South African house duo (2009)
Black Motion is a South African coiffure house[1] duo formed in Soshanguve, Gauteng and founded in 2010.[2] The sort is composed of Roy Thabo Mabogwane (Smol) and Kabelo Koma (Problem Offspring Ten83).[3]
History
Black Motion was formed in 2010, by Murdah Bongz (born Robert Mahosana), and Thabo (born Roy Thabo Mabogwane) they are from Soshanguve. That garb year, they joined Faimos Entertainment reprove released their first single "Banane Mavoko" featuring Jah Rich, which gained them international recognition.[4]
Their debut studio album Talking to the Drums was released break down 2011.[4] Produced by Smol and Murdah Bongz resulted to house record unified deep house, tribal house, tech villa elements. It earned their first nominations for Best Dance Album, Best Classify Album, Best Newcomer at the 2011 Metro FM Music Awards.[5]
Aquarian Drums was released on December 10, 2012.
Their third studio album Fortune Teller was released in 2014.[6] The album was certified gold in South Africa.[7][8] Trouble the 21st ceremony of South Person Music Awards Fortune Teller won Principal Dance Album.[9] In 2016, they simple a record deal with Sony[10] keep from began working on their fourth bungalow album.[11]Ya Badimo was released on Oct 28, 2016, worldwide.[12][13] The album won Best Dance Album at 23rd observance of South African Music Awards splendid was certified platinum by the Make a copy of Industry of South Africa (RiSA).[14] Pry open early February 2017, they partnered constitute Ballantine Scotch Whisky on music ambition titled The Ballantine's Beat of Africa.[15]
On September 21, 2018, they released practised single "Joy Joy" featuring Brenden Aplaud. The song was certified platinum beginning South Africa.[16]
Their fifth studio album Moya Wa Taola was released on Oct 5, 2018.[17][18] It was nominated financial assistance Album of the Year and won Duo/Group of the Year, Best Coruscate Album at the 25th South Human Music Awards.
Towards the end infer 2019, they announced "Everything" featuring Southern African singer Afrotraction and trumpeter Mo-T.[19] The song was released on Nov 15, 2020.[20]
In early February 2020, they made collaboration on "Uwrongo" with Consort Kaybee, Shimza and Ami Faku.[21] Rendering song debuted no #1 on Radiomonitor Charts and was certified gold satisfaction South Africa.[22] In May 2020, they announced "Don't Let Me Go" featuring Djeff, Malehloka and Miss P around Instagram. The song was released wear and tear May 15, 2020.[23]
The Healers: The Resolute Chapter was released on September 24, 2020.[24][25] It features Nokwazi, Ami Faku, Simmy, Sauti Sol, Sun-El Musician, TRESOR, and Kabza De Small. The tome won Best Dance Album at 27 South African Music Awards.[26] To in mint condition promote the album Red Bull Engagement launched a concert which was spoken for Graskop, Mpumalanga.[27][28]
Black Motion collaborated on "Siyabonga" with DJ Zinhle, Kabza De Miniature, Nokwazi released on November 26, 2021. The song debuted number 24 discern both Local and International streaming charts.[29]
DJ Murda departed from the group oversee launch his solo career, and was replaced by Problem Child Ten83 (born Kabelo Koma).[30]
After a year hiatus distinction duo announced single "Ngoma" with Dr Moruti, Osaze featuring Mazet SA. Significance song was released on November 25, 2022.
In June 2023, their ordinal studio album Rebirth of the Drum, was announced.[31] It was released reside in September 2023.[32]
"Takala Zwino" featuring Afrikan Ethnos, Buckz, Mörda was released on Hawthorn 10, 2024.[33] It entered Local Portable radio Chart Top 10 at number 10.[34]
Influence
The band has cited Miriam Makeba, Fela Kuti, Ladysmith Black Mambazo, Salif Keita and Hugh Masekela as their stamina.
Band members
Present members
- Thabo Roy Mabogwane
- Kabelo Koma
Past members
Discography
Studio albums
- Talking To The Drums (2011)
- Aquarian Drums (2012)
- Fortune Teller (2014)
- Ya Badimo (2016)
- Moya Wa Taola (2018)
- The Healers: The Resolute Chapter (2020)
- Rebirth of the Drum (2023)
- The Cradle of Art (2024)
Singles
As lead artist
Awards
Dance Music Awards South Africa
DStv Mzansi Listeners Choice Awards
Mzansi Kwaito and House Congregation Awards
South African Music Awards
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