Black Motion

Black Motion is an South African house duo from Soshanguve, Gauteng, founded in 2010.[1] The group is composed of Robert Bongani Mohosana, and Roy Thabo Mabogwane.

Black Motion
OriginSoshanguve, Gauteng
GenresHouse
Years active2010–present
Labels
  • Sony
  • Universal
Associated actsBrenden Praise
MembersRobert Bongani Mohosana
Roy Thabo Mabogwane

Black Motion was formed in 2010, by DJ Murda (born Robert Mahosana), and Thabo (born Roy Thabo Mabogwane) they are from Soshanguve.[2]

Their third studio album Fortune Teller was released in 2014.[3] The album was certified gold in South Africa.[4][5] At the 21st ceremony of South African Music Awards Fortune Teller won Best Dance Album.[6] In 2016, they signed a record deal with Sony[7] and began working on their fourth studio album.[8] Ya Badimo was released on October 28, 2016, worldwide.[9][10] The album won Best Dance Album at 23rd ceremony of South African Music Awards and was certified platinum by the Recording Industry of South Africa (RiSA).[11] In early February 2017, they partnered with Ballantine Scotch Whisky on music campaign titled The Ballantine’s Beat of Africa.[12]

On September 21, 2018, they released a single "Joy Joy" featuring Brenden Praise. The song was certified platinum in South Africa.[13] Towards the end of 2019, they announced "Everything" featuring South African singer Afrotraction and trumpeter Mo-T.[14] The song was released on November 15, 2020.[15]

In early February 2020, they made collaboration on "Uwrongo" with Prince Kaybee, Shimza and Ami Faku.[16] The song debuted no #1 on Radiomonitor Charts and was certified gold in South Africa.[17] In May 2020, they announced "Don't Let Me Go" featuring Djeff, Malehloka and Miss P via instagram. The song was released on May 15, 2020.[18]

The Healers: The Last Chapter was released on September 24, 2020.[19] [20] It features Nokwazi, Ami Faku, Simmy, Sauti Sol, Sun-El Musician, TRESOR, and Kabza De Small. The album won Best Dance Album at 27th South African Music Awards.[21] To further promote the album Red Bull Rendezvous launched a concert which was held Graskop, Mpumalanga.[22][23]

Influence

The band has cited Miriam Makeba, Fela Kuti, Ladysmith Black Mambazo, Salif Keita and Hugh Masekela as their influence.

Band members
  • Robert Bongani Mohosana
  • Roy Thabo Mabogwane

Discography
  • Talking To The Drums (2011)
  • Aquarian Drums (2012)
  • Fortune Teller (2014)
  • Ya Badimo (2016)
  • Moya Wa Taola (2018)
  • The Healers: The Last Chapter (2020)

Awards

DStv Mzansi Viewers Choice Awards
Year Nominee / work Award Result Ref.
2017 "Imali" Favourite Song of the Year Nominated [24]
Black Motion Favourite Music Artist/Group Nominated

References
  1. "Black Motion Open Up About Influences & History At Their South Africa Home Studio | Billboard – Billboard". Billboard. 3 August 2017. Retrieved 9 March 2022.
  2. Gwangwa, Virgilatte (17 May 2018). "Music duo take cool to another level". Independent Online. Retrieved 7 March 2022.
  3. Sithole, Bongiwe (10 October 2014). "The timeless sound of Black Motion". Sowetan LIVE. Retrieved 7 March 2022.
  4. "Black Motion Hits Gold! - OkMzansi". OkMzansi. Retrieved 7 March 2022.
  5. Zeeman, Kyle (7 June 2016). "Black Motion: We don't like to show off our success". TimesLIVE. Retrieved 8 March 2022.
  6. "These are all the 2015 Sama winners". South Africa: Channel. 19 April 2015. Retrieved 7 March 2022.
  7. "Black Motion sign a major deal with Sony Music | YoMzansi". YoMzansi. 30 September 2016. Retrieved 7 March 2022.
  8. "Black Motion signs major deal with Sony". TimesLIVE. 30 September 2016. Retrieved 7 March 2022.
  9. "Black Motion releases new album worldwide as part of their deal with Sony". ZAlebs. 22 June 2020. Retrieved 7 March 2022.
  10. "Black Motion 'Ya Badimo' releases on limited edition Vinyl |YOMZANSI". YoMzansi. 10 April 2017. Retrieved 7 March 2022.
  11. "Black Motion's Album Reaches Platinum Status - SA Music Magazine". SA Music Magazine. Retrieved 7 March 2022.
  12. "Black Motion collaborates with Ballantine on 'Beat of Africa' music campaign | YoMzansi". YoMzansi. 16 February 2017. Retrieved 9 March 2022.
  13. Israel A, John (5 October 2020). "Black Motion's "Joy Joy" Song Now Certified Platinum". Ubetoo. Retrieved 7 March 2022.
  14. Seemela, Masego (15 November 2019). "Black Motion on new song, the amapiano wave & celebrating 10 years in the industry". TimesLIVE. Retrieved 9 March 2022.
  15. "Black Motion release their new single, Everything, featuring Afrotraction and Mo-T – JustNje". JustNje. Retrieved 9 March 2022.
  16. Seroto, Butchie (5 February 2020). "Top SA artists join forces on Uwrongo | Music In Africa". Music in Africa. Retrieved 8 February 2022.
  17. Shumba, Ano (22 April 2020). "Uwrongo goes gold in SA | Music In Africa". Music In Africa. Retrieved 9 March 2022.
  18. Jabulani, John (11 May 2020). "Black Motion Announces "Don't Let Me Go" Feat Djeff, Malehloka & Miss P Release". Ubetoo. Retrieved 9 March 2022.
  19. "Black Motion: The Healers: The Last Chapter Album | YoMzansi. Documenting THE CULTURE". YoMzansi. 25 September 2020. Retrieved 7 March 2022.
  20. Jabulani, John (24 September 2020). "It's Out! Black Motion Album 'The Healers: The Last Chapter'". Ubetoo. Retrieved 7 March 2022.
  21. Dayile, Qhama (31 July 2021). "Here's the full list of the SAMA winners | Drum". News24. South Africa. Retrieved 21 March 2022.
  22. Mbonambi, Buhle (25 October 2020). "After a decade in the industry, Black Motion is ready for the next stage". Independent Online. Retrieved 7 March 2022.
  23. "Red Bull Rendezvous presents 10 years of Black Motion". Red Bull. 25 September 2020. Retrieved 7 March 2022.
  24. "DStv presents its very first Mzansi Viewer's Choice Awards". South Africa: News24.
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