Josiah Makoela (born 3 July 1991[1]) is a South African DJ and record producer commonly known as Josiah De Disciple. He is best known for his time with the Amapiano DJ duo, JazziDisciples, alongside Mr JazziQ.[2][3] The duo split in 2018 to focus on their individual music careers.[4][5]

Josiah De Disciple
Birth nameJosiah Makoela
Also known asJosiah De Disciple
Born (1991-07-03) 3 July 1991 (age 32)
Alexandra, Gauteng, South Africa
GenresAmapiano
Occupation(s)
  • Record producer
  • DJ
Years active2010–present
LabelsSOM Records
Formerly ofJazziDisciples

He released his debut studio album Spirits of Makoela, Vol. 2: The Reintroduction, after Mr JazziQ's album Party with the English, which resulted in comparison between the record producers' projects.[6]

His single "Mama", with Boohle from their collaborative album Umbuso Wabam'nyama,[7] was certified gold by the Recording Industry of South Africa (RiSA).[8]

Discography edit

Studio albums

Title Album details
Spirits of Makoela – Vol. 2: The Reintroduction[9][10][11]

Collaborative albums

Title Album details
Spirits of Makoela (with JazziDisciples)
Umbuso Wabam'nyama (with Boohle)[12][13][14][7]

References edit

  1. ^ "Josiah De Disciple Biography, Music, JazziDisciples, Girlfriend, Net Worth". Savanna News. 3 March 2021. Retrieved 31 January 2022.
  2. ^ "Josiah De Disciple". www.musicinafrica.net. 10 August 2016. Retrieved 16 December 2021.
  3. ^ "JazziDisciples Has Decided to Drop Separate Solo Projects". Online Youth Magazine | Zkhiphani.com. 19 February 2020. Retrieved 27 January 2022.
  4. ^ "Why did JazziDisciples split?". JustNje. 15 March 2021. Retrieved 27 January 2022.
  5. ^ "Josiah De Disciple Biography, Music, JazziDisciples, Girlfriend, Net Worth". Savanna News. 3 March 2021. Retrieved 31 January 2022.
  6. ^ "It's JazziQ Vs. Josiah De Disciple". ZAlebs. Retrieved 10 March 2022.
  7. ^ a b "#TheRadar: Have You Met Genre Bending Vocalist & Songwriter, Boohle?". Online Youth Magazine | Zkhiphani.com. 31 May 2021. Retrieved 9 March 2022.
  8. ^ "Certifications 2022". www.risa.org.za. Retrieved 9 March 2022.
  9. ^ "#NewMusicFridays: Josiah De Disciple's Album "Spirits of Makoela Vol 2: The Reintroduction" Is A Winner On the Streets". Online Youth Magazine | Zkhiphani.com. 30 April 2021. Retrieved 27 January 2022.
  10. ^ "Review: Josiah De Disciple's Latest Album 'Spirits of Makoela, Vol 2: The Reintroduction' Effortlessly Blends Amapiano With Jazz and Soul". OkayAfrica. 12 May 2021. Retrieved 27 January 2022.
  11. ^ Post, Swisher (30 April 2021). "Josiah De Disciple reinvigorates Amapiano with 'Spirits Of Makoela Vol 2' [audio]". Swisher Post. Retrieved 27 January 2022.
  12. ^ "Boohle In The Hot Seat | The Beat London 103.6 FM". thebeat1036.com. Retrieved 27 January 2022.
  13. ^ Team, G. L. M. (19 September 2020). "JOSIAH DE DISICIPLE & BOOHLE - UMBUSO WABAMNYAMA". gauteng lifestyle mag. Retrieved 27 January 2022.
  14. ^ "Boohle & Josiah De Disciple - Umbuso Wabam'nyama Album | YOMZANSI. Documenting THE CULTURE". www.yomzansi.com. 12 October 2020. Retrieved 27 January 2022.