Big Nuz

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Big Nuz
OriginDurban
GenresKwaito
Years active2003–2015
Labels
  • Gallo (former)
  • Afrotainment
Associated acts
Websitebignuz.co.za
MembersMampintsha
Danger
Past members"R Mashesha" (deceased)

Big Nuz was a South African Durban Kwaito music group from South Africa. Formed in 2002, the group originates from Umlazi township on the east coast of KwaZulu-Natal, located south-west of Durban and named after the car registration prefix of that township: "NUZ" (Natal Umlazi).[1]

History[]

2003-2006: Early years[]

The founding members grew up together in the township of Umlazi. The naming of the group was inspired by "NUZ", which is the licence plate prefix for all vehicles registered in Umlazi. The group consists of three members: Mandla Maphumulo (a.k.a. Mampintsha), Mzi (a.k.a. Danger) and Sbu (a.k.a. Mashesha) and was formed 2002 when they moved from Durban to Johannesburg to secure a recording contract. In 2002, they performed a jingle Backstage on e.tv. With little success in securing a recording contract, the group collaborated with Koloi Lebone and Beatmaker recording songs that have not been released. In 2004, another collaboration with Kwaito artist Ishmael featured them in the song "Boom Boom". In 2006, the group secured a recording contract with Gallo Records and released their debut album titled Zozo in collaboration with Kid Mokoena of Why Not Entertainment. The album did poorly and Gallo Records was criticised for poor management.[citation needed]

(2007-2008):2nd round Knockout[]

In 2007, the group returned to Durban to work with DJ Tira to record and release the track "Uyoysholo Wena". In 2008, the group signed with the Afrotainment recording label and released their first studio album 2nd Round Knockout. The album was a commercial success selling over 20,000 copies in South Africa with the single "Ubala" seeing substantially more airtime. The track was nominated for Song of The Year at the 2008 South African Music Awards where the group also performed during the opening ceremonies. In 2008, "2nd Round Knockout" won the Metro FM Best Kwaito Award and was nominated at the 2008 Channel O Awards.[2] The group continued to work on other projects such as the theme songs for KZN Department of transport and Nedbank Cup. In 2009, they performed at President Jacob Zuma's Inauguration.[citation needed]

(2009-2010):Undisputed[]

In the winter of 2009 the group returned to the studio to record their third studio album titled UNDISPUTED, in collaboration with DJ Fisherman and DJ Tira. The album features the song "Umlilo" which received the Song of The Year Award from the South African Music Awards. The album also received the award for best album. Other hit singles included "Newlands West" & "Siyagijima". The Album Went Platinum[citation needed]

(2011-2012):Pound For Pound[]

In August 2011, the group released their fourth studio album Pound for Pound. The Album is a two disc album with 25 songs. The album sold over 40 000 copies and was certified platinum by the Recording Industry of South Africa (RISA) . In 2012 "Pound for Pound" received The Best Kwaito Album Award at the South African Music Awards. Hit singles Included "Sting Ray", "Ntombenhle", "Serious" & "Emahlayeni".[citation needed]

(2013-2014):Made in Africa[]

Made in Africa was the group's fifth album and was released in July 2013. It Features the singles "Hawaii", "Inazo" and "Incwadi Yothando" (Featuring Khaya Mthethwa). The album received the Best Kwaito Award from the South African Music Awards. Big Nuz performed the single "Inazo" at the 2014 MTV Africa Music Awards along with a guest appearance by Dj Tira. Made in Africa reached Platinum with over 40,000 copies sold.[citation needed]

(2015-2017):For The Fans[]

For The Fans was released in 2015 and features the singles "Osisi Bendawo" , "Do You Still Remember", "Phaqa" & "Tsege Tsege". On Friday 7 August, founding member R. Mashesha died at the age of 34 due to surgical complications relating to an undisclosed illness. This was the same day as the release of the album. Big Nuz proceeded with the launch of the album in honour of Mashesha.[3] The album received the award for Best Kwaito album and brought the group the award for Best Duo or Group of the year. The group posthumously dedicated both awards to Mashesha.[citation needed]

Band Members[]

  • Mandla Maphumulo
  • Mzi
  • Sbu

Discography[]

Albums[]

Album Title Album Details
Zozo[4]
  • Released: 2006
  • Label: Gallo/Why Not Entertainment
  • Formats: CD, Digital download
2nd Round Knockout
  • Released: 13 March 2008
  • Label: Afrotainment/Kalawa Jazmee Records
  • Formats: CD, Digital download
Undisputed[5][6]
  • Released: 30 October 2009
  • Label: Afrotainment
  • Formats: CD, Digital download

Awards and nominations[]

Year Award Ceremony Category Work/Recipient Result Ref.
2008
9th AMFA Best Kwaito Album "2nd Round Knockout" Won [7][8]
Channel O Music Awards Nominated
2010
16th SAMA Album of the Year "Undisputed" Won
Best Kwaito Album Won [9]
MTN Record of the Year "Umlilo" Won [9]
MTV Africa Music Awards Best Anglophone Nominated
2014 Best Group/Duo Nominated [10]
2016 22nd South African Music Awards Duo/Group of the Year For the Fans Won [11]

References[]

  1. ^ "Big Nuz". Incwajana. Archived from the original on 30 March 2017. Retrieved 25 February 2017.
  2. ^ "Metro FM 2008 Awards - Metro FM 2008 Awards | Channel". News24. South Africa. 1 December 2008.
  3. ^ Kubheka, Thando (9 August 2015). "Big Nuz goes ahead with album launch". EWN.
  4. ^ "Get to know Big Nuz". Daily Sun. Retrieved 25 February 2017.
  5. ^ "Big Nuz – Undisputed (CD, Album) at Discogs". discogs. Retrieved 25 February 2017.
  6. ^ "Undisputed by Big Nuz on Apple Music". iTunes Store. Retrieved 25 February 2017.
  7. ^ "The 2008 Metro FM Music Awards Winners". TVSA. Retrieved 25 February 2017.
  8. ^ "Metro FM 2008 Awards". channel 24. Retrieved 25 February 2017.
  9. ^ Jump up to: a b "2010 SAMA Winners". channel 24. Retrieved 25 February 2017.
  10. ^ "Find Out Who Scooped 2014 MTV Africa Music Awards (MAMA) Nominations!". Bella Naija. 23 February 2011. Retrieved 30 June 2021.
  11. ^ "SAMA 2016: Winners and losers". South African Broadcasting Corporation. 4 June 2016. Archived from the original on 6 August 2016. Retrieved 5 June 2016.

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