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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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