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and

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, he has worked with and has received production credits from several notable artists, including

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, Uhuru,

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, Black Coffee,

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, TRESOR, Kabza De Small and

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. He was signed to

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prior to establishing his own record label, BlaqBoy Music. He rose to stardom after producing several hit singles for artists of multiple music genres, such as Uhuru ("Y-Tjukuta"),

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("Lahla"),

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("My name Is"), Professor ("Jezebel") and Shekinah ("

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Career

In September 2018, he released a single "Midnight Starring" featuring

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and

. At the 2018 DStv Mzansi Viewers Choice Awards he received two nominations: Favourite Song Of the Year and Favourite DJ. On November 27, 2018, at the third ceremony of Mzansi Kwaito and House Music Awards his single "Midnight Starring" won an award for most voted-for song.

2019–present: ''Rumble in the Jungle'', ''Banyana'' EP

On April 9, 2021, Maphorisa, TRESOR and Kabza De Small released the collaboration studio album ''

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''. On April 16, 2021, Maphorisa and Tyler ICU's studio EP ''Banyana'' was released. The EP featured Sir Trill, Daliwonga and Kabza De Small,

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, and Visca. The single "Banyana" surpassed 4.2 million streams and was certified double platinum by the Recording industry of South Africa. In 2021, he embarked to Made in Lagos Tour for an opening act with

. At the 2021 Music Kwaito and House Music Awards he received a nomination for Best DJ. On 17 September 2021, he released a single " Abalele" with Kabza De Small featuring Ami Faku. In October 2021, he produced Congolese-born singer TRESOR’s singles, "Makosa" and "Nyota" from the album, ''

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''. In November 2022, he worked with Afrika Memani on the Road To Private EP, which was released on the 4th of November

Tours

Co-headlining

* Made in Lagos Tour (2021) (with

) * AmaFest (2021)

Discography

Collaborative Albums & EPs * ''Our Father'' (2013) * ''Blaqboy Music Presents Gqom Wave'' (2017) * ''Scorpion Kings EP'' (2019) * ''The Return of Scorpion Kings'' (2019) * ''Scorpion King Live At Sun Arena'' (2020) * ''Once Upon A Time In A Lockdown'' (2020) * ''Madumane EP'' (2020) * ''

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'' ) (2021) * ''Banyana EP'' ) (2021)

Singles

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#"Omalicha Nwa" *

#"Mayibabo" #"Afro Trap" * whysl #"Gang" #"Trap" *

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khona "Khona" is a song by South African duo Mafikizolo. It was released as the lead single from their eighth studio album, ''Reunited'' (2013). The song features additional vocals from Uhuru and was released by Kalawa Jazmee Records. In South Africa, ...

# # # # # # # # # # # #Kucheza #Love Portion *

Bazoyenza ''Highly Flavoured'' is the debut studio album by South African singer, poet and songwriter Busiswa. It was released on 8 December 2017 through Kalawa Jazmee Records, Kalawa Jazmee. The album features guest appearances by artists DJ Maphorisa, B ...

# Midnight Starring *

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#Soweto Baby featuring

& DJ Buckz

Singles produced

Awards and nominations

African Muzik Magazine Awards

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Scorpion Kings

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Humanitarian African Prestigious Awards

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MTV Africa Music Awards

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Mzansi Kwaito and House Music Awards

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"Midnight Starring"

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SA Amapiano Music Awards

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References

External links

* {{DEFAULTSORT:Maphorisa, DJ 1987 births Living people Amapiano musicians South African record producers South African DJs South African musicians Electronic dance music DJs