Da Capo (record producer)

Da Capo
Born
Nicodimas Sekheta Mogashoa

(1992-01-09) 9 January 1992 (age 32)
Seshego, South Africa
NationalitySouth African
Occupations
  • DJ
  • Record producer
AwardsFull list
Musical career
Also known asDJ Da Capo
OriginJohannesburg
Genres
Instruments
  • Keyboard
  • synthesizer
  • percussions
Labels
  • Soulstic Music
  • Genesys Entity

Nicodimas Sekheta Mogashoa[1] (born June 9, 1992), professionally known as Da Capo (/dɑː ˈkɑːpoʊ/), is a South African DJ and record producer.[2] Born and raised in Seshego, Da Capo rose to prominence after remixing the single "Pretty Disaster" by Moneoa. He then signed a recording deal with Soulstic Music and his studio debut album Indigo Child (2017), which was certified double platinum by the Recording Industry of South Africa (RiSA).

Career

Nicodimas Sekheta Mogashoa was born on August 14, 1992, Seshego township Zone 3, Polokwane, South Africa. After completed his matric, he studied for media and communication at University of Limpopo but dropped out.[3][4] His musical career began as a rapper and later developed interest on house music.[5]

After he signed a record deal with Soulstic Music,[5][4] Indigo Child was released on December 8, 2017, in South Africa.[6] It features GoodLuck, Berita, Wanda Baloyi, Jackie Queens, Renee Thompson, Soulsta, Miss Dippy, Tshepo King, and Darian Crouse.[5] The album was certified double platinum[7] and garnered over 36.5 million streams on digitally streaming platforms.[8]

He established independent record label Genesys Entity[9] and released his EP Genesys in May 2020.[10][11] "Moyo Wanagu" featuring BATUND was released as EP's lead single.

"Light House" was released on September 3, 2021, by TRESOR featuring Da Capo and Sun-El Musician.[12]

In the fourth quarter of 2021, he collaborated with Gallo to remix "Imbizo", which appeared on compilation album Music is Forever, released on December 17, 2021.[13]

2023-present: Bakone, Indigo Child II, Aquatone Cotton Fabric

"Molili" featuring Batundi, Nana Atta and Lokua Kanza released on June 23, 2023, as lead single of his Bakone EP released on July 14.[14] "Molili" reached No 29 at Phalaphala FM Top 30 Chart.[14]

Bakone was released on July 14, 2023. The EP is an afro-house record fused with afro-tech and deep house elements. Capo calloborated with Batundi, Nana Atta and Lokua Kanza, Da Africa Deep. Same day, Capo was announced as Sghubhu cover star by Apple Music.[15]

In February 2024, Capo announced two upcoming albums Indigo Child II, and Aquatone Cotton Fabric.

Artistry

In an interview with The Playground, Da Capo said: his musical career was inspired by Jimpster, Nick Holder, Quinton Harris.[16]

Awards and nominations

Dance Music Awards

Year Nominee / work Award Result Ref.
2018 Indigo Child Album of The Year Won [17]
2019 Himself Best Producer Nominated [18]
"Found You" featuring Berita Best Music Video Nominated

DJ Awards

Year Nominee / work Award Result Ref.
2019 Himself Best Afro House Artist Won [19][20][21]

Limpopo Awards

Year Nominee / work Award Result Ref.
2018 "Found You" Best Dance/House Single Nominated [22]

South African Music Awards

Year Nominee / work Award Result Ref.
2021 "Yehla Moya" Remix of the Year Won [23]
Best Collaboration Nominated
2022 "Uhuru" Sun-El Musician, Azana, and Da Capo Remix of the Year Won [24][25]
"Mama" Nominated

Discography

  • Touch (2013)
  • Indigo Child (2017)
  • Genesys (2020)
  • Return to the beginnings (2021)
  • Bakone EP (2023)

As lead artist

List of singles as lead artist, with selected chart positions and certifications, showing year released and album name
Title Year Peak chart positions Certifications Album
ZA
"Visualise" 2014 — Non-album single
"Ki Lo Fe?" (featuring KALINÉ) 2016 — Non-album single
"Found You (featuring Berita) 2017 — Indigo Child
"Afrikaans" (featuring Tshepo King) 2019 — Non-album single
"Yauna" (Darque, Da Capo featuring Idd Aziz) — Non-album single
"Afrofuturism" (Kojo Akusa, Da Capo) — Non-album single
"QUEDATE" 2020 — Non-album single
"Better" (featuring Jethro Tait) 2022 — Non-album single
"Soze" (Earful Soul, Da Capo featuring Sia Mzizi) 2023 — Non-album single
"Secret ID" (Moojo, Da Capo) — Non-album single
"5 ESTRELLAS" 2024 — Non-album single
"Mama Kosa" (Atsou, Da Capo, Emmanuel Jal) — Non-album single
"—" denotes a recording that did not chart or was not released in that territory.

Guest appearances

Title Year Other artist(s) Album
"No Rainbow" 2021 Msaki Platinumb Heart Beating
"Someday" 2024 Miči Feelings
"Woko Dance" Mpho.Wav, Lyrik Shoxen Book of Wav

References

  1. ^ "House music stole my heart with Da Capo – Jaeger". Jaeger. Retrieved 7 May 2022.
  2. ^ "Da Capo - Biography". Afternoon Express. Retrieved 7 May 2022.
  3. ^ Luwo, Tendai (5 November 2012). "Da Capo House music's golden child - BPM Mag". BPM Mag. Retrieved 7 May 2022.
  4. ^ a b Kekana, Chrizelda (19 April 2018). "Da Capo is shining and won't be compared to Black Coffee". SowetanLIVE. Retrieved 7 May 2022.
  5. ^ a b c "Da Capo 'On The SpotLight' | Sho Mag". Sho Mag. 6 February 2018. Retrieved 7 May 2022.
  6. ^ "Finally, Da Capo Releases His Highly Anticipated Album | Yule Dark". Yule Dark. 8 December 2017. Retrieved 8 May 2022.
  7. ^ Mathobela, Phuti (28 November 2019). "MZANSI MUSICIANS HONORED! | Dailysun". Dailysun. Retrieved 7 May 2022.
  8. ^ Seemela, Masego (28 November 2019). "LISTEN | Here are the celebs who won big at Universal's Night of the Stars". Times LIVE. Retrieved 7 May 2022.
  9. ^ Wallis, MIke (23 June 2020). "Da Capo launches his new label & EP 'Genesys'". RedBull. Retrieved 25 May 2022.
  10. ^ "Da Capo drops new EP 'Genesys', thanks Black Coffee for support". Independent Online. 20 May 2020. Retrieved 7 May 2022.
  11. ^ "Premiere: Afro House superstar Da Capo presents a new EP". When We Dip. Retrieved 7 May 2022.
  12. ^ Seroto, Butchie (3 September 2021). "SA: Tresor releases Lighthouse ft. Sun-El Musician and Da Capo | Music In Africa". Music In Africa.net. Retrieved 4 June 2022.
  13. ^ "Listen To Da Capo's Powerful Re-Imagining Of Phuzekhemisi's 'Imbizo' – Le'Afrinique". Le'Afrinique. Retrieved 8 May 2022.
  14. ^ a b https://www.blazonmagazine.co.za/afro-house-trailblazer-da-capo-releases-new-dance-ep-bakone/amp/
  15. ^ https://gagasiworld.co.za/apple-music-announces-da-capo-as-the-latest-isgubhu-cover-star/
  16. ^ Heever, Niki van den. "Interview: Five Minutes with Da Capo – The Playground". The Playground. Retrieved 7 May 2022.
  17. ^ "DJ Ganyani, Black Coffee, Black Motion win big at Dance Music Awards South Africa". YoMzansi. 27 September 2018. Retrieved 20 June 2022.
  18. ^ Shumba, Ano (6 October 2019). "Dance Music Awards South Africa 2019: All the winners". Music in Africa. Retrieved 20 June 2022.
  19. ^ "Da Capo Scoops An International Award - SA Music Magazine". SA Music Magazine. Retrieved 6 May 2022.
  20. ^ "Da Capo in line for top Ibiza award - Sunday World". Sunday World. Retrieved 7 May 2022.
  21. ^ "22ND EDITION WINNERS". DJ Awards. 6 August 2019. Retrieved 7 May 2022.
  22. ^ Shumba, Ano. "Limpopo Music Awards SA: All the winners | Music In Africa". Music in Africa.
  23. ^ Shumba, Ano (31 July 2021). "SAMAs 2021: All the winners | Music In Africa". Music in Africa. Retrieved 7 May 2022.
  24. ^ de Wee, Naledi (7 June 2022). "#SAMA28: Take a look at the full list of nominees". The South African. Retrieved 7 June 2022.
  25. ^ "#SAMA28 Celebrates Winners Of Night 1". ZAlebs. 28 August 2022. Archived from the original on 28 August 2022. Retrieved 28 August 2022.