She gained prominence in 2018, after signed a record deal with EL World Music and release her debut album Tugela Fairy (2018), spawned with hit singles "Ngiyesaba", "Ubala", "Umahlalela". The album was certified gold by the Recording industry of South Africa.
Her second studio album Tugela fairy (Made of Stars) (2020), which debuted number 3 in one country.
Simphiwe Majobe Nhlangulela was born in South Africa, as the youngest of four children.[4] In an interview with Emmanuel Tjiya Sowetan newspaper, Simmy revealed that she was raised by strict parents growing up. She is an alumna of University of KwaZulu-Natal, where she studied Social Sciences.[4]
In 2013, while she was attending at University of KwaZulu-Natal, Nhlangulela met Sandile Sithole who introduced her to Sun-El Musician.[5] After she completed her degree in Social Science, Simmy relocated to Johannesburg in 2016 to pursue her musical career.
Music careerEdit
“I discovered my voice back in primary school, but didn't take it seriously because I didn't think people would be in love with Simmy’s voice. But as time went on, I realised I could do it professionally.”[6]
Her professional music career started in 2017 by signing to El World Music after completing her studies which was followed by the release of her debut studio album Tugela Fairy, which was featured in Apple Music artist Spotlight.[8][9] In February 22, her single "Ubala" was released featuring Sun-El Musician.[10] The song was certified gold. The album was released on October 26, 2018, and was certified gold by the Recording industry of South Africa (RiSA) for South Africa 25 000 sales.[11][12] Her single "Umahlalela" was certified platinum plaque.[12] At the 25th South African Music Awards, Tugela Fairy was nominated for Best Afro Pop Album.
At the 2019 South African Dance Music Awards, she won Best Female Vocalist award.[13]
2020-present:Tugela Fairy (Made of Stars)Edit
Simmy announced work on her second studio album prior to the release of Tugela Fairy, with progress on the record continuing throughout 2020. In March 2020, she released a single "Ngihamba Nawe" fused with the classic Afro-House/neo-soul featuring vocals from Sino Msolo.[14][15][16] In October 2020, Simmy headlined to Rose Fest.[17]
On November 9, 2020, her second studio album Tugela Fairy (Made of Stars) was released, which debuted number 3 on Apple Music Charts.[18][19] The album features Mthunzi, S-Tone, Da Capo, Sun-El Musician, Sino Msolo, Ami Faku, and Khuzani. Tugela Fairy (Made of Stars) received nomination for Best Afro Pop album at the 27th South African Music Awards.[20]
To promote her album Simmy launched Tugela Fairy (Made of Stars) Special Virtual Concert.
She was featured on Shay’na nge White Star campaign, which includes two dates, in May 2022.[21] The first show was held at Johannesburg on 12 May, and last one in Durban on 21 May.[21]
ArtistryEdit
Growing up in Tugela, she mainly listened to Mbaqanga, country music and Maskandi. Simmy music is generally Afro-house and Neo-Soul but she also incorporates Maskandi and RnB to her other songs. She has cited a number of artists as her inspiration Dolly Parton, Soul Brothers, Letta Mbuli, and Brenda Fassie.[22]
Personal lifeEdit
Simmy is known to keeping her personal life private.[23]
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For other uses see Simmy disambiguation Simphiwe Majobe Nhlangulela better known by her stage name Simmy is a South African singer songwriter 3 SimmyBirth nameSimphiwe Majobe NhlangulelaAlso known asSimmyBorn 1994 07 09 July 9 1994 age 29 Tugela KwaZulu Natal South AfricaGenresAfro House 1 neo soul 2 neo folkOccupation s Singer songwriterInstrument s VocalsYears active2017 presentLabelsEl World Music She gained prominence in 2018 after signed a record deal with EL World Music and release her debut album Tugela Fairy 2018 spawned with hit singles Ngiyesaba Ubala Umahlalela The album was certified gold by the Recording industry of South Africa Her second studio album Tugela fairy Made of Stars 2020 which debuted number 3 in one country Contents 1 Life and career 1 1 Early life and education 1 2 Music career 1 3 2017 2019 Tugela Fairy 1 4 2020 present Tugela Fairy Made of Stars 2 Artistry 3 Personal life 4 Discography 4 1 Studio albums 5 Single discography 5 1 As lead artist 5 2 As featured artist 6 Awards and nominations 7 ReferencesLife and career EditEarly life and education Edit Simphiwe Majobe Nhlangulela was born in South Africa as the youngest of four children 4 In an interview with Emmanuel Tjiya Sowetan newspaper Simmy revealed that she was raised by strict parents growing up She is an alumna of University of KwaZulu Natal where she studied Social Sciences 4 In 2013 while she was attending at University of KwaZulu Natal Nhlangulela met Sandile Sithole who introduced her to Sun El Musician 5 After she completed her degree in Social Science Simmy relocated to Johannesburg in 2016 to pursue her musical career Music career Edit I discovered my voice back in primary school but didn t take it seriously because I didn t think people would be in love with Simmy s voice But as time went on I realised I could do it professionally 6 Mpiletso Motumi Independent Online Simmy started her career by auditioning for SA Idols and SA Has Got Talent but was unsuccessful 7 2017 2019 Tugela Fairy Edit Her professional music career started in 2017 by signing to El World Music after completing her studies which was followed by the release of her debut studio album Tugela Fairy which was featured in Apple Music artist Spotlight 8 9 In February 22 her single Ubala was released featuring Sun El Musician 10 The song was certified gold The album was released on October 26 2018 and was certified gold by the Recording industry of South Africa RiSA for South Africa 25 000 sales 11 12 Her single Umahlalela was certified platinum plaque 12 At the 25th South African Music Awards Tugela Fairy was nominated for Best Afro Pop Album At the 2019 South African Dance Music Awards she won Best Female Vocalist award 13 2020 present Tugela Fairy Made of Stars Edit Simmy announced work on her second studio album prior to the release of Tugela Fairy with progress on the record continuing throughout 2020 In March 2020 she released a single Ngihamba Nawe fused with the classic Afro House neo soul featuring vocals from Sino Msolo 14 15 16 In October 2020 Simmy headlined to Rose Fest 17 On November 9 2020 her second studio album Tugela Fairy Made of Stars was released which debuted number 3 on Apple Music Charts 18 19 The album features Mthunzi S Tone Da Capo Sun El Musician Sino Msolo Ami Faku and Khuzani Tugela Fairy Made of Stars received nomination for Best Afro Pop album at the 27th South African Music Awards 20 To promote her album Simmy launched Tugela Fairy Made of Stars Special Virtual Concert She was featured on Shay na nge White Star campaign which includes two dates in May 2022 21 The first show was held at Johannesburg on 12 May and last one in Durban on 21 May 21 Artistry EditGrowing up in Tugela she mainly listened to Mbaqanga country music and Maskandi Simmy music is generally Afro house and Neo Soul but she also incorporates Maskandi and RnB to her other songs She has cited a number of artists as her inspiration Dolly Parton Soul Brothers Letta Mbuli and Brenda Fassie 22 Personal life EditSimmy is known to keeping her personal life private 23 Discography EditStudio albums Edit Tugela Fairy 2018 24 Tugela Fairy Made of Stars 2020 25 Single discography EditAs lead artist Edit List of singles as lead artist with selected chart positions and certifications showing year released and album name Title Year Peak chart positions Certifications AlbumZA Umahlalela 2018 Platinum 12 Tugela Fairy Ngihamba nawe featuring Sino Msolo 2020 Tugela Fairy Made of Stars Emakhaya featuring Sun El Musician and Da Capo Platinum Hlelo featuring Msaki 2022 non single albumAs featured artist Edit List of singles as lead artist with selected chart positions and certifications showing year released and album name Title Year Peak chart positions Certifications AlbumZA Ziyon Kenza and Claudio featuring Simmy 2020 Circles of Life Mamezale Mafikizolo featuring Sun El Musician Simmy and Kenza 2021 Idwala Higher Sun El Musician featuring Simmy 2021 African Electronic Dance Music Before Mdoovar featuring Simmy 2023 IsithembisoAwards and nominations EditYear Award Ceremony Prize Result Ref 2019 25th SAMA Newcomer of the Year Nominated 26 Best Afro Pop Album Nominated 27 Record of the Year Sun El Musician featuring Simmy and Lelo Kamau Sonini Won 28 South African Dance Music Awards Best Female Vocalist Won2020 KZN Entertainment Awards Best Female Artist Nominated 29 2021 27th SAMA Best Afro pop Album Nominated 30 Record of the Year Nominated2022 Basadi in Music Awards Artist of the Year Nominated 31 Sofn Free Dance Artist of the Year Nominated2022 AFRIMA Best Female Artiste in Southern Africa We Were Here Nominated 32 2023 Metro FM Awards Female Artist of the Year PendingBasadi in Music Awards Dance Artist of the Year Hlelo featuring Msaki Pending 33 34 References Edit 5 minutes with Afro House singer and songwriter Simmy Truelove News24 com April 12 2019 Archived from the original on October 17 2023 Retrieved November 19 2021 Beth Wahinya 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