1020 Cartel

1020 Cartel
Founded2019 (2019) (5 years ago)
FounderSjava, Ruff
GenreAfrican trap movement, Afro pop
Country of originSouth Africa
LocationJohannesburg, South Africa
Official website1020cartel.com

1020 Cartel is a South African independent record label established in 2019 by Sjava and Ruff.[1]

Since its formation, the label has signed and released projects for artists including Sjava himself, Yallunder, Nue Sam, Anzo, Mzukulu.

History

1020 Cartel was formed in 2019 by Ruff and Sjava.

Labels first project iSambulo compilation studio by signee Sjava, Nue Sam, Mzukulu, Anzo, and Yallunder was released on August 28, 2020. [2][3][4]

On December 4, 2020, extended play Umsebenzi, was released, upon its release it debuted number 1 on South African albums chart and surpassed 5 million digital streams.[5]

In-house producers

  • Ruff

Discography

Studio albums

Year Artist Album Title Album details Certification
2020 Sjava, Yallunder, Nue Sam, Anzo

[6]

iSambulo[7][8]
2020 Yallunder Uthando Lwam
2020 Sjava Umsebenzi Gold
2021 Anzo 3310
2021 Mzukulu Ivila Laselawini
2022 Nue_Sam Sipho
2022 Mzukulu Phendula
2023 Sjava Isibuko Platinum [11]

References

  1. ^ "Sjava And Ruff Launch South Africa's Newest Record Label, 1020 Cartel". South African Hip Hop Magazine. 2020-07-31. Retrieved 2024-02-21.
  2. ^ Maqubela, Nokulunga (2020-08-28). "Newly Launched Label, 1020 Cartel Release Their First Ever Project iSambulo". Slikouronlife.co.za. Retrieved 2024-02-21.
  3. ^ Jabulani, John (2020-08-04). "Sjava Teases 1020 Cartel's Upcoming Album, ISambulo". Ubetoo. Retrieved 2024-02-21.
  4. ^ Mahlangu, Quincy (2020-08-28). "Sjava's label drops iSambulo". Daily SUN. Retrieved 2024-02-21.
  5. ^ Israel A, John (2021-02-04). "Sjava Records Milestone Of 5 Million Streams With "Umsebenzi" EP". Retrieved 2024-02-21.
  6. ^ Jabulani, John (2020-08-05). "Sjava Teases 1020 Cartel's Upcoming Album, ISambulo". Ubetoo. Retrieved 2024-02-22.
  7. ^ "Presents First Big Project 'Isambulo' From New Label Featuring Various Upcoming Artists". South African Hip Hop Magazine. 2020-08-18. Retrieved 2024-02-22.
  8. ^ "New Album 'Isambulo' Out Of Sjava & Ruff's Record Label Reach A Total Of One Million Streams". South African Hip Hop Magazine. 2020-10-11. Retrieved 2024-02-22.
  9. ^ Maako, Keitumetse (2023-01-28). "Sjava releases new album, Isibuko". South Africa: News24. Retrieved 2024-02-22.
  10. ^ Keteyi, Oluthando (2023-01-27). "Fans delighted as Sjava releases his first full-length album 'Isibuko' in five years". Independent Online. Retrieved 2022-02-22.
  11. ^ Booi, Silindokuhle. "Sjava's latest album receives a certified platinum". Bona. Retrieved 2022-02-22.