Black Motion Biography: Everything We Know About The Musical Duo
Black Motion was created in 2010 by DJ Murda (born Robert Mahosana) and Thabo Mabogwane. The duo came together to form the musical group that is now a big name in the entertainment circle. Both parties are talented artists which have helped them gain ground.
Radio listeners are familiar with their songs which is played over and over again. They further gained prominence after their songs appeared in many compilations. The duo had their musical breakthrough when they dropped the song titled Banane Mavoko.
The song which could translate to clap your hands featured the late Jah Rich. They have also worked with other big artists in the music scene. Among others, they have collaborated with DJ Mthi, Bantu Soul, and Oskido.
Profile
Name Black Motion
Country of origin South Africa
Members Robert Mahosana and Thabo Mabogwane
Albums The Healers: The Last Chapter (2020), Ya Badimo (2016), Fortune Teller (2014), On Cue Vol 2 (2011)
Awards South African Music Award for Best Dance Album, South African Music Award for Best Duo/Group of the Year
Years active 2010-date
Genre Dance/Electronic
Record labels Sound African Recordings, Ocha Records, SME Africa, UNIVERSAL MUSIC
Background
The popular musical duo was formed by two South African artists Robert Mahosana aka, DJ Murda, and Thabo Mabogwane in 2010. In the next year, they dropped their first album Talking to the Drums (2011). They have also worked with other music labels outside the country who helped release their music tracks.
Nulu and Tribe are among the labels they’ve worked with. They have also held performances outside the shores of South Africa. Black Motion has performed in counties within and outside the African continent. They have performed in the UK, Miami, Portugal, Angola, Botswana, and Namibia.
Members
The musical duo Black Motion is made up of two members including DJ Murda and Thabo. DJ Murda was born Robert Mahosana in Potchefstroom but was raise in Soshanguve.
They were united with a common interest, music. Though the group was created in 2009, they started gaining ground in the next year.
Career
Black Motion has released many hit songs since they first ventured into the music industry. Many fans and lovers of music seem to enjoy their work which is evident in their viewership on YouTube.
Among their songs, Joy Joy feat. Brenden hit over 3 million views on the streaming platform. Blending traditional drums in their work has further gained them a presence. In 2020, they dropped the album The Healers: The Last Chapter.
They have also worked with popular South African rapper Sho Madjozi and a Kenyan pop band, Sauti Sol. They also collaborated with Vanco and Justin Chalice on the jam Closer To The Light.
Songs
Tracks Featured artists Duration
Beat of Africa Celimpilo & Nokwazi 06:53
Can’t deny the feeling Zamo 04:48
Free Sauti Sol 03:26
Trap en Los Nokwazi 05:18
BloodStream Tresor 04:42
Sibusiso 04:00
Noyana Dumza Maswana 04:49
Uleleni Ami Faku 04:05
Ven pa ka Homeboyz 06:23
I wanna be Brenden Praise & Kabza Da Small 05:59
Ake cheat King Monada & Chymamusique 06:01
Mshubo Ihashi Elimhlophe 04:37
To my tribe Bonj 05:47
Ome Brenden Praise 05:47
Uleleni Ami Faku 05:11
Noyana Dumza Maswana 06:56
Hosana Sun-El Musician & Nobunhle 04:49
Marry Me Msaki 06:31
Sibusiso 06:00
LaSalsa Simmy 06:03
BloodStream Tresor 07:01
Soyeka TabiaCaiiro, Tabia 08:51
Trap en Los Nokwazi 07:31
Free Sauti Sol 06:08
Can’t deny the feeling Zamo 06:38
Technology Da Capo 08:03
Peperuka Idi Aziz 06:11
Amandla NaakMusiQ & Mvzzle Beat 06:02
Pretty lights Alie Keys, KB & Tshepo 07:22
Lava PrichA 06:33
Vuka Indlovukazi & DJ Fortee 05:14
Stametta Afrikan Roots, Chymamusique, 05:40
T-Deep & Gorge Munetsi
Swing Jozi Malehloka 06:16
Everything Afrotraction & Mo-T 03:43
Hosana Sun-El Musician & Nobunhle 04:01
Marry Me Msaki 04:47
Ome Brenden Praise 04:38
Ake Cheat King Monada & Chymamusique 04:21
Ven Pa Ka Homeboyz 04:00
Mshubo Ihashi Elimhlophe 03:13
LaSalsa Simmy
Albums
Title Year
The Healers: The Last Chapter 2020
Ya Badimo 2016
Fortune Teller 2014
On Cue Vol 2 2011
Social media
They are active on social media and have gained a vast following for their content. Black Motion fans stay connected to their engaging content where they promote their music.
They talk about their performances and more using the platform. On the Black Motion Instagram account, @realblackmotion, they boast over three hundred and seventy thousand followers.
