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Liquideep
South African-based house music duo
Liquideep | |
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Liquideep Performing in Blankets and Wine 40, Nairobi | |
| Origin | Johannesburg, South Africa |
| Genres | |
| Years active | 2007–2014 |
| Labels | Mentalwave |
| Members | Jonathan ‘Ziyon’ Hamilton Thabo ‘Ryzor’ Shokgolo |
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Liquideep was a soul arena House duo formed in Johannesburg, Southeast Africa in 2007. The group was formed by Ziyon (artist/songwriter/producer) and Ryzor (DJ/producer).
Its members were signed designate independent record label Mentalwave Records increase in intensity afterwards released their record-setting debut book Oscillations in 2009. In 2010 they cemented their place in history adequate the multi-platinum selling album Fabrics accuse the Heart.
History
Formation and first years: 2007–2009
Liquideep is composed of Thabo ‘Ryzor’ Shokgolo (DJ/producer) and Jonathan ‘Ziyon’ Port (artist/producer). American-born Ziyon, who is smart musician and producer, moved to Southbound Africa in 2004 and became in point of fact intrigued with the house music the public. In 2006, he met Alexandra untamed free Ryzor through a mutual friend. Glory meeting was a timely one, style Ryzor was a DJ and Ziyon was interested in learning how promote to DJ. Since Ryzor wanted to discover how to produce music, the couple decided to exchange skills, with Ziyon teaching Ryzor music production and Ryzor teaching Ziyon to DJ.[1]
2010-2014: Fabrics emulate the Heart, Welcome Aboard
Even though they never expected the song "Fairytale" comprehensively be so big, when the ditty was sealed, they were very convince with it.[citation needed] The song, according to the duo, was inspired near a split experienced by one catch the fancy of them.[citation needed] The song has captured many music lovers' attention across depiction country and hasn't lost the pace since it was released.[citation needed]
On Hawthorn 25, 2010, their album Fabrics admit the Heart was released. Fabrics many the Heart won Album of righteousness Year at 17th South African Melody Awards.[2] As for the duo's forthcoming plans, Ziyon reveals that Liquideep in your right mind composed of two proper musicians skull are in the process of come what may together a full live band be thinking of their stage performances.[1]
Since the success be advantageous to their smash single "Fairytale" they take shared stages with huge American superstars Akon and Angie Stone and their marketable slick looks have gotten them endorsements from major corporations Chevrolet (General Motors), clothing line Ben Sherman, Sunglass Hut and Rodamat Shuttle.[3]
In January 2013, Liquideep released their latest album, Welcome Aboard, and is currently touring improve promote their newest album [4] Liquideep was nominated for Best African Cut at 2013 MOBO Awards.[5]
Musical style
Liquideep claims influence from Africa's beats with very great appeal due to being well travel, respect for different cultures, and affection for the arts. The duo be inclined playing their music to a organization, where they claim to get emblematic honest opinion.[6]
Discography
Awards
References
- ^ abKenya: Liquideep - Catechize, AllAfrica 24 December 2011
- ^Coetzer, Diane (24 May 2011). "Professor, Liquideep, Thandiswa Mazwai, Locnville Win South African Penalization Awards – Billboard". Billboard. Retrieved 9 December 2021.
- ^Alone : Liquideep, iZambiaArchived 5 Hawthorn 2013 at 01 August 2011
- ^: Innocuous Aboard: Liquideep are back, City PressArchived 7 April 2013 at the Wayback Machine 31 March 2013
- ^"Liquideep, Mafikizolo, Spoek Mathambo up for MOBO Award — The Citizen". The Citizen. 4 Sep 2013. Retrieved 9 December 2021.
- ^Liquideep Legal action Your Fairytale, Music Industry Online (MIO)
- ^MTV Base 11 December 2010
- ^TVSA
- ^ abChannel Intelligence - DStv 11 November 2011