Heavy K
Referred to as "the Drumboss" by his fans, Heavy K is a South African DJ and producer who rose to prominence in the middle part of the 2010s with his rhythmic electronic Afro-house tracks. Through hit singles like 2013's "Easy to Love" featuring Bucie, and 2017's "Inde," he built an international audience for his ongoing series of Respect the Drumboss albums.
Born Mkhululi Siqula in Port Elizabeth, he literally stumbled into a recording session as a teenager while running an errand to a friend's house. He was entranced and soon began to teach himself to produce music, DJ, and write songs. Early in his career, Heavy K was mentored by veteran producer Oskido, who helped him hone his skills both live and in the studio. The two collaborated on the 2013 track "Woza Nana." He made his formal debut later that year with the 2013 album, Respect the Drumboss, and subsequently scored a breakthrough hit with the standalone single "Easy to Love," which featured singer Bucie. The track went on to win "Song of the Year" at the South Africa Music Awards two years later. In keeping with his winning formula, he called his next album Respect the Drumboss 2015, and among its many collaborations was an appearance from Nigerian star Burna Boy. It was certified platinum and he quickly followed it up with 1950 a year later. A 2017 track, "Inde," became a widely streamed hit and in 2018, Heavy K returned to his signature format with Respect the Drumboss 2018, his fourth album. He appeared with a handful of collaborations over the next two years including 2019's "Ndenze Ntoni" with Ntombi Music and Cassper Nyovest and 2020's "Tsamaya" featuring Professor.
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Respect The Drumboss (3 Step Edition)
Africa - Released by Drumboss Musik on Dec 15, 2023
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Respect The Drumboss 2021, Pt. 1 (10 Years Of Heavy-K Edition)
Dance - Released by Drumboss Musik on Dec 17, 2021
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Respect the Drumboss 2018
Dance - Released by Drumboss Musik on Oct 5, 2018
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The Underrated King
Dance - Released by Drumboss Musik on Dec 2, 2022
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Respect The Drumboss 2013
Africa - Released by Drumboss Musik on Sep 25, 2013
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Shivers (Heavy-K Remix)
Pop - Released by Atlantic Records UK on Nov 12, 2021
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Never Change (Coke Studio South Africa Season 2)
House - Released by Good Noise Productions on Nov 23, 2016
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Abafana BePiano
Dance - Released by Drumboss Musik on Jun 4, 2021
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Amanzi
Sunnery James & Ryan Marciano, Heavy K
Dance - Released by SONO Music on Aug 6, 2021
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Amanzi (Tom Staar Remix)
Sunnery James & Ryan Marciano, Heavy K
House - Released by SONO Music on Aug 20, 2021
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Amanzi (Tom Staar Remix)
Sunnery James & Ryan Marciano, Heavy K
House - Released by SONO Music on Aug 20, 2021
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