TDK Macassette (born September 22, 1992),[1] whose real name is Thandeka Nompumelelo Mkhwanazi, is a South African dancer, singer, radio host and media personality. She got her break in the music industry when she provided corporate services to DJ Maphorisa after they had been to a corporate gig. She is the founder of a communication management company called Tdeeiosion.[2]
TDK Macassette | |
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| Born | Thandeka Nompumelelo Mkhwanazi 22 September 1992 |
| Education | Durban University of Technology |
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| Genres | Gqom |
| Instruments | Vocals |
| Labels | Universal Music |
Early life and education edit
TDK Macasette was born in Durban, South Africa. She obtained her BTech in Communications Management at Durban University of Technology.[3]
Career edit
She began her career hosting a youth show at Ukhozi FM at the age of fourteen. Though she served as a radio host, she was fond of dancing at a young age. She pursued her love for dancing after being motivated by her parents. She then began appearing in tours with HHP as a part of his female dance squad in his Gauteng tours.[4]
In February 2018, she signed to Universal Music.[5] Her debut single "Domoroza", was released through the record label.[6] Shortly after its release she performed the single on Channel O.[7]
She was involved in the production of DJ Maphorisa’s "iWalk Ye Phara", before she was controversially replaced on the remix by singer Moonchild Sanelly.,[8] Later that same year, she released a single titled "Zama", which featured rapper Okmalumkoolkat.[9]
In May 2019, she released her single "Left Right".[10] As a dancer, she was featured on Prince Kaybee’s music video for "Gugulethu".[11] Later that year, she traveled to Germany for her European Tour alongside amapiano producer, Kabza De Small, the tour marked her first ever international tour.[12] She has also performed at local music festivals such as the Dubane Spring Break[13] and Gamalakhe Music Festival.[14] She also performed during the South African opposition political party, Democratic Alliance manifesto launch at The Rand Stadium in Johannesburg.[15] She has appeared on the SABC 3 television show, Afternoon Express.[16]
In October 2020, she released her single "Mashobana".[17]
Awards and nominations edit
| Year | Award ceremony | Prize | Result |
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| 2019 | Mzansi Kwaito and House Music Awards | Best Gqom artist | Nominated[18] |
References edit
- ^ "Top 10 Interesting Fun Facts About The "Newly Engaged "TDK Macassette 2020". samusicmag.co.za. Retrieved 9 April 2021.
- ^ "Gqom Barbie, TDK Macassette, is our new obsession!". glamour.co.za. Retrieved 9 April 2021.
- ^ "TDK MACASSETTE OBTAINS DUT'S SECOND QUALIFICATION". dut.ac.za. Retrieved 9 April 2021.
- ^ "Watch TRK Macassette's Domoroza-Music video is out". Daily Sun. Retrieved 9 April 2021.
- ^ "WATCH: 'Gqom barbie' releases new music". iol.co.za. Retrieved 9 April 2021.
- ^ "TDK Macassette Releases "Domoroza"". yuledark.co.za. Retrieved 9 April 2021.
- ^ "TDK Macassette performs Domoroza - Massive Music". channelo.dstv.com. Retrieved 11 April 2021.
- ^ "Out of the blue, TDK Macassette is so pretty in pink". Sowetan Live. Retrieved 9 April 2021.
- ^ "Listen to TDK Macassette's 'Zama' featuring Okmalumkoolkat". Just Nje. Retrieved 9 April 2021.
- ^ "TDK Macassette prepares ti shoot Left Right music video". Just Nje. Retrieved 9 April 2021.
- ^ "Cape Town Dancers Shine on Prince Kaybee's Music Video For 'Gugulethu'". Okay Africa. Retrieved 9 April 2021.
- ^ "Kabza De Small and TDK Macassette announce Amapiano Euro Tour". dut.ac.za. Retrieved 9 April 2021.
- ^ "Black Motion, Gqom Barbie on #DubaneSpringBreak line up". iol.co.za. Retrieved 9 April 2021.
- ^ "A night to remember at Gamalakhe Music Festival". news24.com. Retrieved 9 April 2021.
- ^ "DA to launch manifesto in Johannesburg". dailyvoice.co.za. Retrieved 9 April 2021.
- ^ "TDK Macassette". afternoonexpress.co.za. Retrieved 11 April 2021.
- ^ "TDK Macassette drops new single, "Mashobana"". idmmag.com. Retrieved 9 April 2021.
- ^ "Mzansi Kwaito and House Music Awards nominations announced". Sowetan Live. Retrieved 10 April 2021.