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Blxckie

Blxckie,Midnight Nightmare,Shadow, Ugly one
Blxckie in 2021
Born
Sihle Sithole

(1999-11-24) 24 November 1999 (age 24)
Sydenham Heights, Durban, South Africa
NationalitySouth African
Other namesSomnyama
Alma materUniversity of KwaZulu-Natal
Occupations
  • Rapper
  • songwriter
  • singer
  • record producer
Musical career
Also known assomnyama yena yedwa,11:59,gotham sky,shadow,under the bed the ugly one,or loadshedding
Genres
Labels
  • M4 Entertainment
  • CCA
  • Taylor Records
  • Def Jam
Websiteblxckie.com

Sihle Sithole (born 24 November 1999), known professionally as Blxckie, is a South African rapper, singer, songwriter and record producer from Sydenham Heights, Durban.[1] His debut studio album B4Now (2021) was certified gold in South Africa.

Biography

Sihle Sithole was born on 24 November 1999 in Sydenham Heights, Durban, South Africa.[2][3] His musical interest started at the age of 8 when he recorded music with his friends.[2] Sithole enrolled at the University of KwaZulu-Natal with a degree in Psychology, but failed to graduate due to the lockdown during the COVID-19 pandemic.[2]

In an interview with Akho Mabandla, he commented that he felt there was a disconnect between South African artists and their fans, saying "It's almost like when an artist blows up or gets a little bit of fame, that goes straight to their head. But what they forget is that the fans will always be the thing that stands between you and greatness. As much as they love the music, we need them to keep listening if we want to stick around, and that's what I'm all about."[1][4]

In March 2020, Sithole visited Johannesburg as the country underwent a 21-day lockdown, as a result of COVID. Whilst in Johannesburg, his popularity soared as he released multiple songs on Soundcloud[5]

Early that same month, he was named Up Next artist by Apple Music.[6][7][8]

On 30 April 2021, his single "David" was released.[9] The song was certified gold in South Africa.[10]

On 10 May 2021, he announced a single "Ye ×4" featuring Nasty C and the release date via his Instagram account.[11][12] The song was released 14 May 2021.

"Ye×4" was certified double platinum with sales of over 40,000 units.[10]

His debut studio album B4Now was released on 21 May 2021. It features appearances from artists such as Nasty C, LucasRaps, FLVME, Rowlene, and LeoDaleo.[4][5][13] The album was certified gold in South Africa with sales of over 10,000 units.

Blxckie embarked on his B4Now Tour on 26 November, kicking off in his home city of Durban at The Warehouse; that included 10 dates that ran through to December 2021. The tour was supported by A-Reece, Nasty C, Zakes Bantwini, Nadia Nakai, Sjava, Focalistic, Okmalumkoolkat, Big Zulu, Shizze, LeoDaLeo, 031Choppa, Clout Internet Boyz and itsbambino.[14][15]

He won Freshman of the Year and was nominated for Album of the Year (B4Now), Song of the Year ("Ye×4") and Best Collaboration at the South African Hip Hop Awards 2021.[16][17]

In December 2021, he ranked number 1 on MTV Base: SA's Hottest MCs.[18][19]

"Cold" was released as his new EP's lead single on 3 February 2022, at the time of release he also announced the release date of his EP via his Instagram account.[20]

On 18 February 2022, his EP 4LUV was released.[21] He later collaborated with fellow South African rapper A-Reece on the song "Sneaky".

He would then be nominated as the Best International Flow at the BET Hip Hop Awards in 2022.

In November 2023, Blxckie signed a recording deal with Def Jam.[22]

Towards the end of February 2024, he was announced as supporting act on We Only Talk About Real Shit When We're Fucked Up Tour with Bas, commerced on3 March in Dallas, Texas, and concluded in New York on 9 April.[22]

His extended play see u soon, was released on 26 July 2024.[23]

Endorsement

In May 2022, he was announced as the ambassador of clothing brand Redbat x Sportscene.[24]

Discography

Studio albums

Title Type Album details Certification
B4Now
[25][26]
Studio album
Gold

Extended plays

Title Type Album details Certification
Eqnx II EP
It Feels Like a Dream
Blxck Panda (with Khumz)
4LUV
  • Release date: 18 February 2022
  • Label: M4 Entertainment
  • Formats: Digital Download, Streaming
The 4Mula
  • Release date: 2022
  • Label: Taylor Records
  • Formats: Digital download, Streaming
see us soon
  • Released: 26 July 2024
  • Label: Def Jam
  • Formats: Digital download, Streaming

As lead artist

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
"Come With Us" (featuring Shizze) 2019 Non-album single
"End Zone" (featuring Slim Ego) 2020
"Uh Huh" (featuring Jon Fxrgo)
"Okay B.Y.E" (Priestdebeast, Blxckie)
"Big Time Sh'lappa" (featuring LucasRaps) Non-album single
"Side Piece" (BossyX, Blxckie) 2021
"Stripes" (featuring Flvme)
"Do Me" (Sxdie, LuMai, Blxckie)
"Kwenzekile" (featuring Madumane, Chang Cello)
"Why Me?" (Audiomarc, Nasty C, Blxckie)
"Get It and Go" (Priestdebeast, Blxckie, Blikkyy2drill)
"TOXIC" (YGFXB, Blxckie, Leodaleo) 2022
"Khuphuka"
"Focus" (S1mba, Blxckie)
"Papa Fetti" 2023
"Stuck (Your Heart)" (Blxckie, Mayten, S1mba)
"Loving You" (Elaine, Blxckie)
"BECOME ONE" (Nicole Elocin, Blxckie)
"Back and Forth" (Nailah Blackman, Blxckie, J Dep )
"Talk 2 Me" (Nanette, Blxckie featuring BGRZ)
"Survive" (Maximm, Blxckie, Khumz)
"Godly" (Maximm, Blxckie, PsychoYP featuring Loatinover Pounds)
"Back Into It"
"Out the Way" (Eli Sostre, Blxckie) 2024
"Coffin Freestyle"
"all faxx"
"Baby Jackson" (Blxckie, A-Reece)
"Abekho" (Sonwabile, Blxckie)
"Tholakuwe (Herc Cut The Lights, Blxckie, Sjava featuring Young Stunna)
"South" (Blxckie, Take A Daytrip) Non-album single
"—" denotes a recording that did not chart or was not released in that territory.
List of singles as featured artist, with selected chart positions and certifications, showing year released and album name
Title Year Peak chart positions Certifications Album
ZA
"Sete"
(K.O featuring Blxckie and Young Stunna)
2022 1 2× Platinum[27][28] SR3
"Slow Down"( Holly Rey featuring Blxckie) 2023 Non–Album single
"—" denotes a recording that did not chart or was not released in that territory.

Guest appearances

List of non-single guest appearances, with other performing artists, showing year released and album name
Title Year Other artist(s) Album
"Crown" 2024 Nelly Furtado 7

Awards and nominations

BET Hip-Hop Awards

Year Nominee / work Award Result Ref.
2024 Himself Best International Flow Pending [29]

BET UK Hip Hop Awards

Year Nominee / work Award Result Ref.
2022 Himself Best International Flow Nominated [30]

Clout Africa Awards

Year Nominee / work Award Result Ref.
2022 Himself Songwriter of the Year Won [31]

South African Hip hop Awards

Year Nominee / work Award Result Ref.
2021 B4Now Fresheman of the Year Won [32]
Album of the Year Nominated
2022 Best Hip Hop Album Won [33]

References

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  20. ^ "Blxckie Announces New '4LUV' EP Dropping 18th Feb". Hype Magazine. 9 February 2022. Archived from the original on 28 May 2022. Retrieved 28 May 2022.
  21. ^ Rasephei, Sekese (21 February 2022). "Blxckie releases his R&B rooted EP 4LUV to celebrate the month of love". theplugmag. Archived from the original on 29 June 2022. Retrieved 28 May 2022.
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