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DJ Maphorisa
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Participations

20
Song Writer
7
Music Producer
2
Vocalist
2
Lead Vocalist
518
Songwriter
295
Co-Performer
384
Producer
248
Performer
1
Singer
113
Co-Producer
3
Composer
2
Lyricist
1
Music Programmer
Bio
DJ Maphorisa, aka Madumane aka Lawd Phori, born Themba Sonnyboy Sekowe, is a renowned record producer and DJ. He's widely recognized for his contributions to the growth of Amapiano music, a sub-genre of house music that originated in South Africa. As a member of the group Uhuru, he gained popularity with hits such as "Y-tjukutja" and "Khona." DJ Maphorisa has collaborated with several local and international artists and won multiple awards. He mentors upcoming artists and has earned a place among the most influential DJs and producers in Africa.
Discography
Albums13
IZiTHA
IZiTHA2023 • AlbumTracks: 8
Chukela
Chukela2023 • AlbumTracks: 8
The Konka Mixtape : Sweet & Dust
The Konka Mixtape : Sweet & Dust2023 • AlbumTracks: 25
Ba Straata
Ba Straata2022 • AlbumTracks: 12
Scorpion Kings Live Sun Arena
Scorpion Kings Live Sun Arena2022 • AlbumTracks: 6
Tintswalo
Tintswalo2021 • AlbumTracks: 18
RUMBLE IN THE JUNGLE
RUMBLE IN THE JUNGLE2021 • AlbumTracks: 14
Once Upon a Time in Lockdown
Once Upon a Time in Lockdown2020 • AlbumTracks: 15
Scorpion Kings Live at Sun Arena
Scorpion Kings Live at Sun Arena2020 • AlbumTracks: 14
Scorpion Kings
Scorpion Kings2020 • AlbumTracks: 14
The Return of the Scorpion Kings
The Return of the Scorpion Kings2019 • AlbumTracks: 15
Scorpion Kings
Scorpion Kings2019 • AlbumTracks: 12
Blaqboy Music Presents Gqom Wave
Blaqboy Music Presents Gqom Wave2017 • AlbumTracks: 14
EPs5
"Ask & Receive EP
"Ask & Receive EP2024 • EPTracks: 5
Banyana
Banyana2021 • EPTracks: 3
Petle Petle
Petle Petle2021 • EPTracks: 7
Piano Hub
Piano Hub2019 • EPTracks: 10
Blaqboy
Blaqboy2016 • EPTracks: 6
Singles34
Bula Nthweo-Radio Edit
Bula Nthweo-Radio Edit2024 • SingleTracks: 1
Bula Nthweo
Bula Nthweo2024 • SingleTracks: 1
No Suffer -3am in Jozi
No Suffer -3am in Jozi2024 • SingleTracks: 1
Ibhiya
Ibhiya2024 • SingleTracks: 1
Twerka
Twerka2023 • SingleTracks: 1
Izikweletu
Izikweletu2023 • SingleTracks: 1
Hayi Baleka
Hayi Baleka2023 • SingleTracks: 1
Imali iKhona
Imali iKhona2023 • SingleTracks: 1
Ungiphethe Kahle
Ungiphethe Kahle2023 • SingleTracks: 1
Uzongenzani
Uzongenzani2023 • SingleTracks: 1
Konings
Konings2022 • SingleTracks: 1
Konings
Konings2022 • SingleTracks: 1
Ba Straata
Ba Straata2022 • SingleTracks: 1
Scorpion Kings Live 2.0
Scorpion Kings Live 2.02022 • SingleTracks: 3
Asibe Happy
Asibe Happy2021 • SingleTracks: 2
Mystery Lady Remix
Mystery Lady Remix2021 • SingleTracks: 1
Abalele
Abalele2021 • SingleTracks: 1
Messiah
Messiah2021 • SingleTracks: 1
Bank Notification
Bank Notification2021 • SingleTracks: 1
Folasade
Folasade2021 • SingleTracks: 1
Funu
Funu2020 • SingleTracks: 2
Toumbalo
Toumbalo2020 • SingleTracks: 2
Shayi Stiff
Shayi Stiff2020 • SingleTracks: 1
Phoyisa
Phoyisa2020 • SingleTracks: 2
Dlalisa Letheka
Dlalisa Letheka2019 • SingleTracks: 1
Thando
Thando2018 • SingleTracks: 1
Thando
Thando2018 • SingleTracks: 1
More Than That
More Than That2018 • SingleTracks: 1
iWalk Ye Phara
iWalk Ye Phara2018 • SingleTracks: 1
Makhe
Makhe2017 • SingleTracks: 1
Midnight Starring
Midnight Starring2017 • SingleTracks: 1
Good Love
Good Love2016 • SingleTracks: 1
Soweto Baby
Soweto Baby2016 • SingleTracks: 1
Belinda - Remix
Belinda - Remix2015 • SingleTracks: 1
Label
Record Label associated with DJ Maphorisa - past and current.
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