PdotO

Siphelele Mnyande,[1] known professionally as PdotO, is a South African rapper and songwriter.

PdotO
Birth nameSiphelele Mnyande
BornEast London, Eastern Cape
OriginSouth Africa
Genres
Occupation(s)
  • Rapper
  • songwriter
InstrumentsVocals
Years active2010–present
LabelsGod bless the God Blessed Ent.
Associated acts
  • L-Tido
  • Blaklez
  • Reason
  • J. Smallz
  • Chad Da Don
  • Ginger Trill

Career

He has collaborated with various artists such as L-Tido, Chad Da Don, Reason, J. Smallz and Bongani Fassie.[1][2]

On 14 July 2017, he released his debut album Devilz Playground which featured vocalists and rappers such as J. Smallz, Kimosabe, Blaklez, Ginger Trill and Maggz.[3][4]

In 2018, both his acting and musical career further grew when he got a leading role in the State Theatre production, Freedom the Musical which was directed by multi-award winning director, Aubrey Sekhabi.[5] In the same year he released his second album titled, Under the Sun.[6]

Awards and nominations
Year Award ceremony Prize Result
2018 South African Hip Hop Awards Lyricist of The Year Nominated[7]
2019 South African Hip Hop Awards Lyricist of The Year Nominated[8]
Best Remix Nominated[9]
2020 South African Hip Hop Awards Best Male Nominated[10]
Album of the Year Nominated[10]
Lyricist of The Year Nominated[10]

Discography

Studio albums

  • Devilz Playground (2017)
  • Under the Sun (2018)[11]
  • Cold Waters (2020)[12]
  • Cold Waters: Love Eternal (2020)[13]

Collaboration albums

  • Lost Diamonds (With Blaklez)[14]

Mixtapes

  • Mind over MAtter Lp (2012)[15]

Filmography

Television
Film
Year Title Role note Ref.
2019 Nomayini Himself Film [16]
2020 Jacob's Cross Himself Series [17]
Inkaba Series

References
  1. "ARTIST OF THE WEEK: PdotO to debut his new single 'This Can't Be Life' this week". Yo Mzansi. Retrieved 17 November 2020.
  2. "Chad Da Don ready to drop his second album 'Dreams Don't Sleep'". iol.co.za. Retrieved 17 November 2020.
  3. "The 15 Best South African Hip-Hop Albums of 2016". Okay Africa. Retrieved 17 November 2020.
  4. "Blaklez Breaks Down The Title For His Latest Album "Bear Energy"". SA Hip Hop Magazine. Retrieved 17 November 2020.
  5. "WATCH: 'Freedom The Musical' rehearsals at State Theatre". iol.co.za. Retrieved 19 November 2020.
  6. "Watch PDot O and Reason's Music Video For 'Celebrate The Roses'". Okay Africa. Retrieved 19 November 2020.
  7. "Here is The Full List of Nominees For The South African Hip Hop Awards". Okay Africa. Retrieved 17 November 2020.
  8. "2015 edition list of Nominees". Music in Africa. Retrieved 17 November 2020.
  9. "The stage is set for 2019 SA Hip Hop Awards". iol.co.za. Retrieved 17 November 2020.
  10. "Here are the South African Hip Hop Awards 2020 Nominees". Okay Africa. Retrieved 17 November 2020.
  11. "Here Is The Tracklist For PdotO's 'Under The Sun' Album". Hype Magazine. Retrieved 17 November 2020.
  12. "PdotO Welcomes The Year With New 3rd Studio Album Release 'Cold Waters'". South African Hip Hop Magazine. Retrieved 17 November 2020.
  13. Staff, HYPE (29 April 2020). "Listen To Pdot O's New 'Cold Waters (Love Eternal)' Album | Hype Magazine".
  14. Staff, HYPE (27 August 2020). "Pdot O x Blaklez Drop New 'Lost Diamonds' Joint Album [Listen] | Hype Magazine".
  15. "PdotO: Making music speak for himself | Hype Magazine". 14 December 2012.
  16. "Watch: N'veigh x PdotO Star In Mzansi Magic Movie Called #Nomayini Airing This Friday". www.slikouronlife.co.za.
  17. ""I am tired of industry bullshit"". ZAlebs.
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