Blxckie

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Blxckie
Born
Sihle Sithole

Durban, South Africa
NationalitySouth African
Other namesSomnyama
Occupation
  • Rapper
  • Songwriter
  • Record producer
Musical career
Also known assomnyama, yena yedwa
Genres
Labels
  • M4 Entertainment
  • CCA
  • Taylor Records
Associated acts
Websiteblxckie.com

Sihle Sithole, commonly known as Blxckie, is a South African rapper.[1] In early 2021, he was named Apple Music's Up Next artist.[2][3][4]

Biography[]

Blxckie is originally from Durban, South Africa where he was born and raised, he often visited Johannesburg. In 2020, he found himself "stuck" in Johannesburg when the country went on a 21-day lockdown, but later said it was a "blessing".[5]

In an interview with Jade Kelly, he commented that he felt there was a disconnect between South African artists and their fans, saying "it’s almost like when an artist blows up or gets a little bit of fame that goes straight to their head. But what they forget is that the fans will always be the thing that stands between you and greatness. As much as they love the music, we need them to keep listening if we want to stick around, and that’s what I’m all about."[1][6]

Blxckie has collaborated with South African artists such as Nasty C, Yanga Chief, DJ Maphorisa and K.O, as well as the Nigerian-born CKay.[6][5][7] That same year, he won Freshman of the year at the South African Hip Hop Awards 2021.[8] His album B4Now was nominated for album of the year and his single "Ye x4" was nominated for song of the year and best collaboration at the South African Hip Hop Awards 2021.[9] In 2021 he was selected at the top spot on MTV Base: SA's Hottest MCs.[10]

Discography[]

Studio albums[]

Title Type Album details Certification
B4Now
[11][12] 		Studio album

Singles and EPs[]

Title Type Album details Certification
Eqnx II EP
It Feels Like a Dream
Blxck Panda (with Khumz)

References[]

  1. ^ a b "The Rise of Blxckie". BREAKROOM AFRICA. Retrieved 2 January 2022.
  2. ^ "BLXCKIE ANNOUNCED AS APPLE MUSIC UP NEXT ARTIST IN SOUTH AFRICA". TRACE. 23 March 2021. Archived from the original on 11 April 2021. Retrieved 2 January 2022.
  3. ^ Shumba, Ano (19 March 2021). "SA: Blxckie featured on Apple Music Up Next". Music In Africa. Archived from the original on 27 July 2021. Retrieved 2 January 2022.
  4. ^ "Blxckie Named Apple Music's 'Up Next' Artist". okayafricasite. Retrieved 2 January 2022.
  5. ^ a b "Meet Blxckie: South African hip-hop's new kid on the block [watch]". thesouthafrican.com. Retrieved 11 January 2022.
  6. ^ a b "How Blxckie breathed new life into SA hip hop in 2021". www.iol.co.za. Retrieved 2 January 2022.
  7. ^ "Blxckie announced as Apple Music's next Africa Rising Artist and it speaks volumes about his current influence". Texx and the City. 5 July 2021. Retrieved 2 January 2022.
  8. ^ "All the drama and who the Artist of the Decade is". News24. Archived from the original on 11 December 2021. Retrieved 2 January 2022.
  9. ^ "SOUTH AFRICAN HIP-HOP AWARDS: NOMINEES LIST:". thesouthafrican.com. 5 July 2021. Retrieved 2 January 2022.
  10. ^ Shumba, Ano (7 December 2021). "SA: MTV Base announces Hottest MCs of 2021". Music In Africa. Retrieved 6 March 2022.
  11. ^ "Blxckie Somnyama brings a fresh and unique sound to the local hip hop scene". sowetourban.co.za. Retrieved 11 January 2022.
  12. ^ "#NewMusicFridays: Blxckie Drops Debut Album, "B4Now" & It Is A Clear Winner". Online Youth Magazine | Zkhiphani.com. 21 May 2021. Retrieved 2 January 2022.

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