Linda Mkhize (22 June 1981 – 8 August 2018), better known by his stage name PRO and formerly as Pro Kid, was a South African rapper and producer. He was known for rapping in a mixture of South African township Soweto vernacular (tsotsi taal) and English. His music spoke on township realities.[2] Mkhize contributed to the development of Kasi Rap & his regarded as one of the pioneers of SA Hip-Hop. His work created opportunities and influence other artists such as AKA, Micky m, Red Button, Siya Shezi(Deep soweto), F-eezy,Chippa M K.O, Maseven, Touchline, Emtee, Kwesta and his younger brother DJ Citilyts and many more Kasi rap emcees.
Linda Mkhize was born and raised in Klipspruit, Soweto. When he was a teenager, he would take part in rap battles and cyphers, to showcase his skills. In 2004, he went on to win an emcee battle competition hosted by Tbo Touch. On the urban youth radio station YFM, his success on this show is what led to his breakthrough record deal. In 2017, he co-hosted the SABC 1 rap battle competition One Mic for two seasons along with Big Zulu.[3] He became famous after the release of his first single "Soweto". The song is an ode to his birthplace Soweto. It was produced by his long-time producer and collaborator, Omen The Chef. A follow-up on that was a song called, "Wozobona" which gained widespread popularity in South Africa and set the path for his debut album Heads & Tales in 2005.[4]
Discographyedit
Studio albumsedit
Heads & Tales (2005)
DNA (2006)
Dankie San (2008)
Snakes & Ladders (2010)
Continua (2012)
Deathedit
Mkhize died on 8 August 2018 after a seizure, while visiting a friend in Johannesburg CBD. After the announcement of his death, media stations across the country produced tributes to him.[1]
Referencesedit
^ ab"Hip-hop artist ProKid dies". SABC News. 9 August 2018. Retrieved 9 August 2018.
^"Award-winning rapper Linda 'ProKid' Mkhize dies". eNCA. Retrieved 9 August 2018.
^"Pro & Big Zulu to judge RAP TV show - Online Youth Magazine | Zkhiphani.com". Zkhiphani. Retrieved 16 May 2017.
^Zeeman, Kyle (9 August 2018). "#RIPProKid: 'I tried to find myself again'- My last interview with ProKid". Timeslive. Retrieved 9 August 2018.
External linksedit
Memorial service for Linda 'Prokid' Mkhize
April 11, 2024
south, african, rapper, linda, mkhize, june, 1981, august, 2018, better, known, stage, name, formerly, south, african, rapper, producer, known, rapping, mixture, south, african, township, soweto, vernacular, tsotsi, taal, english, music, spoke, township, reali. Linda Mkhize 22 June 1981 8 August 2018 better known by his stage name PRO and formerly as Pro Kid was a South African rapper and producer He was known for rapping in a mixture of South African township Soweto vernacular tsotsi taal and English His music spoke on township realities 2 Mkhize contributed to the development of Kasi Rap amp his regarded as one of the pioneers of SA Hip Hop His work created opportunities and influence other artists such as AKA Micky m Red Button Siya Shezi Deep soweto F eezy Chippa M K O Maseven Touchline Emtee Kwesta and his younger brother DJ Citilyts and many more Kasi rap emcees PROBirth nameLinda MkhizeAlso known asPro KidBorn 1981 06 22 22 June 1981Soweto South AfricaDied8 August 2018 2018 08 08 aged 37 1 Johannesburg South AfricaGenresHip hopOccupation s RapperInstrument s VocalsYears active1994 2018LabelsGallo RecordsTS RecordsMFE RecordsIvilik RecordsSpouse s Tshimollo Mwelase 2010 2018 Contents 1 Life and career 2 Discography 2 1 Studio albums 3 Death 4 References 5 External linksLife and career editLinda Mkhize was born and raised in Klipspruit Soweto When he was a teenager he would take part in rap battles and cyphers to showcase his skills In 2004 he went on to win an emcee battle competition hosted by Tbo Touch On the urban youth radio station YFM his success on this show is what led to his breakthrough record deal In 2017 he co hosted the SABC 1 rap battle competition One Mic for two seasons along with Big Zulu 3 He became famous after the release of his first single Soweto The song is an ode to his birthplace Soweto It was produced by his long time producer and collaborator Omen The Chef A follow up on that was a song called Wozobona which gained widespread popularity in South Africa and set the path for his debut album Heads amp Tales in 2005 4 Discography editStudio albums edit Heads amp Tales 2005 DNA 2006 Dankie San 2008 Snakes amp Ladders 2010 Continua 2012 Death editMkhize died on 8 August 2018 after a seizure while visiting a friend in Johannesburg CBD After the announcement of his death media stations across the country produced tributes to him 1 References edit a b Hip hop artist ProKid dies SABC News 9 August 2018 Retrieved 9 August 2018 Award winning rapper Linda ProKid Mkhize dies eNCA Retrieved 9 August 2018 Pro amp Big Zulu to judge RAP TV show Online Youth Magazine Zkhiphani com Zkhiphani Retrieved 16 May 2017 Zeeman Kyle 9 August 2018 RIPProKid I tried to find myself again My last interview with ProKid Timeslive Retrieved 9 August 2018 External links editMemorial service for Linda Prokid Mkhize Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title Pro South African rapper amp oldid 1218023046, wikipedia, wiki, book, books, library,
