Mvzzle

Gift Selaelo Morukhuladi (born 11 November 1994), professionally known as Mvzzle (/ˈmʌˈzl/) is a South African DJ, singer-songwriter, and producer born in Musina and raised in Westenburg, Polokwane. He is famous for producing the single "Umlilo"^[2] by DJ Zinhle.^[3]

Mvzzle
Born	Gift Selaelo Morukhuladi (1994-11-11) 11 November 1994 (age 29) Musina, South Africa
Nationality	South African
Other names	Mvzzle Beatz Silencer Mvzzle with the V
Education	Westenburg Secondary School (matriculated)
Occupations	DJ Record producer Singer-songwriter
Years active	?.–present
Known for	Producing Umlilo
Musical career
Origin	Westenburg, Polokwane, South Africa
Genres	House Hip Hop Afro tech Amapiano Trap
Instruments	Vocals DAW Sampler
Labels	Warner Music South Africa (formerly)^[1]
Website	mvzzle.co.za

Personal life

Born Gift S. Morukhuladi, in Musina and raised in a village called Mountain View. His mother is a businesswoman and his father was the Conductor of the military band. At age 8, he moved to Polokwane International Gateway to be with his parents. At this point, his dad had gone from Conductor to Band Master at the SA Army Band.^[4]

Early life

2014–2015

Before producing House music, Mvzzle was a full time Hip Hop producer and rapper in high school. He was with a musical trio called Cyclops alongside his teammates Septic Rooger (Kagiso Mokwena) and Gran-T (Thabiso Ledwaba),^{[citation needed]} which Mvzzle produced his first singles and mixtape with. After the trio disbanded, Mvzzle started his solo career producing both house and rap music, releasing singles titled Carpe Diem and Thick Madam, which he entered the SABC1's 1s and 2s competition with.^{[citation needed]}

2016

Initially producing Hip-Hop and R&B, he started producing house music in 2016. He dropped out of college to pursue music and the assistance of South African Arts and Culture Youth Forum who gave him opportunities to play at events such as Major League Gardens, Mapungubwe Arts Festival, and Motsepe Foundation.^{[citation needed]}

2018

He entered SABC 1's Dj competition, 1's and 2's^[5] – where he placed third. After the competition, MVZZLE contacted DJ Zinhle with two beats, one of which is now the song "Umlilo" featuring Rethabile – who had earlier been in contact with DJ Zinhle on Instagram proposing a collaboration with her.^[6]

Career

DJ Zinhle's Umlilo has been certified multi-platinum and within its first three months, it reached over 5.1 million streams.^[7][8]

In celebration of the song's success, DJ Zinhle released a second video for Umlilo in December.^[9]

The hit single went on to receive triple-platinum plaques,^[10] and multiple SAMAs nominations.^[10] The single won a NAMA award.^[11] The female producer DJ Zinhle was accused of buying nominations for the song.^[12]

Discography

Singles and EPs

Title	Type	Release details	Certification
Uvalo^[13]^[14]	Single	Release date: 2020 Label: Warner Music South Africa Formats: Digital download	TBA
Sonke^[15]	EP	Release date: 2021 Label: Warner Music South Africa Formats: Digital download

Filmography

Television

Year	Title	Role	Notes	Results	Ref.
2018	1's and 2's	Himself	Contestant	Runner-up	^[citation needed]

Awards and nominations

Year	Award Ceremony	Prize	Recipient/Nominated work	Result	Ref.
2020	South African Music Awards	Record of the Year (fan-voted)	"Umlilo"	Nominated
2021		Best Music Video of the Year		Nominated

References

1. "Mvzzle". Warner Music South Africa. 2021. from the original on 26 June 2022. Retrieved 1 June 2022.
2. "DJ Zinhle – Umlilo 2.0 ft. Mvzzle, Rethabile". 5 December 2019. from the original on 26 October 2021. Retrieved 26 October 2021 – via YouTube.
3. Morukhuladi, Gift (19 January 2021). "Mvzzle's rise to fame". Briefly. from the original on 21 October 2021. Retrieved 21 October 2021.
4. Morukhuladi, Gift (2021). "Mvzzle, early life". Warner music South Africa. Retrieved 21 October 2021.
5. Naaidoo, Sayushka (17 March 2021). "SABC1 has previewed the upcoming seasons of 1s and 2s, giving viewers a glimpes at the new set and judging panel, which now includes DJ Speedsta and DJ Tira". Just nje. from the original on 21 October 2021. Retrieved 21 October 2021.
6. Liam, Karabo Joyce (8 April 2020). "The truth behind DJ Zinhle's hit single 'Umlilo'". IOL. from the original on 21 October 2021. Retrieved 21 October 2021.
7. admin (2 December 2019). "IN SOUTH AFRICA: DJ Zinhle's Umlilo goes double platinum within 3 months". Naijahotstars. from the original on 11 February 2022. Retrieved 11 February 2022.
8. "LISTEN | Here's how DJ Zinhle, Rethabile & Mvzzle's hit song 'Umlilo' came about". TimesLIVE. 28 November 2019. from the original on 11 February 2022. Retrieved 11 February 2022.
9. ZAlebs (20 May 2020). "DJ Zinhle's Umlilo Video Reaches 3 Million Views". ZAlebs. from the original on 21 October 2021. Retrieved 21 October 2021.
10. Coetzee, Nikita (13 November 2020). "DJ Zinhle's Umlilo goes triple platinum". News24. from the original on 26 October 2021. Retrieved 26 October 2021.
11. "DJ Zinhle bursts with joy as Umlilo wins Namibian Annual Music Award Read more". Briefly. 19 October 2020. from the original on 26 October 2021. Retrieved 26 October 2021.
12. "DJ Zinhle claps back at trolls saying she bought SAMAs nominations". IOL. 13 July 2020. from the original on 26 October 2021. Retrieved 26 October 2021.
13. "MVZZLE, producer of the massive hit 'Umlilo' releases video for major label single debut 'Uvalo' ft Ndu Shezi". SA Music News Magazine. 27 August 2020. from the original on 9 January 2022. Retrieved 9 January 2022.
14. Mareletse, Lerato (6 June 2020). "Mvzzle set out to shake up the industry". Just Trimmings. from the original on 9 January 2022. Retrieved 9 January 2022.
15. Jabulani, John (15 August 2021). "Mvzzle's Upcoming Single, "Sonke" Featuring Mthandazo Gatya & Dj NelCee Drops Soon". ubetoo.com. from the original on 15 December 2021. Retrieved 15 December 2021.

External links

• Official website