Gaba Cannal Explained

Gaba Cannal
Birth Name:Khaka Yena
Birth Place:Daveyton, South Africa
Origin:Eastern Cape, South Africa
Instrument:Piano, keyboard, vocals
Years Active:2015–present
Label:Gaba Cannal Music Pty-Ltd

Khaka Yena, known commonly by his stage name Gaba Cannal, is a South African music producer and DJ. His music production is known for his soulful house take on Amapiano.[1] His name "Gaba Cannal" when roughly translated into Portuguese, means "Let It Be".[2]

Early life and education

Gaba Cannal was born in Daveyton, Gauteng but he later moved to the east of Johannesburg, where he completed his schooling and ventured into music production.[3] He Studied at Siyalakha Christian School then later moved to the east of Johannesburg where he grew up and finished matric in Fumana High School.[2]

Career

He started producing music at the age of eighteen and started out his music career as a hip hop producer and a pianist.[4] In 2014, he released his EP titled, Abundance which opened ways for him in the industry and in that same year he created his own independent record label, Gaba Cannal Music Pty-Ltd.[5]

In 2018, he was featured on the single Magic by Da Kruk, which was nominated in the 2018 South African Music Awards, for Best Underground Record of the Year.[6]

In 2020, he collaborated with South African singer, Busiswa on his single Umhlaba Wonke.[7] That same year, he released his album, Amapiano Legacy.[1] In August 2020, his single Hold On ranked No. 10 on Good Hope FM's SA House Music Top 10 Chart.[8] He has performed on stages alongside local musicians such as Vinny Da Vinci, DJ Ganyani, Nastee Nev, DJ Clock, LinQ, MFR Souls, Giggs Superstar, KoJo Akusa, Mzee, Julian Gomes, Javaman, The Brawl, Noxolo, Mobi Dixon, Jenerik Soul, Tim White, DJ Christos, Tokzen Mthi and DJ Terrance, as well as international acts such as Ralf GUM, Andy Campton and Nick Holder and also toured in countries such as Eswatini.[9]

On 25 November 2020, he revealed the release date for his upcoming album Statement and the official cover art for the project.[10]

Discography

Notes and References

  1. Web site: ICYMI: Gaba Cannal Blurs The Lines Even Further With New Project ‘Amapiano Legacy’. Zkhiphani . 27 November 2020.
  2. Web site: Gaba Cannal with ur #LunchTymMix on BestBeatsTv. bestbeats.tv . 27 November 2020.
  3. Web site: NEW MUSIC ALERT: Gaba Cannal Drops Two EP’s In One Night. Zkhiphani . 27 November 2020.
  4. Web site: Intoxicating new genre is here to stay. Sowetan Live . 27 November 2020.
  5. Web site: House Music Artist:Gaba Cannal. onenationmusic.com. 27 November 2020. 18 May 2019. https://web.archive.org/web/20190518144042/https://onenationmusic.com/gaba-cannal/. dead.
  6. Web site: Black Coffee, Distruction Boyz lead Dance Music Awards nominations. iol.co.za . 27 November 2020.
  7. Web site: Gaba Cannal Enlists Busiswa in New Amapiano Banger ‘Umhlaba Wonke’. Okay Africa . 27 November 2020.
  8. Web site: SA House Chart. goodhopefm.co.za . 27 November 2020.
  9. Web site: URBAN ENTERTAINMENT TO BRING THREE TOURS IN ESWATINI. Swazi Observer . 27 November 2020.
  10. Web site: GABA CANNAL SHARES UPCOMING "STATEMENT" ALBUM ARTWORK & RELEASE DATE. ubetoo.com . 27 November 2020.
  11. Web site: And The Dance Music Award Nominees Are!. People Magazine. 27 November 2020. 29 November 2020. https://web.archive.org/web/20201129212104/https://www.peoplemagazine.co.za/celebrity-news/local-celebrities/and-the-dance-music-award-nominees-are/. dead.
  12. Web site: Amapiano Aficionado Gaba Cannal Drops A Second Installment Of Suit And Tie EP. Zkhiphani . 27 November 2020.
  13. Web site: Gaba Cannal And Zano Finally Release Their Joined EP Amapiano Love Affair. Zkhiphani . 27 November 2020.
  14. Web site: GABA CANNAL RELEASES THE "SUIT & TIE EPISODE III" EP. ubetoo.com . 27 November 2020.
  15. Web site: GABA CANNAL PREMIERES GREAT I AM ALBUM. ubetoo.com . 27 November 2020.
  16. Web site: Gaba Cannal Drops New Album ‘Thetha Nabo Mfundisi’. slikouronlife.co.za . 5 May 2024.

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