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Philasande Ayanda Mdletshe (born 10 April 1997), known professionally as KayPee, a South African singer, songwriter and entreprenuer. He began music at a early age and started recording music at the age of 17 years old. From recording and perform around his township Umlazi,one of the largest townships in the world. Starting his high school at Vukuzakhe Secondary School, and in 2013 entered at Makhumbuza High School where he was introduced to one of his talent which is acting.In 2013 he participate in a talent show "Durban Got Talent". The theatre life continued as a dramatic student and a great actor. facing difficulties of unable to release some of his music. Left and release his first single "Dubane Life" which means Durban Life/City Life. Got recognition and sign under Masterplan Entertainment, where he release his hit single "Wings" which played on radio, to name few Gagasi Fm, Tshwane Fm, Nanda Fm. Great opportunity and got his first TV interview. Musician and being able to direct vocals record, backing vocalist and songwriter. A Founder of Africa is the future which is his clothing company. In 2020 started his University studies at Durban University of Technology on Public Relations and Communication Management.In 2020 KayPee received recognition Plaque for his song "Wings". In 2021 started his fresh start on his music career with major deal from World Music Group company.
KayPee | |
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 KayPee in March 2020 at Umhlanga, Durban North, South Africa. | |
| Background information | |
| Birth name | Philasande Ayanda Mdletshe |
| Born | April 10, 1997 Durban,Umlazi, KwaZulu Natal, South Africa |
| Genres | |
| Years active | 2015–present |
| Labels | World Music Group, Masterplan Entertainment |
Life and career[edit]
Philasande Ayanda Mdletshe (born april 1997), known professionally as KayPee, a South African Musician, Singer, Songwriter and entreprenuer. KayPee Grew up in the Township of Umlazi at Durban KwaZulu-Natal, where his dreams to become a musical superstar began. Music have been in his blood, and was interested in music at a very young age and was highly inspired by Ladysmith blackmambazo ,Busi Mhlongo , Nico and Vinz , John legend and The Soil. In 2015 He Finished school with flying colors and start to focus on pursuing his dreams, a full time career in music. The fan base expanded and became popular after releasing his single ″Gods″. He made waves all over Durban and got opportunity to perform on big events. KayPee has shared stage with South african most known artist like "Nasty c,Mi casa , Babes Wodumo, Cassper Nyovest, Nadia Nakai ,Oskido, Gemini Major, AKA, Ricky rick, Emtee, Mafikizolo, Blaq Diamond" and more. In 2018 he released song "Wings" under record label Masterplan Entertainment. 2020 Student at Durban University of Technology in Public Relation and Communication Management. Early 2021 received a recognition plaque for his song "Wings" and a deal in World Music Group company.
Performances[edit]
2016 - Durban Beach Festival 2017 - Can Do Tour shared stage with Nasty C , Aewon wolf, Professor, Tellaman 26 December 2017 - Durban Summer Beach festival 2018 - Motsepe Foundation shared stage with Mafikizolo, Oskido, Cassper Nyovest, Emtee, Oskido, Dr Malinga 22 June 2018 - Gqom vs Trap 4 August 2018 - Winter Pullout event of KayPee 2 September 2018 - shisanyama Festival shared stage with AKA, babes wodumo, unathi 2 March 2019 - Step Up Music Experience event of KayPee 3 August and 7 December 2019 - Tsotsifontein event of KayPee and Mlyza 26 December 2019 - Durban Braai Day shared stage with Mi Casa , Blaq Diamond, Ricky Rick, Nadia Nakai, Okmalumkoolkat
Discography[edit]
Gods
- Released: 2015
- Writer: Philasande Ayanda Mdletshe
Dubane Life
- Released: 2017
- Writer: Philasande Ayanda Mdletshe
24HR EP
- Released: 2018
- Label: Masterplan Entertainment
- Writer: Philasande Ayanda Mdletshe
- Producer: Sibusiso Samuel Myende
Wings
- Released: 2018
- Label: Masterplan Entertainment
- Producer: Sibusiso Samuel Myende
Awards and nominations[edit]
UMABA Awards - Best Hip Hop Artist Nomination.
External links[edit]
Category:South African singer-songwriters Category:1997 births Category:Living people Category:Musicians from Durban Category:People from KwaZulu-Natal