Mas Musiq
Birth nameThabo Ngubane
Birth date14 August 1997 (age 29)
Birth placeTembisa, South Africa
GenreAmapiano · Dance/Electronic
OccupationDJ · Record producer
InstrumentSampler · Piano · DAW
Years active2019–present
LabelNew Money Gang Records

Thabo Ngubane (born 14 August 1997),[1] is a South African DJ and record producer professionally known as Mas Musiq. He came to prominence subsequent to the release of his singles "Sengizwile" and "Uzozisola", of which the latter was certified double platinum by the Recording Industry of South Africa (RiSA).[2]

"Sengizwile" peaked at number 1 on The Official South African Charts,[3] "Uzozisola" peaked at 6,[4] and "Inhliziyo" at 17 as all three singles led a studio album Auti 'eSharp.[5]

His fourth studio album Nini na Nini, was released on 21 April 2023. It was supported by one single "Gangnam Style".[6]

The album was certified Gold by the Recording Industry of South Africa (RiSA).[7]

Discography

Studio albums

  • Mambisa (2019)
  • Mambisa II (2020)[8]
  • Aut' eSharp (2021)[5]

Nini Nanini (2023) Lane Yam (2024)

Extended Plays

Bastholile ep |(with Daliwonga)

Singles

As lead artist

List of singles as lead artist, with selected chart positions and certifications, showing year released and album name
TitleYearPeak chart positionsCertificationsAlbum
ZA
"10K Yey'nkomo" (Aymos, Mas Musiq, Samthing Soweto featuring Sha Sha)2024—Impilo
"—" denotes a recording that did not chart or was not released in that territory.

Awards and nominations

YearAward ceremonyPrizeRecipient/Nominated workResultsNotes
2020SAMAsBest Engineered AlbumIsphithiphithi[10]
The Return of the Scorpion King
Best Produced AlbumIsphithiphithi[11][10]
2021SAMAsBest Amapiano AlbumShonamalanga (EP)[12][13][14]
202228th South African Music AwardsBest Amapiano AlbumAuti 'eSharp[15]

References

  1. ^ Mueni, Priscillah (18 January 2021). "Here is all you need to know about Mas Musiq in 2020". Briefly. Archived 24 December 2021 at the Wayback Machine. Retrieved 24 December 2021.
  2. ^ "Uzozisola". 22 August 2023. Retrieved 6 September 2024.
  3. ^ Xander (18 August 2022). "It's Mas Musiq's time to shine". The Official South African Charts. Archived 21 August 2023 at the Wayback Machine. Retrieved 21 August 2023.
  4. ^ "Local Streaming Chart Top 100 27/08/2021 to 02/09/2021". TOSAC. Archived 6 July 2022 at the Wayback Machine. Retrieved 2023-10-06.
  5. ^ Xander (7 October 2021). "The hottest Local digital music streaming chart in South Africa - Week 39". TOSAC. Archived 21 August 2023 at the Wayback Machine. Retrieved 21 August 2023.
  6. ^ Peter, Dennis Ade (2023-03-12). "BEST NEW MUSIC: MAS MUSIQ ENLISTS AN ALL-STAR CAST FOR THE GORGEOUS ‘PIANO CUT, “GANGNAM STYLE”". The Native Magazine. Retrieved 2024-07-02.
  7. ^ "Certifications 2024". Recording Industry of South Africa. Retrieved 2024-07-02.
  8. ^ "DOWNLOAD/STREAM: Mas Musiq - Mambisa II | YOMZANSI. Documenting THE CULTURE". www.yomzansi.com. 6 November 2020. Archived 1 January 2022 at the Wayback Machine. Retrieved 1 January 2022.
  9. ^ "Aymos Shili & Mas Musiq Back It With A Joint EP, Shonamalanga.". Online Youth Magazine | Zkhiphani.com. 9 April 2020. Archived 7 December 2021 at the Wayback Machine. Retrieved 25 December 2021.
  10. ^ "SAMA26 Nominations Unearth Fresh New Gems". Archived 11 January 2022 at the Wayback Machine. Retrieved 11 January 2022.
  11. ^ "2020 Best Produced Album Nominee : DJ Maphorisa, Kabza de Small, MFR Souls, Howard, Mas Musiq, Samthin' Soweto – Isphithiphithi". Archived 11 January 2022 at the Wayback Machine. Retrieved 11 January 2022.
  12. ^ "Amapiano star Kabza De Small tops SAMA27 nominations" (in en-ZA). SowetanLIVE. Archived 11 January 2022 at the Wayback Machine. Retrieved 11 January 2022.
  13. ^ "SAMAs 2021: All the winners". Music In Africa. 31 July 2021. Archived 11 January 2022 at the Wayback Machine. Retrieved 11 January 2022.
  14. ^ "Full list of SAMA nominees". ECR. Archived 11 January 2022 at the Wayback Machine. Retrieved 11 January 2022.
  15. ^ Darangwa, Shingai. "Fans react to #SAMA28 amapiano nominations: 'Give Mas Musiq his award and wrap this thing up'". www.iol.co.za. Archived 15 June 2022 at the Wayback Machine. Retrieved 15 June 2022.