Mlindo the Vocalist

Lindokuhle Magedezi (born October 5, 1995), known professionally as Mlindo the Vocalist, is a South African singer and songwriter. He initially gained notable recognition following his debut single, "Amablesser", taken from his debut album, Emakhaya.[1]

Mlindo the Vocalist
Birth nameLindokuhle Magedezi
Born (1995-10-05) October 5, 1995
Port Shepstone, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa
Genres
Occupation(s)
  • Singer
  • songwriter
InstrumentsVocals
Years active2010–present
Labels
  • Sony
  • Blaqboy Music
Associated acts

Life and career

1995–2017: Early life and beginnings

Lindokuhle Magedezi was born in the year 1995 in Port Shepstone, KwaZulu-Natal. At the age of four, he became part of a local church where he discovered his vocal skills. Mlindo attended the Phathwa High School in Gcilima, a borough of Margate.[2]

As he considered starting a musical career, Mlindo later went to Eastern Cape where he joined a hip hop group Flow Riders in 2010. He mainly took part in vocals.[3] In 2014, he established an a cappella group White Bread, after his departure on Flow Riders. White Bread was a success as they won several accolades, including Search for the Stars, held in uShaka Marine World, Durban.[4] In 2017, he won a talent competition Golden Search in Richards Bay, which gave him an opportunity to work with record label Afrotainment, owned by producer DJ Tira.[5] At this year, Mlindo the vocalist was a social media sensation as he uploaded videos covering popular songs. The notable video of him covering a stripped-down version of DJ Maphorisa song "Midnight Starring" went viral.[6] After being discovered by DJ Maphorisa on Twitter, he signed him to his label BlaqBoy Music, then later signed with Universal Music Africa.[7]

2018–present: Emakhaya
Main article: Emakhaya

On February 6, 2018, Mlindo was featured on Sun-El Musician's song "Bamthathile", becoming a successful hit in various South African radio stations, reaching atop on local charts.[8] He then released his debut single "AmaBlesser" which featured and was produced by DJ Maphorisa.[9] The song eventually became a hit and was certified four times platinum by RiSA on May 10, 2019.[10] As he rose to prominence, Mlindo helped his family by concluding disadvantages they faced. He managed to hire a house for his brother, and helped his unemployed mother.[11]

After the success of his single "AmaBlesser", Mlindo revealed his debut album cover and its release date as it was made available for pre-order on iTunes.[12] His debut album Emakhaya was released on September 21, 2018.[13] The album was certified platinum by RiSA and managed to get almost 45 million streams countrywide as of May 2019.[14] The second single "Macala" managed to reach number-one in South Africa, following the success of his lead single. The album earned Mlindo three nominations at the 25th edition of the South African Music Awards; Best Newcomer of the Year, Best Produced Album and Best Afro Pop Album.[15][16]

Discography
Main article: Mlindo the Vocalist discography
Studio albums
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References
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  2. "UGU Jazz Arts Festival kicks into high gear". South CoasHerald.
  3. "Mlindo the Vocalist: Biography". My TV News.
  4. "Mlindo the Vocalist". LAWK Communications.
  5. "Gallery – Mlindo the Vocalist". Snaps4Music.
  6. "Local artist 'gets a break' on Twitter". News24.
  7. "MLINDO IN CONTRACT MIX-UP". Daily Sun.
  8. "Bamthathile (feat. Mlindo The Vocalist) - Single by Sun-El Musician". Apple.
  9. "DJ Maphorisa finds a new 'star' on Twitter". Channel24.
  10. "Mlindo The Vocalist's Debut Album, "Emakhaya" Goes Platinum". Zkhipani.
  11. "Mlindo The Vocalist on blessers: I know what it is like to be the other guy". TimesLIVE.
  12. "Emakhaya by Mlindo The Vocalist". Apple.
  13. "Mlindo The Vocalist Finally Drops Debut Album, Emakhaya". Zkhipani.
  14. "Mlindo the Vocalist collects plaques as debut album goes platinum". City Buzz.
  15. "SAMA newcomer nominees show a bright future for SA music". SowetanLIVE.
  16. "SAMAs 2019: All the nominees". Music In Africa.
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