Mas Musiq Explained

Mas Musiq
Birth Name:Thabo Ngubane
Birth Date:1997 8, df=yes
Birth Place:Tembisa, South Africa
Years Active:2019present
Label:New 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

Extended Plays

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 —
"—" 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]
2021SAMAsBest Amapiano AlbumShonamalanga (EP)[12] [13] [14]
202228th South African Music AwardsBest Amapiano AlbumAuti 'eSharp[15]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Mueni. Priscillah. 18 January 2021. Here is all you need to know about Mas Musiq in 2020. 24 December 2021. Briefly. en. 24 December 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20211224222058/https://briefly.co.za/93119-mas-musiq-bio-age-real-education-songs-album-profiles.html. live.
  2. Web site: 22 August 2022 . Certifications 2023 . 21 August 2023 . Recording Industry of South Africa (RiSA) . 21 August 2023 . https://web.archive.org/web/20230821183453/https://www.risa.org.za/website/certification/certifications/?artist=Mas+Musiq&title=&label= . live .
  3. Web site: Xander . 18 August 2022 . It's Mas Musiq's time to shine . 21 August 2023 . . en-GB . 21 August 2023 . https://web.archive.org/web/20230821183447/https://theofficialsacharts.co.za/its-mas-musiqs-time-to-shine/ . live .
  4. Web site: Local Streaming Chart Top 100 27/08/2021 to 02/09/2021 . 2023-10-06 . TOSAC . en-GB . 6 July 2022 . https://web.archive.org/web/20220706170213/https://theofficialsacharts.co.za/charts/local-streaming-chart-20-08-2021-to-26-08-2021/ . live .
  5. Web site: Xander . 7 October 2021 . The hottest Local digital music streaming chart in South Africa - Week 39 . 21 August 2023 . TOSAC . en-GB . 21 August 2023 . https://web.archive.org/web/20230821183447/https://theofficialsacharts.co.za/the-hottest-local-digital-music-streaming-chart-in-south-africa-week-39/ . live .
  6. Web site: BEST NEW MUSIC: MAS MUSIQ ENLISTS AN ALL-STAR CAST FOR THE GORGEOUS ‘PIANO CUT, “GANGNAM STYLE”. The Native Magazine . 2024-07-02. 2023-03-12. Dennis Ade. Peter.
  7. Web site: 2024-07-02. Certifications 2024. Recording Industry of South Africa.
  8. Web site: 6 November 2020. DOWNLOAD/STREAM: Mas Musiq - Mambisa II YOMZANSI. Documenting THE CULTURE. 1 January 2022. www.yomzansi.com. en-US. 1 January 2022. https://web.archive.org/web/20220101014858/https://www.yomzansi.com/2020/11/06/stream-mas-musiq-returns-with-a-hot-sequel-mambisa-ii/. live.
  9. Web site: 9 April 2020. Aymos Shili & Mas Musiq Back It With A Joint EP, Shonamalanga.. 25 December 2021. Online Youth Magazine Zkhiphani.com. en-US. 7 December 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20211207134138/https://www.zkhiphani.co.za/aymos-shili-and-mas-musiq-are-back-it-with-a-joint-ep-shonamalanga/. live.
  10. Web site: SAMA26 Nominations Unearth Fresh New Gems. 11 January 2022. en. 11 January 2022. https://web.archive.org/web/20220111234028/https://samusicawards.co.za/2020/08/03/sama26-nominations-unearth-fresh-new-gems/. live.
  11. Web site: 2020 Best Produced Album Nominee : DJ Maphorisa, Kabza de Small, MFR Souls, Howard, Mas Musiq, Samthin' Soweto – Isphithiphithi. 11 January 2022. en. 11 January 2022. https://web.archive.org/web/20220111234028/https://samusicawards.co.za/ak_sama_award/auto-draft-670/. live.
  12. Web site: Amapiano star Kabza De Small tops SAMA27 nominations. 11 January 2022. SowetanLIVE. en-ZA. 11 January 2022. https://web.archive.org/web/20220111234026/https://www.sowetanlive.co.za/entertainment/2021-05-19-amapiano-star-kabza-de-small-tops-sama27-nominations/. live.
  13. Web site: 31 July 2021. SAMAs 2021: All the winners. 11 January 2022. Music In Africa. en. 11 January 2022. https://web.archive.org/web/20220111234024/https://www.musicinafrica.net/magazine/samas-2021-all-winners. live.
  14. Web site: Full list of SAMA nominees. 11 January 2022. ECR. 11 January 2022. https://web.archive.org/web/20220111234026/https://www.ecr.co.za/news/entertainment/full-list-sama-nominees/. live.
  15. Web site: Darangwa . Shingai . Fans react to #SAMA28 amapiano nominations: 'Give Mas Musiq his award and wrap this thing up' . 15 June 2022 . www.iol.co.za . en . 15 June 2022 . https://web.archive.org/web/20220615024209/https://www.iol.co.za/entertainment/music/local/fans-react-to-sama28-amapiano-nominations-give-mas-musiq-his-award-and-wrap-this-thing-up-a94a5786-9ee8-4402-9faa-926ea58fcaf1 . live .

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