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JazziDisciples

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{{Short description|South African Amapiano duo}}

{{Infobox musical artist

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| origin = Johannesburg, South Africa

| genre = {{hlist|Amapiano|House|Deep House}}

| years_active = 2017–2020

| label = JazziDisciples ENT

| associated_acts = {{hlist|Kabza De Small|Focalistic|Virgo Deep|Moonchild Sanelly|DJ Bucks|Busiswa|Okmalumkoolkat}}

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| past_members = {{ubl|Mr JazziQ|Josiah De Disciple}}

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JazziDisciples were an amapiano DJ and producer duo originating from South Africa.{{Cite web|date=2021-05-05|title=Josiah De Disciple And Mr JazziQ's Beef Is Allegedly Over A Woman|url=https://theyanos.co.za/2021/05/josiah-de-disciple-and-mr-jazziqs-beef-is-allegedly-over-a-woman/|access-date=2022-02-09|website=theyanos.co.za|language=en-ZA|archive-date=19 August 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220819120105/https://theyanos.co.za/2021/05/josiah-de-disciple-and-mr-jazziqs-beef-is-allegedly-over-a-woman/|url-status=live}}{{Cite web|date=2021-03-15|title=Why did JazziDisciples split?|url=https://justnje.com/why-did-jazzidisciples-split/|access-date=2022-02-09|website=JustNje|language=en-US|archive-date=12 April 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220412175719/https://justnje.com/why-did-jazzidisciples-split/|url-status=live}}{{Cite web|date=2020-02-19|title=JazziDisciples Has Decided to Drop Separate Solo Projects.|url=https://www.zkhiphani.co.za/jazzidisciples-have-decided-to-drop-separate-solo-projects/|access-date=2022-02-09|website=Online Youth Magazine {{!}} Zkhiphani.com|language=en-US|archive-date=27 January 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220127080027/https://www.zkhiphani.co.za/jazzidisciples-have-decided-to-drop-separate-solo-projects/|url-status=live}} They were composed of two record producers known by their stage names Mr JazziQ and Josiah De Disciple.

History

JazziDisciples' music group members are originally from Alexandra, north of Johannesburg. Their interest in music started at a very early age. They are known for their songs such as Long Lasting, Sgubu Se Monati and their encompassing tag line Amapiano is a lifestyle.{{cite web|url=https://sundayworld.co.za/news/entertainment/jazzidisciples-focus-on-solo-music/|title=JazziDisciples focus on solo music|work=Sunday World|accessdate=4 August 2020|archive-date=17 August 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200817141230/https://sundayworld.co.za/news/entertainment/jazzidisciples-focus-on-solo-music/|url-status=live}}

The duo have since their debut performed on top music festivals such as Afropunk Festival,{{cite web|url=https://bedfordviewedenvalenews.co.za/449592/greenstones-mr-jazziq-in-the-spotlight/|title=Greenstone’s Mr JazziQ in the spotlight|work=bedfordviewedenvalenews.co.za|accessdate=4 August 2020|archive-date=12 April 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210412181238/https://bedfordviewedenvalenews.co.za/449592/greenstones-mr-jazziq-in-the-spotlight/|url-status=live}} Corona SunSets Festival{{cite web|url=https://www.salonprivemag.com/corona-sunsets-festival-johannesburg-2019/|title=Corona SunSets Festival Johannesburg 2019|work=Salon Prive Magazine|accessdate=4 August 2020|archive-date=14 August 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200814073921/https://www.salonprivemag.com/corona-sunsets-festival-johannesburg-2019/|url-status=live}} and YTKO 32 Hour Fest{{cite web|url=http://www.yfm.co.za/2020/04/22/the-ytko-32-hour-fest-makes-an-exciting-return/|title=THE YTKO 32 HOUR FEST MAKES AN EXCITING RETURN!|work=yfm.co.za|accessdate=4 August 2020|archive-date=24 October 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201024005609/https://www.yfm.co.za/2020/04/22/the-ytko-32-hour-fest-makes-an-exciting-return/|url-status=live}} and have shared a stage with local artists in the industry, such as Cassper Nyovest and Black Coffee.{{cite web|url=https://bubblegumclub.co.za/music/amapiano-is-a-lifestyle-says-jazzidisciples/|title=Amapiano is a lifestyle says Jazzidisciples|work=Bubble Gum Club|accessdate=4 August 2020|archive-date=30 September 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200930031303/https://bubblegumclub.co.za/music/amapiano-is-a-lifestyle-says-jazzidisciples/|url-status=live}}{{cite web|url=https://www.iol.co.za/entertainment/whats-on/joburg/win-tickets-to-music-is-king-joburg-only-39064637|title=Win tickets to 'Music Is King' (Joburg Only)|work=iol.co.za|accessdate=4 August 2020|archive-date=12 December 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191212152915/https://www.iol.co.za/entertainment/whats-on/joburg/win-tickets-to-music-is-king-joburg-only-39064637|url-status=live}}

They have appeared on various shows such as the Lockdown House Party on Channel O{{cite web|url=https://justnje.com/shimza-announces-khuli-chana-and-jazzidisciples-as-part-of-lockdown-house-party-line-up/|title=Shimza announces Khuli Chana and JazziDisciples as part of Lockdown House Party line-up|work=Just Nje|accessdate=4 August 2020|archive-date=11 August 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200811163418/https://justnje.com/shimza-announces-khuli-chana-and-jazzidisciples-as-part-of-lockdown-house-party-line-up/|url-status=live}} and festivals in South Africa.{{cite web|url=https://zalebs.com/the-hotbox/here-are-two-noteworthy-experiences-in-gomora |title=Here Are Two Noteworthy Experiences In GOMORA|work=zalebs.com |accessdate=4 August 2020}} They have also had various television and radio appearances and have also had various club and lounge appearances.{{cite web |url=https://www.ubetoo.com/news/jazzi-disciples-vigro-deep-semi-tee-miano-kammu-dee-and-lamiez-holworthy-to-appear-on-house-of-trace-rerun |title=JAZZI DISCIPLES, VIGRO DEEP, SEMI TEE, MIANO, KAMMU DEE AND LAMIEZ HOLWORTHY TO APPEAR ON "HOUSE OF TRACE" RERUN |work=zalebs.com |accessdate=4 August 2020 |archive-date=3 August 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200803083809/https://www.ubetoo.com/news/jazzi-disciples-vigro-deep-semi-tee-miano-kammu-dee-and-lamiez-holworthy-to-appear-on-house-of-trace-rerun/ |url-status=live }}

On the 1st of November 2019, they released their first studio album titled Disciples of Piano. The album featured collaborations from local musicians such as Okmalumkoolkat, Vigro Deep, Nomisupasta and DJ Buckz.{{cite web|url=https://justnje.com/jazzidisciples-release-their-latest-studio-album-disciples-of-piano/|title=JazziDisciples release their latest studio album, Disciples Of Piano|work=Just Nje|accessdate=12 August 2020|archive-date=13 December 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191213081244/https://justnje.com/jazzidisciples-release-their-latest-studio-album-disciples-of-piano/|url-status=live}}

The duo has also received recognition and nominations for their songs. In 2019, they were nominated for Best Amapiano record at the Dance Music Awards South Africa.{{cite web|url=https://www.zkhiphani.co.za/dance-music-awards-south-africa-announces-the-top-5-nominees/|title=Dance Music Awards South Africa Announces The Top 5 Nominees|work=zkhipani.co.za|accessdate=4 August 2020|archive-date=13 August 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200813033141/https://www.zkhiphani.co.za/dance-music-awards-south-africa-announces-the-top-5-nominees/|url-status=live}}

To further expand the duo's sound and vision in 2020 they released solo projects. In March 2020 JazziDisciples released Mr JazziQ's EP titled 0303, which featured vocalist Moonchild Sanelly.{{cite web|url=https://www.zkhiphani.co.za/mr-jazziq-drops-his-first-single-off-his-upcoming-solo-ep-0303/|title=Mr JazziQ Drops His First Single Off His Upcoming Solo EP 0303|work=zkhipani.co.za|accessdate=12 August 2020|archive-date=21 April 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210421225725/https://www.zkhiphani.co.za/mr-jazziq-drops-his-first-single-off-his-upcoming-solo-ep-0303/|url-status=live}}{{cite web|url=https://samusicmag.co.za/2020/04/moonchild-sanelly-inspires-body-positivity-while-promoting-new-single-ft-jazzidisciples-askies/|title=Moonchild Sanelly Inspires Body Positivity while Promoting New Single Ft JazziDisciples "Askies"|work=SA Music Mag|accessdate=12 August 2020|archive-date=17 October 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231017073306/https://samusicmag.co.za/2020/04/moonchild-sanelly-inspires-body-positivity-while-promoting-new-single-ft-jazzidisciples-askies/|url-status=live}} Josiah De Disciple's EP titled SOM (Spirits Of Makoela) was released in May 2020.{{cite web|url=https://www.ubetoo.com/news/josiah-de-disciple-announces-som-vol-2/|title=JOSIAH DE DISCIPLE ANNOUNCES SPIRITS OF MAKOELA (SOM VOL. 2)|work=ubetoo.com|accessdate=12 August 2020|archive-date=26 February 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210226165149/https://www.ubetoo.com/news/josiah-de-disciple-announces-som-vol-2/|url-status=live}}

Musical style

They create dance music containing elements of afro house, house and world music, combining live instruments such as bass, saxophones, keyboards, percussions, flute, and vocals with samplers, effects and synths.

Band members

= Former acts =

Awards and nominations

JazziDisciples was nominated as Best Amapiano Record at the 2019 Dance Music Awards South Africa.

Discography

  • Black Child XXV (2018)
  • Bafana Ba Numba (2018){{cite web|url=https://justnje.com/listen-to-jazzidisciples-new-album-bafana-ba-numba/|title=Listen to JazziDisciples’ new album, Bafana Ba Numba|work=Just Nje|accessdate=4 August 2020|archive-date=17 October 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231017073322/https://justnje.com/listen-to-jazzidisciples-new-album-bafana-ba-numba/|url-status=live}}
  • The Load Shedding (2018){{cite web|url=https://www.zkhiphani.co.za/jazzidisciples-put-s-a-on-the-global-map-with-their-music/|title=JazziDisciples Put S.A On The Global Map With Their Music|work=zkhipani.co.za|accessdate=4 August 2020|archive-date=17 October 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231017073309/https://www.zkhiphani.co.za/jazzidisciples-put-s-a-on-the-global-map-with-their-music/|url-status=live}}
  • IOP EP (2019){{cite web|url=https://www.zkhiphani.co.za/icymi-jazzidisciples-iop-ep-is-finally-here/|title=ICYMI: JazziDisciples IOP EP Is Finally Here|work=zkhipani.co.za|accessdate=4 August 2020|archive-date=17 October 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231017073309/https://www.zkhiphani.co.za/icymi-jazzidisciples-iop-ep-is-finally-here/|url-status=live}}
  • Disciples Of Piano (2019){{cite web|url=https://www.yomzansi.com/2019/11/01/jazzidisciples-album-disciples-of-piano/|title=JazziDisciples debut their much-awaited album ‘Disciples of Piano’|work=YoMzansi|accessdate=4 August 2020|archive-date=10 August 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200810210618/http://www.yomzansi.com/2019/11/01/jazzidisciples-album-disciples-of-piano/|url-status=live}}
  • Spirits Of Makoela 1 (2020){{cite web|url=https://www.thesouthafrican.com/lifestyle/entertainment/lockdown-playlist-new-albums-to-add-to-your-library-this-week/|title=Lockdown playlist: New albums to add to your library this week|work=The South African|accessdate=4 August 2020|archive-date=31 May 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200531074531/https://www.thesouthafrican.com/lifestyle/entertainment/lockdown-playlist-new-albums-to-add-to-your-library-this-week/|url-status=live}}
  • 0303 (2020)

References

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External links

  • {{instagram|jazzidisciples|JazziDisciples}}
  • {{cite news

| title = Interview: South African Amapiano Duo JazziDisciples Mean Business

| url = https://www.okayafrica.com/interview-south-african-amapiano-duo-jazzidisciples-mean-business/

|newspaper = Okay Africa

| date =16 June 2020

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Category:Amapiano musicians

Category:South African DJs