Mkhululi Siqula (born 4 December 1991) professionally known as Heavy-K, is a South African DJ and music producer. Born and raised in Veeplaas,

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, Siqula relocated to Johannesburg at the age of 21 to purse his musical career.

Early life

Mkhululi Siqula was born on December 4, 1991, Veeplaas, Port Elizabeth. His father, Phindlie Siqula, was working as a mechanic. Siqula attended Mzimhlophe Public primary school and Ndzondelelo Secondary School.

Career

In 2007, he produced "Lento" Professor's single at the age of 16. In 2013, he moved to Johannesburg to purse his career in music. His debut studio album ''Respect the Drumboss 2013'' was released on January 1, 2013. In 2014, he produced Bucie's single "Easy to Love" which peaked number 9 on

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. In September 2015, his single "Umoya" featuring Professor and Mpumi was released. "Moya" was nominated for Best Collaboration and Best Dance Album for ''Respect the Drumboss 2015'' at 15th Annual Metro FM Awards. On December 2, 2016, his third studio album ''1950'' was released in South Africa. In August 2017, his single "Inde" featuring Bucie and Nokwazi was released. The song was certified 6× platinum. In early 2018, his single "Sphum’ elokshini" featuring South African vocalist Mondli Ngcobo was released. On October 5, 2018, his fourth studio album ''Respect the Drumboss 2018'' was released.

2019-2021: ''Khusta'', ''Respect the Drumboss 21(10 Years edition)''

In July 2020, his single "Uyeke" featuring Natalia Mabaso was released. The song was certified platinum by the Recording Industry of South Africa with sales of 50 000 units. On July 31, 2020, his fifth studio album ''Khusta'' was released. In November 2021, he announced his remix of Shivers in collaboration with Ed Sheeran, which was released on November 12. Mkhululi was reportedly working on his sixth studio album by February 2021. On December 3, 2021, his sixth studio album ''Respect the Drumboss 21 (10 Years edition)'' was released. It features Just Bheki, Simmy, Aymos, Nkosazana Daughter, Natalia Mabaso, Intaba Yase Dubai, Sino Msolo, Boohle, MSK, Bassie, Ntunja, Drumetic Boyz, and MalumNator.

2022-present: New projects

In early November 2022, he announced working on his upcoming ''The Underrated King'' EP and released its lead single "Ama Miliyoni" featuring Meez and Professor on November 18,2022.

Personal life

In 2014, Siqula met Ntombi in a club at Grahamstown. The two got married and had two children. In 2019, the couple divorced.

References

External links

* {{AllMusic, class=artist, id=mn0002481646, name=Heavy K Living people 1991 births People from Port Elizabeth South African DJs South African record producers