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Black Motion

From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Black Motion
OriginSoshanguve, Gauteng
Genres
Years active2010–present
Labels
  • Sony
  • Universal
Members
  • Thabo Roy Mabogwane
  • Kabelo Koma
Past membersBongani Robert Mahosana

Black Motion is a South African afro house[1] duo formed in Soshanguve, Gauteng and founded in 2010.[2] The group is composed of Roy Thabo Mabogwane (Smol) and Kabelo Koma (Problem Child Ten83).[3]

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History

Black Motion was formed in 2010, by Murdah Bongz (born Robert Mahosana), and Thabo (born Roy Thabo Mabogwane) they are from Soshanguve. That same year, they joined Faimos Entertainment and released their first single "Banane Mavoko" featuring Jah Rich, which gained them international recognition.[4]

Their debut album Talking to the Drums was released in 2011.[4]

Their third studio album Fortune Teller was released in 2014.[5] The album was certified gold in South Africa.[6][7] At the 21st ceremony of South African Music Awards Fortune Teller won Best Dance Album.[8] In 2016, they signed a record deal with Sony[9] and began working on their fourth studio album.[10] Ya Badimo was released on October 28, 2016, worldwide.[11][12] The album won Best Dance Album at 23rd ceremony of South African Music Awards and was certified platinum by the Recording Industry of South Africa (RiSA).[13] In early February 2017, they partnered with Ballantine Scotch Whisky on music campaign titled The Ballantine's Beat of Africa.[14]

On September 21, 2018, they released a single "Joy Joy" featuring Brenden Praise. The song was certified platinum in South Africa.[15]

Their fifth studio album Moya Wa Taola was released on October 5, 2018.[16] It was nominated for Album of the Year and won Duo/Group of the Year, Best Dance Album at the 25th South African Music Awards.

Towards the end of 2019, they announced "Everything" featuring South African singer Afrotraction and trumpeter Mo-T.[17] The song was released on November 15, 2020.[18]

In early February 2020, they made collaboration on "Uwrongo" with Prince Kaybee, Shimza and Ami Faku.[19] The song debuted no #1 on Radiomonitor Charts and was certified gold in South Africa.[20] In May 2020, they announced "Don't Let Me Go" featuring Djeff, Malehloka and Miss P via Instagram. The song was released on May 15, 2020.[21]

The Healers: The Last Chapter was released on September 24, 2020.[22][23] It features Nokwazi, Ami Faku, Simmy, Sauti Sol, Sun-El Musician, TRESOR, and Kabza De Small. The album won Best Dance Album at 27th South African Music Awards.[24] To further promote the album Red Bull Rendezvous launched a concert which was held Graskop, Mpumalanga.[25][26]

DJ Murda departed from the group to launch his solo career, and was replaced by Problem Child Ten83 (born Kabelo Koma).[27]

After a year hiatus the duo announced single "Ngoma" with Dr Moruti, Osaze featuring Mazet SA. The song was released on November 25, 2022.

In June 2023, their seventh upcoming studio album Rebirth of the Drum, was announced scheduled to be released in September 2023.[28]

Influence

The band has cited Miriam Makeba, Fela Kuti, Ladysmith Black Mambazo, Salif Keita and Hugh Masekela as their influence.

Band members

Present members

  • Thabo Roy Mabogwane
  • Kabelo Koma

Past members

  • Bongane Robert Mahosana

Discography

Awards

Dance Music Awards

Year Nominee / work Award Result Ref.
2017 Black Motion Best Live Act Won [29]
Best International Producer Won

DStv Mzansi Viewers Choice Awards

Year Nominee / work Award Result Ref.
2017 "Imali" Favourite Song of the Year Nominated [30]
Black Motion Favourite Music Artist/Group Nominated

Mzansi Kwaito and House Music Awards

Year Nominee / work Award Result Ref.
2021 "Uwrongo" - Prince Kaybee, Shimza, Black Motion, Ami Faku Best Collaboration Nominated [31]
Most Voted Song Nominated

South African Music Awards

Year Nominee / work Award Result Ref.
2015 Fortune Teller Best Dance Album Won
2017 Ya Badimo Best Dance Album Won
2019 Moya Wa Taola Album of the Year Nominated [32]
Best Dance Album Won
Duo/Group of the Year Won
2021 The Healers: The Last Chapter  Best Dance Album Won [33]

References

  1. ^ Staff, Daily Post (16 May 2023). "Exploring The Roots Of Afro House Music". Daily Post. Archived from the original on 16 November 2023. Retrieved 20 December 2023.
  2. ^ "Black Motion Open Up About Influences & History At Their South Africa Home Studio | Billboard – Billboard". Billboard. 3 August 2017. Retrieved 9 March 2022.
  3. ^ "I bring something new and special to the group, says Black Motion's Problem Child". TimesLIVE. Retrieved 22 January 2024.
  4. ^ a b "Businesses Owned By Black Motion". Start Up Magazine. 26 November 2020. Retrieved 23 June 2022.
  5. ^ Sithole, Bongiwe (10 October 2014). "The timeless sound of Black Motion". Sowetan LIVE. Retrieved 7 March 2022.
  6. ^ "Black Motion Hits Gold! - OkMzansi". OkMzansi. Retrieved 7 March 2022.
  7. ^ Zeeman, Kyle (7 June 2016). "Black Motion: We don't like to show off our success". TimesLIVE. Retrieved 8 March 2022.
  8. ^ "These are all the 2015 Sama winners". South Africa: Channel. 19 April 2015. Retrieved 7 March 2022.
  9. ^ "Black Motion sign a major deal with Sony Music | YoMzansi". YoMzansi. 30 September 2016. Retrieved 7 March 2022.
  10. ^ "Black Motion signs major deal with Sony". TimesLIVE. 30 September 2016. Retrieved 7 March 2022.
  11. ^ "Black Motion releases new album worldwide as part of their deal with Sony". ZAlebs. 22 June 2020. Retrieved 7 March 2022.
  12. ^ "Black Motion 'Ya Badimo' releases on limited edition Vinyl |YOMZANSI". YoMzansi. 10 April 2017. Retrieved 7 March 2022.
  13. ^ "Black Motion's Album Reaches Platinum Status - SA Music Magazine". SA Music Magazine. Retrieved 7 March 2022.
  14. ^ "Black Motion collaborates with Ballantine on 'Beat of Africa' music campaign | YoMzansi". YoMzansi. 16 February 2017. Retrieved 9 March 2022.
  15. ^ Israel A, John (5 October 2020). "Black Motion's "Joy Joy" Song Now Certified Platinum". Ubetoo. Retrieved 7 March 2022.
  16. ^ "BLACK MOTION DROPS 'MOYA WA TAOLA' ALBUM". DailySUN. 5 October 2018.
  17. ^ Seemela, Masego (15 November 2019). "Black Motion on new song, the amapiano wave & celebrating 10 years in the industry". TimesLIVE. Retrieved 9 March 2022.
  18. ^ "Black Motion release their new single, Everything, featuring Afrotraction and Mo-T – JustNje". JustNje. 15 November 2019. Retrieved 9 March 2022.
  19. ^ Seroto, Butchie (5 February 2020). "Top SA artists join forces on Uwrongo | Music In Africa". Music in Africa. Retrieved 8 February 2022.
  20. ^ Shumba, Ano (22 April 2020). "Uwrongo goes gold in SA | Music In Africa". Music In Africa. Retrieved 9 March 2022.
  21. ^ Jabulani, John (11 May 2020). "Black Motion Announces "Don't Let Me Go" Feat Djeff, Malehloka & Miss P Release". Ubetoo. Retrieved 9 March 2022.
  22. ^ "Black Motion: The Healers: The Last Chapter Album | YoMzansi. Documenting THE CULTURE". YoMzansi. 25 September 2020. Retrieved 7 March 2022.
  23. ^ Jabulani, John (24 September 2020). "It's Out! Black Motion Album 'The Healers: The Last Chapter'". Ubetoo. Retrieved 7 March 2022.
  24. ^ Dayile, Qhama (31 July 2021). "Here's the full list of the SAMA winners | Drum". News24. South Africa. Retrieved 21 March 2022.
  25. ^ Mbonambi, Buhle (25 October 2020). "After a decade in the industry, Black Motion is ready for the next stage". Independent Online. Retrieved 7 March 2022.
  26. ^ "Red Bull Rendezvous presents 10 years of Black Motion". Red Bull. 25 September 2020. Retrieved 7 March 2022.
  27. ^ Gwangwa, Virgilatte (17 May 2018). "Music duo take cool to another level". Independent Online. Retrieved 7 March 2022.
  28. ^ https://www.ubetoo.com/news/black-motion-announces-new-album-rebirth-of-the-drum/
  29. ^ "DJ Ganyani, Black Coffee, Black Motion win big at Dance Music Awards South Africa". YoMzansi. 27 September 2018. Retrieved 20 June 2022.
  30. ^ "DStv presents its very first Mzansi Viewer's Choice Awards". South Africa: News24.
  31. ^ Shumba, Ano (2 December 2021). "Mzansi Kwaito and House Music Awards 2021: All the winners | Music In Africa". Music In Africa. Retrieved 30 November 2023.
  32. ^ "All the 2019 SAMA winners". Biz Community. Retrieved 7 April 2024.
  33. ^ Dayile, Qhama (31 July 2021). "Here's the full list of the SAMA winners | Drum". News24. South Africa. Retrieved 7 April 2024.
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