Reason (South African rapper)

From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
(Redirected from Sizwe Moeketsi)
Jump to navigation Jump to search

Reason
Also known as
  • ReasonHD
  • gaaaAHDbody
  • Sizwe Alakine
Born
Sizwe Moeketsi

(1987-06-30) 30 June 1987 (age 39)
Tembisa, South Africa
OriginKatlehong, South Africa
Genres
Occupations
  • Rapper
  • singer
  • songwriter
  • record producer
Years active2005–present
Labels

Sizwe Moeketsi (born 30 June 1987) is a South African musician commonly known as Reason, a name he uses as a rapper. He is also known as Sizwe Alakine, an alter ego he adopted after taking up a career in Amapiano.

Early life and education

[edit | edit source]

Sizwe Moeketsi was born on 30 June 1987 in Tembisa, and grew up in Katlehong, South Africa.[1]

Career

[edit | edit source]

Using the stage name Reason, his first appearance on mainstream radio was in 2004 on YFM Radio.[1] He started recording in 2005, starting as a battle rapper, and came to prominence after his collaborative work with Ms Nthabi. He has worked with some of South Africa's respected names, including Stogie T, Moneoa, ProVerb, DJ Maphorisa, Kwesta, and HHP.[1][2]

In 2014, Reason released an album titled Audio High Definition,[3] which included hits like "2Cups Shakur" and "Glasses to The Ceiling", featuring Locnville.[citation needed]

After pursuing a career in Amapiano music, he adopted the alter ego Sizwe Alakine, releasing the song "Khanda Shisa" under that name in July 2021.[4]

He has also been known as ReasonHD and gaaaAHDbody,[5][6] the latter name also being the name of a 2014 hip hop track.[3]

Record labels

[edit | edit source]

Reason signed a deal with Warner Music South Africa in February 2022,[7] after formerly recording with Motif Records[8] from 2011,[5] and Promised Land Records.[1][9]

Discography

[edit | edit source]
  • The Reasoning (2010)
  • Audio 3D (2012)[10]
  • Audio High Definition (2014)[11]
  • Audio Re-Definition (Reason Season) (2015)[12]
  • Love Girls (2017)[13]
  • Azania (2018)[14]
  • Alekine World (2022)[15]

Awards and nominations

[edit | edit source]

Awards and nominations include Hype magazine's King of the Bedroom (2005); Top 5 Hottest unsigned rappers in South Africa (2005) by Hype; YFM Radio's Hip Hop show Rap Activity's Emcee of the Month (2005); and 10 Hottest Rappers in South Africa (2013).[1]

Year Award ceremony Prize Recipient/Nominated work Results Ref.
2013 South African Music Awards Best Rap Album Audio 3D Nominated [citation needed]
Best Male Artist of the Year Nominated
2015 Best Rap Album Audio High Definition Nominated [16]
2024 Metro FM Music Awards Best Collaboration "Imithandazo" Won [17][18]
Best Amapiano Won
Song of the Year Won

Personal life

[edit | edit source]

Reason was married for seven years to Mosa Moeketsi and they had two children before divorcing. He also has twins through his relationship with Luthando Shosha.[1]

References

[edit | edit source]
  1. ^ a b c d e f Lua error in Module:Citation/CS1/Configuration at line 2172: attempt to index field '?' (a nil value).
  2. ^ Lua error in Module:Citation/CS1/Configuration at line 2172: attempt to index field '?' (a nil value).
  3. ^ a b Lua error in Module:Citation/CS1/Configuration at line 2172: attempt to index field '?' (a nil value).
  4. ^ Lua error in Module:Citation/CS1/Configuration at line 2172: attempt to index field '?' (a nil value).
  5. ^ a b Lua error in Module:Citation/CS1/Configuration at line 2172: attempt to index field '?' (a nil value).
  6. ^ Lua error in Module:Citation/CS1/Configuration at line 2172: attempt to index field '?' (a nil value).
  7. ^ Lua error in Module:Citation/CS1/Configuration at line 2172: attempt to index field '?' (a nil value).
  8. ^ Lua error in Module:Citation/CS1/Configuration at line 2172: attempt to index field '?' (a nil value).
  9. ^ Promised Land Records on FacebookLua error in Module:WikidataCheck at line 29: attempt to index field 'wikibase' (a nil value).
  10. ^ Lua error in Module:Citation/CS1/Configuration at line 2172: attempt to index field '?' (a nil value).
  11. ^ Lua error in Module:Citation/CS1/Configuration at line 2172: attempt to index field '?' (a nil value).
  12. ^ Lua error in Module:Citation/CS1/Configuration at line 2172: attempt to index field '?' (a nil value).
  13. ^ Lua error in Module:Citation/CS1/Configuration at line 2172: attempt to index field '?' (a nil value).
  14. ^ Lua error in Module:Citation/CS1/Configuration at line 2172: attempt to index field '?' (a nil value).
  15. ^ Lua error in Module:Citation/CS1/Configuration at line 2172: attempt to index field '?' (a nil value).
  16. ^ Lua error in Module:Citation/CS1/Configuration at line 2172: attempt to index field '?' (a nil value).
  17. ^ Lua error in Module:Citation/CS1/Configuration at line 2172: attempt to index field '?' (a nil value).
  18. ^ Lua error in Module:Citation/CS1/Configuration at line 2172: attempt to index field '?' (a nil value).
[edit | edit source]
  • Sizwe Alakine on TwitterLua error in Module:WikidataCheck at line 29: attempt to index field 'wikibase' (a nil value).

Lua error in Module:Authority_control at line 153: attempt to index field 'wikibase' (a nil value).

Retrieved from "http://70.231.62.181/index.php?title=Reason_(South_African_rapper)&oldid=8858362"