Heavy K

Mkhululi Siqula (born 4 December 1991) professionally known as Heavy-K, is a South African DJ and music producer. Born and raised in Veeplaas, Port Elizabeth, Siqula relocated to Johannesburg at the age of 21 to pursue his musical career.

Early life Mkhululi Siqula was born on December 4, 1991, Veeplaas, Port Elizabeth. His father, Phindlie Siqula, was working as a mechanic. In 2013, he moved to Johannesburg to pursue his career in music. His debut studio album Respect the Drumboss 2013 was released on January 1, 2013. In 2014, he produced Bucie's single "Easy to Love" which peaked number 9 on Entertainment Monitoring Africa.

In September 2015, his single "Umoya" featuring Professor and Mpumi was released. "Moya" was nominated for Best Collaboration and Best Dance Album for Respect the Drumboss 2015 at 15th Annual Metro FM Awards.

On December 2, 2016, his third studio album 1950 was released in South Africa. In August 2017, his single "Inde" featuring Bucie and Nokwazi was released. The song was certified 6× platinum.

In early 2018, his single "Sphum’ elokshini" featuring South African vocalist Mondli Ngcobo was released. On October 5, 2018, his fourth studio album Respect the Drumboss 2018 was released.

2019-2021: Khusta, Respect the Drumboss 21(10 Years edition) In July 2020, his single "Uyeke" featuring Natalia Mabaso was released. The song was certified platinum by the Recording Industry of South Africa with sales of 50 000 units. On July 31, 2020, his fifth studio album Khusta was released.

In November 2021, he announced his remix of Shivers in collaboration with Ed Sheeran, which was released on November 12.

Mkhululi was reportedly working on his sixth studio album by February 2021. On December 3, 2021, his sixth studio album Respect the Drumboss 21 (10 Years edition) was released. It features Just Bheki, Simmy, Aymos, Nkosazana Daughter, Natalia Mabaso, Intaba Yase Dubai, Sino Msolo, Boohle, MSK, Bassie, Ntunja, Drumetic Boyz, and MalumNator.

2022-present: The Underrated King, Respect the Drum boss (3-Step Edition)

In early November 2022, he announced working on his The Underrated King EP and released its lead single "Ama Miliyoni" featuring Meez and Professor on November 18, 2022.

In 2023, Heavy-K released the album Respect The Drumboss 2 (3-Step Edition). 3-Step, a variant of gqom, is distinguished by its distinct rhythmic structure, which revolves around the sound of three kicks.

Heavy-K and DJ Tira released "Inkululeko", featuring Zee Nxumalo, Makhadzi, and Afro Brotherz on March 1, 2024.

Personal life In 2014, Siqula met Ntombi in a club at Grahamstown. The two got married and had two children together. In 2019, the couple got a divorce.

Discography Studio albums Respect The Drumboss 2013 (2013) Respect The Drumboss 2015 (2015) 1950 (2016) Respect The Drumboss 2018 (2018) Khusta (2020) Respect The Drumboss 2021 (10 Years Edition) (2021) Respect The Drumboss (3-Step Edition) (2023) The Anointed (2024)

Extended plays Thandaza (with Mbomi) (2021) The Underrated King (2022)

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 AlbumZA "Andikayeki" (Heavy-K, Ami Faku) 2023 — Respect the Drum boss (3-Step Edition) "Kwelizayo" (featuring Thakzin, Mazet) — "Ulele" (featuring Samthing Soweto) 7 Platinum "Inkululeko" (DJ Tira, Heavy-K featuring Zee Nxumalo, Makhadzi, Afro Brotherz) 2024— "Kwenzakalani" (Heavy K, Sir Trill, Leemckrazy featuring Professor, Essa Kay)— "Kunini Ngizama" (Heavy-K, Sir Trill featuring ilovelethu) — "Washa Wena" (Heavy-K featuring Mark Khoza, Sir Trill, Professor, Mpho.Wav, Skhokho)— "Nawe" (ilovelethu, Heavy-K, Sir Trill featuring Matics N)— "Hamba Nathi" (Heavy-K, iLovelethu, featuring Don De Guitarist, Jey Charles) — "—" denotes a recording that did not chart or was not released in that territory.