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music duo from

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which consists of recording artists and record producers Thobani “Que” Mgobhozi and Zipho “Goldmax” Mthembu. Their debut album ''Gqom Is the Future'' was certified gold by

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Early life

Goldmax and Que were born in

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, the second biggest township in

. They established themselves by jamming to their own

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sets at local

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s and shisa nyama’s in and around KwaMashu. Having run into each other a lot and appreciated each other’s playing styles at these kinds of local gigs, they then decided to merge their skills and form Distruction Boyz.

Career

Distruction Boyz released their breakout single titled "Omunye" which features Benny Maverick now known by the name of Dladla Mshunqisi. The song was certified gold by the

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. The duo then released their debut studio album titled, ''Gqom Is The Future'' on October 20, 2017, which was certified gold by

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on December 18, 2017. At the 2018 Dstv Mzansi Viewers Choice Awards the duo was nominated for Favourite Music Artist/Group. On November 1, 2019, they realeasd a single "Nevermind" featuring Zhao.

Discography

Singles

Pakisha

As lead artists

Studio albums

Production discography

Singles produced

Awards and nominations

South African Music Awards

, - , 2017 ,

''Distruction Boys - Wololo (Dbanj Remix)''

, Remix of the Year , , - , 2018 ,

''Distruction Boys - Omunye''

, Record of the Year ,

Soundcity MVP Awards Festival

, - , 2018 ,

Themselves

, Best Group/Duo ,

BET Awards Festival

, - , 2018 ,

Themselves

, Best International Act ,

Dstv Mzansi Viewers Choice Awards

, - , 2018 , "Omunye" , Favourite Song Of the Year ,

References

External links

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