Ampie Du Preez (born c. 1982) is a South African singer-songwriter. In 2010 he collaborated with

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AB de Villiers Abraham Benjamin de Villiers (born 17 February 1984) is a former South African international cricketer. AB de Villiers was named as the ICC ODI Player of the Year three times during his 15-year international career and was one of the five Wi ...

on their debut album, ''

Maak Jou Drome Waar Maak Jou Drome Waar (Afrikaans for Make Your Dreams Come True) is a bilingual pop album by South African cricketer AB de Villiers and singer-songwriter Ampie du Preez and was released in South Africa on 2 August 2010. Nine of the 14 tracks on th ...

(Make Your Dreams Come True)''. Ampie previously worked with South African group 'n Man Soos Jan. He has also done songwriting for South African artist Elizma Theron. He penned the title track to her 2009 album "Ek Soek Jou." He released his first album entitled "Definitely Maybe" when he was in grade 11. He formed a duet with former Eden member Sean Else called 34 Grade Suid. They released their first album "Staan Vas". Music videos were released for both the single "Val Sonder Jou" (in early March 2011) and for the title track in July 2011. He released his solo album entitled "S.O.S." in April 2012. Music videos were released for both the single "Klaradyn" in March 2012 and for the title track in June 2012.

Personal life

Ampie is friends with record producer, Murray Lubbe, who produced 'Maak Jou Drome Waar''. He holds a

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from the University of Pretorias.

References

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