Mobi Dixon
{{Short description|South African DJ and music producer}}
{{Use mdy dates|date=January 2022}}
{{Infobox musical artist
| name = Mobi Dixon
| birth_name = Mabi Ntuli
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| occupation = {{hlist|DJ| music producer
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| years_active = 2008–present
| label = Sony
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- Nichume
- Berita
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Mabi Ntuli, professionally known as Mobi Dixon is a South African DJ and music producer.
Dixon's debut studio album Tribal Soul (2014), which became certified platinum by the Recording Industry of South Africa (RiSA). Its lead single "City Rains", debuted number three in South Africa.
Career
His musical career began while attending school producing beats for South African hip hop artist in late 1990s. After matric he obtained Sound Engineering diploma at Selborne College and Information Technology diploma at Damelin College, East London. In 2007, Ntuli established recording label, and began recording his Extended Play Dance is Kulcha.{{cite web|title=Mobi Dixon fancy his chances of grabbing SAMA award - STOKVEL TALK |url=https://stokveltalk.co.za/news-and-features/mobi-dixon-fancy-his-chances-of-grabbing-sama-award/amp/| first=Eric| last=Phiri |publisher=STOKVEL TALK| access-date=2022-01-06}} The EP was released vinyl and digital in 2007. In 2008, Dixon was a contestant on DJU/AXE remix competition and won it.
In 2012, Dixon produced Dinaledi album by DJ Vetkuk and Mahoota.{{cite web|title=DJ MOBI MAKES THE BIG TIME! |url=https://www.dailysun.co.za/News/Entertainment/DJ-MOBI-MAKES-THE-BIG-TIME-20150209|date=2015-02-09| publisher=Daily Sun|access-date=2022-01-14|first=Phumla|last=Nxukumeshe}}{{cite news|date=2017-06-21 |title=DJ Mobi Dixon has reached another milestone {{!}} Drum|url=https://www.news24.com/amp/drum/news/dj-mobi-dixon-has-reached-another-milestone-20170728|location=South Africa |language=en |publisher=Drum}}
On July 11, 2014, his single "City Rains" featuring Mque was released.{{cite web|title=Mobi Dixon talks City Rains: 'I never thought it would be this big' {{!}} Channel |url=https://www.news24.com/channel/mobi-dixon-talks-city-rains-i-never-thought-it-would-be-this-big-20150617| publisher=Channel| date=2015-06-21| access-date=2022-01-06}} The song peaked number at number 3 on Entertainment Monitoring Africa top 100 RAMS charts.{{cite web|title=DJ brings the house down with hit single |url=https://www.dispatchlive.co.za/amp/news/2015-04-14-video-dj-brings-the-house-down-with-hit-single/| newspaper=DispatchLIVE| access-date=2022-01-06| first=Poliswa|last= Plaatjie| date=2015-04-14}} His debut studio album Tribal Soul was released in October 2014. The album debuted at number one iTunes and was certified platinum by the Recording Industry of South Africa (RiSA).{{cite news| title=Mobi Dixon goes back to his roots|url=https://www.dispatchlive.co.za/amp/lifestyle/entertainment/2017-02-13-mobi-dixon-goes-back-to-his-roots/| newspaper=DispatchLIVE |date=2017-01-13| access-date=2022-01-05}} To further promote his album, he embarked on City Rains Tour in August 2015.{{cite news|title=Mobi Dixon off to perform in the UK|url=https://www.dispatchlive.co.za/amp/news/2015-07-31-mobi-dixon-off-to-perform-in-the-uk/| newspaper=DispatchLIVE| access-date=2022-01-06|date=2015-08-02|first=Poliswa| last=Plaatjie}}
In early 2016, he signed a record deal with Sony Entertainment Africa and House Afrika Records.{{cite web|title=Mobi Dixon SIGNS a deal with SONY Music! |url=https://www.dailysun.co.za/News/Entertainment/mobi-dixon-signs-a-deal-with-sony-music-20160523| publisher =Daily SUN| access-date =2022-01-05| date=2016-05-23}}
His single "Trigger" featuring Inga Hina was released as album's lead single on June 24, 2016.{{cite news|title=DJ Mobi lapping up success of latest hit |url=https://www.dispatchlive.co.za/amp/lifestyle/entertainment/2016-06-30-dj-mobi-lapping-up-success-of-latest-hit/| newspaper=DispatchLIVE|date=2016-06-30| first=Poliswa| last=Plaatjie}} The song was certified platinum by the Recording Industry of South Africa. In the third quarter of 2016, his single "Ezizweni" featuring Zimbabwean-born singer Berita was released and as well accompanying music video.{{cite web|title=Mobi Dixon debuts ‘Ezizweni’ music video feat. Berita {{!}} YoMzansi |url=https://www.yomzansi.com/2017/05/21/mobi-dixon-debuts-ezizweni-music-video-feat-berita/| publisher=YoMzansi|date=2017-04-17| access-date=2022-01-06 }} The song debuted number 2 on Entertainment Monitoring Africa top 100 RAM charts.{{cite web|title=Berita’s Ezizweni with Mobi Dixon dominates radio airplay|url=https://www.quickread.co.za/berita-ezizweni-mobi-dixon/|website=quickread.co.za| access-date =2022-01-06|first=Era|last=Baloyi| date=2017-05-23}} On September 2, 2016, his second studio album Live the Music was released in South Africa.{{cite web|title=Mobi Dixon Announces New Album|url=https://www.zkhiphani.co.za/mobi-dixon-announces-new-album/| publisher=Zkhiphani| access-date=2022-01-05}} Live the Music was certified gold{{cite news|title=Mobi Dixon's Live The Music album is now certified GOLD {{!}} Truelove|url=https://www.news24.com/amp/truelove/archive/mobi-dixons-live-the-music-album-is-now-certified-gold-20170728|date=2017-06-21| publisher=Truelove| location= South Africa |access-date =2022-01-06}}{{cite news| title=DJ Mobi Dixon has reached another milestone {{!}} Drum |url=https://www.news24.com/amp/drum/news/dj-mobi-dixon-has-reached-another-milestone-20170728| publisher=Drum| location=South Africa | language=en-SA| date=2017-06-21| access-date =2022-01-06}} and won Best Dance Album at 2017 Metro FM Awards.{{cite news|title=Mobi Dixon makes history
|url=https://www.dispatchlive.co.za/amp/lifestyle/entertainment/2017-02-28-mobi-dixon-makes-history/ | newspaper=DispatchLIVE|access-date=2022-01-05 |date=2017-02-28}} On September 1, 2017, Dixion single "Bhutiza" featuring South African singer Nichume was released.{{cite web|title=Mobi Dixon To Release A New Single Titled Bhutiza - SA Music Magazine |url=https://samusicmag.co.za/2017/08/mobi-dixon-release-new-single-titled-bhutiza/amp/| publisher=SA Music Magazine | access-date =2022-01-06}}
On August 24, 2018, his album 10 Steps Forward was released.{{cite web|title=Mobi Dixon moves house 10 steps forward |url=https://www.iol.co.za/amp/the-star/news/mobi-dixon-moves-house-10-steps-forward-16720737| publisher=Independent Online|first =Nokuthula|last=Zwane|access-date =2022-01-06| date=2018-08-24}}
At the 25th ceremony of South African Music Awards, 10 Steps Forward was nominated for Best Dance Album.{{cite web|title=Mobi Dixon vies for Sama top dog title
|url=https://www.sowetanlive.co.za/amp/entertainment/2019-05-17-mobi-dixon-vies-for-sama-top-dog-title/| publisher=SowetanLIVE| access-date=2022-01-06| date=2019-05-17| first=Lesley| last=Mofokeng}}
On October 17, 2019, Dixon single "Kobanini" featuring South African singer Nomcebo Zikode and co-producer T-Love was released.{{cite web|title=Mobi Dixon Releases New Single, Kobanini - SA Music Magazine |url=https://samusicmag.co.za/2019/10/mobi-dixon-releases-new-single-kobanini/amp/| publisher= SA Music Magazine| access-date =2022-01-06}} In early November 2021, his single "When House Was a House" featuring Mariechan and JNR was released.{{cite web|title=Mobi Dixon hosts star-studded listening session ahead of 'When House Was House' release
|url=https://www.iol.co.za/amp/entertainment/music/local/mobi-dixon-hosts-star-studded-listening-session-ahead-of-when-house-was-house-release-7262f452-d2ec-4674-be02-725847e910cb| publisher=Independent Online| date=2021-11-18| first=Shingai| last=Darangwa| access-date=2022-01-06}} The song entered Top 50 at number 38 on Local Music Radio Charts.{{cite web|title=The hottest local music radio chart in South Africa|url=https://theofficialsacharts.co.za/the-hottest-local-music-radio-chart-in-south-africa-week-02/|work=The Official South African Charts|access-date=2024-07-28}}
On November 19, 2021, his eighth studio album When House Was a House was released.{{cite news|title=Mobi Dixon releases what he calls his best work yet |url=https://www.dispatchlive.co.za/amp/lifestyle/entertainment/2021-11-22-mobi-dixon-releases-what-he-calls-his-best-work-yet/| newspaper=DispatchLIVE|first =Constance| last=Gaanakgomo| access-date =2022-01-06| date=2021-11-22}}
In early August 2022, Dixon embarked on 2 Leg Mobi Tek Tour started off at Nirobi, Kenya promoting fourth studio album Mobi Tek.
"Banike" featuring South African group Mafikizolo was released on September 13, 2022, as album's lead single.
The album was released on September 30, 2022.
Mobi released his extended play Sacred Steps, on August 30, 2024.{{cite web|title=Local deep house veteran Mobi Dixon is back with a brand new EP|access-date =2024-08-30|date=2024-08-30|url=https://www.snl24.com/drum/celebs/news/local-deep-house-veteran-mobi-dixon-is-back-with-a-brand-new-ep-20240830|work=Drum}} Sacred Steps is an afro-house record incorporated with 3 steps genre.
Discography
- Tribal Soul (2014)
- 10 Steps Forward (2018)
- The Chapel (2020)
- When House Was a House (2021)
- Mobi Tek (2022)
- Sacred Steps (2024)
Personal life
Ntuli is married to Palesa Rashama in April 2017.{{cite news|title=DJ Mobi Dixon ties the knot again - News365 |url=https://news365.co.za/dj-mobi-dixon/?amp| publisher=News365| access-date =2022-01-06| location=South Africa | language=en-SA}}{{cite web|title=Mobi Dixon has put a ring on it! |url=https://www.dailysun.co.za/News/Entertainment/mobi-dixon-has-put-a-ring-on-it-20170423| publisher=Daily SUN| access-date =2022-01-06| date=2017-04-24|first=Kekeletso| last=Mojalefa}}
Awards
= Metro FM Awards =
{{Awards table}}
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|2017
|Live the Music
|Best Dance Album
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= South African Music Awards =
{{Awards table}}
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|2017
|Live The Music
|Best Dance Album
|{{nom}}
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|2019
|10 Steps Forward
|Best Dance Album
|{{nom}}
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|rowspan="4"|2022
|rowspan="3"|When House Was House
|Album of the Year
|{{nom}}
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|Male Artist of the Year
|{{nom}}
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|Best Dance Album
|{{nom}}
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|"When House was House" ft. Mariechan and Jnr SA
|Best produced Music Video
|{{won}}
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References
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External links
- {{AllMusic|class=artist|id=mn0003205637|name=Mobi Dixon}}
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