DBN Gogo
{{Short description|South African DJ}}
{{Use South African English|date=March 2024}}
{{Use dmy dates|date=February 2023}}
{{Infobox musical artist
| honorific_prefix =
| name = DBN Gogo
| birth_name = Mandisa Radebe
| birth_place = Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa
| genre = {{hlist|Amapiano| House}}
| occupations = {{hlist| DJ | music producer }}
| label =
}}
Mandisa Radebe professionally known as DBN Gogo, is a South African DJ and music producer who was born on 28 May 1993.https://www.musicinafrica.net/magazine/sa-dbn-gogo-named-spotify-equal-africa-artist Born in Durban and raised in Pretoria, she gained local attention following release of her debut single "Khuza Gogo", which was certified Platinum in South Africa. https://www.thesouthafrican.com/lifestyle/celeb-news/local-celebs/dbn-gogo-makes-history-at-tomorrowland-festival-in-belgium/
Career
In April 2020, she was featured on Channel O's Lockdown House Party hosted by Channel 0 and garnered local attention.{{cite news |last=Magadla |first=Mahlohonolo |date=1 April 2022 |title=DBN Gogo to play at Coachella – here are 5 things to know about her {{!}} Truelove |language=en |work=Truelove |location=South Africa |url=https://www.news24.com/amp/truelove/celebrity/dbn-gogo-to-play-at-coachella-here-are-5-things-to-know-about-her-20220331 |access-date=2022-05-21}}
"Khuza Gogo" featuring Mpura, Ama Avenger, and M.J was released on 19 March 2021.{{cite web|title=Listen to DBN Gogo's New Amapiano Single 'Khuza Gogo' – OkayAfrica| access-date=2022-05-21| work=OkayAfrica| date=19 March 2021|url= https://www.okayafrica.com/amp/dbn-gogo-drops-khuza-gogo-single-2651142707| first=Nobantu |last=Shabangu}} The song was certified platinum by in South Africa.{{cite web|title=DBN Gogo's 'Khuza Gogo' is officially a platinum status record – Entertainment SA| access-date=2022-05-21| work =Entertainment SA|url=https://www.entertainmentsa.co.za/music/dbn-gogos-khuza-gogo-is-officially-a-platinum-status-record/| date=15 June 2021| first=Tebogo |last=Nkabinde}}
On 21 August 2021, her first collaborative EP Thokoza Café with DJ Dinho was released{{citation|title=DBN Gogo & Dinho 'Thokoza Cafe' EP {{!}} YoMzansi {{!}} Documenting THE CULTURE|url= https://www.yomzansi.com/2020/08/26/dbn-gogo-dinho-thokoza-cafe-ep/| access-date =2022-05-21|work=YoMzansi|date=26 August 2020}}
In October 2021, she became the first South African to join Global Equal programme by Spotify.{{cite web|title=SA: DBN Gogo joins Spotify Equal programme {{!}} Music In Africa| access-date=2022-05-21| first=Ano|last=Shumba|date=15 October 2021|url=https://www.musicinafrica.net/magazine/sa-dbn-gogo-joins-spotify-equal-programme}}{{cite web|title=DBN Gogo makes history as 1st SA artist to join Spotify's global Equal Music Program|url=https://www.iol.co.za/entertainment/music/local/dbn-gogo-makes-history-as-1st-sa-artist-to-join-spotifys-global-equal-music-program-d8ec0b87-8af1-4f93-adda-6e7a99915844| website=Independent Online | access-date=2022-05-21}}
In 1 February, she was announced as a host of Boiler Room x Ballantine's True Music Studios.{{cite web|title=DBN Gogo to host SA's edition of Boiler Room x Ballantine's True Music Studios – Texx and the City| access-date =2022-05-22|work=Texx and the City| date =February 2022|url= https://texxandthecity.com/2022/02/dbn-gogo-to-host-sas-edition-of-boiler-room-x-ballantines-true-music-studios/}}
Her record label Zikode Records was established in February 2022, in partnership with Universal Music Group.{{cite web|date=21 February 2022|first=Oluthando|last= Keteyi|title=DBN Gogo speaks on her new venture Zikode Records|access-date =2022-05-21| publisher =Independent Online |url=https://www.iol.co.za/entertainment/music/local/dbn-gogo-speaks-on-her-new-venture-zikode-records-2efe74a2-2604-4622-acd2-dc35c1e21ecf}}
"Bells" with TNK MusiQ, DJ Stopper featuring Eltonk SA was released on March 4, 2022. The song entered Local Streaming Top 10 at number 1.{{cite web|work=The Official South African Charts|title=DBN Gogo’s ‘Bells’ still ringing all week long|url=https://theofficialsacharts.co.za/dbn-gogos-bells-still-ringing-all-week-long/}}
In March 2022, she was featured on Spotify Africa Radar programme.{{cite web |last=Nkonki |first=Anita |date=11 May 2022 |title=Dbn Gogo recognised lights up Spotify Africa Radar |url=https://www.iol.co.za/the-star/news/dbn-gogo-recognised-lights-up-spotify-africa-radar-ea0db41a-0d1d-49f8-b102-b41d5bd8ccf3 |access-date=2022-05-21 |publisher=Independent Online}}
In 24 April, she headlined to Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival which was held in U.S.{{cite web |last=Gaanakgomo |first=Constance |date=3 April 2022 |title=DBN Gogo to set to take over Coachella |url=https://www.timeslive.co.za/amp/tshisa-live/tshisa-live/2022-04-03-dbn-gogo-to-set-to-take-over-coachella/ |access-date=2022-05-21 |publisher=TimesLIVE}}
In early November 2022, She announced her debut studio album What's Real.
The album was released on 25 November 2022.
In 2023, she collaborated with the talented singer Zee Nxumalo and DJ duo Shakes & Les on the song "Funk 55". The song peaked at no.6 and was certified 5x platinum by the Recording Industry of South Africa (RiSA).
Personal life
Mandisa Radebe was born in Durban, but her family relocated to Pretoria where she grew up and spent her childhood.{{cite web|first=Zaza |last=Hlalethwa |date=8 November 2019 |title=Dbn Gogo:The groove must go on – The Mail & Guardian|url= https://mg.co.za/article/2019-11-08-00-the-groove-must-go-on/?amp|work=The Mail & Guardian| access-date =2022-05-22}}{{cite web|date=8 February 2022|first=Thobeka |last=Phanyeko|title=DBN Gogo is pioneering a new era of SA music|access-date =2022-05-21|website=glamour.co.za|url= https://www.glamour.co.za/celebrity-news/dbn-gogo-is-pioneering-a-new-era-of-sa-music-ebe20a15-158d-44a0-91f8-e90982de593b}} Her interest in music began at early age, participating in school choirs.
She studied law at the University of Pretoria.{{cite news|date=20 March 2020|first=Phakamani |last=Mvelashe|title=DJ DBN Gogo on making hits and knowing her worth {{!}} Drum|work=Drum| access-date=2022-05-21|location=South Africa |url=https://www.news24.com/drum/celebs/dj-gogo-on-making-hits-and-knowing-her-worth-20200320}}{{cite web|title=Newcomer DBN Gogo taking music scene by storm|work=Independent Online |access-date =2022-05-21 |url=https://www.sowetanlive.co.za/amp/entertainment/2019-11-03-newcomer-dbn-gogo-taking-music-scene-by-storm/ |first=Londiwe |last=Dlomo |date=3 November 2019}}
Radebe comes from a business and politically connected family. She is the daughter of former South African minister in the presidency Jeff Radebe who was also the former minister of energy. Businesswoman and mining magnate Bridgette Motsepe Radebe is her stepmother.https://www.timeslive.co.za/tshisa-live/tshisa-live/2021-05-11-dbn-gogo-shuts-down-claims-that-her-familys-political-connections-got-her-fame/#google_vignette
She is also related to South African billionaire Patrice Motsepe and South African President Cyril Ramaphosa.
Discography
- Thokoza Café (2021) (with DJ Dinho)
- Break Through (2021) (with Unlimited Soul)
- Whats Real (2022)
- Click Bait (2024)
Singles
=As lead artist=
| class="wikitable plainrowheaders" style="text-align:center;"
|+ List of singles as lead artist, with selected chart positions and certifications, showing year released and album name |
| scope="col" rowspan="2"| Title
! scope="col" rowspan="2"| Year ! scope="col" colspan="1"| Peak chart positions ! scope="col" rowspan="2" style="width:12em;"| Certifications ! scope="col" rowspan="2"| Album |
|---|
| scope="col" style="width:3em;font-size:100%;"|ZA |
| scope="row" |"Mayonie" (DBN Gogo featuring Jobe London, Makhanj, the LowKeys)
|2019 |— | |{{Non-album single}} |
| scope="row" |"Sgubu" (Shuffle Musiq, Dinho, DBN Gogo featuring Kbrizzy & Malindi)
|2020 |— | | |
| scope="row" |"Khuza Gogo" (DBN Gogo Blaqnik, Masterblaq featuring Mpura, AmaAvenger, M.J)
|rowspan=3|2021 | |RiSA: Platinum | |
| scope="row" |"Kash" (Junior De Rocka, DBN Gogo featuring Khvya M & Tripl3x_Da Ghost)
|— | | |
| scope="row" |"Zwonaka" (Mellow & Sleazy, DBN Gogo)
|— | | |
| scope="row" |"Bambelela" (DBN Gogo, Felo Le Tee, Pabi Cooper featuring Young Stunna)
|rowspan=4|2022 |— | | |
| scope="row" |"Bells" (DBN Gogo, TNK Musiq, DJ Stopper featuring Eltonk SA)
|1 | | |
| scope="row" |"Buya (feat. Nvcho, Nia Pearl, Madlamini, S・O・N, Mathandos, Nicole, Nanette)
|— | | |
| scope="row" |"Back2School" (Mellow & Sleazy, DBN Gogo featuring Thabza Tee & LastBorn Diroba)
|— | | |
| scope="row" |"Rough Dance" (DBN Gogo, Reece Madlisa, featuring 2woshort, Classic Deep, six40)
|rowspan=14|2023 |— | | |
| scope="row" |"Washaaa" (Sfarzo Rtee, Kelvin Momo, DBN Gogo featuring Shaun 101)
|— | | |
| scope="row" |"Bhuti" (Nobantu Vilakazi featuring 2woshort, Visca, Shaun Musiq, Ftears)
|— | | |
| scope="row" |"Masterpiece" (TNK Musiq, DBN Gogo, featuring Rivalz)
|— | | |
| scope="row" |"Ziphi" (The Boy Tapes, DBN Gogo, T Man Express featuring DrummeRTee924, DQ Official, Sfarzo Rtee)
|— | | |
| scope="row" |"Uweeeh 2.0" (PRVIS3, Xola TSM, DBN Gogo featuring 2woBunnies)
|— | | |
| scope="row" |"Daily Paper" (Thutho The Human, DBN Gogo, K-Mat featuring Papa Ghana)
|— | | |
| scope="row" |"SAdesFakSHen" (DBN Gogo, Benny Bennasi, Thutho The Human)
|— | | |
| scope="row" |"Baba Kat Girl" (Unkle Ken, DBN Gogo, Moonchild Sanelly featuring ShennyDaDeejay & Candy FLow RSA)
|— | | |
| scope="row" |"Jikeleza" (DJ Stopper, DBN Gogo, Khanyisa featuring KMAT, Stixx)
|— | | |
| scope="row" |"Be Honest" (Elton K, DBN Gogo)
|— | | |
| scope="row" |"Sikelela" (2woshort, Stompiiey, DBN Gogo, Nvcho, Madlamini)
|— | | |
| scope="row" | "Funk 55" (Shakes & Les and DBN Gogo featuring Zee Nxumalo Ceeka RSA, Chley)
| 6 | 5× Platinum | {{Non-album single}} |
| scope="row" |"MALI MALI" (DBN Gogo, Shazmiscoul, Yumbs featuring Baby S.O.N & Mashudu)
|— | | |
| scope="row" | "iNumber Number" (Omagoqa, DBN Gogo featuring Khanyisa)
|rowspan=4|2024 |— | |{{Non-album single}} |
| scope="row" | "THATHA BAMBA (uLazi Tyler ICU, DBN Gogo featuring Mpho Spizzy, Nation-365, EL Kay Musiq, Yee Taurus)
|— | |{{Non-album single}} |
| scope="row" | "Babize" (Good Guy Styles DBN Gogo featuring Pronic DeMuziq, Boontle RSA
|— | |{{Non-album single}} |
| scope="row" |Empini (Nthabo, DBN Gogo featuring Mnash, Ze2, Sipho Magudulela)
|— | |{{Non-album single}} |
| colspan="8" style="font-size:90%"| "—" denotes a recording that did not chart or was not released in that territory. |
Awards
= Basadi in Music Awards =
{{Awards table}}
!{{abbrv|Ref.|References}}
|-
|rowspan="2"|2022
|style="text-align: center;" |Herself
|DJ of the Year
|{{nom}}
|-
|"Bambelela" ({{small|featuring Pabi Cooper, Young Stunna}})
|Song of the Year
|{{nom}}
{{end}}
= Clout Africa awards =
{{Awards table}}
!{{abbrv|Ref.|References}}
|-
|2022
|style="text-align: center;" |Herself
|DJ of the Year
|{{won}}
{{end}}
= DStv Mzansi Viewers' Choice Awards =
{{Awards table}}
! {{Abbrv|Ref.| References}}
|-
|rowspan="2"|2022
|rowspan="2" style="text-align: center;" |Herself
|Favourite DJ
|{{nom}}
last=Ferreira|url=https://www.news24.com/amp/channel/tv/news/dstv-mzansi-viewers-choice-awards-the-2022-nominees-20220414-2}}{{cite web|title=DStv Mzansi Viewers Choice Awards: Take a look at all the nominees |url=https://www.thesouthafrican.com/culture/entertainment/dstv-mzansi-viewers-choice-awards-full-list-of-nominees-13-april/| publisher= The South African| access-date=2022-05-21| date=13 April 2022| first=Naledi |last=de Wee}}
|-
|Favourite Personality
|{{nom}}
{{end}}
=MTV Europe Music Awards=
{{Awards table}}
! {{Abbrv|Ref.| References}}
|-
|2024
|style="text-align: center;" |Herself
|Best African Act
|{{pending}}
{{end}}
=Metro FM Music Awards =
{{Awards table}}
!{{abbr|Ref.|References}}
|-
|rowspan=2|2025
|div style="text-align: center";> rowspan=2|Herself
|Best Female Artist
|{{pending}}
|-
|Best Styled Artist
|{{pending}}
{{end}}
= Mzansi Kwaito and House Music Awards =
{{Awards table}}
! {{Abbrv|Ref.| References}}
|-
|rowspan="2"|2021
|style="text-align: center;" |Herself
|Best DJ
|{{nom}}
|-
|style="text-align: center;" |"Khuza Gogo"
|Best AmaPiano Song
|{{nom}}
{{end}}
= SA Amapiano Music Awards =
{{Awards table}}
! {{Abbrv|Ref.| References}}
|-
|rowspan="5"|2021
|"Khuza Gogo"
|Amapiano Song of the Year
|{{nom}}
|-
|rowspan="3"style="text-align: center;" |Herself
|Amapiano Artist of the Year
|{{nom}}
|-
|Best Female Amapiano Artist
|{{nom}}
|-
|Best Amapiano Female DJ Act
|{{nom}}
|-
|style="text-align: center;" |"Dakiwe"
|Most Viral Amapiano Song of the Year
|{{nom}}
{{end}}
= South African Music Awards =
{{Awards table}}
!{{abbr|Ref.|References}}
|-
|rowspan=2|2024
|style="text-align: center;" |"Funk 55"
|Motsepe Foundation Record of the Year
|{{nom}}
|-
|style="text-align: center;" |Click Bait
|Best Dance Album
|{{nom}}
{{end}}