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Musa Keys

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Participations

53

Songwriter

14

Co-Performer

38

Performer

9

Producer

Bio

Musa Keys, born Musa Appreciate Makamu, is a prominent South African musician and producer, making a significant impact on the Amapiano genre. Commencing his musical journey at eight with piano lessons, he expanded his skills to include drums and bass. In 2021, he skyrocketed to fame with the platinum-certified track "Vula Mlomo," paving the way for collaborations with industry heavyweights like Cassper Nyovest and Kabza De Small. Musa's chart-topping singles and entrepreneurial pursuits via his label, TAYO Projects, solidify his status as a star. Notable recognitions to his credit are the Metro FM Music Awards for Best Styled Artist, the South African Music Award for Record of the Year, and a Grammy Awards nomination in 2024 for Best African Music Performance.

Discography

Albums³

TAYO

TAYO2021 • AlbumTracks: 8

Tobetsa

Tobetsa2021 • AlbumTracks: 1

Widlysm

Widlysm2020 • AlbumTracks: 6

EPs²

Becoming Him

Becoming Him2023 • EPTracks: 5

The Streets Are Calling

The Streets Are Calling2019 • EPTracks: 5

Singles²²

Tshika Ti Small Boys

Tshika Ti Small Boys2024 • SingleTracks: 1

Izinyembezi

Izinyembezi2023 • SingleTracks: 1

uThando

uThando2023 • SingleTracks: 1

Mama Se Khaya

Mama Se Khaya2023 • SingleTracks: 1

Ice Cream

Ice Cream2023 • SingleTracks: 1

M'nike (radio edit)

M'nike (radio edit)2022 • SingleTracks: 1

M'nike

M'nike2022 • SingleTracks: 1

Selema Po Po remix

Selema Po Po remix2022 • SingleTracks: 1

Kancane

Kancane2022 • SingleTracks: 1

Collide (Musa Keys remix)

Collide (Musa Keys remix)2022 • SingleTracks: 2

Thando Lwami

Thando Lwami2021 • SingleTracks: 1

Selema Po Po

Selema Po Po2021 • SingleTracks: 1

Wena

Wena2021 • SingleTracks: 1

Vula Mlomo - Shimza Remix

Vula Mlomo - Shimza Remix2021 • SingleTracks: 2

Vula Mlomo

Vula Mlomo2021 • SingleTracks: 2

Kakara

Kakara2021 • SingleTracks: 2

Wena

Wena2020 • SingleTracks: 1

Samarian Boy Szn

Samarian Boy Szn2020 • SingleTracks: 4

Loving the Boy - Remix

Loving the Boy - Remix2020 • SingleTracks: 1

Sumerian Boy

Sumerian Boy2020 • SingleTracks: 2

Hey Wena

Hey Wena2019 • SingleTracks: 1

Let's Go

Let's Go2019 • SingleTracks: 1

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Record Label associated with Musa Keys - past and current.

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