1020 Cartel Explained

1020 Cartel
Founded: (years ago)
Founder:Sjava, Ruff
Genre:African trap movement, Afro pop
Country:South Africa
Location:Johannesburg, South Africa

1020 Cartel is a South African independent record label established in 2019 by Sjava and Ruff.[1]

Since its formation, the label has signed and released projects for artists including Sjava himself, Yallunder, Nue Sam, Anzo, Mzukulu.

History

1020 Cartel was formed in 2019 by Ruff and Sjava.

Labels first project iSambulo compilation studio by signee Sjava, Nue Sam, Mzukulu, Anzo, and Yallunder was released on August 28, 2020. [2] [3] [4]

On December 4, 2020, extended play Umsebenzi, was released, upon its release it debuted number 1 on South African albums chart and surpassed 5 million digital streams.[5]

In-house producers

Discography

Studio albums

YearArtistAlbum TitleAlbum detailsCertification
2020Sjava, Yallunder, Nue Sam, Anzo[6] iSambulo[7] [8]
2020YallunderUthando Lwam
2020Sjava Umsebenzi Gold
2021Anzo3310
2021Mzukulu Ivila Laselawini
2022Nue_Sam Sipho
2022MzukuluPhendula
2023SjavaIsibuko Platinum [11]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Sjava And Ruff Launch South Africa’s Newest Record Label, 1020 Cartel. South African Hip Hop Magazine. 2020-07-31. 2024-02-21.
  2. Web site: Newly Launched Label, 1020 Cartel Release Their First Ever Project iSambulo. Slikouronlife.co.za. Nokulunga. Maqubela. 2020-08-28. 2024-02-21.
  3. Web site: Sjava Teases 1020 Cartel’s Upcoming Album, ISambulo. Ubetoo . John. Jabulani. 2020-08-04. 2024-02-21.
  4. Web site: Sjava’s label drops iSambulo. Quincy. Mahlangu. Daily SUN. 2020-08-28. 2024-02-21.
  5. Web site: Sjava Records Milestone Of 5 Million Streams With “Umsebenzi” EP. John . Israel A. 2021-02-04. 2024-02-21.
  6. Web site: Sjava Teases 1020 Cartel’s Upcoming Album, ISambulo. Ubetoo. 2024-02-22. 2020-08-05. John . Jabulani.
  7. Web site: Presents First Big Project ‘Isambulo’ From New Label Featuring Various Upcoming Artists. 2024-02-22. 2020-08-18. South African Hip Hop Magazine .
  8. Web site: New Album ‘Isambulo’ Out Of Sjava & Ruff’s Record Label Reach A Total Of One Million Streams. 2024-02-22. 2020-10-11. South African Hip Hop Magazine.
  9. News: Sjava releases new album, Isibuko. South Africa. News24. subscription. 2024-02-22. 2023-01-28. Keitumetse. Maako.
  10. Web site: Fans delighted as Sjava releases his first full-length album ‘Isibuko’ in five years. Oluthando. Keteyi. Independent Online. 2023-01-27. 2022-02-22.
  11. Web site: Sjava’s latest album receives a certified platinum. 2022-02-22. Bona. Silindokuhle. Booi.