Mobi Dixon

Mobi Dixon
Birth nameMabi Ntuli
Occupations
  • DJ
  • music producer
Years active2008–present
LabelsSony

Mabi Ntuli, professionally known as Mobi Dixon is a South African DJ and music producer.

Dixon's debut studio album Tribal Soul (2014), which became certified platinum by the Recording Industry of South Africa (RiSA). Its lead single "City Rains", debuted number three in South Africa.

Career

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His musical career began while attending school producing beats for South African hip hop artist in late 1990s. After matric he obtained Sound Engineering diploma at Selborne College and Information Technology diploma at Damelin College, East London. In 2007, Ntuli established recording label, and began recording his Extended Play Dance is Kulcha.[1] The EP was released vinyl and digital in 2007.[1] In 2008, Dixon was a contestant on DJU/AXE remix competition and won it.[1]

In 2012, Dixon produced Dinaledi album by DJ Vetkuk and Mahoota.[2][3]

On July 11, 2014, his single "City Rains" featuring Mque was released.[4] The song peaked number at number 3 on Entertainment Monitoring Africa top 100 RAMS charts.[5] His debut studio album Tribal Soul was released in October 2014. The album debuted at number one iTunes and was certified platinum by the Recording Industry of South Africa (RiSA).[6] To further promote his album, he embarked on City Rains Tour in August 2015.[7] In early 2016, he signed a record deal with Sony Entertainment Africa and House Afrika Records.[8]

His single "Trigger" featuring Inga Hina was released as album's lead single on June 24, 2016.[9] The song was certified platinum by the Recording Industry of South Africa. In the third quarter of 2016, his single "Ezizweni" featuring Zimbabwean-born singer Berita was released and as well accompanying music video.[10] The song debuted number 2 on Entertainment Monitoring Africa top 100 RAM charts.[11] On September 2, 2016, his second studio album Live the Music was released in South Africa.[12] Live the Music was certified gold[13][14] and won Best Dance Album at 2017 Metro FM Awards.[15] On September 1, 2017, Dixion single "Bhutiza" featuring South African singer Nichume was released.[16]

On August 24, 2018, his album 10 Steps Forward was released.[17] At the 25th ceremony of South African Music Awards, 10 Steps Forward was nominated for Best Dance Album.[18] On October 17, 2019, Dixon single "Kobanini" featuring South African singer Nomcebo Zikode and co-producer T-Love was released.[19] In early November 2021, his single "When House Was a House" featuring Mariechan and JNR was released.[20] The song entered Top 50 at number 38 on Local Music Radio Charts.[21]

On November 19, 2021, his eighth studio album When House Was a House was released.[22]

In early August 2022, Dixon embarked on 2 Leg Mobi Tek Tour started off at Nirobi, Kenya promoting fourth studio album Mobi Tek.

"Banike" featuring South African group Mafikizolo was released on September 13, 2022 as album's lead single.

The album was released on September 30, 2022.

Mobi released his extended play Sacred Steps, on August 30, 2024.[23] Sacred Steps is an afro-house record incorporated with 3 steps genre.[23]

Discography

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  • Tribal Soul (2014)
  • 10 Steps Forward (2018)
  • The Chapel (2020)
  • When House Was a House (2021)
  • Mobi Tek (2022)
  • Sacred Steps (2024)

Personal life

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Ntuli is married to Palesa Rashama in April 2017.[24][25]

Awards

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Metro FM Awards

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Year Nominee / work Award Result Ref.
2017 Live the Music Best Dance Album Won

South African Music Awards

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Year Nominee / work Award Result Ref.
2017 Live The Music Best Dance Album Nominated [15]
2019 10 Steps Forward Best Dance Album Nominated [26]
2022 When House Was House Album of the Year Nominated [27]
Male Artist of the Year Nominated
Best Dance Album Nominated
"When House was House" ft. Mariechan and Jnr SA Best produced Music Video Won

References

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  1. ^ a b c Phiri, Eric. "Mobi Dixon fancy his chances of grabbing SAMA award - STOKVEL TALK". STOKVEL TALK. Retrieved January 6, 2022.
  2. ^ Nxukumeshe, Phumla (February 9, 2015). "DJ MOBI MAKES THE BIG TIME!". Daily Sun. Retrieved January 14, 2022.
  3. ^ "DJ Mobi Dixon has reached another milestone | Drum". South Africa: Drum. June 21, 2017.
  4. ^ "Mobi Dixon talks City Rains: 'I never thought it would be this big' | Channel". Channel. June 21, 2015. Retrieved January 6, 2022.
  5. ^ Plaatjie, Poliswa (April 14, 2015). "DJ brings the house down with hit single". DispatchLIVE. Retrieved January 6, 2022.
  6. ^ "Mobi Dixon goes back to his roots". DispatchLIVE. January 13, 2017. Retrieved January 5, 2022.
  7. ^ Plaatjie, Poliswa (August 2, 2015). "Mobi Dixon off to perform in the UK". DispatchLIVE. Retrieved January 6, 2022.
  8. ^ "Mobi Dixon SIGNS a deal with SONY Music!". Daily SUN. May 23, 2016. Retrieved January 5, 2022.
  9. ^ Plaatjie, Poliswa (June 30, 2016). "DJ Mobi lapping up success of latest hit". DispatchLIVE.
  10. ^ "Mobi Dixon debuts 'Ezizweni' music video feat. Berita | YoMzansi". YoMzansi. April 17, 2017. Retrieved January 6, 2022.
  11. ^ Baloyi, Era (May 23, 2017). "Berita's Ezizweni with Mobi Dixon dominates radio airplay". quickread.co.za. Retrieved January 6, 2022.
  12. ^ "Mobi Dixon Announces New Album". Zkhiphani. Retrieved January 5, 2022.
  13. ^ "Mobi Dixon's Live The Music album is now certified GOLD | Truelove". South Africa: Truelove. June 21, 2017. Retrieved January 6, 2022.
  14. ^ "DJ Mobi Dixon has reached another milestone | Drum". South Africa: Drum. June 21, 2017. Retrieved January 6, 2022.
  15. ^ a b "Mobi Dixon makes history". DispatchLIVE. February 28, 2017. Retrieved January 5, 2022.
  16. ^ "Mobi Dixon To Release A New Single Titled Bhutiza - SA Music Magazine". SA Music Magazine. Retrieved January 6, 2022.
  17. ^ Zwane, Nokuthula (August 24, 2018). "Mobi Dixon moves house 10 steps forward". Independent Online. Retrieved January 6, 2022.
  18. ^ Mofokeng, Lesley (May 17, 2019). "Mobi Dixon vies for Sama top dog title". SowetanLIVE. Retrieved January 6, 2022.
  19. ^ "Mobi Dixon Releases New Single, Kobanini - SA Music Magazine". SA Music Magazine. Retrieved January 6, 2022.
  20. ^ Darangwa, Shingai (November 18, 2021). "Mobi Dixon hosts star-studded listening session ahead of 'When House Was House' release". Independent Online. Retrieved January 6, 2022.
  21. ^ "The hottest local music radio chart in South Africa". The Official South African Charts. Retrieved July 28, 2024.
  22. ^ Gaanakgomo, Constance (November 22, 2021). "Mobi Dixon releases what he calls his best work yet". DispatchLIVE. Retrieved January 6, 2022.
  23. ^ a b "Local deep house veteran Mobi Dixon is back with a brand new EP". Drum. August 30, 2024. Retrieved August 30, 2024.
  24. ^ "DJ Mobi Dixon ties the knot again - News365". South Africa: News365. Retrieved January 6, 2022.
  25. ^ Mojalefa, Kekeletso (April 24, 2017). "Mobi Dixon has put a ring on it!". Daily SUN. Retrieved January 6, 2022.
  26. ^ "All the 2019 SAMA winners". BizCommunity. Retrieved June 8, 2022.
  27. ^ Shumba, Ano (June 7, 2022). "South African Music Awards 2022: All the nominees | Music In Africa". Music In Africa. Retrieved June 8, 2022.
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