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Soa Mattrix, born Mandla Mashakeni in Soweto, South Africa, is a renowned producer, singer, and songwriter whose music fuses amapiano, Afro-house, R&B, and soulful melodies. Raised in urban Soweto with strong Tsonga roots from Limpopo, his father’s guitar playing, which nurtured his understanding of melody and rhythm, shaped his early exposure to music.
He began creating music at age ten, experimenting with hip-hop, gqom, and Afro-house before developing his distinctive sound. His career breakthrough came in 2020 with the double-platinum single Uthando, featuring Soulful G and Shaun 101.
In 2021, he released his debut solo album, "Sounds of Africa," and a collaborative album, "Tintswalo," with DJ Maphorisa, which was certified Gold by RiSA.
In 2024, he released "Akani," named after his son, combining commercial success with a platform for emerging talent. Beyond being an artist, he the founder of Sounds of Africa (SOA) Music, and he also explores photography and filmmaking.
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