Stogie T, Moneoa, ProVerb, DJ Maphorisa, Kwesta, and HHP. [1] [2]

In 2014, Reason released an album titled Audio High Definition, [3] which included hits like "2Cups Shakur" and "Glasses to The Ceiling", featuring Locnville.[ citation needed ]

After pursuing a career in Amapiano music, he adopted the alter ego Sizwe Alakine, releasing the song "Khanda Shisa" under that name in July 2021. [4]

He has also been known as ReasonHD and gaaaAHDbody, [5] [6] the latter name also being the name of a 2014 hip hop track. [3]

Record labels

Reason signed a deal with Warner Music South Africa in February 2022, [7] after formerly recording with Motif Records [8] from 2011, [5] and Promised Land Records. [1] [9]

Discography

Awards and nominations

Awards and nominations include Hype magazine's King of the Bedroom (2005); Top 5 Hottest unsigned rappers in South Africa (2005) by Hype; YFM Radio's Hip Hop show Rap Activity's Emcee of the Month (2005); and 10 Hottest Rappers in South Africa (2013). [1]

YearAward ceremonyPrizeRecipient/Nominated workResultsRef.
2013 South African Music Awards Best Rap AlbumAudio 3DNominated[ citation needed ]
Best Male Artist of the YearNominated
2015Best Rap AlbumAudio High DefinitionNominated [16]
2024Metro FM Music AwardsBest Collaboration"Imithandazo"Won [17] [18]
Best AmapianoWon
Song of the YearWon

Personal life

Reason was married for seven years to Mosa Moketsi and they had two children before divorcing. He also has twins through his relationship with Luthando Shosha. [1]

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  3. 1 2 Madisa, Kgothatso (24 November 2014). "'Hottest MC list not true reflection of SA hip hop': Reason". SowetanLIVE. Retrieved 3 July 2024.
  4. ↑ de Wee, Naledi (7 September 2021). "'Not a name change': Reason sets the record straight on Sizwe Alakine". The South African. Retrieved 14 December 2021.
  5. 1 2 Puso, Lesego (25 November 2014). "Reason proclaims his gaaaAHDbody". Rosebank Killarney Gazette. Retrieved 3 July 2024.
  6. ↑ "Audio High Definition by ReasonHD on Apple Music". Apple Music - Web Player. 13 October 2023. Retrieved 3 July 2024.
  7. ↑ "Sizwe Alakine seals the deal with Warner Music South Africa [watch]". The South African. 14 February 2022. Retrieved 18 February 2022.
  8. ↑ "Motif Let Reason And Riky Rick Go While They Still Owed The Label". SA Hip Hop Mag. 25 January 2019. Retrieved 23 February 2022.
  9. ↑ Promised Land Records on Facebook
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