Soa Mattrix

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Mandla Mashakeni, professionally known as Soa Mattrix is a South African DJ and music producer. Born and raised in Soweto,He notes himself as of Tsonga tribe rooted in Limpopo, Mattrix musical interest began at the age of 10 in 2008.

Soa rose to prominent through his single "Uthando" (2020) featuring Soulful G and Shaun, which became commercially successful. The song was certified double Platinum in South Africa.[1][2]

Discography[edit]

Studio albums[edit]

  • Sounds of Africa (2021)
  • Akani[3] (2024)

Collaborative albums[edit]

  • Tintswalo (2021) (with DJ Maphorisa)

Singles[edit]

As lead artist[edit]

List of singles as lead artist, with selected chart positions and certifications, showing year released and album name
Title Year Peak chart positions Certifications Album
ZA
"Uthando" (featuring featuring Soulful G and Shaun) 2020 2× Platinum
"Inhloso" (Emotionz DJ, Soa Mattrix featuring Murumba Pitch, Happy Jazzman) 2022
"Mina Nawe" (featuring Mashudu, Emotionz DJ, Happy Jazzman) 1 RiSA: 2× Platinum[4][5]
"Thandaumntu" (Bassie, Soa Mattrix featuring Happy Jazzman) 2023
"Athandwe" (Soa Mattrix, Sir Trill featuring Beekay, Cnethemba Gonelo, Frank Mabeats, Tribal Soul) [6]
"—" denotes a recording that did not chart or was not released in that territory.

Achievements[edit]

South African Amapiano Music Awards[edit]

Year Nominee / work Award Result Ref.
2021 "Uthando" featuring Soulful G, Shaun Song of the Year Nominated [7]
2023 "Mina Nawe" featuring Mashudu, Emotionz DJ Pending [8]
Himself Best Music Producer Pending

Lesotho Music Awards[edit]

Year Nominee / work Award Result
2023 Himself Best International Act Pending

References[edit]

  1. ^ ""Uthando" By Soa Mattrix, Soulful G & Shaun 101 Has Achieved Double Platinum Status - ZAtunes". ZAtunes. 24 February 2021. Archived from the original on 2023-10-21. Retrieved 2023-10-21.
  2. ^ Naidoo, Deepika (2020-11-20). "Musos behind 'Uthando' want to take amapiano to international stages". TimesLIVE. Archived from the original on 2021-11-28. Retrieved 2022-10-22.
  3. ^ "Soa Mattrix "Akani" new Album". Metrobaze. 3 May 2024. Archived from the original on 4 May 2024.
  4. ^ "South Africa certifications". Recording Industry of South Africa. Retrieved 2023-10-21.
  5. ^ "Certifications 2023". www.risa.org.za. Archived from the original on 2023-10-30. Retrieved 2023-10-30.
  6. ^ "Soa Mattrix And Sir Trill Unite For New Single, 'Athandwe' | Slikouronlife". Slikour On Life. Archived from the original on 2023-11-01. Retrieved 2023-10-22.
  7. ^ "SA AMAPIANO MUSIC AWARDS 2021: CONGRATULATIONS TO THE WINNERS - TRACE". Trace. 2021-10-26. Archived from the original on 2023-06-04. Retrieved 2023-10-21.
  8. ^ Shumba, Ano (2023-02-22). "SA Amapiano Awards 2023: All the nominees | Music In Africa". Music In Africa. Archived from the original on 2023-05-29. Retrieved 2023-10-21.