PdotO

PdotO
Birth nameSiphelele Mnyande
Born11 March 1985
East London, Eastern Cape
OriginSouth Africa
GenresHip hop
Occupations
  • Rapper
  • songwriter
InstrumentVocals
Years active2010–present
Labels
  • HearStreet Music (Former)
  • CapCity Records (Former)
  • God bless the God Blessed Ent.(Current)

Siphelele Mnyande,[1] known professionally as PdotO, is a South African rapper and songwriter.

Career

He has collaborated with various artists such as L-Tido, Chad Da Don, Reason, J.Smallz and Bongani Fassie.[1][2]

On 14 July 2017, he released his debut album Devilz Playground which featured vocalists and rappers such as J.Smallz, Kimosabe, Blaklez, Ginger Trill and Maggz.[3][4]

In 2018, both his acting and musical career further grew when he got a leading role in the State Theatre production, Freedom the Musical which was directed by multi-award winning director, Aubrey Sekhabi.[5] In the same year he released his second album titled, Under the Sun.[6] He was also on the BET Africa Cyphers representing CapCity in 2018.[7]

Discography

Studio albums

  • The Devil'z Playground (2017)
  • Under the Sun (2018)[8]
  • Cold Waters (2020)[9]
  • Cold Waters: Love Eternal (2020)[10]
  • Cold Waters: Low Tides and Lost Tapes (2021)[11]
  • Siphelele (Book 1) (2024)

Collaboration albums

  • Lost Diamonds (with Blaklez) (2020)[12]
  • Like Water Mixtape (with DJ Switch) (2021)
  • Matthew 22:14 (with Chad Da Don)(2021)
  • Lost Diamonds 2 (with Blaklez) (2022)
  • Psalm 23 (with Chad Da Don)(2022)

Mixtapes

  • Street Novelty (2009)
  • Blue Murda-PdotO Mixtape (2010)
  • Mind over MAtter LP (2011)[13]
  • Son of Nomsa Mixtape (2023)

Filmography

Television

Film
Year Title Role note Ref.
2019 Nomayini Himself Film [14]
2020 Jacob's Cross Himself Series [15]
Inkaba Series

The Phoenix - Etv Series ( Ndoda)

Awards and nominations

Year Award ceremony Prize Result
2018 South African Hip Hop Awards Lyricist of The Year Nominated[16]
2019 South African Hip Hop Awards Lyricist of The Year Nominated[17]
Best Remix Nominated[18]
2020 South African Hip Hop Awards Best Male Nominated[19]
Album of the Year Nominated[19]
Lyricist of The Year Nominated[19]
2021 South African Hip Hop Awards Lyricist of the Year Nominated[20]

References

  1. ^ a b "ARTIST OF THE WEEK: PdotO to debut his new single 'This Can't Be Life' this week". Yo Mzansi. Retrieved 17 November 2020.
  2. ^ "Chad Da Don ready to drop his second album 'Dreams Don't Sleep'". iol.co.za. Retrieved 17 November 2020.
  3. ^ "The 15 Best South African Hip-Hop Albums of 2016". Okay Africa. Retrieved 17 November 2020.
  4. ^ "Blaklez Breaks Down The Title For His Latest Album "Bear Energy"". SA Hip Hop Magazine. Retrieved 17 November 2020.
  5. ^ "WATCH: 'Freedom The Musical' rehearsals at State Theatre". iol.co.za. Retrieved 19 November 2020.
  6. ^ "Watch PDot O and Reason's Music Video For 'Celebrate The Roses'". Okay Africa. Retrieved 19 November 2020.
  7. ^ "Watch PDotO, N'Veigh, Ras & Bonafide's BET Cypher". Okay Africa. Retrieved 2 September 2021.
  8. ^ "Here Is The Tracklist For PdotO's 'Under The Sun' Album". Hype Magazine. Retrieved 17 November 2020.
  9. ^ "PdotO Welcomes The Year With New 3rd Studio Album Release 'Cold Waters'". South African Hip Hop Magazine. Retrieved 17 November 2020.
  10. ^ Staff, HYPE (29 April 2020). "Listen To Pdot O's New 'Cold Waters (Love Eternal)' Album | Hype Magazine".
  11. ^ "PdotO releases new album, Cold Waters Low Tides And Lost Tapes". Just Nje. Retrieved 20 April 2021.
  12. ^ Staff, HYPE (27 August 2020). "Pdot O x Blaklez Drop New 'Lost Diamonds' Joint Album [Listen] | Hype Magazine".
  13. ^ "PdotO: Making music speak for himself | Hype Magazine". 14 December 2012.
  14. ^ "Watch: N'veigh x PdotO Star In Mzansi Magic Movie Called #Nomayini Airing This Friday". www.slikouronlife.co.za.
  15. ^ ""I am tired of industry bullshit"". ZAlebs.
  16. ^ "Here is The Full List of Nominees For The South African Hip Hop Awards". Okay Africa. Retrieved 17 November 2020.
  17. ^ "2015 edition list of Nominees". Music in Africa. Retrieved 17 November 2020.
  18. ^ "The stage is set for 2019 SA Hip Hop Awards". iol.co.za. Retrieved 17 November 2020.
  19. ^ a b c "Here are the South African Hip Hop Awards 2020 Nominees". Okay Africa. Retrieved 17 November 2020.
  20. ^ "SA Hip Hop Awards 2021: All the nominees". musicinafrica.net. Retrieved 11 December 2021.