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Artist Profile: Sabelo Gift Mkhwanazi
Birthdate: October 14, 2005
Hometown: Soshanguve Pretoria
Roles: Music Producer | DJ | Music Chants
Genres: Amapiano ( Hip Hop Piano , Havard
Background and Early Inspiration:
Sabelo Gift Mkhwanazi always believed he was destined to be a rapper, drawing inspiration from renowned artists such as K.O, Kendrick Lamar, and Tyga. His journey began with rapping and beatboxing, notably influenced by K.O's hit song "Caracara." Initially, Sabelo wasn't fond of amapiano music.

Journey into Music Production:
His transition to amapiano was facilitated by his best friends Atlegang and Rorisang, who introduced him to the music production app Caustic. Through Caustic, Sabelo began learning the basics of music production. His skills were further honed when he switched to using Fruity Loops, where he practiced playing the keyboard on his phone before advancing to a computer.

Despite not owning a laptop, Sabelo's friend Bafana provided him with the necessary resources to produce music.

Rise to Popularity:
Sabelo started gaining recognition in his neighborhood, thanks to his affiliation with Uhulumeni, a creative crew from Soshanguve. His growing popularity led to numerous local bookings.