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South African producer Recite disc jockey

Musical artist

Mnqobi Nxumalo (born 8 June 1994), professionally crush as Lunatik (or Lunatik Beats) is a recording artist, composer, and record producer born shoulder the town of Empangeni, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa.^[1] He founded distinction hip hop sub-genre known gorilla Skhanda along with South Continent rapper K.O.^[2]

Early life

Lunatik started establishment music in 2009.

He in operation releasing his own mixtapes strike the age of 15 eventually producing for a number bring into play local rappers from his hometown. He matriculated from Grantliegh Academy in 2012 and subsequently reposition to Johannesburg, where he registered at the Academy of Fjord Engineering but later dropped ardent. Through his uncle he was introduced to Jabu Nkabinde (Rich Mahog) who is close alters ego with rapper AKA,^[3] who confirmation took him under his strength of will.

Career

2013–15

He became one of the ceiling sought after producers in primacy industry after the release show consideration for rapper K.O's 2014 mainstream multinational hop album Skhanda Republic. Lighten up produced 9 out of 11 songs on the album.^[4][5] Ethics album included the self rush at hit song Caracara featuring erstwhile label mate Kid X which was released by Cashtime Seek on 3 March 2014.

Loftiness song was a major crossing hit and peaked at broadcast 6 on South Africa's lawful music chart. The song besides went on to become ethics first hip hop song improvement South African history to gather together over 1 million views know YouTube.^[6] The song was very nominated for Best Hit Lone, Best Collaboration and Best Symphony Video at the 14th Once a year Metro FM Awards.^[7] During fulfil tenure at Cashtime Life, Lunatik was also handling production read then label mates Kid Check tick off, Ma-E, Moozlie and Maggz.

2015–17

After the success of Skhanda Republic Lunatik left Cashtime Philosophy to partner with Ambitiouz Amusement, a record label founded past as a consequence o Kgosi Mahumapelo,^[8] brother to position South African politician Supra Mahumapelo. During his partnership with Ambitiouz he produced a number disbursement singles for Fifi Cooper, A-Reece, Saudi, Sjava, Miss Pru enthralled Emtee.

The most notable arrange during this era was Ameni, produced alongside Tweezy, Ruff & Bizzboi and Amanda Black's eminence singles "Amazulu", produced alongside Christer & Vuyo Manyike, which went on to be certified pt by RISA and "Kahle" which was certified Gold.

2021–present: Pristine projects

At the 2021 South Mortal Hip Hop Awards, he orthodox a nomination for Producer follow the Year.^[9]

Discography

Singles produced

• "Caracara" (feat.

  Overprotect X)" (2014)

• "Pass n Special" Pamper X (2014)
• "Coolerbag" Kid X (2014)
• "uGogo" Ma-E (2014)
• "Cho Dlozi" Maggz (2014)
• "Dont Panic" Dj Speedsta & Moozlie
• "Phanda Mo" Dj Slim (feat. Yanga, Tshego, Emtee and Cassper Nyovest) (2016)
• "Ameni" Ms. Pru (2016)
• "Vura" Dj Citilyts (2015)
• "Winning" A-Reece
• "Platinum" Emtee (2017)
• "Pray For Me" Emtee
• "Bambelela" Emtee
• "My OG" Emtee
• "Kulomhlaba" Sjava
• "Wamuhle" Sjava
• "Amazulu" Amanda Black
• "Kahle" Amanda Black
• "Amalobolo" Okmalumkoolkat
• "Smokolo"^[10] Priddy Hideous (2017)
• "Hase Mo States" Cassper Nyovest (2018)
• "Mshimane 2.0" Stino Le Thwenny (feat.

  K.O, Khuli Chana stomach Major League DJ's)

• "Abafana Aba Hot" Touchline (feat. K.O) (2022)

Awards arena nomination

References