Chymamusique
Collen Mmotla (born 4 June 1990) is a South African DJ and music producer.[1]
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Birth name | Collen Ntala Mmotla |
Born | Burgersfort, South Africa | 4 June 1990
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Years active | 2006–present |
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Career
Chymamusique started his music career in 2000 as a gospel and jazz pianist. He later developed an interest in house music in 2005 and started producing it in 2006. He released his first online single in 2010.[2]
He founded and manages "Chymamusique Records" and is signed to the record labels House Afrika & Soul Candi. He was a Mofunk Records member from 2010 to 2013.
In DJing, Chymamusique has played internationally,[3] and shared stages with DJs and producers including Vinny Da Vinci, Ralf Gum, Brazo Wa Afrika, Glen Lewis, QB Smith, Charles Webster and Atjazz.
In music producing, He has worked with Kaylow, DJ Fresh, Anané Vega, Monique Bingham, Brazo wa Afrika, Brian Temba, George Lesley and Ree Morris.
Awards & Nominations
Year | Award Ceremony | Prize | Work | Result |
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2014 | South African Music Awards 2014 | Best Remix | Mi Casa - Jika (Chymamusique Drum Mix)[4][5] | Nominated |
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2015 | 14th Metro FM Music Awards | Best New Artist Award [6] | Gift Of Sound (album) | Won |
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2015 | F.A.M.E | Best Dance[7] | Won |
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2017 & 2018 | LIMA [8][9] | Best Producer | Won |
Music
ALBUMS
SINGLES & EPs [12]
- Quarantine EP - 2020
- Bass & Synth - Single 2019
- Last Night (feat. O So T) - Single 2019
- Sax on Fleek - EP 2019
- Its so Amazing (Remix) [feat. Happy] - Single 2019
- Perfectly Lovers (feat. P Tempo) - Single 2018
- Something About You (feat. Unqle Chriz) - Single 2018
- Artist Series, Vol. 1 - EP 2018
- Kubili - Single 2018
- Follow (Chyma's Rendition) [feat. Kent Smoke & YVES] - Single 2017
- Music Express Session 1 - EP 2016
- Jazz vs. Soulful, Vol. 1 - EP 2014
- Jazz According to House (Remixes Part 2) - Single 2013
- World Is Good (Original Mix) [feat. Rona Ray] - Single 2012
- Soul and Mind - Single 2012
- Chymatology - Single 2012
- Cant Get Enough - Single 2012
- Jazz According to House - Single 2011
- Lost in Words - Single 2011
- January 2021 Mixtape - Single 2021 [13]
References
- "Chymamusique follows on past success with nod for three Lima gongs". The Sowetan.
- "The man behind DJ Chymamusique is..." Capricorn Review. May 26, 2015.
- "South African DJ & Producer Chymamusique plays at the UK".
- "Jika Best Remix Nomination".
- "Chymamusique SAMA14 Nomination".
- "The 14th Metro FM Awards Winners". SABC 1.
- "Chymamusique wins Best Dance Award".
- "Chymamusique LIMA 2017".
- "Chymamusique LIMA 2018".
- "Chymamusique House Dimensions Apple Music".
- "Chymamusique After The Storm".
- "Chymamusique On Apple".
- "Chymamusique January 2021 Mixtape".