Mvzzle

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Mvzzle
Born
Gift Selaelo Morukhuladi

(1994-11-11) 11 November 1994 (age 31)
Musina, South Africa
Other names
  • Mvzzle Beatz
  • Silencer
  • Mvzzle with the V
EducationWestenburg Secondary School (matriculated)
Occupations
  • DJ
  • Record producer
  • Singer-songwriter
Years active?.–present
Known forProducing Umlilo
Musical career
OriginWestenburg, Polokwane, South Africa
Genres
Instruments
LabelsWarner Music South Africa (formerly)[1]
Websitemvzzle.co.za

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]

Personal life

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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

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2014–2015

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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

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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

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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

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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

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Singles and EPs

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Title Type Release details Certification
Uvalo[13][14] Single
TBA
Sonke[15] EP
"Sdudla or Slender" (Shandesh& Mvzzle) Single Release date: 12 March 2025

Label: Shandesh Music Formats: Digital download, streaming

RiSA: Platinum
"Di Chopper" (Shandesh& Mvzzle featuring Abi Wa Mampela & Naleboy Young King) Single Released: 11 April 2025

Label: Shandesh Music Formats: Digital download, streaming

Filmography

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Television

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

Awards and nominations

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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

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