Oscar Mbo
Oscar Mbo | |
|---|---|
| Birth name | Oscar Mbongeni Ndlovu |
| Born | Pretoria |
| Origin | Mpumalanga, South Africa |
| Genres | |
| Occupation(s) | |
| Years active | 2017–present |
| Labels | The Ashmed Hour Records |
| Website | www |
Oscar Mbongeni Ndlovu, is a South African record producer, podcaster and DJ. He creates house music containing elements of deep house, deep tech, Nu Jazz, broken beat and Lounge music.[1]
He is best known for his founding and starring roles in the entertainment podcast, The Ashmed Hour show.[2]
Early life[edit]
Oscar Mbo was born in Pretoria and raised in a Kriel, Mpumalanga west of Witbank where he spent much of his childhood.[1]
Career[edit]
In September 2019, he released his debut EP, Life & Love and later in November launched his debut album, Golden Power. He is also a member of the trio group Golden Boys Entertainment.[3]
He has also been featured on Kaya FM's Platinum Friday with T-Bose,[4] Metro FM, TransAfrica Radio and on the Vuzu music television show, Hit Refresh.[5] He has received an endorsement from Diesel.[6]
In 2019, he did his first international tour in DJOON Club in Paris for DJ Shimza's One Man Show as well as in Mozambique.[8] He has also performed and headlined in festivals such as the House Musiq Festival in Swaziland[9] and the Wololo Music Festival in Witbank.[10]
In October 2020, he released his second studio album titled, For The Groovists, which was nominated for the 27th South African Music Awards for Dance album[11] and featured amapiano producer Kabza De Small.[12]
In February 2021, he performed at Blizz Lounge in Pretoria alongside singer Brian Temba.[13]
In July 2021, he released his EP titled, Defenders of House.[14]
Discography[edit]
- Love & Life EP (2019)
- Golden Power (2019)
- For The Groovists (2020)
- Defenders of House (2021)
- Groovy Since 90 Sumthin' (2022)
Awards and nominations[edit]
| Year | Award ceremony | Prize | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | South African Music Awards | Male Artist of the Year | Nominated[15] |
| Best Dance Album | Nominated |
References[edit]
- ^ a b "Do Not Sleep On This Fresh Talent, Oscar Mbo". Zkhiphani. Retrieved 10 April 2021.
- ^ Thango Ntwasa (8 November 2019). "How DJ Oscar Mbo is using different avenues to create listenership and open up the industry". Sowetan Live. Retrieved 10 April 2021.
- ^ "Oscar Mbo Releases His Second Studio Album Titled 'For The Groovists'". Sho Magazine. 24 October 2020. Retrieved 10 April 2021.
- ^ "Platinum Fridays (s2020)". kayatv.co.za. Retrieved 10 April 2021.[permanent dead link]
- ^ "Oscar Mbo – defying a clubless world". iol.co.za. Retrieved 10 April 2021.
- ^ "Diesel partners with SA DJs to promote emerging talents". iol.co.za. Retrieved 10 April 2021.
- ^ MNHOUSEINFO (8 November 2022). "BREAKING NEWS: Ex- Umhlobo Wenene FM presenter dies". Retrieved 29 December 2022.
- ^ "Shimza's One Man Show headed to Mozambique in 2020/". Just Nje. Retrieved 10 April 2021.
- ^ Nokwanda Sibandze (9 March 2020). "Over a Thousand at House Musiq Fest". Eswatini Observer. Retrieved 10 April 2021.
- ^ "AKA and Cassper Nyovest to headline at Wololo Music Festival". bizcommunity.com. Retrieved 10 April 2021.
- ^ "SAMAs 2021: All the winners". musicinafrica.net. Retrieved 31 July 2021.
- ^ "13 South African Artists To Look Out For In 2021". Okay Africa. 22 January 2021. Retrieved 10 April 2021.
- ^ "Oscar Mbo, Brian Temba to perform at Blizz Lounge in Pretoria CBD". iol.co.za. Retrieved 10 April 2021.
- ^ "Oscar Mbo releases EP, Defenders of House". justnje.com. Retrieved 31 July 2021.
- ^ "Samas 27: Nominations are out and men are leading the nods". The Citizen. Retrieved 20 May 2021.