MFR Souls
OriginEast Rand, Katlehong
GenresAmapiano
Years active2013–present
MembersTumelo Nedondwe
Tumelo Mabe

MFR Souls is a South African Amapiano music duo founded in 2012 by Tumelo Nedondwe and Tumelo Mabe, both of whom are DJ and music producers from Katlehong in the East Rand of Johannesburg.[1] Their hit single "Love You Tonight" was commercial success certified platinum in South Africa.

History

2009-2013: Early years

They met in 2009 at an event in Tokoza and eventually formed their group in 2013, Ma-Ero & Force Reloaded and later was named MFR Souls.[2]

2014-2019: The beginning, Bless The Souls, Scorpion Kings

In December 2015, their 5 tracks Extended Play Bless The Souls was released.

On October 4, 2019, they released a single "Love You Tonight" featuring Sha Sha, Kabza De Small and DJ Maphorisa.[3] The song was certified platinum in South Africa.[4] At the 26th ceremony of South African Music Awards "Love You Tonight" was nominated for Best Collaboration and Best Music Video.[5] Their collaborative album Scorpion Kings with Kabza De Small, Virgo Deep and DJ Maphorisa won Best Produced Album of the Year at SAMA 26 awards.[6] On November 8, 2019, their Extended Play The beginning was released.[7]

2020-present: Musical Kings, Healers Of The Soul, T-Squared

In early 2020, their single "Amanikiniki" featuring Kamo Mphela and Bontle Smith was released. The song debuted number 3 on RAM charts and was certified platinum with sales of 50 000 units.[8][9] "Amanikiniki" was nominated for Record of the Year (fan-voted) and Music Video of The Year at 27th South African Music Awards[10] and Song Of the Year at MAMA awards.[11] On August 14, 2020, their second studio album Musical Kings was released.[12] The album features Bontle Smith, Tshego, Zano, J’Something and Manu Worldstar.[13]

On May 14, 2021, they released a single "Abahambayo" featuring Mzulu Kakhulu, Khobzn Kiavalla and DJ T-Man SA.[14]

In October 12, they teased their second studio album Healers Of The Soul, released on November 12, 2021.[15][16] In November 4, album pre-order were made available.

On April 1, 2022, their EP T-squared was released in South Africa.[17]

In early May 2022, they were featured on Freedom Sounds: From Kwaito to Amapiano documentary by Spotify.[18]

On May 5, 2023, the duo released their long-awaited single, "Bawo" featuring Russell Zuma, Shane907 & Locco MusiQ [19]


Discography

Extended plays

  • The beginning (2019)
  • T-squared (2022)
  • Elements of Life (2022)

Studio albums

  • Musical Kings (2020)
  • TBA (2023)

References

  1. ↑ Sekudu, Bonolo (April 28, 2020). "Music duo MFR Souls on making it in entertainment and being famous | Drum". News24. South Africa.
  2. ↑ "MFR Souls Ihamba Nabahambayo on their latest single 'Abahambayo' Dark". Yule dark. May 14, 2021.
  3. ↑ "MFR Souls feature Scorpion Kings and Sha Sha on new single, Love You Tonight". JustNje. October 4, 2019.
  4. ↑ Adejoy (August 9, 2020). "MFR Souls' "Love You Tonight" certified platinum". Fakaza News.
  5. ↑ "All the SAMA26 nominees". Biz Community. July 16, 2020.
  6. ↑ Shabangu, Nobantu (August 6, 2020). "Here's a List of the 2020 South African Music Awards (SAMAs) Winners - OkayAfrica". OkayAfrica.
  7. ↑ "MFR Souls release their sophomore EP, The Beginning - JustNje". JustNje. November 9, 2019. Retrieved November 12, 2021.
  8. ↑ "MFR Souls Reacts To Amanikiniki Reaching A Gold Status". SA Music Magazine. Retrieved February 3, 2021.
  9. ↑ Adejoy (November 11, 2021). "MFR Souls' "Amanikiniki" goes platinum". Fakaza News. Retrieved November 11, 2021.
  10. ↑ "SAMA27 Record of the Year and Music Video of the Year topped by Blaq Diamond, MFR Souls and Nasty C". samusicawards. Retrieved May 21, 2021.
  11. ↑ Bukola (January 13, 2021). "MFR Souls on double celebration for their hit single, "Amanikiniki"". Fakaza News. Retrieved January 13, 2021.
  12. ↑ "MFR Souls say album, Musical Kings, as celebration of East Rand talent". JustNje. August 17, 2020.
  13. ↑ "MFR Souls take us back to groove with new album 'Musical Kings'". YoMzansi. August 18, 2020.
  14. ↑ "MFR Souls release Abahambayo, featuring Mzulu Kakhulu, Khobzn Kiavalla and DJ T-Man SA". JustNje. May 14, 2021.
  15. ↑ Israel A, John (October 12, 2021). "MFR Souls Shares "Healers Of The Soul" Album Artwork, Tease uThuleleni Featuring Ice 50". Ubetoo. Retrieved October 15, 2021.
  16. ↑ "MFR Souls Announces "Healers Of The Soul Album" - ZAtunes". Zatunes.co.za. October 15, 2021. Retrieved October 15, 2021.
  17. ↑ Zuma, Mbalenhle (April 1, 2022). "MFR Souls drops third project called 'T-Squared'". Retrieved May 10, 2022.
  18. ↑ Levinrad, Nathan (May 2, 2022). "Spotify launch 'Freedom Sounds: From Kwaito to Amapiano' documentary and two dedicated playlists in celebration of Freedom Day – Texx and the City". Texx and the City. Retrieved May 10, 2022.
  19. ↑ Zatunes (May 5, 2023). "MFR Souls & Russell Zuma Drop "Bawo" Feat. Shane907 & Locco Musiq". ZAtunes. Retrieved May 8, 2023.
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