Temple Boys CPT
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| Background information | |
| Origin | Ravensmead, Western Cape, South Africa |
| Genres | Gqom |
| Years active | 2021–present |
| Labels | RejX Entertainment Ltd. |
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Temple Boys CPT is a South African gqom group founded in 2021 in Ravensmead, Western Cape. It consists of rappers Mr Gham, Mr Werkhom, Mr Areveerend, and Mr Stifler.[1] Their single "Saggies" went viral on TikTok.[2][3][4]
Career
[edit]In 2022, they gained popularity, particularly in the Western Cape region of South Africa.[5] They released their studio album, The Goats EP in 2022, which includes their single "Saggies".[6] The single attracted more than 1.1 million views and 100,000 followers on TikTok.[3][4]
In 2023, the group performed at the 2023 ICC Women's T20 World Cup at Boland Park in Paarl.[7]
In 10 August 2024, they released an album titled Temple Boys Forever.[8]
Discography
[edit]Extended plays
[edit]- The Goats Ep (2022)
- The Goats Ep, Vol. 2 (2022)
- 4 Coloured Laaities EP (2023)
- Hulle Weet Nou Wat Ons Weet 2 (2023)
Studio albums
[edit]- Young Coloured Excellence Album (2022)
- Young Coloured Excellence, Vol. 2 (2023)
- Hulle Weet Nie Wat Ons Weet Nie (2023)
- The Goats Album (2023)
- Temple Boys Forever Album (2024)
References
[edit]- ^ Tshwete, Mandilakhe. "[WATCH] Jy weet ons het lyn: The Temple Boys hit the right note with Gqom tunes on social media". www.dailyvoice.co.za. Retrieved 12 October 2024.
- ^ "Temple Boys- Young rising stars on the Cape Flats | National Citizen". nationalcitizen.co.za. Retrieved 12 October 2024.
- ^ a b "AKA shows love for TikTok sensation, the 'Temple Boys'". Independent Online. 3 October 2022.
- ^ a b "The Temple Boys adds gqom flavour to #MotherCityJam". news24.com. 19 April 2023.
- ^ Dean, Marsha (19 December 2022). "Awards, baba! Top honours for Temple Boys". www.dailyvoice.co.za. Retrieved 12 October 2024.
- ^ Tiwane, Bonginkosi (30 August 2023). "Think you know everything about Gqom? Have you heard Afrikaans Gqom?". The Citizen. Retrieved 12 October 2024.
- ^ Mothoagae, Keba (9 August 2023). "Tik Tok viral group Temple Boys Cpt blow the roof off World Cup T20 match". sportsbrief.com. Retrieved 12 October 2024.
- ^ "Temple Boys CPT Finally Drops 'Temple Boys Forever'". zatunes.co.za. 19 August 2024. Retrieved 12 October 2024.