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TDK Macassette

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TDK Macassette
Born
Thandeka Nompumelelo Mkhwanazi

(1992-09-22) 22 September 1992 (age 32)
EducationDurban University of Technology
Occupations
  • Dancer
  • Singer
  • Radio host
  • Media personality
Years active
  • Dancer:
    2014–present
  • Singer:
    2018–present
Musical career
GenresGqom
InstrumentsVocals
LabelsUniversal Music

TDK Macassette (born September 22, 1992),[1] whose real name is Thandeka Nompumelelo Mkhwanazi, is a South African dancer, singer, radio host and media personality. She got her break in the music industry when she provided corporate services to DJ Maphorisa after they had been to a corporate gig. She is the founder of a communication management company called Tdeeiosion.[2]

Early life and education

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TDK Macasette was born in Durban, South Africa. She obtained her BTech in Communications Management at Durban University of Technology.[3]

Career

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She began her career hosting a youth show at Ukhozi FM at the age of fourteen. Though she served as a radio host, she was fond of dancing at a young age. She pursued her love for dancing after being motivated by her parents. She then began appearing in tours with HHP as a part of his female dance squad in his Gauteng tours.[4] 

In February 2018, she signed to Universal Music.[5] Her debut single "Domoroza", was released through the record label.[6] Shortly after its release she performed the single on Channel O.[7]

She was involved in the production of DJ Maphorisa’s "iWalk Ye Phara", before she was controversially replaced on the remix by singer Moonchild Sanelly.,[8] Later that same year, she released a single titled "Zama", which featured rapper Okmalumkoolkat.[9]

In May 2019, she released her single "Left Right".[10] As a dancer, she was featured on Prince Kaybee’s music video for "Gugulethu".[11] Later that year, she traveled to Germany for her European Tour alongside amapiano producer, Kabza De Small, the tour marked her first ever international tour.[12] She has also performed at local music festivals such as the Dubane Spring Break[13] and Gamalakhe Music Festival.[14] She also performed during the South African opposition political party, Democratic Alliance manifesto launch at The Rand Stadium in Johannesburg.[15] She has appeared on the SABC 3 television show, Afternoon Express.[16]

In October 2020, she released her single "Mashobana".[17]

Awards and nominations

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Year Award ceremony Prize Result
2019 Mzansi Kwaito and House Music Awards Best Gqom artist Nominated[18]

References

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  1. ^ "Top 10 Interesting Fun Facts About The "Newly Engaged "TDK Macassette 2020". samusicmag.co.za. Retrieved 9 April 2021.
  2. ^ "Gqom Barbie, TDK Macassette, is our new obsession!". glamour.co.za. Retrieved 9 April 2021.
  3. ^ "TDK MACASSETTE OBTAINS DUT'S SECOND QUALIFICATION". dut.ac.za. Retrieved 9 April 2021.
  4. ^ "Watch TRK Macassette's Domoroza-Music video is out". Daily Sun. Retrieved 9 April 2021.
  5. ^ "WATCH: 'Gqom barbie' releases new music". iol.co.za. Retrieved 9 April 2021.
  6. ^ "TDK Macassette Releases "Domoroza"". yuledark.co.za. Retrieved 9 April 2021.
  7. ^ "TDK Macassette performs Domoroza - Massive Music". channelo.dstv.com. Retrieved 11 April 2021.
  8. ^ "Out of the blue, TDK Macassette is so pretty in pink". Sowetan Live. Retrieved 9 April 2021.
  9. ^ "Listen to TDK Macassette's 'Zama' featuring Okmalumkoolkat". Just Nje. Retrieved 9 April 2021.
  10. ^ "TDK Macassette prepares ti shoot Left Right music video". Just Nje. Retrieved 9 April 2021.
  11. ^ "Cape Town Dancers Shine on Prince Kaybee's Music Video For 'Gugulethu'". Okay Africa. Retrieved 9 April 2021.
  12. ^ "Kabza De Small and TDK Macassette announce Amapiano Euro Tour". dut.ac.za. Retrieved 9 April 2021.
  13. ^ "Black Motion, Gqom Barbie on #DubaneSpringBreak line up". iol.co.za. Retrieved 9 April 2021.
  14. ^ "A night to remember at Gamalakhe Music Festival". news24.com. Retrieved 9 April 2021.
  15. ^ "DA to launch manifesto in Johannesburg". dailyvoice.co.za. Retrieved 9 April 2021.
  16. ^ "TDK Macassette". afternoonexpress.co.za. Retrieved 11 April 2021.
  17. ^ "TDK Macassette drops new single, "Mashobana"". idmmag.com. Retrieved 9 April 2021.
  18. ^ "Mzansi Kwaito and House Music Awards nominations announced". Sowetan Live. Retrieved 10 April 2021.
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