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Mvzzle

b. 1994

South African DJ and record producer

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About Mvzzle

Born 1994. Mvzzle is a South African record producer, singer-songwriter, disc jockey, rapper, graphic designer and visual artist, known for Umlilo.

Gift Selaelo Morukhuladi (born 11 November 1994), professionally known as Mvzzle is a South African DJ, singer-songwriter, and producer born in Musina and raised in Westenburg, Polokwane. He is famous for producing the single "Umlilo" by DJ Zinhle.

Personal life Born Gift S. Morukhuladi, in Musina and raised in a village called Mountain View. His mother is a businesswoman and his father was the Conductor of the military band. At age 8, he moved to Polokwane International Gateway to be with his parents. At this point, his dad had gone from Conductor to Band Master at the SA Army Band.

Early life

2014–2015 Before producing House music, Mvzzle was a full time Hip Hop producer and rapper in high school. He was with a musical trio called Cyclops alongside his teammates Septic Rooger (Kagiso Mokwena) and Gran-T (Thabiso Ledwaba), which Mvzzle produced his first singles and mixtape with. After the trio disbanded, Mvzzle started his solo career producing both house and rap music, releasing singles titled Carpe Diem and Thick Madam, which he entered the SABC1's 1s and 2s competition with.

2016 Initially producing Hip-Hop and R&B, he started producing house music in 2016. He dropped out of college to pursue music and the assistance of South African Arts and Culture Youth Forum who gave him opportunities to play at events such as Major League Gardens, Mapungubwe Arts Festival, and Motsepe Foundation.

2018 He entered SABC 1's Dj competition, 1's and 2's – where he placed third. After the competition, MVZZLE contacted DJ Zinhle with two beats, one of which is now the song "Umlilo" featuring Rethabile – who had earlier been in contact with DJ Zinhle on Instagram proposing a collaboration with her.

Career DJ Zinhle's Umlilo has been certified multi-platinum and within its first three months, it reached over 5.1 million streams.

In celebration of the song's success, DJ Zinhle released a second video for Umlilo in December.

The hit single went on to receive triple-platinum plaques, and multiple SAMAs nominations. The female producer DJ Zinhle was accused of buying nominations for the song.

Discography

Singles and EPs

Label: Shandesh Music Formats: Digital download, streamingRiSA: Platinum "Di Chopper" (Shandesh& Mvzzle featuring Abi Wa Mampela & Naleboy Young King)SingleReleased: 11 April 2025 Label: Shandesh Music Formats: Digital download, streaming

Filmography Television YearTitleRoleNotesResults 20181's and 2'sHimselfContestant

Awards and nominations

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Important facts

Birth century
Known for
Umlilo
Also known as
Mvzzle with the V, Mvzzle Beatz, Silencer

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Frequently asked questions

Who is Mvzzle?

South African DJ and record producer

When was Mvzzle born?

Mvzzle was born on 11 November 1994 in Musina.

What is Mvzzle's occupation?

Mvzzle is a record producer, singer-songwriter, disc jockey, rapper, graphic designer and visual artist.

What is Mvzzle known for?

Mvzzle is known for Umlilo.

What nationality is Mvzzle?

Mvzzle is South African.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Mvzzle

· Wikidata: Q109313236

· DBpedia: Mvzzle

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