Master KG
Master KG | |
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Born | Kgaogelo Moagi 31 January 1995 |
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Years active | 2016–present |
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Kgaogelo Moagi(born 31 January 1996),[1]known professionally asMaster KG,is a South African DJ, singer and record producer. Born and raised in Tzaneen, his debut studio albumSkeleton Moveachieved acclaim including anAFRIMAAward for Best Artist/Group in the African Electro category.[2]He is also known as the pioneer of "Bolobedu" dance.[3]
His second studio albumJerusalema(2020) was released, containing international successful single: "Jerusalema",featuringNomcebo ZikodeandBurna Boy,was certified diamond byFRAand toppedBillboard'sWorld Digital Song Saleschart.[4][5][6][7]
Early life
[edit]Master KG grew up inCalaisVillage inLimpopo.He started experimenting with music beats at the age of thirteen using a computer that his late uncle had bought him.
Personal life
[edit]Master KG was in a relationship with musicianMakhadzi.[8]Around early 2022 he re-united the relationship between him andMakhadziand crowned it up with Kulakwe as they celebrated theValentine daytogether.[9][10]They split up in 2023.
Career
[edit]Master KG's music career started when he got in touch with DJ Maebela and they began experimenting with music software specificallyFL Studio.[3]In 2016, after much practice, he released his first single "Situation"..
2017–2020:Skeleton Move(2018)
[edit]After getting signed to his current record label, Open Mic Productions, he released his chart-topping single "Skeleton Move" featuring Zanda Zakuza.[11] On 21 September 2018, his debut albumSkeleton Movewas released. The album features artists includingZanda Zakuza,Makhadzi,Team Mosha and many others. He sings in his local language Khelobedu,[3]a language spoken byLobedu People.Master KG has performed in a number of other countries includingZambia.[12]In December 2018, his song "Skeleton Move" was apparently votedThobela FM's song of the year and sparked controversy asKing Monada's fans felt "Malwedhe" (which is King Monada's song) deserved the award.[13]
In December 2019, Master KG released the song "Jerusalema",featuringNomcebo Zikode.In mid-2020, it wentviralonline, charting internationally and spawning a remix withBurna Boy.[5]The video of "Jerusalema" was taken down onYouTubeon the late hours of 5 August 2020, but was restored on the following day.[14]The song earned him the MTV Europe Music Awards, NJR Music Awards in France, Feather Awards, and African Muzik Magazine Awards.[15] He signed a record deal with Elektra France.[16][17]At 2020 edition of African Muzik Magazine Awards he took-home three awards Best Male Southern Africa, Best Collaboration, Song of the Year and Artist of the Year Award.[18]
2021–present:Makhelwane
[edit]On 26 May 2021, he released a single titled "Shine Your Light" with David Guetta featuring Akon.[19][20]
In September 2021, he embarked to Jerusalem Live Concert Tour toUnited Kingdomin support of his album, toured withZanda Zakuza.[21]
"Dali Nguwe" featuring Nkosazana Daughter, Basetsana, Obeey Amor was released on December 3, 2021. The song charted number 1 on Local Radio Chart Top 100.[22]
His single "Makhelwane" with Nkosazana Daughter was released on November 17, 2023 as albums lead single.
In July 2024, Nkosazana Daughter and Master KG announced their collaboration studio albumMakhelwane.[23]The album was released on August 30, 2024.[24]
Makhelwanewas certified gold in South Africa with over 100 million streams on its first day.[24]
Tours
[edit]Headlining
[edit]- Jerusalem Live Concert (2021)
Discography
[edit]Albums
[edit]Title | Details | Peak chart positions | Certifications | ||||||||||||||||||
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AUT [25] |
BEL (Fl) [26] |
BEL (WA) [27] |
FRA [28] |
GER [29] |
NL [30] |
SWI [31] | |||||||||||||||
Skeleton Move |
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— | — | — | — | — | — | — | |||||||||||||
Jerusalema |
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54 | 35 | 41 | 27 | 32 | 10 | 12 | |||||||||||||
"—" denotes a recording that did not chart or was not released. |
Singles
[edit]As lead artist
[edit]Title | Year | Peak chart positions | Certifications | Album | |||||||||||||||||
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SA [33] |
AUT [25] |
BEL (FL) [26] |
BEL (WA) [27] |
FRA [28] |
GER [29] |
NL [30] |
SWE [34] |
SWI [31] |
UK [35] | ||||||||||||
"Skeleton Move" (featuring Zanda Zakuza) |
2018 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | Skeleton Move | |||||||||
"Remember" | 2019 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | Non-album single | |||||||||
"Jerusalema" (featuringNomcebo) |
1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 55 | Jerusalema | ||||||||||
"Shine Your Light" (withDavid GuettafeaturingAkon) |
2021 | 33 | — | — | 29 | — | — | — | 96 | — | — | Non-album single | |||||||||
"Dali Nguwe" (featuring Nkosazana Daughter, Basetsana, Obeey Amor) | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | Non-album single | ||||||||||
"Keneilwe" (Wanitwa Mos, Master KG, Nkosazana Daughter) | 2023 | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | Non-album single | |||||||||
"Dubula" (Harry Cane, Master KG, DJ Latimmy) | 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | Non-album single | ||||||||||
"—" denotes a recording that did not chart or was not released. |
Others
- "Jerusalema" (remix) – Master KG feat. Burna Boy & Nomcebo Zikode (2020)
- "Jerusalema" (remix) – Master KG feat. Micro TDH & Greeicy & Nomcebo Zikode (2020) Dali Nguwe
As featured artist
[edit]Title | Year | Album |
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"Tshikwama" (Makhadzifeaturing Master KG) |
2019 | Non-album singles |
"My Love" (Makhadzift. Master KG &Prince Benza) |
2020 | |
"Xola Moya Wam'" (Nomcebo Zikodeft. Master KG) | ||
"My Melody" (Nox featuring Master KG) | ||
"Ntyilo Ntyilo" (Rethabile Khumalofeaturing Master KG) | ||
"Khaya Lam" (Zanda Zakuza featuring Master KG & Prince Benza) | ||
"This Is Love" (Bongo Beatsfeaturing Master KG &Andiswa) |
2021 |
Awards and nominations
[edit]Year | Award | Category | Nominated work | Associated Artists | Result | Ref. |
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2018 | AFRIMMA | Best Artiste, Duo or Group In African Electro | "Skeleton Move" | Zanda Zakuza | Won | [40] |
SABCSummer Song | Song of the Year | Won | [41][42] | |||
Limpopo Music Awards | Best Dance Song | Won | [3][41] | |||
Best Music Video | Nominated | |||||
Best Song | Nominated | |||||
Best Dance Song | Nominated | |||||
2019 | African Musik Magazine Awards | Best Male Artist Southern Africa | — | — | Won | [42][43] |
2020 | NRJ Music Awards | International song of the year | Jerusalem | Nomcebo Zikode | Won | |
2020 African Entertainment Awards USA | Song of the Year | "Jerusalema" | Nomcebo and Burna Boy | Won | [44] | |
MTV Europe Music Awards | Best African Act | Himself | Won | [45] | ||
2020 | African Muzik Magazine Awards | Best Male Southern Africa | Won | [46] | ||
Best Collaboration | "Jerusalema" | Burna Boy | Won | |||
Artist of the Year | Won | |||||
Song of The Year | Won | |||||
AFRIMMA Video of the Year | Nominated | |||||
2021 | Vodafone Ghana Music Awards | African Artist of the Year | Won | [47][48] | ||
K H M A | Best Producer | Nominated | [49] | |||
Net Honours | Most Played Alternative Song | "Jerusalema" | Nomcebo and Burna Boy | Nominated | [50] | |
SAMA 27 | International Achievement Award | Won | [51] | |||
SAMRO Composer highest Airplay | Nomcebo Zikode | Won | ||||
2021 | VN Awards | Male Artist of the Year | Won | [52] | ||
2021 | Global Music Awards Africa | Global Artist of the Year | Nominated | [53] | ||
Songwriter of the Year | Nominated | |||||
Record of the Year | "Jerusalema" | Won | ||||
Global Most Popular Song of the Year[54] | Nominated | |||||
2024 | SAMA30 | Motsepe Foundation Record of the Year | "Dubula" | Pending | [55] | |
RAV Music Video of the Year | "Thula" | Pending | ||||
"Ngiyamthanda" | Pending | |||||
"Uthando Lwakho" | Pending |
See also
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