PdotO explained

PdotO
Birth Name:Siphelele Mnyande
Birth Date:11 March 1985
Birth Place:East London, Eastern Cape
Origin:South Africa
Genre:Hip hop
Instrument:Vocals
Years Active:2010–present
Label:
  • HearStreet Music (Former)
  • CapCity Records (Former)
  • God bless the God Blessed Ent.(Current)

Siphelele Mnyande,[1] known professionally as PdotO, is a South African rapper and songwriter.

Career

He has collaborated with various artists such as L-Tido, Chad Da Don, Reason, J.Smallz and Bongani Fassie.[1] [2]

On 14 July 2017, he released his debut album Devilz Playground which featured vocalists and rappers such as J.Smallz, Kimosabe, Blaklez, Ginger Trill and Maggz.[3] [4]

In 2018, both his acting and musical career further grew when he got a leading role in the State Theatre production, Freedom the Musical which was directed by multi-award winning director, Aubrey Sekhabi.[5] In the same year he released his second album titled, Under the Sun.[6] He was also on the BET Africa Cyphers representing CapCity in 2018.[7]

Discography

Studio albums

Collaboration albums

Mixtapes

Filmography

Television

Film!Year!Title !Role!note!
2019NomayiniHimselfFilm[14]
2020Jacob's CrossHimselfSeries[15]
InkabaSeries
The Phoenix - Etv Series (Ndoda)

Awards and nominations

YearAward ceremonyPrizeResult
2018Lyricist of The Year [16]
2019South African Hip Hop AwardsLyricist of The Year[17]
Best Remix [18]
2020South African Hip Hop AwardsBest Male[19]
Album of the Year
Lyricist of The Year
Lyricist of the Year [20]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: ARTIST OF THE WEEK: PdotO to debut his new single ‘This Can’t Be Life’ this week. Yo Mzansi . 17 November 2020.
  2. Web site: Chad Da Don ready to drop his second album ‘Dreams Don't Sleep’. iol.co.za . 17 November 2020.
  3. Web site: The 15 Best South African Hip-Hop Albums of 2016. Okay Africa . 17 November 2020.
  4. Web site: Blaklez Breaks Down The Title For His Latest Album "Bear Energy". SA Hip Hop Magazine . 17 November 2020.
  5. Web site: WATCH: 'Freedom The Musical' rehearsals at State Theatre. iol.co.za . 19 November 2020.
  6. Web site: Watch PDot O and Reason’s Music Video For ‘Celebrate The Roses’. Okay Africa . 19 November 2020.
  7. Web site: Watch PDotO, N'Veigh, Ras & Bonafide’s BET Cypher . Okay Africa . 2 September 2021.
  8. Web site: Here Is The Tracklist For PdotO’s ‘Under The Sun’ Album. Hype Magazine . 17 November 2020.
  9. Web site: PdotO Welcomes The Year With New 3rd Studio Album Release ‘Cold Waters’. South African Hip Hop Magazine . 17 November 2020.
  10. Web site: Listen To Pdot O's New 'Cold Waters (Love Eternal)' Album | Hype Magazine. HYPE. Staff. 29 April 2020.
  11. Web site: PdotO releases new album, Cold Waters Low Tides And Lost Tapes. Just Nje. 20 April 2021.
  12. Web site: Pdot O x Blaklez Drop New 'Lost Diamonds' Joint Album [Listen] | Hype Magazine]. HYPE. Staff. 27 August 2020.
  13. Web site: PdotO: Making music speak for himself | Hype Magazine. 14 December 2012.
  14. Web site: Watch: N'veigh x PdotO Star In Mzansi Magic Movie Called #Nomayini Airing This Friday. www.slikouronlife.co.za.
  15. Web site: "I am tired of industry bullshit". ZAlebs.
  16. Web site: Here is The Full List of Nominees For The South African Hip Hop Awards. Okay Africa . 17 November 2020.
  17. Web site: 2015 edition list of Nominees. Music in Africa. 17 November 2020.
  18. Web site: The stage is set for 2019 SA Hip Hop Awards. iol.co.za. 17 November 2020.
  19. Web site: Here are the South African Hip Hop Awards 2020 Nominees. Okay Africa. 17 November 2020.
  20. Web site: SA Hip Hop Awards 2021: All the nominees . musicinafrica.net . December 11, 2021.

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