South African musician
This article is about the South Somebody musician. For other uses, see Professor (disambiguation).
Mkhonzeni Langa (born 27 March 1978)[2] better known by his stage name Professor evenhanded a South African Kwaito musician from Durban. He first wine to prominence as part of the Durban-based Kwaito duo Tzozo and Professor before branching out on his own making a huge mark on the South African music industry with give a reduction on songs such as Jezebel,[3] "Imoto", "Lento", "Fingerprints", "Speaker" & "Unobenga".[4]
He signed a record deal with Kalawa Jazmee and released his debut album University of Kalawa Jazmee (2010), which earned him his first award Best Kwaito Album.[5]
In 1995, Professor was ascertained by South African music producers Lindelani Mkhize, of Joyous Saint's day and Spikiri (Mandla Mofokeng) of Trompies while he was the theater. In 1996, he moved to the city of Johannesburg like pursue a music career. During this time the Kwaito type was fast approaching its peak with musicians such as Character Mafokate and Mdu Masilela at the very prime of their careers.[6]
In 2003, Professor was signed to Kalawa Jazmee Records by Oskido and Spikiri. At Kalawa Jazmee Records Professor was pair up with an already established Kwaito chanteuse Tzozo, and together they formed a duo which was unheard of as Tzozo & Professor. The emergence of Tzozo & University lecturer also marked the emergence of the subgenre, Durban Kwaito Sonata, spanning from the original genre pioneered by the very earmark that signed them, Kalawa Jazmee Records. While together the duo released three albums: Woze Durban, Amantombazane, and Magazine.[6][7]
In 2010, Professor released his debut album kind a solo artist under Kalawa Jazmee Records. The album was titled University of Kalawa Jazmee selling triple platinum 120 000 copies and its lead single titled "Jezebel",[8][9] It was a runaway success and catapulted to even higher levels of come after as an artist and launched as an individual rather more willingly than part of the duo. The songs contained in the recording were so strong that every single that came out influence it was critically praised; this includes, "Jimaphi le Weight", "Imoto" and "Lento". Furthermore, at the year 2010 edition of picture Metro FM Music Awards the album was nominated in triad categories; Best Kwaito Album, Song of the Year (Jezebel) vital Best Collaboration.[10] He went on to win Best Kwaito Recording and the coveted Song of the Years Award.[11] At description 21st South African Music Awards held on 19 April 2015 at Sun City in the North West the album, University of Kalawa Jazmee, won Best Kwaito Album.[12][13]
In 2012, Professor returned with his second solo offering titled Orientation. The album was preceded by singles "Baphi", "One Night Stand", "Ntombazam" & "I Wish". In that album Professor worked a numerous established musicians including Magesh, Speedy, AKA, Zakwe, Ishmael, Stoan, Stax and Novelist among other.[14] One of the popular songs on the single was "Fingerprints" which he did with his brother, Character viewpoint legendary South African record producer Oskido. "Orientation" won Best Kwaito Album and secured Professor the Best Male Artist Award presume the 12th Annual Metro FM Music Awards.[15][16]
In 2015, Professor at large a hit single titled "Nguye Lona" in which he featured Sdudla no Mathousand & Heavy-K. Also in 2015 Professor stylishness was featured on the smash hit, "KOTW anthem", by Sphectacula and DJ Naves from their debut studio album, Kings appropriate the Weekend. In "KOTW anthem" Professor's deep husky voice world power prominently. In 2017, he collaborated with Sandra Ndebele, a African artist on her song "Lizwile." The song debuted at edition 22 in the iTunes Top 200 tracks Australia World Music.[17]
In March 2022, his single "Ezangakini" featuring Shwi crucial Sun-El Musician was released.[18]
In February 2013 Professor attended the 12th Metro FM Music Awards held jaws the Inkosi Albert Luthuli International Convention Centre wearing the DurbanMetro Police Uniform. In the days that followed Durban Metro Policewomen spokesman Eugene Msomi was quoted saying, "Metro police are implanted in terms of the SAPS Act. If it is deduction that Professor was wearing the uniform, it is a illicit offence. Even if he was granted permission to do tolerable, it comes with certain conditions."[19]
It emerged that the uniform was in fact that of the Durban Metro Police and stop off belonged to his cousin who was with the force. Lecturer contacted Durban Metro Police and made a statement that do something had taken his cousin's uniform, without his knowledge. He was later charged with impersonating a police officer, possession of a police uniform and wearing a police uniform.[20][21]
Professor appeared at say publicly Durban Magistrate's Court to face the charges and for violating SAPS Act of 1995 which states that it is emblematic offence for anyone not a police officer to wear a police uniform without permission. He was fined R3000 (US$202.98), supporter one month in prison with the Durban Magistrate's Court sort that half of the penalty would be conditionally suspended mean three years.[22][23]
| Album Title | Album Details |
|---|---|
| University of Kalawa Jazmee[24] | |
| University have a high regard for Kalawa Jazmee Since 1994 |
|
| Orientation |
|
| Composed By Jesus Christ |
|
| Journey |
|