De Mthuda
{{Short description|South African record producer and DJ}}
{{Use dmy dates|date=April 2022}}
{{Infobox musical artist
| name = De Mthuda
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| birth_name = Mthuthuzeli Gift Khoza
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| birth_place = Vosloorus, South Africa
| origin = Gauteng, South Africa
| genre = Amapiano
| occupation = {{flatlist|
- Record producer
- DJ}}
| instrument = Piano, keyboard, vocals
| years_active = 2018–present
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| associated_acts = {{hlist|Kabza De Small|Focalistic|Sir Trill|Daliwonga|Njelic|Da Muziqal Chef|Malumnator}}
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Mthuthuzeli Gift Khoza, known commonly by his stage name De Mthuda, is a South African record producer and DJ. He is best known for his singles "Shesha Geza" and "John Wick ".{{Cite web|url= https://www.news24.com/amp/drum/celebs/listicles/7-amapiano-stars-that-rose-to-the-beat-in-2021-20211222 |title= 7 Amapiano stars that rose to the beat in 2021 |website= news24.com |access-date=10 January 2022}}
Early life and career
De Mthuda was born in Vosloorus, Johannesburg. He started producing music in 2010 when he was still in High school and eventually dropped out while he was in Grade 11 to his pursue his music career.{{Cite web|url= https://mg.co.za/friday/2021-11-29-meet-de-mthuda-the-landlord-of-amapiano/?amp |title= Meet De Mthuda, the landlord of amapiano |website= Mail & Guardian |access-date=10 January 2022}}
In May 2019, he released the single "Shesha Geza". The song was certified gold by RiSA{{Cite web|url= https://www.zkhiphani.co.za/shesha-geza-reaches-gold-status-what-does-this-mean-for-amapiano/ |title= Shesha Geza Reaches Gold Status – What Does This Mean For Amapiano? |website= zkhiphani.co.za |access-date=10 January 2022}} and nominated for Record of the year at the 26th South African Music Awards.{{Cite web|url= https://www.dstv.com/mzansimagic/en-za/news/sama26-nominations-unearth-fresh-new-gems |title= SAMA26 nominations unearth fresh new gems |website= dstv.com |access-date=10 January 2022}}
In November 2020, he released the album Ace of Spades. The album was nominated for Amapiano album of the year at the South African Amapiano Awards.{{Cite web|url= https://www.musicinafrica.net/magazine/sa-amapiano-music-awards-2021-all-winners |title= SA Amapiano Music Awards 2021: All the winners |website= musicinafrica.net |access-date=10 January 2022}}
In October 2021, he released the album The Landlord. The album features amapiano musicians Sir Trill, Daliwonga, Kabza De Small, Focalistic, Njelic, Da Muziqal Chef and Malumnator.{{Cite web|url= https://www.zkhiphani.co.za/listen-de-mthuda-releases-deluxe-album-the-landlord-2-0/ |title= 7 Amapiano stars that rose to the beat in 2021 |website= zkhiphani.co.za |access-date=10 January 2022}}{{Cite web|url= https://www.gq.co.za/culture/entertainment/de-mthuda-the-landlord-affirms-his-status-with-fourth-studio-album-5b725b66-48ad-4591-885e-a225b21e859f |title= De Mthuda, The Landlord affirms his status with fourth studio album |website= gq.co.za|access-date=10 January 2022}}
Discography
- Ace of Spades ({{small|with Ntokzin}}) (2020)
- The Landlord (2021)
- Story To Tell: Vol.2 (2022)
- Sgudi Sync ({{Small|with Da Muziqal Chef}}) (2023)
- Baba Yaga (2024)
Awards and nominations
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| Year
!Award ceremony !Prize !Result |
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| 2019
|Dance Music Awards South Africa |Best Amapiano Record |{{nom}} |
| 2020
| Record of the Year |
| rowspan="3"|2021
| rowspan="3"|South African Amapiano Awards | Best amapiano music producer |
| Best amapiano produced song |
| Best album of the Year |
| 2022
| 2022 DStv Mzansi Viewers' Choice Awards | Favourite DJ |