Master KG | |
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Birth name | Kgaogelo Moagi |
Born | Tzaneen, South Africa | January 31, 1996
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Years active | 2016–present |
Labels | Open Mic Productions |
Kgaogelo Moagi (born 31 January 1996),[1] known professionally as Master KG, is a South African musician and record producer. His debut studio album Skeleton Move achieved acclaim including an AFRIMMA Award for Best Artist/Group in the African Electro category.[2] He is also known as the pioneer of "Bolobedu" dance.[3] In 2020, his song "Jerusalema", featuring Nomcebo Zikode, went viral online, garnering international success and topped #1 Billboard charts.[4][5]
Early life
Master KG grew up in Calais Village in Limpopo. He started playing with beats at the age of thirteen using a computer that his late uncle bought him. Master KG was in a relationship with Makhadzi before they split in August, 2020.[6]
Career
Master KG's music career started when he got in touch with DJ Maebela and they began experimenting with music software specifically FL Studio.[3] In 2016, after much practice, he released his first single "Situation." After getting signed to his current record label, Open Mic Productions, Master KG released his debut album Skeleton Move in 2018. Master KG has collaborated with a number of artists including Zanda Zakuza and Makhadzi. He sings in his local language Khelobedu,[3] a language spoken by Lobedu People. Master KG has performed in a number of other countries including Zambia.[7] In December 2018, his song "Skeleton Move" was apparently voted Thobela FM's song of the year and sparked controversy as King Monada's fans felt "Malwedhe" (which is King Monada's song) deserved the award.[8]
In December 2019, Master KG released the song "Jerusalema", featuring Nomcebo Zikode. In mid-2020, it went viral online, charting internationally and spawning a remix with Burna Boy.[4] The video of "Jerusalema" was taken down on YouTube on the late hours of 5 August 2020, but was restored on the following day.[9]
Discography
Albums
Title | Details | Peak chart positions | |||||||||||||||||||
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AUT [10] |
BEL (Fl) [11] |
BEL (WA) [12] |
FRA [13] |
GER [14] |
NL [15] |
SWI [16] | |||||||||||||||
Skeleton Move |
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— | — | — | — | — | — | — | |||||||||||||
Jerusalema |
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54 | 35 | 41 | 27 | 32 | 10 | 12 | |||||||||||||
"—" denotes a recording that did not chart or was not released. |
Singles
As lead artist
Title | Year | Peak chart positions | Certifications | Album | |||||||||||||||||
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SA [17] |
AUT [10] |
BEL (FL) [11] |
BEL (WA) [12] |
FRA [13] |
GER [14] |
NL [15] |
SWE [18] |
SWI [16] |
UK [19] | ||||||||||||
"Skeleton Move" (featuring Zanda Zakuza) |
2018 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | Skeleton Move | |||||||||
"Remember" | 2019 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | Non-album single | |||||||||
"Jerusalema" (featuring Nomcebo) |
1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 31 | 1 | 55 | Jerusalema | ||||||||||
"—" denotes a recording that did not chart or was not released. |
- Others
- "Jerusalema" (remix) - Master KG feat. Burna Boy & Nomcebo Zikode (2020)
- "Jerusalema" (remix) - Master KG feat. Micro TDH & Greeicy & Nomcebo Zikode (2020)
As featured artist
Title | Year | Album |
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"Tshikwama" (Makhadzi featuring Master KG) |
2019 | Non-album singles |
"My Love" (Makhadzi featuring Master KG & Prince Benza) |
2020 | |
"Xola Moya Wam'" (Nomcebo Zikodefeaturing Master KG) | ||
"My Melody" (Nox featuring Master KG) | ||
"Ntyilo Ntyilo" (Rethabile Khumalo featuring Master KG) | ||
"Khaya Lam" (Zanda Zakuza featuring Master KG & Prince Benza) | ||
"This Is Love" (Bongo Beats featuring Master KG & Andiswa) |
2021 |
Awards and nominations
Year | Award | Category | Nominated work | Associated Artists | Result | Ref. | ||||
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2018 | AFRIMMA | Best Artiste, Duo or Group In African Electro | "Skeleton Move" | Zanda Zakuza | Won | [20] | ||||
SABC Summer Song | Song of the Year | Won | [21][22] | |||||||
Limpopo Music Awards | Best Dance Song | Won | [3][21] | |||||||
Best Music Video | Nominated | |||||||||
Best Song | Nominated | |||||||||
Best Dance Song | Nominated | |||||||||
2019 | African Musik Magazine Awards | Best Male Artist Southern Africa | N/A | N/A | Won | [22][23] | ||||
2020 | NRJ Music Awards | International song of the year | Jerusalem | Nomcebo Zikode | Won | - | Won
See alsoReferences
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