Reason (South African rapper) explained

Reason
Birth Name:Sizwe Moeketsi
Birth Date:30 June 1987
Birth Place:Tembisa, South Africa
Nationality:South African
Years Active:2005present
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Origin:Katlehong, South Africa
Instrument:Vocals

Sizwe Moeketsi (born 30 June 1987) is a South African musician commonly known as Reason, a name he uses as a rapper. He is also known as Sizwe Alakine, an alter ego he adopted after taking up a career in Amapiano.

Early life and education

Sizwe Moeketsi was born on 30 June 1987 in Tembisa, and grew up in Katlehong, South Africa.

Career

Using the stage name Reason, his first appearance on mainstream radio was in 2004 on YFM Radio. He started recording in 2005, starting as a battle rapper, and came to prominence after his collaborative work with Ms Nthabi. He has worked with some of South Africa's respected names, including Stogie T, Moneoa, ProVerb, DJ Maphorisa, Kwesta, and HHP.[1] [2]

In 2014, Reason released an album titled Audio High Definition, which included hits like "2Cups Shakur" and "Glasses to The Ceiling", featuring Locnville.

After pursuing a career in Amapiano music, he adopted the alter ego Sizwe Alakine, releasing the song "Khanda Shisa" under that name in July 2021.[3]

He has also been known as ReasonHD and gaaaAHDbody,[4] [5] the latter name also being the name of a 2014 hip hop track.[6]

Record labels

Reason signed a deal with Warner Music South Africa in February 2022,[7] after formerly recording with Motif Records[8] from 2011,[4] and Promised Land Records.[1]

Discography

Awards and nominations

Awards and nominations include Hype magazine's King of the Bedroom (2005); Top 5 Hottest unsigned rappers in South Africa (2005) by Hype; YFM Radio's Hip Hop show Rap Activitys Emcee of the Month (2005); and 10 Hottest Rappers in South Africa (2013).[1]

YearAward ceremonyPrizeRecipient/Nominated workResults
2013South African Music AwardsBest Rap AlbumAudio 3D
Best Male Artist of the Year
2015 Best Rap AlbumAudio High Definition[15]
2024Metro FM Music Awards Best Collaboration"Imithandazo"[16] [17]
Best Amapiano
Song of the Year

Personal life

Reason was married for seven years to Mosa Moketsi and they had two children before divorcing. He also has twins through his relationship with Luthando Shosha.[1]

Notes and References

  1. News: Gitonga. Ruth. 14 May 2020. Reason . Briefly. 14 December 2021.
  2. Web site: Reason (Sizwe Moeketsi). 14 December 2021. whoproduced.org.
  3. News: de Wee. Naledi. 7 September 2021. ‘Not a name change’: Reason sets the record straight on Sizwe Alakine. The South African . 14 December 2021.
  4. Web site: Lesego . Puso . Reason proclaims his gaaaAHDbody . Rosebank Killarney Gazette . 25 November 2014 . 3 July 2024.
  5. Web site: Audio High Definition by ReasonHD on Apple Music . Apple Music - Web Player . 13 October 2023 . 3 July 2024.
  6. Web site: Madisa . Kgothatso . 'Hottest MC list not true reflection of SA hip hop': Reason . SowetanLIVE . 24 November 2014 . 3 July 2024.
  7. Web site: 2022-02-14. Sizwe Alakine seals the deal with Warner Music South Africa [watch]]. 2022-02-18. The South African. en-ZA.
  8. Web site: 2019-01-25. Motif Let Reason And Riky Rick Go While They Still Owed The Label. 2022-02-23. SA Hip Hop Mag. en-US.
  9. Web site: 2012-06-18. Reason audio 3D album launch. 2022-01-14. Online Youth Magazine Zkhiphani.com. en-US.
  10. Web site: Rapper Reason gets personal with new single, Endurance. 2022-01-14. SowetanLIVE. en-ZA.
  11. Web site: 2015-11-26. REASON releases new album 'Audio Re-Definition' YOMZANSI. Documenting THE CULTURE. 2022-01-14. www.yomzansi.com. en-US.
  12. Web site: Every Reason to 'Love Girls'. 2022-01-14. www.iol.co.za. en.
  13. Web site: Langa. Phumlani S.. Does Reason's Azania hit the spot?. 2022-01-14. Citypress.
  14. Web site: 'Sizwe Alakine is a South African brand and that's the story we are trying to push': Reason . 2023-06-20 . TimesLIVE . en-ZA.
  15. News: 19 April 2014. These are the 2015 Sama winners. News24. 14 December 2021.
  16. Web site: METRO FM MUSIC AWARDS 2024 WINNERS ANNOUNCED. Metro FM. 2024-07-02.
  17. Web site: Tshisa LIVE. 2024-07-02. 2024-04-29. FULL LIST Kabza De Small, Mthunzi win big at Metro FM Music Awards. subscription.

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