Slvughter

Slvughter (pronounced Slaughter), born Ernest Mokgoatsane, is rapper, singer, songwriter, and record producer from Vosloorus, Johannesburg.

Slvughter’s musical journey began at a young age. In 2009, while in fifth grade, he started writing and rapping under the moniker "King E". His passion deepened during high school, when he joined the Hip Hop collective "The Elements" alongside Captain Trigger, Nico, and Master Phil—which marked his first experience in a professional studio setting, in tenth grade, 2014.

In June 2018, he released his debut EP, "Off The Tunnel", followed by a series of singles on SoundCloud. These early projects reflected his growth as an artist and introduced listeners to his ambient and emotionally driven sound.

Slvughter's debut studio album, Purple, was released in June 2020. The 12-track project produced the hit singles “Purple Portal” and “Young”—the latter of which won “Best Hip Hop Collaboration” at the Gazata National Music Awards. Purple features notable collaborations with artists T Svp, amapiano sensation Lady Du, and poet She.Rose. Later that year, he released Purple: Alienated Edition, an extended version of seven new tracks with features from X Caloway, Nigerian rapper Micklef, and American vocalist Vctraa. The edition also includes production by U.S.-based producer Svgar Beats, who contributed four instrumentals.

Currently, Slvughter is working on new material, continuing to refine his sound and expand his creative vision.