BASIC INFORMATION
Stage Name: | Kabza De Small |
Real Name | Kabelo Motha |
Occupation | DJ, Record Producer, Recording Artiste |
Date of Birth | 27 November, 1992 (27 Years Old) |
Place of Birth | Mpumalanga, South Africa |
Gender | Male |
Nationality | South African |
Relationship status | In a relationship |
Education | High School |
KABZA DE SMALL’S BIOGRAPHY
Born on the 27th of November 1992, Kabelo Motha popularly known by is stage name Kabza De Small, is a prolific Disc Jockey, Record producer and recording artiste in South Africa. His genre of music is Amapiano which he does in both English and his local dialect. He is known as the “King of Amapiano”. He is currently signed to New Money Gang. He is popular for his hit single “Uber Everywhere” which got him nominations and recognition. He is known to collaborate with DJ Maphorisa of recent and they have an album together. He has performed on stages with top artiste both locally and internationally
FAMILY AND BEGINNING
Kabza De Small is from Mpumalanga a small township in South Africa. Due to family migration he had to move to Pretoria where he was raised. E got interested in music at an early age and before the age of 10 he could already make beats and write songs.
EDUCATION
Kabza De Small attended his High School in Pretoria. He was an average student because he focused more on his music, so after a while he decided to focus on building his talent.
MUSICAL MILESTONE
Kabza De Small started off his career as a DJ in 2009 and was into so many genres ranging from Afro-fused house to EDM. After a while he released his first album ‘Avenue sounds’ which gave rise to the hit single “Uber Everywhere”.
The song was released under the House Afrika Records. In 2018 he also gained major attention for releasing Other hit singles title “Amabele Shaya” and “umshove” featuring vocals from his amapiano counterpart Leehleza. He also made collaborative efforts with his new found collaboration partner DJ Maphorisa which gave birth to projects like Scorpion Kings, which was certified Diamond by RISA (The South African rating board).
He is considered the best selling Amapiano artist and they’ve also gone on to release other albums together. Although Kabza De Small started his music career at a young age, he has over time gone ahead to develop on his talent. He is also one of the most streamed artistes on online music platforms
KABZA DE SMALL’S ALBUMS
Kabza De Small has released 8 studio projects since his debut into the music scene. This studio projects includes both his personal albums and collaborative albums. Here are the studio projects released by Kabza De Small;
Avenue Sounds (2016)
This was his debut studio project that was released officially on the 4th of November. The album was released under House Afrika record label.
Pretty Girls Love Amapiano (2019)
This is his second personal project that was released on the 18th of October 2019 under the Piano Hub (PTY) LTD
Collaborative Albums
Amapiano Volume 4 (2019)
This studio album was done with various artiste and was released officially on the 1st of March, under House Afrika record Label.
Dreaming Ep (SPUMANTE, KABZA DE SMALL, CHAMBERS) (2019)
This is an Extended Play (EP) he released with Chambers and Spumante. It was officially released on the 4th of March, under New Money Gang records.
Scorpion Kings With Dj Maphorisa (2019)
This is a collaborative effort with DJ Maphorisa, that was released officially on the 5th of July 2019, under New Money Gang record label. The album was certified diamond by RISA
Piano Hub With Dj Maphorisa (2019)
This is another project he released with DJ Maphorisa. The project was released officially on the 1st of October, under New Money Gang label.
The Return of Scorpion Kings With Dj Maphorisa (2019)
This is another project with Dj Maphorisa that was released officially on the 29th of November 2019, under New Money Gang Label.
Scorpion Kings Live At Sun Arena 11 April 2020 With DJ Maphorisa (2020)
The project which is a compilation of an event he and DJ Maphorisa played at Sun Arena was officially on the 31st of January 2020, under New Money Gang Records.
KABZA DE SMALL’S SONGS
Kabza De Small has released more than 100 songs and has 8 studio projects. Here are the best songs by Kabza De Small according to their ratings, streams and Downloads
1. Kabza De Small – Uber Everywhere
2. Kabza De Small – Gibela
3. Kabza De Small – Sax Ke Sax
4. Kabza De Small – Amabele (Shaya)
5. Kabza De Small – Udriver
6. Kabza De Small – How do I let it go
7. Kabza De Small – Yebo pa
8. Kabza De Small – Moya Wami
9. Kabza De Small – Tears
10. Kabza De Small – Yano Wave
KABZA DE SMALL’S PERFORMANCE AND PRESENCE
Kabza De Small has performed and headlined at major events both locally and internationally. He had a grand performance at the South African Music Awards (SAMA). He has also had appearance on TV shows on SABC , Channel O and Mzansi magic. He has also performed at major clubs and festivals in South Africa.
KABZA DE SMALL’S RELATIONSHIP
Kabza De Small is in a relationship with is unnamed girlfriend, who is also a journalist. The couple is expecting a child together. But he has kept it all private from the media, not making any comments concerning it
AWARDS AND NOMINATIONS
Kabza De Small since his debut has gotten various recognition and nominations for his songs. . He has also gotten awards for his collaborative efforts with other artistes.
KABZA DE SMALL’S NET WORTH
Kabza De Small’s Net worth is estimated at 8 million dollars. This is calculated from payments for show performances, album sales, Money made from his Youtube views, endorsement deals, Properties and investments owned by him, the artiste is doing well for himself financially and is one of the top artistes in South Africa to reckon with.
KABZA DE SMALLS SONGS DOWNLOAD, STREAM, BUY AND WATCH
Kabza De Small songs from his 8 studio projects and his other collaborative efforts are available on all major platforms, like Youtube, Spotify and Apple Music.
Kabza De Small is one of the top DJs and record producers in South Africa who came to the music scene fully equipped. He has made that obvious with the hit songs he has been dishing out since his debut.
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