MTN SAMA 19 nominees announced
Newcomers dominated the announcement with Toya Delazy's Due Drop Deluxe receiving six nominations; Newcomer of the Year, Best Pop Album, Record of the Year, Best Producer with Jax Panik and twice for Remix of the Year, one each with Pascal & Pearce and ClassyMenace.
Hot on her heels is another newcomer, ChianoSky with five nominations from her debut album, Hungry, including Record of the Year and Best Producer with Crighton Goodwill.
The chasing pack contains The Muffinz, DJ Vetkuk vs. Mahoota alongside BlackByrd with four nominations each.
In the Album of the Year category industry heavyweights Kelly Khumalo, Khuli Chana, Maleh, Ntokozo Mbambo and The Muffinz go head-to-head in what is sure to be one of the highlights of the night.
The Duo or Group of the Year category will be a fiercely contested affair as DJ Vetkoek vs. Mahoota, BlackByrd, Desmond & The Tutus, The Muffinz and Freshlyground vie for the much coveted statuette.
Female Artist of the Year sees a strong field of nominees, namely ChianoSky, Kelly Khumalo, Lulu Dikana, Maleh and Ntokozo Mbambo.
Male Artist of the Year will be another epic battle on the night as the likes of Arno Carstens, Elvis Blue, Khuli Chana, Proverb and Reason vie for top honours.
The hotly contested Newcomer of the Year category is one to watch out for as Toya Delazy, The Muffinz, Tailor, Bongeziwe Mabandla and Khaya go head-to-head in the battle of the new breed of music icons.
Star-studded MTN SAMA 19 panel
Speaking after the launch about the 10th year celebration as headline sponsors of the 19th Annual MTN SAMA, Serame Taukobong, chief marketing officer at MTN SA said: "MTN SAMAs are the epitome of the South African music industry calendar. Ten years later, through this sponsorship, we remain committed to supporting the development and growth of our music industry, which continues to flourish both locally and on the international arena thanks to the hard work done by the musicians, bands, producers, managers and technicians. Congratulations to all nominees and we look forward to seeing you at the main event."
The nominee announcements, which were streamed live on Facebook and mobile, were made by a star-studded MTN SAMA 19 panel which consisted of previous SAMA award-winning artists Vusi Mahlasela, Ray Phiri, AKA, Mafikizolo, DJ Sbu and Zonke. MTN SAMA CEO Nhlanhla Sibisi, chief marketing officer MTN SA Serame Taukobong and acting general manager of SABC 1 Sam Mpherwane joined them.
"We have some of the most exciting categories in years and this tells me that the 19th Annual MTN South African Music Awards at the Sun City Superbowl are sure to leave an indelible mark on the face of South African music and we cannot wait for 10-11 May 2013," said MTN SAMA CEO, Nhlanhla Sibisi.
The celebrations begin in earnest tonight at the official Nominee Party with featured live performances from the ever popular MiCasa, Zonke, Lloyd Cele and Durban-based crowd favourites, Big Nuz. The party will be streamed live to mobile and Facebook.
The full list of categories and nominees for the 19th Annual MTN South African Music Awards
are:
Best Traditional Music Album
George Maluleke - Magolongwani
Shabalala Rhythm - Please Call Me
Soul Brothers - Isiphithiphithi
Dr. Thomas Chauke - Shimatsatsa No.31
Zozo & Sangere Superbeat- Mabindu Vol 14
Best Classical and Instrumental Album
Maria Du Toit & Nina Schumann - Luminous Shade
CH2 - CH2 Guitar Duo Live with the UP Symphony Orchestra
Derek Gripper - One Night On Earth
Guy B***ery - To Disappear In Place
Nibs van der Spuy & Guy B***ery - In The Shade of the Wild Fig
Best Jazz Album
Herbie Tsoaeli - African Time
Kyle Shepherd - South African History IX
Lindiwe Maxolo - Time
Steve Dyer - Ubuntu Music
Tutu Puoane - Breathe
Best Adult Contemporary Album
BlackByrd - Strong
Elvis Blue - Journey
Freshlyground - Take Me to the Dance
Lira - The Captured Tour Concert Film
Nianell - My Heart
Best African Adult Album
Bongeziwe Mabandla - Umlilo
Camagwini - Re-Birth
Kelly Khumalo - The Past, The Present, The Future
Maleh- Step Child
Nomfusi - Take Me Home
Best Contemporary Faith Music Album
Jonathan Butler - Grace and Mercy
Retief Burger, Helmut Meijer, Neil Büchner, Louis Britz - In Verwondering
Loyiso - Love Complete
Ntokozo Mbambo - Filled
Retief Burger - Luidkeels Dieper
Best Traditional Faith Music Album
Hlengiwe Mhlaba - Abba Baba
Rebecca - Live in Concert
Thulile Mbili - My Home-Heaven
Spirit Of Praise Vol.4
Winnie Mashaba - Bophelo Ke Leeto
Best Rock Album
Arno Carstens - Atari Gala
Desmond & The Tutus - MNUSIC
Prime Circle - Evidence
The Plastics - Pyramid
Zebra & Giraffe - The Wisest Ones
Best Alternative Album
Bittereinder - Die Dinkdansmasjien
Fetish - Little Heart
iScream & The Chocolate Stix - The Paradox
Tailor - The Dark Horse
Yoav - Blood Vine
Best Pop Album
ChianoSky - Hungry
Kurt Darren - In Jou Oë
Lloyd Cele - No Limits
Snotkop - Oppas
Toya Delazy - Due Drop Deluxe
Best Dance Album
Black Coffee - Africa Rising
DJ Pepsi - Royal House Collection Vol. 2
DJ Vetkuk vs Mahoota - Dinaledi
Oskido - I Believe
Pascal & Pearce - Passport 2.0
Best Rap Album
Khuli Chana- Lost in Time
Last Days Fam - Eternal Effect
PRO - Continua
ProVerb - Fourthwrite
Reason - Audio3D
Best R&B/ Soul/ Reggae Album
Kabomo - Memory Remains
Khaya - For You
Lulu Dikana - This is the Life
The Muffinz - Have you Heard?
Zaki Ibrahim - Every Opposite
Best Maskandi Album
Ichwane Lebhaca - Inkunzi Yomthakathi
Imithente - Vuka Mathambo
Ntombethongo - Thokozile
Phuzekhemisi - Bayede Zulu
Zero Khumalo - O Sugar Daddy
Beste KontemporÊre Musiek Album
Bobby van Jaarsveld - Wat Geld Nie Kan Koop Nie
Jay & Liane - Bonnie En Clyde
Juanita du Plessis - Jy Voltooi My
Romanz - Hou Vas
Theuns Jordaan - Roeper
Best Kwaito Album
Bhar - Morning Bang
Kabelo - Immortal Vol. 2
L'Vovo Derrango - The Headmaster
Professor - The Orientation
Teddybears - Teddybears
Best Collaboration
Lloyd Cele Feat. Fresh, Euphonik, & Slikour - Louder!
Riot Feat. Zahara - Thetha Nami
Shabalala Rhythm Feat. Oliver Mtukudzi and DJ Tira - Please Call Me
V. Underground Feat. Mishka - Gelo Wandi
Zahara Feat. Leroy Bell & Soweto Gospel Choir - Hold On (Bambelela)
Best Live DVD
Black Coffee - Africa Rising
Lira - The Captured Tour Concert Film
The Parlotones - Dragonflies and Astronauts
Huisgenoot Skouspel - Huisgenoot Skouspel 2012
Zahara- THe Beginning LIVE
Best Music Video of the Year
Benza - Jealousy by AKA
Salomon Ligthelm - Hello Sweet World by Gangs Of Ballet
Warwick Allan - Evidence by Prime Circle
Jolyon Ellis - Attack Of The Hadedas by Spoonfeedas
Claudio Pavan - Honey Spiders by The Parlotones
Best Producer
Mike Beling - Strong by Blackbyrd
Crighton Goodwill - Hungry by ChianoSky
Theo Crous - Evidence by Prime Circle
Theo Crous - Journey Through The Shadows by The Parlostones
Jax Panik - Due Drop Deluxe by Toya Delazy
Best Engineer
Christopher Tuck - Lucid Alive And Dreaming by Macstanley
Mark Beling - Strong by Blackbyrd
Crighton Goodwill - Hungry by ChianoSky
Jake Odendaal - Night of Light Die Beste Van Joe Nieman by ChianoSky
Marius Marais - Huisgenoot Skouspel 2012
Remix of the Year
Zynne Sibika - Istokvel by DJ Vetkuk vs Mahoota
Chris Sen - 2012 Change The World by RJ Benjamin
DJ Kent - Thinking About You Ft. Zonke - DJ Kent Remix by Theo Kgosinkwe
Pascal & Pearce - Heart - Pascal & Pearce Remix by Toya Delazy
ClassyMenace - Pump It On - ClassyMenace Remix by Toya Delazy
Album of the Year
Kelly Khumalo - The Past, The Present, The Future
Khuli Chana - Lost In Time
Maleh - Step Child
Ntokozo Mbambo - Filled
The Muffinz - Have you Heard?
Duo or Group of the Year
- Blackbyrd - Strong
Desmond & The Tutus - MNUSIC
DJ Vetkuk vs Mahoota - Dinaledi
Freshlyground - Take Me to the Dance
The Muffinz - Have you Heard?
Female Artist of the Year
ChianoSky- Strong
Kelly Khumalo - The Past, The Present, The Future
Lulu Dikana - This is the Life
Maleh - Step Child
Ntokozo Mbambo - Filled
Male Artist of the Year
- Arno Carstens - Atari Gala
Elvis Blue - Journey
Khuli Chana - Lost In Time
ProVerb - Fourthwrite
Reason - Audio3D
Newcomer of the Year
Bongeziwe Mabandla - Umlilo
Khaya - For You
Tailor - The Dark Horse
The Muffinz - Have you Heard?
- Toya Delazy - Due Drop Deluxe
MTN SAMA Record of the Year
Fans can SMS up to a maximum of 10 times per mobile number, each vote counts and could make the crucial difference in who walks away with the MTN SAMA! Voting details to be announced at a later stage.
Tracks | Artist |
---|---|
Wa Muhle | B.O.P |
Father To Be | Black Motion |
Walking Away | ChianoSky |
Stokvel | DJ Vetkuk vs Mahoota |
I Deserve | Donald |
Lifeline | Elvis Blue |
Bosso | HHP |
Colour of You | Kabomo |
Move | Khaya |
Still | Liquideep |
Hero | Lloyd Cele |
Heavenly Sent | MiCasa |
Tsa Mandebele | Oskido |
Thetha Nami | Riot |
Kulungile Baba | Sfiso Ncwane |
Wake Up | Teargas |
Love Is In The Air | Toya Delazy |
Umthwalo | Zahara |
Feelings | Zonke |
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