PdotO
PdotO | |
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| Birth name | Siphelele Mnyande |
| Born | 11 March 1985 East London, Eastern Cape |
| Origin | South Africa |
| Genres | Hip hop |
| Occupation(s) |
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| Instrument(s) | Vocals |
| Years active | 2010–present |
| Labels |
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Siphelele Mnyande,[1] known professionally as PdotO, is a South African rapper and songwriter.
Career[edit]
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] He was also on the BET Africa Cyphers representing CapCity in 2018.[7]
Discography[edit]
Studio albums
- The Devil'z Playground (2017)
- Under the Sun (2018)[8]
- Cold Waters (2020)[9]
- Cold Waters: Love Eternal (2020)[10]
- Cold Waters: Low Tides and Lost Tapes (2021)[11]
- Siphelele (Book 1) (2024)
Collaboration albums
- Lost Diamonds (with Blaklez) (2020)[12]
- Like Water Mixtape (with DJ Switch) (2021)
- Matthew 22:14 (with Chad Da Don)(2021)
- Lost Diamonds 2 (with Blaklez) (2022)
- Psalm 23 (with Chad Da Don)(2022)
Mixtapes
- Street Novelty (2009)
- Blue Murda-PdotO Mixtape (2010)
- Mind over MAtter LP (2011)[13]
- Son of Nomsa Mixtape (2023)
Filmography[edit]
Television[edit]
| Year | Title | Role | note | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | Nomayini | Himself | Film | [14] |
| 2020 | Jacob's Cross | Himself | Series | [15] |
| Inkaba | Series |
Awards and nominations[edit]
| Year | Award ceremony | Prize | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | South African Hip Hop Awards | Lyricist of The Year | Nominated[16] |
| 2019 | South African Hip Hop Awards | Lyricist of The Year | Nominated[17] |
| Best Remix | Nominated[18] | ||
| 2020 | South African Hip Hop Awards | Best Male | Nominated[19] |
| Album of the Year | Nominated[19] | ||
| Lyricist of The Year | Nominated[19] | ||
| 2021 | South African Hip Hop Awards | Lyricist of the Year | Nominated[20] |
References[edit]
- ^ a b "ARTIST OF THE WEEK: PdotO to debut his new single 'This Can't Be Life' this week". Yo Mzansi. Retrieved 17 November 2020.
- ^ "Chad Da Don ready to drop his second album 'Dreams Don't Sleep'". iol.co.za. Retrieved 17 November 2020.
- ^ "The 15 Best South African Hip-Hop Albums of 2016". Okay Africa. Retrieved 17 November 2020.
- ^ "Blaklez Breaks Down The Title For His Latest Album "Bear Energy"". SA Hip Hop Magazine. Retrieved 17 November 2020.
- ^ "WATCH: 'Freedom The Musical' rehearsals at State Theatre". iol.co.za. Retrieved 19 November 2020.
- ^ "Watch PDot O and Reason's Music Video For 'Celebrate The Roses'". Okay Africa. Retrieved 19 November 2020.
- ^ "Watch PDotO, N'Veigh, Ras & Bonafide's BET Cypher". Okay Africa. Retrieved 2 September 2021.
- ^ "Here Is The Tracklist For PdotO's 'Under The Sun' Album". Hype Magazine. Retrieved 17 November 2020.
- ^ "PdotO Welcomes The Year With New 3rd Studio Album Release 'Cold Waters'". South African Hip Hop Magazine. Retrieved 17 November 2020.
- ^ Staff, HYPE (29 April 2020). "Listen To Pdot O's New 'Cold Waters (Love Eternal)' Album | Hype Magazine".
- ^ "PdotO releases new album, Cold Waters Low Tides And Lost Tapes". Just Nje. Retrieved 20 April 2021.
- ^ Staff, HYPE (27 August 2020). "Pdot O x Blaklez Drop New 'Lost Diamonds' Joint Album [Listen] | Hype Magazine".
- ^ "PdotO: Making music speak for himself | Hype Magazine". 14 December 2012.
- ^ "Watch: N'veigh x PdotO Star In Mzansi Magic Movie Called #Nomayini Airing This Friday". www.slikouronlife.co.za.
- ^ ""I am tired of industry bullshit"". ZAlebs.
- ^ "Here is The Full List of Nominees For The South African Hip Hop Awards". Okay Africa. Retrieved 17 November 2020.
- ^ "2015 edition list of Nominees". Music in Africa. Retrieved 17 November 2020.
- ^ "The stage is set for 2019 SA Hip Hop Awards". iol.co.za. Retrieved 17 November 2020.
- ^ a b c "Here are the South African Hip Hop Awards 2020 Nominees". Okay Africa. Retrieved 17 November 2020.
- ^ "SA Hip Hop Awards 2021: All the nominees". musicinafrica.net. Retrieved 11 December 2021.