Heavy-K Explained

Heavy-K
Birth Name:Mkhululi Siqula
Birth Date:4 December 1991
Birth Place:Veeplaas, Gqeberha, South Africa
Origin:Johannesburg
Years Active:2010–present
Label:Drumboss Musik

Mkhululi Siqula (born 4 December 1991) professionally known as Heavy-K, is a South African DJ and music producer.[1] Born and raised in Veeplaas, Port Elizabeth, Siqula relocated to Johannesburg at the age of 21 to pursue his musical career.[2]

Early life

Mkhululi Siqula was born on December 4, 1991, Veeplaas, Port Elizabeth.[3] His father, Phindlie Siqula, was working as a mechanic. Siqula attended Mzimhlophe Public primary school and Ndzondelelo Secondary School.

Career

In 2007, he produced "Lento" Professor's single at the age of 16.[4] In 2013, he moved to Johannesburg to pursue his career in music.[5] His debut studio album Respect the Drumboss 2013 was released on January 1, 2013. In 2014, he produced Bucie's single "Easy to Love" which peaked number 9 on Entertainment Monitoring Africa.[6] [7]

In September 2015, his single "Umoya" featuring Professor and Mpumi was released. "Moya" was nominated for Best Collaboration and Best Dance Album for Respect the Drumboss 2015 at 15th Annual Metro FM Awards.[8] On December 2, 2016, his third studio album 1950 was released in South Africa.[9] In August 2017, his single "Inde" featuring Bucie and Nokwazi was released. The song was certified 6× platinum.[10] [11]

In early 2018, his single "Sphum’ elokshini" featuring South African vocalist Mondli Ngcobo was released.[12] On October 5, 2018, his fourth studio album Respect the Drumboss 2018 was released.[13] [14]

2019-2021: Khusta, Respect the Drumboss 21(10 Years edition)

In July 2020, his single "Uyeke" featuring Natalia Mabaso was released.[15] The song was certified platinum by the Recording Industry of South Africa with sales of 50 000 units.[16] On July 31, 2020, his fifth studio album Khusta was released.[17] [18]

In November 2021, he announced his remix of Shivers in collaboration with Ed Sheeran, which was released on November 12.[19]

Mkhululi was reportedly working on his sixth studio album by February 2021.[20] [21] On December 3, 2021, his sixth studio album Respect the Drumboss 21 (10 Years edition) was released.[22] It features Just Bheki, Simmy, Aymos, Nkosazana Daughter, Natalia Mabaso, Intaba Yase Dubai, Sino Msolo, Boohle, MSK, Bassie, Ntunja, Drumetic Boyz, and MalumNator.

2022-present: The Underrated King, Respect the Drum boss (3-Step Edition)

In early November 2022, he announced working on his The Underrated King EP and released its lead single "Ama Miliyoni" featuring Meez and Professor on November 18, 2022.[23]

In 2023, Heavy-K released the album Respect The Drumboss 2 (3-Step Edition). 3-Step, a variant of gqom, is distinguished by its distinct rhythmic structure, which revolves around the sound of three kicks.[24] [25] [26] [27]

Heavy-K and DJ Tira released "Inkululeko", featuring Zee Nxumalo, Makhadzi, and Afro Brotherz on March 1, 2024.[28] [29]

Personal life

In 2014, Siqula met Ntombi in a club at Grahamstown.[30] The two got married and had two children together. In 2019, the couple got a divorce.[31]

Discography

Studio albums

Extended plays

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
"Andikayeki" (Heavy-K, Ami Faku) 2023—Respect the Drum boss (3-Step Edition)
"Kwelizayo" (featuring Thakzin, Mazet) —
"Ulele" (featuring Samthing Soweto) 7[32]
"Inkululeko" (DJ Tira, Heavy-K featuring Zee Nxumalo, Makhadzi, Afro Brotherz) 2024—
"Kwenzakalani" (Heavy K, Sir Trill, Leemckrazy featuring Professor, Essa Kay)—
"Kunini Ngizama" (Heavy-K, Sir Trill featuring ilovelethu) —
"—" denotes a recording that did not chart or was not released in that territory.

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Respect the Drumboss Celebrity Services Africa. Celebrity Services Africa. 2017-10-26. 25 July 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20210725215444/https://csa.global/in-conversation-heavy-k/. live.
  2. Web site: Where it all started for Heavy K Drum. Drum. subscription. South Africa. 2021-11-12. 2016-08-16. 12 November 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20211112064353/https://www.news24.com/amp/drum/news/where-it-all-started-for-heavy-k-20170728. live.
  3. Web site: DJ Heavy K – Inside The Life of the Record Producer and Ntombi Nguse’s Ex-Husband. BuzzSouthAfrica. 2020-11-10. Queen. Thabisa. 2021-12-02. 1 December 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20211201225927/https://buzzsouthafrica.com/dj-heavy-k-inside-the-life-of-the-record-producer-and-ntombi-nguses-ex-husband/. live.
  4. Web site: Heavy K . afternoonexpress.co.za . 2021-11-13 . 13 November 2021 . https://web.archive.org/web/20211113154200/https://afternoonexpress.co.za/guests/heavy-k/5401 . live .
  5. Web site: Heavy K: Like a drum boss. Sowetan LIVE. 2021-11-13. Somaya. Stockenstroom. 2018-01-17. 13 November 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20211113154436/https://www.sowetanlive.co.za/amp/sundayworld/news/2018-01-17-heavy-k-like-a-drum-boss/. live.
  6. Web site: It's business as usual for Bucie Channel . South Africa. Channel. 2021-11-12. 24 April 2015 . subscription.
  7. Web site: AIRPLAY CHART. https://web.archive.org/web/20140429000541/http://www.sa-ema.com/index.php/charts-board/?week=2014-04-08. dead. 29 April 2014. EMA. 2022-03-15. 2014-04-08.
  8. Web site: 15th Metro FM Music Awards nominees revealed YoMzansi Documenting THE CULTURE. 2021-01-14. YoMzansi. 11 November 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20211111140719/https://www.yomzansi.com/2016/01/14/15th-metro-fm-music-awards-nominees-revealed/. live.
  9. Web site: New Music Alert: Heavy K- 1950 Album. Mandisa. Ntsinde. Zkhiphani. 11 November 2021. 11 November 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20211111131250/https://www.zkhiphani.co.za/new-music-alert-heavy-k-1950-album/. live.
  10. Web site: Heavy-K Celebrates as Hit Single 'Inde' Is Certified 6× Platinum. briefly.co.za. 2022-02-12. Mxolisi. Mngadi. 14 February 2022. https://web.archive.org/web/20220214234639/https://briefly.co.za/65521-heavy-k-celebrates-hit-single-inde-certified-6x-platinum.html. live.
  11. Web site: Heavy K's Respect The Drumboss Album, Inde And Other Projects Go Gold And Platinum. Ubetoo. John. Jabulani. 2020-05-25. 11 November 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20211111133021/https://www.ubetoo.com/news/heavy-ks-respect-the-drumboss-album-inde-and-other-projects-goes-gold-and-platinum/. live.
  12. Web site: Heavy K Drops NEW Music - Online Youth Magazine Zkhiphani.com. Zkhiphani. 2021-11-11. 12 November 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20211112063429/https://www.zkhiphani.co.za/heavy-k-drops-new-music/. live.
  13. Web site: ANATII, BLACK MOTION AND HEAVY K DROP ALBUMS TODAY. Daily SUN. 2021-12-02. 2018-10-05. 1 December 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20211201224817/https://www.dailysun.co.za/News/Entertainment/anatii-black-motion-and-heavy-k-drop-albums-today-20181005. live.
  14. Web site: Heavy K announces 2018 tour dates Political Analysis South Africa . Political Analysis South Africa. October 4, 2018.
  15. Web site: Heavy-K Finally Drops "Uyeke" Featuring Natalia Mabaso. Ubetoo. John. Israel A. 2020-07-03. 11 November 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20211111141824/https://www.ubetoo.com/music/heavy-k-uyeke-feat-natalia-mabaso/. live.
  16. Web site: Heavy-K's "UYEKE" Now Platinum Certified . Ubetoo . Jabulani . 2021-02-08.
  17. Web site: Heavy-K Drops 5th Studio Album "Khusta". Thato. Siyabonga. 31 July 2020. Ubetoo. 12 August 2020. https://web.archive.org/web/20200812070842/https://www.ubetoo.com/music/heavy-k-khusta/. live.
  18. Web site: HEAVY-K DISHES A NEW HOT ALBUM DailySUN . 2022-03-19. Daily SUN. 2020-08-01.
  19. Web site: Heavy K set to release a project with Ed Sheeran . November 10, 2021 . sahiphopza . 10 November 2021 . https://web.archive.org/web/20211110191744/https://sahiphopza.co/news/heavy-k-set-to-release-a-project-with-ed-sheeran/ . live .
  20. News: News: Heavy K set to release Respect the Drumboss 21(10 Years edition). Simba. Mataz. South Africa. 2021-02-26. 2021-12-02. 1 December 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20211201224139/https://savannanews.com/news-heavy-k-set-to-release-respect-the-dumboss-2110-years-edition/amp/. live.
  21. News: Heavy K on finding love again, their newborn son and his upcoming album Drum. 2021-10-01. 2022-01-15. Drum. en-SA. South Africa. Qhama. Dayile. subscription. 15 January 2022. https://web.archive.org/web/20220115194354/https://www.news24.com/drum/celebs/news/heavy-k-on-finding-love-again-their-newborn-son-and-his-upcoming-album-20211001. live.
  22. Web site: Heavy K – Respect The Drumboss 2021 (10 Years Of Heavy-K Edition) (Part 1) . Ubetoo . John . Jabulani . 2021-12-11 . 2021-12-03 . 11 December 2021 . https://web.archive.org/web/20211211061639/https://www.ubetoo.com/music/heavy-k-respect-the-drumboss-2021-10-years-of-heavy-k-edition-part-1/ . live .
  23. Web site: The Underrated King EP. SlickXup. 2022-11-30. Steven. Ncwane. 2022-11-30. 30 November 2022. https://web.archive.org/web/20221130105448/https://slickxup.com/heavy-k-the-underrated-king-ep/. live.
  24. Web site: 2023-12-19 . SA: Heavy-K drops Respect The Drumboss 2 (3-Step Edition) album . 2024-06-07 . Music In Africa . en . 19 December 2023 . https://web.archive.org/web/20231219105428/https://www.musicinafrica.net/magazine/sa-heavy-k-drops-respect-drumboss-2-3-step-edition-album . live .
  25. Web site: Murphy . Ben . 2016-01-05 . Gqom: A deeper look at South Africa's new generation of house . 2024-06-07 . Fact Magazine . en-US . 20 May 2024 . https://web.archive.org/web/20240520141738/https://www.factmag.com/2016/01/05/gqom-feature/ . live .
  26. News: Weichenrieder . Philipp . 2016-04-19 . Gqom-Musik aus Südafrika: Townships calling . 2024-06-07 . Die Tageszeitung: taz . de . 0931-9085 . 27 May 2024 . https://web.archive.org/web/20240527091828/https://taz.de/Gqom-Musik-aus-Suedafrika/!5293795/ . live .
  27. Web site: Interview: DJ Lag is Firm on Taking Gqom To The Rest of the World - Okayplayer . 2024-06-07 . OkayAfrica . en . 6 June 2024 . https://web.archive.org/web/20240606180457/https://www.okayafrica.com/dj-lag-firm-taking-gqom-to-the-world/ . live .
  28. Web site: DJ Tira releases 'Inkululeko', a new song inspired by June 16 1976. GQ Magazine. 2024-03-01. 2024-03-01. 1 March 2024. https://web.archive.org/web/20240301124804/https://www.gq.co.za/culture/entertainment/dj-tira-releases-inkululeko-a-new-song-inspired-by-june-16-1976-e8f0affc-c7d0-414d-a987-ef6d80f55c44. live.
  29. Web site: DJ Tira drops freedom song amid SA’s election campaign rallies. Independent Online. 2024-03-01. 2024-03-01. Alyssia. Birjala. 3 March 2024. https://web.archive.org/web/20240303212633/https://www.iol.co.za/sunday-tribune/entertainment/dj-tira-drops-freedom-song-amid-sas-election-campaign-rallies-463be4f7-adc9-4714-939f-0c6313cdb667. live.
  30. Web site: Heavy K opens up about meeting the love of his life and pending nuptials. 2018-02-12. Chrizelda. Kekana. Times LIVE. 2021-12-02. 1 December 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20211201232611/https://www.timeslive.co.za/amp/tshisa-live/tshisa-live/2018-02-12-heavy-k-opens-up-about-meeting-the-love-of-his-life-and-pending-nuptials/. live.
  31. Web site: HEAVY K AND WIFE CALL IT QUITS!. Daily SUN. Comfort. Tshabalala. 2019-12-28. 2021-12-02. 1 December 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20211201231255/https://www.dailysun.co.za/Celebs/heavy-k-and-wife-call-it-quits-20191228. live.
  32. Web site: Local Radio Chart Top 10. 2024-06-26. The Official South African.

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