Gigi Lamayne Explained

Gigi Lamayne
Alias:Gigi Lamayne
Birth Name:Genesis Gabriella Tina Manney
Birth Date:7 July 1994
Birth Place:Lenasia, South Africa
Years Active:2014–present

Genesis Gabriella Tina Manney[1] (born 7 July 1994), known professionally as Gigi Lamayne, is a South African rapper.

Life and career

2001–2012: Education

Lamayne attended Dominican Convent School in Johannesburg (2001–2012)[2] and started writing poetry at the age of 11. Lamayne attended Wits University and obtained a degree in Media and Anthropology.[3] [4]

2010–2014: Career beginnings

Her interest in rapping began at the age of 16, with assistance from Scratchbeats records, she released her first mixtape titled El Principio-16 with help from Munya "Lym C" Chanetsa, Mitchan "Pinkaso" Adams, and Clint Allin.[5] In 2013, she was a runner-up at National Sprite Uncontainable Festival[6] and competed on Shiz Niz Mixtape competition and won, before signing a record deal with Bentey Records.[7] In 2014, Lamayne was contestant at Jack Daniel's Music Scouts Competition and won. She was discovered by PRO and signed her to his record label, Money First Entertainment. She won Best Female at the South African Hip Hop Awards in 2013.[8] Her first project album Colour Reign was released on October 2, 2014, produced by Tuxman.[9]

2015–2020: iGenesis, VI, Jobs Woods

In early 2015, she released her single "Ice Cream" which became successful and topped radio charts, and was later remixed by Khuli Chana. On September 15, "Jungle Fever" was released as the album's lead single and debuted at number 1 on the African Top Ten Charts.[10] [11] In 2016, She signed a record deal with Mabala Noise and began to record her new album.[12]

Her debut studio album iGenesis was scheduled to be released in July 2016.[13] iGenesis was released in October 2016. The album was supported by three singles, "Jungle Fever", "Shisa" and "Is'gubhu" featuring Duncan. In December 2016, she headlined the NH7 Weekender event, which was held in Pune.[14] At the 2016 South African Hip Hop Awards, Lamayne was nominated for Best Female, Best Mixtape and the Hustler of the Year.[15] In June 23, her single "Lobola" featuring Maraza was released accompanied with a music video.[16] She headlined to Basha Uhuru Freedom Festival on June 24.

In December 19, Lamayne departed with Mabala Noise.[17] In early January 2018, Lamayne signed a record deal with Ambitiouz Entertainment and released her new extended play, VI on July 13, 2018.[18] On January 29, her single "Iphupho" was released.[19] On May 17, her single "Fufu" featuring King Monada was released.[20] On February 1, her single "Bozza" featuring Kwesta was released and debuted at the summit of the Top 50 RAMS Chart.[21]

On July 26, 2019, her extended play Jobs Woods was released.[22] In April 2020, she made her screen debut on Hair Jury as a presenter, which premiered on April 1 on the Soweto TV channel.[23] In May 2020, she embarked on the Gigi Gang Show in South Africa and toured alongside Nadia Nakai, Moozlie and Boity Thulo.[24]

In March 2020, she made her screen debut on Hairy Jury as a host, which airs on Soweto TV.[25]

2021–present: Mermaids and Stuff and Set In Stone

On June 4, her single "Feelin U" featuring Blxckie and Mi Casa was released as the album's lead single.[26] On July 15, 2021, her fourth studio album Mermaids and Stuff was released and received positive reviews from music critics overall.[27] On September 17, it was announced that she would host TikTok's Africa music chart show.[28] At the 2021 Women of Wonder Awards, she won an award.[29] She received a nomination for Best Female at the 2021 annual South African Hip Hop Awards.[30]

In February 2022, she announced her fourth studio album, Set In Stone, and the release date.[31] [32]

Set In Stone was released on May 20, 2020.[33] It features artists Majorsteez, Big Zulu, Busiswa, MusiholiQ, Makhadzi and Kid X.

In 2023, Lamayne made her voice acting debut in the Disney+ animated original .[34]

Influences

Gigi Lamayne was inspired by the likes of Jean Grae, Bob Marley, Brenda Fassie and Tupac Shakur.[35] [36]

Endorsements

In February 2017, she was announced as the ambassador of Run the Streets Campaign by Puma.[37] [38]

In early February 2018, she was the ambassador of the Avon product fragrance called Free.[39]

In May 2022, she announced a partnership with Fenty Africa.[40] [41]

In August 2023, Lamayne was announced as the ambassador of Afroslim International. [42]

Tours

Discography

Studio albums

EPs

As lead artist

List of singles as lead artist, with selected chart positions and certifications, showing year released and album name
TitleYearPeak chart positionsCertificationsAlbum
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"Lobola" (featuring Maraza) 2017
"Bozza" (featuring Kwesta)2018
"Fufa" (featuring King Monada)2019
"Koze Kube Nini" (featuring Eminent Fam)
"The Rap up (2019)"
"Mojo Jojo" (featuring Bri Biase) 2020
"Stocko" (Abobhuti Bendawo, Gigi Lamayne, Bospianii)
"Slaap Tiger" (featuring DJ Tira, NaakMusiq, Just Bheki)
"My Body (Stand up)" (Merichan, Lira, Gigi Lamayne featuring Goodluck)
"Fxck Everybody" 2021
"Mashonisa" (featuring Busiswa, Makhadzi) 2022
"Gedlela (Gigi Lamayne, Mr Smeg featuring Lwah Ndlunkulu)
"Ho Ho Ho"
"Menzi Ngubane" (Gigi Lamayne, Lady Du, Robot Boii featuring Ntosh Gazi & Mustbedubz) 2023
"Let My People Go" (Gigi Lamayne, Megatronic)
"Qoqo" (Gigi Lamayne, Okyeame Kwame, Holy Ten)
"Our Father" (No Kredit, Gigi Lamayne, Piwe357)
"Please Fix"2024
"Ayi 4" (Busta 929, Gigi Lamayne featuring Sizwe Alakine)
"—" denotes a recording that did not chart or was not released in that territory.

Awards

Gigi Lamayne won the best female at the South African Hip Hop Awards in 2013 and in 2014. She also won the Jack Scouts challenge endorsed by Jack Daniel's in 2013 and 2015 where the winners were given prizes, including a trip to Miami.[44] ! |-|2022 |Herself |Rap/Hip Hop Artist of the Year| |[45]

National Film and Television Awards

|-|2023|Herself |Best Female Personality |

See also

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Motumi . Mpiletso . 2017-01-17 . Rapper Gigi grabbing the spotlight . 2021-11-12 . Independent Online.
  2. Web site: Kekana. 2016-10-20. 'I knew they were watching so I had to make it'- Gigi Lamayne . Independent Online . 2021-11-11. en-ZA.
  3. News: Gigi's academic success Drum . Drum. South Africa. 2022-05-19. Khosi. Biyela. 2016-03-30.
  4. Web site: 2016-03-30. TimesLIVE. Rapper Gigi Lamayne bags 4 distinctions, is top third year Wits media studies student. 2022-05-19.
  5. Web site: 2016-02-12. Gigi pours her soul into new mix-tape . Independent Online. Dineho . Phathi. 2021-11-12.
  6. Web site: Gigi Lamayne Music In Africa . Music In Africa.
  7. Web site: Award-winning rapper to of Wits class- PressReader . subscription . . 2021-11-11.
  8. Web site: SA Hip Hop Awards 2013 Winners Three Men On A Boat . 21 November 2013 . 2013-11-21. 3-mob.
  9. Web site: Colour of Reign by Gigi Lamayne on Apple Music . Apple Music. October 2, 2014.
  10. Web site: Gigi Lamayne's new single hits No 1 in Nigeria. September 15, 2015. The Citizen.
  11. Web site: Gigi Lamayne's Jungle Fever is taking off. Media Update. 2015-09-01.
  12. Web site: Mabala Noise signs Nasty C, Gigi Lamayne and more Channel . Channel. South Africa. 2016-07-21.
  13. Web site: The iGenesis of Gigi. Independent Online. 2016-06-22. Helen . Herimbi . 2022-05-19.
  14. Web site: Festival Report: Day 2, Bacardi NH7 Weekender, Pune - rollingstoneindia. Anurag . Tagat. 4 December 2016 . December 4, 2016. rollingstoneindia.
  15. Web site: Gigi Lamayne nominated for three South African Hip Hop Awards. Media Update. 14 November 2016.
  16. Web site: Gigi Lamayne premiers music video for Lobola . Era . Baloyi. 2017-06-23. quickread.co.za. 2022-05-19.
  17. Web site: EXCLUSIVE: Gigi Lamayne Parts With Mabala Noise Slikouronlife . Slikouronlife. December 12, 2017.
  18. Web site: Gigi Lamayne Gets Real About Her Deals With Mabala Noise and Ambitiouz Entertainment - OkayAfrica . OkayAfrica. 16 May 2019. Sabelo. Mkhabela.
  19. Web site: WATCH: Gigi Lamayne Releases Iphupho Visuals . Mandisa. Ntsinde. 13 July 2018 . Zkhiphani .
  20. Web site: Listen to Gigi Lamayne and King Monada's New Gqom Banger 'Fufa' - OkayAfrica. OkayAfrica. 2022-05-19. Sabelo. Mkhabela.
  21. Web site: Gigi Lamayne's Bozza ft Kwesta a Top 50 track in country. 2019-02-01 . BlazonMagazine. 2022-05-19.
  22. Web site:
    1. LISTEN Gigi Lamayne drops Job Woods – Ayana Magazine
    . Ayana Magazine. July 26, 2019. Thandeka. Mthethwa.
  23. Web site: Gigi Lamayne to make presenting debut with new Soweto TV show Drum . South Africa. Drum. 23 March 2020. Mahlohonolo. Magadla.
  24. Web site: Gigi Lamayne announces date for upcoming edition of her Gigi Gang Show - JustNje . 8 January 2020 . JustNje. 2020-01-08.
  25. Web site: Gigi Lamayne to host her first show on Soweto TV - ZambiaNews365.com. ZambiaNews365. 2022-05-20. 2020-03-21.
  26. Web site: Gigi Lamayne Shares New Single Featuring Blxckie and Mi Casa - OkayAfrica . June 4, 2021. OkayAfrica.
  27. Web site: Gigi Lamayne's New 'Mermaids and Stuff' Album Dropped [Listen] Hype Magazine]. Hype Magazine. July 15, 2015.
  28. News: Gigi Lamayne will host TikTok's first Africa music chart show Drum . South Africa . Nonkululeko . Matiwane. Drum. September 17, 2021.
  29. Web site: Gigi Lamayne recognised as Wow's 'Leading Inspirational Trailblazer'. 2021-11-04. Kedibone . Modise. Independent Online. 2022-05-19.
  30. Web site: 2021 SA Hip Hop Awards Nomination. Ubetoo. John. Israel A. 3 November 2021 .
  31. Web site: Gigi Lamayne U-turns back to hip-hop with new album. TimesLIVE. 2022-05-25. Constance . Gaanakgomo . 2022-05-19.
  32. Web site: Gigi Lamayne's "Set In Stone" Album Drops Friday Slikouronlife. Slikouronlife. 2022-05-19. Theo . Manjo. 2022-05-17.
  33. Web site: Gigi Lamayne drops long-awaited album 'Set in Stone' Hype Magazine. Hype Magazine. 2022-05-20. 2022-05-20.
  34. Web site: Gigi Lamayne Pens Emotional Note Following Disney’s Kizazi Moto: Generation Fire Premiere. Sahiphopmag. Banda. Clive. July 5, 2023. July 5, 2023.
  35. Web site: Ice cream' maker Gigi Lamayne is her own woman. 8 August 2015 . 2021-11-11. Tumo . Mokone. Sowetan LIVE.
  36. Web site: Carlos. Ncube. 20 August 2018. The big Gigi Lamayne interview – part 2 Music In Africa . 2021-11-11. Music In Africa. en-ZA.
  37. Web site: Nasty C, Gigi Lamayne & more star in PUMA's #RunTheStreets Campaign YoMzansi . 2022-05-20. 2017-02-20. YoMzansi.
  38. Web site: Local ambassadors star in PUMA's 'Run the Street' campaign. MediaUpdate.co.za. 2022-05-20. 2017-02-16.
  39. News: 2018-02-08. South Africa . WATCH: Gigi Lamayne bags new Avon campaign Channel. 2022-05-20. Channel.
  40. Web site: 'It's a very big honour' — Gigi Lamayne joins the Fenty Africa family. TimesLIVE. 2022-05-13. Constance. Gaanakgomo. 2022-06-08.
  41. Web site: Gigi Lamayne Partners With Rihanna's Fenty Beauty For New Shoot. 2022-06-08. Ubetoo. 2022-06-03. John . Jabulani.
  42. https://www.timeslive.co.za/tshisa-live/tshisa-live/2023-08-30-gigi-lamayne-announced-as-ambassador-for-afroslim-international
  43. Web site: 2021-07-21. Dive into Gigi Lamayne's new album 'Mermaids and Stuff' [listen]]. 2021-07-23. The South African. en-ZA.
  44. Web site: Mngadi. Mxolisi. 2020-07-07. Happy birthday Gigi Lamayne: 6 quick facts on the award-winning rapper. 2021-07-23. Briefly. en.
  45. Web site: Basadi in Music Awards 2022: All the winners. Ano . Shumba. October 15, 2022. Music in Africa . 2022-10-15.