Mlindo the Vocalist
Mlindo the Vocalist | |
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| Birth name | Lindokuhle Mgedeza |
| Born | 7 October 1995 Port Shepstone,KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa |
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| Instrument | Vocals |
| Years active | 2017–present |
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Lindokuhle Mgedeza(born 7 October 1995), known professionally asMlindo the Vocalist,is a South African singer and songwriter. He initially gained notable recognition following his debut single, "Amablesser", taken from his debut album,Emakhaya(2018).[1]
Life and career
[edit]1995–2016: Early life and beginnings
[edit]Lindokuhle Magedeza was born in the year 1995 inPort Shepstone,KwaZulu-Natal. At the age of four, he became part of a local church where he discovered his vocal skills. Mlindo attended the Phathwa High School in Gcilima, a borough ofMargate.[2]
As he considered starting a musical career, Mlindo later went to Eastern Cape where he joined ahip hopgroup Flow Riders in 2010. He mainly took part in vocals.[3]In 2014, he established an a cappella group White Bread, after his departure on Flow Riders. White Bread was a success as they won several accolades, includingSearch for the Stars,held inuShaka Marine World,Durban.[4]In 2017, he won a talent competitionGolden SearchinRichards Bay,which gave him an opportunity to work with record label Afrotainment, owned by producerDJ Tira.[5]At this year, Mlindo the vocalist was a social media sensation as he uploaded videos covering popular songs. The notable video of him covering a stripped-down version ofDJ Maphorisasong "Midnight Starring" went viral.[6]After being discovered by DJ Maphorisa on Twitter, he signed him to his label BlaqBoy Music, then later signed withUniversal Music Africa.[7]
2018–2019:Emakhaya
[edit]On 6 February 2018, Mlindo was featured onSun-El Musician's song "Bamthathile",becoming a successful hit in various South African radio stations, reaching atop on local charts.[8]He then released his debut single "AmaBlesser" which featured and was produced by DJ Maphorisa.[9]The song eventually became a hit and wascertifiedfour times platinum byRiSAon 10 May 2019.[10]As he rose to prominence, Mlindo helped his family by concluding disadvantages they faced. He managed to hire a house for his brother, and helped his unemployed mother.[11]
After the success of his single "AmaBlesser", Mlindo revealed his debut album cover and its release date as it was made available forpre-orderoniTunes.[12]His debut albumEmakhayawas released on 21 September 2018.[13]The album was certified platinum by RiSA and managed to get almost 45 million streams countrywide as of May 2019.[14]The second single "Macala" managed to reach number-one in South Africa, following the success of his lead single. The album earned Mlindo three nominations at the 25th edition of theSouth African Music Awards;Best Newcomer of the Year,Best Produced Album and Best Afro Pop Album.[15][16]
2020-present:Umthandazo,Lindokuhle
[edit]Mlindo was reportedly working on his second studio album by August 2020.[17][18]In 2020, he released two singles titled "Yekela" featuring Masiano & Vusi Nova followed by "Mali" single featuring Nathi.[19]
In late June 2022, he made announcement on his Instagram account off his second studio album.[20]
Lindokuhlewas released on July 22, 2022.[21]
Discography
[edit]- Studio albums
- Emakhaya(2018)
- Lindokuhle(2022)
Awards and nominations
[edit]KZN Entertainment Awards
[edit]| Year | Nominee / work | Award | Result |
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| 2020 | Himself | Best Male Artist[22] | Nominated |
Metro FM Music Awards
[edit]| Year | Nominee / work | Award | Result | |
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| 2023 | Lindokuhle | Best Afro Soul Pop | Nominated | [23] |
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- ^"Mlindo The Vocalist reveals title of sophomore album, Umthandazo – JustNje".JustNje. 1 September 2020.Retrieved21 November2021.
- ^Israel A, John (17 August 2021)."Mlindo The Vocalist To Release Second Album 'Umthandazo' Soon".Ubetoo.Retrieved21 November2021.
- ^Ntsinde, Mandisa."#NewMusicFridays: Mlindo The Vocalist Teams Up With Nathi On New Single" Mali "".Zkhiphani.
- ^Kandi, Privie (25 June 2022)."Mlindo the Vocalist Announces New Album Release After a Long Break: 'I'm Back, No More Depression'".Briefly.Retrieved28 June2022.
- ^Vikilahle, Luthando (22 July 2022)."New Music Friday: Introducing Mlindo The Vocalist's new album Lindokuhle".GQ.
- ^Bukola (17 December 2020)."See all the winners from the first KZN Entertainment Awards".Fakaza News.
- ^Shumba, Ano (7 May 2023)."Metro FM Awards 2023: All the winners".
