| Birth name | Gift Selaelo Morukhuladi |
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| Other names |
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| Birth date | 11 November 1994 (age 31) |
| Birth place | Musina, South Africa |
| Occupation | DJ · Record producer · Singer-songwriter |
| Education | Westenburg Secondary School (matriculated) |
| Years active | ?.–present |
| Known for | Producing Umlilo |
| Origin | Westenburg, Polokwane, South Africa |
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| Genre | |
| Instruments | Vocals · DAW · Sampler |
| Label | Warner Music South Africa (formerly)[1] |
| Website | mvzzle.co.za |
Gift Selaelo Morukhuladi (born 11 November 1994), professionally known as Mvzzle (/ˈmʌˈzl/) is a South African DJ, singer-songwriter, and producer born in Musina and raised in Westenburg, Polokwane. He is famous for producing the single "Umlilo"[2] by DJ Zinhle.[3]
Personal life
Born Gift S. Morukhuladi, in Musina and raised in a village called Mountain View. His mother is a businesswoman and his father was the Conductor of the military band. At age 8, he moved to Polokwane International Gateway to be with his parents. At this point, his dad had gone from Conductor to Band Master at the SA Army Band.[4]
Early life
2014–2015
Before producing House music, Mvzzle was a full time Hip Hop producer and rapper in high school. He was with a musical trio called Cyclops alongside his teammates Septic Rooger (Kagiso Mokwena) and Gran-T (Thabiso Ledwaba),[citation needed] which Mvzzle produced his first singles and mixtape with. After the trio disbanded, Mvzzle started his solo career producing both house and rap music, releasing singles titled Carpe Diem and Thick Madam, which he entered the SABC1's 1s and 2s competition with.[citation needed]
2016
Initially producing Hip-Hop and R&B, he started producing house music in 2016. He dropped out of college to pursue music and the assistance of South African Arts and Culture Youth Forum who gave him opportunities to play at events such as Major League Gardens, Mapungubwe Arts Festival, and Motsepe Foundation.[citation needed]
2018
He entered SABC 1's Dj competition, 1's and 2's[5] – where he placed third. After the competition, MVZZLE contacted DJ Zinhle with two beats, one of which is now the song "Umlilo" featuring Rethabile – who had earlier been in contact with DJ Zinhle on Instagram proposing a collaboration with her.[6]
Career
DJ Zinhle's Umlilo has been certified multi-platinum and within its first three months, it reached over 5.1 million streams.[7][8]
In celebration of the song's success, DJ Zinhle released a second video for Umlilo in December.[9]
The hit single went on to receive triple-platinum plaques,[10] and multiple SAMAs nominations.[10] The single won a NAMA award.[11] The female producer DJ Zinhle was accused of buying nominations for the song.[12]
Discography
Singles and EPs
| Title | Type | Release details | Certification |
|---|---|---|---|
| Uvalo[13][14] | Single |
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| Sonke[15] | EP |
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| "Sdudla or Slender" (Shandesh& Mvzzle) | Single | Release date: 12 March 2025 Label: Shandesh Music Formats: Digital download, streaming | RiSA: Platinum |
| "Di Chopper" (Shandesh& Mvzzle featuring Abi Wa Mampela & Naleboy Young King) | Single | Released: 11 April 2025 Label: Shandesh Music Formats: Digital download, streaming |
Filmography
Television
| Year | Title | Role | Notes | Results | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 1's and 2's | Himself | Contestant | [citation needed] |
Awards and nominations
| Year | Award Ceremony | Prize | Recipient/Nominated work | Result | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | South African Music Awards | Record of the Year (fan-voted) | "Umlilo" | ||
| 2021 | Best Music Video of the Year |
References
- ^ "Mvzzle". Warner Music South Africa. 2021. Archived 26 June 2022 at the Wayback Machine. Retrieved 1 June 2022.
- ^ "DJ Zinhle – Umlilo 2.0 ft. Mvzzle, Rethabile". 5 December 2019. Archived 26 October 2021 at the Wayback Machine. Retrieved 26 October 2021. – via YouTube.
- ^ Morukhuladi, Gift (19 January 2021). "Mvzzle's rise to fame". Briefly. Archived 21 October 2021 at the Wayback Machine. Retrieved 21 October 2021.
- ^ Morukhuladi, Gift (2021). "Mvzzle, early life". Warner music South Africa. Retrieved 21 October 2021.
- ^ Naaidoo, Sayushka (17 March 2021). "SABC1 has previewed the upcoming seasons of 1s and 2s, giving viewers a glimpes at the new set and judging panel, which now includes DJ Speedsta and DJ Tira". Just nje. Archived 21 October 2021 at the Wayback Machine. Retrieved 21 October 2021.
- ^ Liam, Karabo Joyce (8 April 2020). "The truth behind DJ Zinhle's hit single 'Umlilo'". IOL. Archived 21 October 2021 at the Wayback Machine. Retrieved 21 October 2021.
- ^ admin (2 December 2019). "IN SOUTH AFRICA: DJ Zinhle's Umlilo goes double platinum within 3 months". Naijahotstars. Archived 11 February 2022 at the Wayback Machine. Retrieved 11 February 2022.
- ^ "LISTEN | Here's how DJ Zinhle, Rethabile & Mvzzle's hit song 'Umlilo' came about" (in en-ZA). TimesLIVE. 28 November 2019. Archived 11 February 2022 at the Wayback Machine. Retrieved 11 February 2022.
- ^ ZAlebs (20 May 2020). "DJ Zinhle's Umlilo Video Reaches 3 Million Views". ZAlebs. Archived 21 October 2021 at the Wayback Machine. Retrieved 21 October 2021.
- ^ Coetzee, Nikita (13 November 2020). "DJ Zinhle's Umlilo goes triple platinum". News24. Archived 26 October 2021 at the Wayback Machine. Retrieved 26 October 2021.
- ^ "DJ Zinhle bursts with joy as Umlilo wins Namibian Annual Music Award Read more". Briefly. 19 October 2020. Archived 26 October 2021 at the Wayback Machine. Retrieved 26 October 2021.
- ^ "DJ Zinhle claps back at trolls saying she bought SAMAs nominations". IOL. 13 July 2020. Archived 26 October 2021 at the Wayback Machine. Retrieved 26 October 2021.
- ^ "MVZZLE, producer of the massive hit 'Umlilo' releases video for major label single debut 'Uvalo' ft Ndu Shezi". SA Music News Magazine. 27 August 2020. Archived 9 January 2022 at the Wayback Machine. Retrieved 9 January 2022.
- ^ Mareletse, Lerato (6 June 2020). "Mvzzle set out to shake up the industry". Just Trimmings. Archived 9 January 2022 at the Wayback Machine. Retrieved 9 January 2022.
- ^ Jabulani, John (15 August 2021). "Mvzzle's Upcoming Single, "Sonke" Featuring Mthandazo Gatya & Dj NelCee Drops Soon". ubetoo.com. Archived 15 December 2021 at the Wayback Machine. Retrieved 15 December 2021.