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Temple Boys CPT
Background information
OriginRavensmead, Western Cape, South Africa
GenresGqom
Years active2021–present
LabelsRejX Entertainment Ltd.
Members
  • Mr Gham
  • Mr Werkhom
  • Mr Areveerend
  • Mr Stifler

Temple Boys CPT is a South African gqom group founded in 2021 in Ravensmead, Western Cape. It consists of rappers Mr Gham, Mr Werkhom, Mr Areveerend, and Mr Stifler.[1] Their single "Saggies" went viral on TikTok.[2][3][4]

Career

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In 2022, they gained popularity, particularly in the Western Cape region of South Africa.[5] They released their studio album, The Goats EP in 2022, which includes their single "Saggies".[6] The single attracted more than 1.1 million views and 100,000 followers on TikTok.[3][4]

In 2023, the group performed at the 2023 ICC Women's T20 World Cup at Boland Park in Paarl.[7]

In 10 August 2024, they released an album titled Temple Boys Forever.[8]

Discography

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Extended plays

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  • The Goats Ep (2022)
  • The Goats Ep, Vol. 2 (2022)
  • 4 Coloured Laaities EP (2023)
  • Hulle Weet Nou Wat Ons Weet 2 (2023)

Studio albums

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  • Young Coloured Excellence Album (2022)
  • Young Coloured Excellence, Vol. 2 (2023)
  • Hulle Weet Nie Wat Ons Weet Nie (2023)
  • The Goats Album (2023)
  • Temple Boys Forever Album (2024)

References

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  1. ^ Tshwete, Mandilakhe. "[WATCH] Jy weet ons het lyn: The Temple Boys hit the right note with Gqom tunes on social media". www.dailyvoice.co.za. Retrieved 12 October 2024.
  2. ^ "Temple Boys- Young rising stars on the Cape Flats | National Citizen". nationalcitizen.co.za. Retrieved 12 October 2024.
  3. ^ a b "AKA shows love for TikTok sensation, the 'Temple Boys'". Independent Online. 3 October 2022.
  4. ^ a b "The Temple Boys adds gqom flavour to #MotherCityJam". news24.com. 19 April 2023.
  5. ^ Dean, Marsha (19 December 2022). "Awards, baba! Top honours for Temple Boys". www.dailyvoice.co.za. Retrieved 12 October 2024.
  6. ^ Tiwane, Bonginkosi (30 August 2023). "Think you know everything about Gqom? Have you heard Afrikaans Gqom?". The Citizen. Retrieved 12 October 2024.
  7. ^ Mothoagae, Keba (9 August 2023). "Tik Tok viral group Temple Boys Cpt blow the roof off World Cup T20 match". sportsbrief.com. Retrieved 12 October 2024.
  8. ^ "Temple Boys CPT Finally Drops 'Temple Boys Forever'". zatunes.co.za. 19 August 2024. Retrieved 12 October 2024.