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Heavy-K
Birth nameMkhululi Siqula
Also known as
  • Drum Boss
  • Khusta
Born (1991-12-04) 4 December 1991 (age 32)
Veeplaas, Gqeberha, South Africa
OriginJohannesburg
Genres
Occupation(s)
  • music producer
  • DJ
Years active2010–present
LabelsDrumboss Musik

Mkhululi Siqula (born 4 December 1991) professionally known as Heavy-K, is a South African DJ and music producer.[1] Born and raised in Veeplaas, Port Elizabeth, Siqula relocated to Johannesburg at the age of 21 to pursue his musical career.[2]

Early life[edit]

Mkhululi Siqula was born on December 4, 1991, Veeplaas, Port Elizabeth.[3] His father, Phindlie Siqula, was working as a mechanic.[3] Siqula attended Mzimhlophe Public primary school and Ndzondelelo Secondary School.[3]

Career[edit]

In 2007, he produced "Lento" Professor's single at the age of 16.[4] In 2013, he moved to Johannesburg to pursue his career in music.[5] 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 Entertainment Monitoring Africa.[6][7]

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.[8]

On December 2, 2016, his third studio album 1950 was released in South Africa.[9] In August 2017, his single "Inde" featuring Bucie and Nokwazi was released. The song was certified 6× platinum.[10][11]

In early 2018, his single "Sphum’ elokshini" featuring South African vocalist Mondli Ngcobo was released.[12] On October 5, 2018, his fourth studio album Respect the Drumboss 2018 was released.[13][14]

2019-2021: Khusta, Respect the Drumboss 21(10 Years edition)[edit]

In July 2020, his single "Uyeke" featuring Natalia Mabaso was released.[15] The song was certified platinum by the Recording Industry of South Africa with sales of 50 000 units.[16] On July 31, 2020, his fifth studio album Khusta was released.[17][18]

In November 2021, he announced his remix of Shivers in collaboration with Ed Sheeran, which was released on November 12.[19]

Mkhululi was reportedly working on his sixth studio album by February 2021.[20][21] On December 3, 2021, his sixth studio album Respect the Drumboss 21 (10 Years edition) was released.[22] 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: The Underrated King, Respect the Drum boss (3-Step Edition)[edit]

In early November 2022, he announced working on his The Underrated King EP and released its lead single "Ama Miliyoni" featuring Meez and Professor on November 18, 2022.[23]

Respect the Drum boss (3-Step Edition) was released in December 2023.[24] Departing from his mainly genre afro-house, Heavy-K introduced newly formed sound to his album 3-Step sub-genre of house incoparates elements of afro house and afro tech style. Respect the Drum boss (3-Step Edition), amassed 1 million all-time streams within one month, became his first album to do so. The album was supported by three singles; "Andikayeki", "Kwelizayo", "Ulele".[citation needed]

Heavy-K and DJ Tira released "Inkululeko", featuring Zee Nxumalo, Makhadzi, and Afro Brotherz on March 1, 2024.[25][26]

Personal life[edit]

In 2014, Siqula met Ntombi in a club at Grahamstown.[27] The two got married and had two children together. In 2019, the couple got a divorce.[28]

Discography[edit]

Studio albums[edit]

  • Respect The Drumboss 2013 (2013)
  • Respect The Drumboss 2015 (2015)
  • 1950 (2016)
  • Respect The Drumboss 2018 (2018)
  • Khusta (2020)
  • Respect The Drumboss 2021 (10 Years Edition) (2021)
  • Respect The Drumboss (3-Step Edition) (2024)

Extended plays[edit]

  • Thandaza (with Mbomi) (2021)
  • The Underrated King (2022)

As lead artist[edit]

List of singles as lead artist, with selected chart positions and certifications, showing year released and album name
Title Year Peak chart positions Certifications Album
ZA
"Andikayeki" (Heavy-K, Ami Faku) 2023 — Respect the Drum boss (3-Step Edition)
"Kwelizayo" (featuring Thakzin, Mazet) —
"Ulele" (featuring Samthing Soweto) —
"Inkululeko" (DJ Tira , Heavy-K featuring Zee Nxumalo, Makhadzi , Afro Brotherz) 2024 — Non-album single
"—" denotes a recording that did not chart or was not released in that territory.

References[edit]

  1. ^ "Respect the Drumboss | Celebrity Services Africa". Celebrity Services Africa. Retrieved 26 October 2017.
  2. ^ "Where it all started for Heavy K | Drum". South Africa: Drum. 16 August 2016. Retrieved 12 November 2021.
  3. ^ a b c Thabisa, Queen (10 November 2020). "DJ Heavy K – Inside The Life of the Record Producer and Ntombi Nguse's Ex-Husband". BuzzSouthAfrica. Retrieved 2 December 2021.
  4. ^ "Heavy K". afternoonexpress.co.za. Retrieved 13 November 2021.
  5. ^ Stockenstroom, Somaya (17 January 2018). "Heavy K: Like a drum boss". Sowetan LIVE. Retrieved 13 November 2021.
  6. ^ "It's business as usual for Bucie | Channel". South Africa: Channel. 24 April 2015. Retrieved 12 November 2021.
  7. ^ "AIRPLAY CHART". EMA. 8 April 2014. Archived from the original on 29 April 2014. Retrieved 15 March 2022.
  8. ^ "15th Metro FM Music Awards nominees revealed | YoMzansi Documenting THE CULTURE". YoMzansi. Retrieved 14 January 2021.
  9. ^ Ntsinde, Mandisa. "New Music Alert: Heavy K- 1950 Album". Zkhiphani.
  10. ^ Mngadi, Mxolisi. "Heavy-K Celebrates as Hit Single 'Inde' Is Certified 6× Platinum". briefly.co.za. Retrieved 12 February 2022.
  11. ^ Jabulani, John. "Heavy K's Respect The Drumboss Album, Inde And Other Projects Go Gold And Platinum". Ubetoo. Retrieved 25 May 2020.
  12. ^ "Heavy K Drops NEW Music - Online Youth Magazine | Zkhiphani.com". Zkhiphani. Retrieved 11 November 2021.
  13. ^ "ANATII, BLACK MOTION AND HEAVY K DROP ALBUMS TODAY". Daily SUN. 5 October 2018. Retrieved 2 December 2021.
  14. ^ "Heavy K announces 2018 tour dates | Political Analysis South Africa". Political Analysis South Africa. Retrieved 4 October 2018.
  15. ^ Israel A, John. "Heavy-K Finally Drops "Uyeke" Featuring Natalia Mabaso". Ubetoo. Retrieved 3 July 2020.
  16. ^ Jabulani. "Heavy-K's "UYEKE" Now Platinum Certified". Ubetoo. Retrieved 8 February 2021.
  17. ^ Siyabonga, Thato. "Heavy-K Drops 5th Studio Album "Khusta"". Ubetoo. Retrieved 31 July 2020.
  18. ^ "HEAVY-K DISHES A NEW HOT ALBUM | DailySUN". Daily SUN. 1 August 2020. Retrieved 19 March 2022.
  19. ^ "Heavy K set to release a project with Ed Sheeran". sahiphopza. Retrieved 10 November 2021.
  20. ^ Mataz, Simba (26 February 2021). "News: Heavy K set to release Respect the Drumboss 21(10 Years edition)". South Africa. Retrieved 2 December 2021.
  21. ^ Dayile, Qhama (1 October 2021). "Heavy K on finding love again, their newborn son and his upcoming album | Drum". South Africa: Drum. Retrieved 15 January 2022.
  22. ^ Jabulani, John (3 December 2021). "Heavy K – Respect The Drumboss 2021 (10 Years Of Heavy-K Edition) (Part 1)". Ubetoo. Retrieved 11 December 2021.
  23. ^ Ncwane, Steven (30 November 2022). "The Underrated King EP". SlickXup. Retrieved 30 November 2022.
  24. ^ Shumba, Ano (19 December 2023). "SA: Heavy-K drops Respect The Drumboss 2 (3-Step Edition) album". Music In Africa. Retrieved 20 February 2024.
  25. ^ "DJ Tira releases 'Inkululeko', a new song inspired by June 16 1976". GQ Magazine. 1 March 2024. Retrieved 1 March 2024.
  26. ^ Birjala, Alyssia (1 March 2024). "DJ Tira drops freedom song amid SA's election campaign rallies". Independent Online. Retrieved 1 March 2024.
  27. ^ Kekana, Chrizelda (12 February 2018). "Heavy K opens up about meeting the love of his life and pending nuptials". Times LIVE. Retrieved 2 December 2021.
  28. ^ Tshabalala, Comfort (28 December 2019). "HEAVY K AND WIFE CALL IT QUITS!". Daily SUN. Retrieved 2 December 2021.

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