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Heavy K
South African deejay and record producer

Heavy K

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South African deejay and record producer
Work field
Gender
Male
Place of birth
Port Elizabeth, South Africa
Age
33 years
Audio
Spotify
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Biography

Mkhululi Siqula (born 4 December 1991) best known as Heavy K is a record producer and DJ from Veeplaas, which is situated in Nelson Mandela Bay formerly known as Port Elizabeth in the Eastern Cape province.

Early life

Siqula wanted to be a doctor or a scientist. This was not very usual for most musicians. His whole life was about school because of the poor neighborhood he grew up in. But the focus on school changed when his brother sent him to collect movies at a house where a friend was in the middle of a recording session. This was when Heavy K found his passion for music. He taught himself to be a music composer, producer, songwriter and a DJ.

Music career

2009–2013: Heavy K and Oskido

In 2009 Heavy K met with Oskido, a legendary producer and DJ who had a major impact on his career. At first Oskido gave him the tip to totally focus on music because of his talent. Oskido also made place in his I Believe program, so that Heavy K could learn to be a better music producer and DJ himself. The two worked together on the big track Woza Nana which was released in 2013.

2013–2014: Respect The Drumboss 2013

In early 2013 Heavy K released his first album Respect The Drumboss. He worked together with Bucie on the track Easy To Love. The combination of her beautiful voice and his relaxed beat became a big hit. The video of this track was released and became the best watched South African house music video in 2014.

2015 – present: Respect The Drumboss 2015

In 2015 Heavy K released his second album Respect The Drumboss 2015. He also worked with bigger names such as the Nigerian musician Burna Boy. The first single Sweetie was again great combination. This single made the list of best watched videos of 2015. The album went certified platinum. In 2016 Heavy K released the videos of Drumboss and Umoya.

Discography

Studio albums

Apart from singles and remixes Heavy K has released the following albums since 2009

TitleAlbum details
Respect The Drumboss 2013

Released: 27 May 2013

Label: Universal Music

Format: CD, digital download

Respect The Drumboss 2015

Released: 18 September 2015

Label: Universal Music LLC

Format: CD, digital download

1950

Released: 5 December 2016

Label: Universal Music LLC

Format: CD, digital download

Awards and nominations

YearAward CeremonyPrizeWork/RecipientResult
201515th Metro FM Music AwardsBest Dance AlbumRespect The Drumboss 2015Nominated
201515th Metro FM Music AwardsSong of the YearUmoyaNominated
2015South Africa Music AwardsSong of the YearEasy To LoveWon
2015South Africa Music AwardsBest RemixPersonal Paradise RemixNominated
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