Hip Hop Pantsula
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Hip Hop Pantsula, born Jabulani Tsambo, is a popular South Africa
n Motswako
hip-hop MC who frequently performs in ethnic languages, though mostly in Setswana.
in Pretoria
. Raised in Mmabatho
, Pantsula's break came in 1997 when he and his school friends met with producer Chicco Twala who produced their debut, "Party". However, the band split soon after the release of "Party". Pantsula had his next album, Introduction, produced by singer and producer Isaac Mthethwa The album was recorded in different South African ethnic tongues such as Setswana, isiZulu and Sesotho.
Pantsula appeared on the third one-off TV special of quiz show Test The Nation, titled "National Parenting Test", as the Team Captain. In 2007, he won the third season of the reality dance show Strictly Come Dancing along with his professional dance partner Hayley Bennet. His hits include the single from his O Mang Reloaded album, "Tswaka", "Jabba" and "Tshwara" (the latter both from YBA 2 NW).
Pantsula frequently uses the phrase "Maf-town" in his music, which refers to his hometown, Mafikeng
, of South Africa's North West province
. He was honoured in September 2007 in the inaugural Mafikeng Golden Stars Awards held at the Mmabana Convention Centre.
Pantsula released Acceptance Speech
in December 2007 with its first single, Music & Lights, whose music video features Danny K
and US R&B Star Amerie
. In December 2009 Pantsula released his seventh studio album Dumela ("Belief"), the title of which is also a Setswanan greeting. The album is a double disc: the first disc is Hip Hop and includes the tracks Let The Beat Go, Make Monyeke, and Daraja and his collaboration with US Hip Hop artist Nas, Keledimo; the second disc has two of the singles already released, Bongwana and Magenge Le Majimbo, as well as WamTseba Mtho and a jazz collaboration with Jimmy Dludlu & Revolution.
He is currently working on his 8th album.
Remastered albums
South Africa
The Republic of South Africa is a country in southern Africa. Located at the southern tip of Africa, it is divided into nine provinces, with of coastline on the Atlantic and Indian oceans...
n Motswako
Motswako
Motswako is a Southern African genre of hip hop most popular in Botswana and South Africa.The genre first originated in Botswana in the mid nineties when a rapper called Mr T now popularly known as Nomadic created a demo of the genre which received rave reviews in radio stations...
hip-hop MC who frequently performs in ethnic languages, though mostly in Setswana.
Career
Pantsula attended high school at St. Alban's CollegeSt. Alban's College
St Alban's College is a private boarding school/day school for boys situated in Pretoria, Gauteng, South Africa. It was founded in 1963 by Anton Murray.-About:...
in Pretoria
Pretoria
Pretoria is a city located in the northern part of Gauteng Province, South Africa. It is one of the country's three capital cities, serving as the executive and de facto national capital; the others are Cape Town, the legislative capital, and Bloemfontein, the judicial capital.Pretoria is...
. Raised in Mmabatho
Mmabatho
Mmabatho is the former capital of the North-West Province of South Africa. In the apartheid era, it was the capital of the former "Bantustan" of Bophuthatswana. Following the end of apartheid in 1994, Bophuthatswana was integrated into the newly established North-West Province and Mmabatho was...
, Pantsula's break came in 1997 when he and his school friends met with producer Chicco Twala who produced their debut, "Party". However, the band split soon after the release of "Party". Pantsula had his next album, Introduction, produced by singer and producer Isaac Mthethwa The album was recorded in different South African ethnic tongues such as Setswana, isiZulu and Sesotho.
Pantsula appeared on the third one-off TV special of quiz show Test The Nation, titled "National Parenting Test", as the Team Captain. In 2007, he won the third season of the reality dance show Strictly Come Dancing along with his professional dance partner Hayley Bennet. His hits include the single from his O Mang Reloaded album, "Tswaka", "Jabba" and "Tshwara" (the latter both from YBA 2 NW).
Pantsula frequently uses the phrase "Maf-town" in his music, which refers to his hometown, Mafikeng
Mafikeng
Mahikeng – formerly legally, but still commonly known as Mafikeng – is the capital city of the North-West Province of South Africa. It is best known internationally for the Siege of Mafeking, the most famous engagement of the Second Boer War.Located on South Africa's border with Botswana, it is ...
, of South Africa's North West province
North West (South African province)
North West is a province of South Africa. Its capital is Mafikeng. The province is located to the west of the major population centre of Gauteng.-History:...
. He was honoured in September 2007 in the inaugural Mafikeng Golden Stars Awards held at the Mmabana Convention Centre.
Pantsula released Acceptance Speech
Acceptance Speech
Acceptance Speech is the six studio album of South African Hip Hop artist Hip Hop Pantsula, released under the CCP/EMI S.A. label in November 2008 in South Africa.-Track listing:...
in December 2007 with its first single, Music & Lights, whose music video features Danny K
Danny K
Danny K is a versatile South African singer, songwriter and actor. He holds a B.A. degree from the Wits University...
and US R&B Star Amerie
Amerie
Amerie Mi Marie Rogers , known professionally as Amerie or Ameriie, is an American singer-songwriter, record producer, and actress. She debuted in 2002 with the album All I Have, primarily co-written and produced by Rich Harrison, and was well-received in the urban market...
. In December 2009 Pantsula released his seventh studio album Dumela ("Belief"), the title of which is also a Setswanan greeting. The album is a double disc: the first disc is Hip Hop and includes the tracks Let The Beat Go, Make Monyeke, and Daraja and his collaboration with US Hip Hop artist Nas, Keledimo; the second disc has two of the singles already released, Bongwana and Magenge Le Majimbo, as well as WamTseba Mtho and a jazz collaboration with Jimmy Dludlu & Revolution.
He is currently working on his 8th album.
Discography
Studio albums- Introduction (2000)
- Maf Town (2001)
- O Mang?O Mang?O Mang? is the third studio album of South African Hip Hop artist Hip Hop Pantsula, released under the CCP/EMI S.A. label on September 1, 2003 in South Africa.-Track listing:# O Mang - 8:35# He Banna - 5:12# On My Own - 4:11# Nkago - 1:53...
(2003) - YBA 2 NWYBA 2 NWYBA 2 NW is the fifth studio album of South African Hip Hop artist Hip Hop Pantsula, released under the CCP/EMI S.A. label on October 17, 2005 in South Africa.-Track listing:...
(2005) - Acceptance SpeechAcceptance SpeechAcceptance Speech is the six studio album of South African Hip Hop artist Hip Hop Pantsula, released under the CCP/EMI S.A. label in November 2008 in South Africa.-Track listing:...
(2007) - DumelaDumela (HHP album)Dumela is the seventh studio album of South African Hip Hop artist Hip Hop Pantsula, released under the CCP/EMI S.A. label in 2010 in South Africa.-Disc 1: Hip Hop:# Dumela# Ancestors# Keledimo ft Nas# Make Monyeke# Mpitse...
(2009)
Remastered albums
- O Mang ReloadedO Mang ReloadedOmang Reloaded is the fourth studio album of South African Hip Hop artist Hip Hop Pantsula, released under the CCP/EMI S.A. label in 2004 in South Africa.-Track listing:...
(2004) - Acceptance Speech Re-Written (2008)