Focalistic

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Focalistic
Birth nameLethabo Sebetso
Also known asPitori Maradona
Born (1996-05-26) 26 May 1996 (age 25)
Pretoria, South Africa
GenresRap

Amapiano

Hip Hop
Occupation(s)singer, rapper
Instrumentsvocals
Years active2016–present
Labels18 Area Holdings
Associated acts

Lethabo Sebetso[1] (born 26 May 1996), professionally known as Focalistic, is a South African rapper. Sebetso was a footballer prior to pursuing a music career as a rapper, Sebetso released debut studio album Sgubhu Ses Excellent (2020).

Career[]

In 2016, he won Artist on Rise competition.[1] His single "Fak'mali" debuted number 1 on YFM Hip Hop music charts. In early 2020, he established his own record label 18 Area Holdings in partnership with The Vth Seasons.[2][3] On April 10, 2020, his Extended Play Quarantined was released.[4] In April 2020, his single "Ke Star" featuring Virgo Deep was released. "Ke Star" was certified gold with sales of 25 000 copies.[5] In February 2021, his remix "Ke Star", featuring Davido and Virgo Deep was released globally.[6] The single received enormous international success and charted at number 16 on Billboard Top Triller Global chart in the U.S.[7] At 2021 All Africa Music Awards he received seven nominations in the Best male artiste, Artiste of the Year, Best African collaborations, Best Artiste African dance, Best Artiste in African Electro, Break out artiste of the year, Song of the Year.[8]

In early September 2021, he headlined to AmaFest Tour in the UK, to further promote Amapiano genre.[9] In September 27, his studio Extended Play, President Ya Straata, was released with its lead single, "16 Days No Sleep", featuring Kabza De Small, DJ Maphorisa and Mellow & Sleazy.[10] Focalistic was nominated for Best African Act at MTV Europe Music Awards in 2021.[11]

Discography[]

  • President Ya Straata (2021)

References[]

  1. ^ a b Mokwena, Tebogo. "FOCALISTIC SETS HIS SIGHTS ON STARDOM". Daily SUN. Retrieved 9 January 2018.
  2. ^ Ntsinde, Mandisa. "Opinion: Here How Focalistic Has Managed To Completely Own 2020". zkhiphani. Retrieved 11 November 2021.
  3. ^ Mazaza, Shiba Melissa (20 December 2020). "Focalistic's 20/20 vision for Africa | Citypress". Citypress. Retrieved 11 November 2021.
  4. ^ Jabulani, John. "Focalistic drops New "Quarantined Tarantino" EP". Ubetoo. Retrieved 10 April 2020.
  5. ^ Israel A, John. "Focalistic's "Ke Star" Song With DJ Maphorisa and Kabza De Small has Gone Gold". Ubetoo. Retrieved 19 August 2020.
  6. ^ Shabangu, Nobantu. "Focalistic Drops 'Ke Star' Remix Featuring Davido - OkayAfrica". OkayAfrica. Retrieved 19 February 2021.
  7. ^ Nkosi, Jabulani. "Focalistic's "Ke Star" Remix Becomes 1st SA Song To Reach Global Billboard Triller Chart". Ubetoo. Retrieved 3 March 2021.
  8. ^ M, Recky. "Focalistic bags 7 AFRIMA nominations | Celebs Now". Celebs Now. Retrieved 12 October 2021.
  9. ^ "WATCH: DBN Gogo, Kamo Mphela, Focalistic and Mr JazziQ bring amapiano to the UK". Independent Online. Retrieved 13 September 2021.
  10. ^ "Focalistic has released his new EP, President Ya Straata, which was released with the lead single, 16 Days No Sleep, featuring Kabza De Small, DJ Maphorisa and Mellow & Sleazy". JustNje. Retrieved 27 September 2021.
  11. ^ Tjiya, Emmanuel. "Focalistic's star rises as he gets nominated for MTV EMA". Sowetan LIVE. Retrieved 20 October 2021.


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