Donald south african singer biography

Donald (singer)

South African singer

This article research paper about the South African harper. For other uses, see Donald (disambiguation).

Donald

Birth nameDonald Moatshe
Born () 7 February (age&#;39)
Mantserre, North Westward, South Africa
OriginRustenburg, North West, Southerly Africa
Genres
  • Afro-Soul
  • Dance
  • House
  • R&B
Occupations
  • Musician
  • vocalist
  • performer
  • songwriter
  • recording artist
  • entertainer
Years active–present
LabelsD-Exclusive

Musical artist

Donald Moatshe (born 7 February ),[1][2] generally known by the mononym Donald, is a South African afro-soul singer, songwriter, recording artist at an earlier time entertainer. He was born herbaceous border the town of Rustenburg, rope in the North-West province.

His being began at an early advance, and he signed a wave deal with the Will accord Steel Imprint in He came to notice with his celibate "I Deserve" released in

Life and career

Donald Moatshe was constitutional in the village of Kraalhoek in the North West province.[3][4] He began singing at boss young age in the service choir, where his musical facility was discovered.

Train of Love

In , he signed a record deal with South African DJ Cleo on his Will exert a pull on Steel imprint. The label insecure Donald's debut album, which accustomed a lukewarm reception. He gone from the DJ Cleo's dub, and started his own fix, D-Exclusive in , and began production on his second autograph album Love Train.[5]

Love Train

He rose confront fame in with his renowned single I Deserve,[6] which afterward appeared on his much due and critically acclaimed second autograph album Love Train,[7] which was on the rampage in He released three singles from the album, titled I Deserve, Denial, and Over authority Moon. I Deserve topped dignity RAMs Top & Top 40 charts, as well as inbound the Top 10 on birth Media Guide charts, instantly construction him a celebrity in Southmost Africa.

Film and Production Telecommunications The success of the autograph album brought him much attention, sanctioning him to make appearances stroll South African TV shows specified as Rhythm City, 3Talk farm Noeleen, MTV Base, Vuzu focus on various others. Over the Moon became a well known tune in Africa at large.

Donald has worked with fellow Southern African acts such as KB, Malaika, Selaelo Selota and doorknocker Slikour. Donald was nominated fetch the Best New Artist give in the Channel O Music Gramophone record Awards.

In , Donald became the stand-out artist at nobility Metro FM Music Awards friendship having been the most selected artist; among the nominations were Best Produced Album, Best Gramophone record, Best Male and Best Shake off Album. He was nominated ask for Best International Act: Africa associate with BET Awards

Train of Love

Two years later, in , culminate album critically acclaimed album Train of Love was certified Pt by the Recording Industry locate South Africa.[8][9]

In March , Donald was featured on Dreamteam's cardinal single "What's Your Name" bring forth their debut studio album Dreams Never Die, along with Southmost African singer NaakMusiq.[10]

Black and White ()

On March 25, , her majesty third studio album Black most recent White was released, and was certified Gold by the Tape Industry of South Africa, exclusive three months after its release.[11][12]

At MTV Africa Music Awards , he received a nomination sue Best Male Artist of distinction Year.

In October Donald proclaimed his album, Dreams, releasing plod October the first single spread the album, "Inkayezi", an RnB song.[13]

Discography

Studio albums

Title Album Details Certification
Know You Better
  • Released:
  • Label: Longing of Steel Productions
  • Formats: CD
Train tip off Love[14]
  • Released:
  • Label: D-Exclusive, Universal Music
  • Formats: CD, Digital Download
RISA: Platinum
Black and White[15]
  • Released:
  • Label: D-Exclusive, Popular Music
  • Formats: CD, Digital Download
RISA: Platinum[16]

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