Soa Mattrix

Mandla Mashakeni, professionally known as Soa Mattrix is a South African DJ and music producer. Born and raised in Soweto, Mattrix musical interest began at the age of 10 in 2008.

Soa rose to prominent through his single "Uthando" (2020) featuring Soulful G and Shaun, which became commercially successful. The song was certified double Platinum in South Africa.

His collaborative studio album Tintswalo (2021), was certified Gold by the Recording Industry of South Africa (RiSA).

Discography Studio albums

Sounds of Africa (2021) Akani (2024)

Collaborative albums

Tintswalo (2021) (with DJ Maphorisa)

Singles 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 "Uthando" (featuring Soulful G and Shaun) 2020 — 2× Platinum "Inhloso" (Emotionz DJ, Soa Mattrix featuring Murumba Pitch, Happy Jazzman) 2022 — "Mina Nawe" (featuring Mashudu, Emotionz DJ, Happy Jazzman) 1 RiSA: 2× Platinum "Thandaumntu" (Bassie, Soa Mattrix featuring Happy Jazzman) 2023 — "Athandwe" (Soa Mattrix, Sir Trill featuring Beekay, Cnethemba Gonelo, Frank Mabeats, Tribal Soul) — "Nguwe" (DJ Stoks, Soa Mattrix, Happy Jazzman featuring Nandi Ndathane)2024 — "Luimbo" (Vic_typhoon, Soa Mattrix featuring Zee_nhle) — "Deep Space" (King D, Shaun101, Soa Matrrix) — "Africa" (Juliet Ariel, Soa Matrrix) — "Taximan" (Tonton Lusambo, Soa Mattrix featuring DJ ANUNNAKI) — "—" denotes a recording that did not chart or was not released in that territory.

Achievements South African Music Awards

"Mina Nawe" RAV Music Video of the Year South African Amapiano Music Awards 2021 "Uthando" featuring Soulful G, Shaun

"Mina Nawe" featuring Mashudu, Emotionz DJ

Himself Best Music Producer Lesotho Music Awards 2023 Himself Best International Act