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Soa Mattrix

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Mandla Mashakeni, professionally known as Soa Mattrix is a South African DJ and music producer. Born and raised in Soweto, Mattrix musical interest began at the age of 10 in 2008. [citation needed]

Soa rose to prominent through his single "Uthando" (2020) featuring Soulful G and Shaun, which became commercially successful. The song was certified double Platinum in South Africa.[1][2]

His collaborative studio album Tintswalo (2021), was certified Gold by the Recording Industry of South Africa (RiSA).[3]

Discography

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Studio albums

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  • Sounds of Africa (2021)
  • Akani[4] (2024)

Collaborative albums

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  • Tintswalo (2021) (with DJ Maphorisa)

Singles

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As lead artist

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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
"Uthando" (featuring featuring Soulful G and Shaun) 2020 2× Platinum
"Inhloso" (Emotionz DJ, Soa Mattrix featuring Murumba Pitch, Happy Jazzman) 2022
"Mina Nawe" (featuring Mashudu, Emotionz DJ, Happy Jazzman) 1 RiSA: 2× Platinum[5][6]
"Thandaumntu" (Bassie, Soa Mattrix featuring Happy Jazzman) 2023
"Athandwe" (Soa Mattrix, Sir Trill featuring Beekay, Cnethemba Gonelo, Frank Mabeats, Tribal Soul) [7]
"Nguwe" (DJ Stoks, Soa Mattrix, Happy Jazzman featuring Nandi Ndathane) 2024 Non-album single
"Luimbo" (Vic_typhoon, Soa Mattrix featuring Zee_nhle) Non-album single
"Deep Space" (King D, Shaun101, Soa Matrrix) Non-album single
"Africa" (Juliet Ariel, Soa Matrrix) Non-album single
"Taximan" (Tonton Lusambo, Soa Mattrix featuring DJ ANUNNAKI) Non-album single
"—" denotes a recording that did not chart or was not released in that territory.

Achievements

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South African Music Awards

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Year Nominee / work Award Result Ref.
2024 "Mina Nawe" RAV Music Video of the Year Pending [8]

South African Amapiano Music Awards

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Year Nominee / work Award Result Ref.
2021 "Uthando" featuring Soulful G, Shaun Song of the Year Nominated [9]
2023 "Mina Nawe" featuring Mashudu, Emotionz DJ Cancelled [10]
Himself Best Music Producer Cancelled

Lesotho Music Awards

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Year Nominee / work Award Result
2023 Himself Best International Act Pending

References

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  1. ^ ""Uthando" By Soa Mattrix, Soulful G & Shaun 101 Has Achieved Double Platinum Status - ZAtunes". ZAtunes. 24 February 2021. Archived from the original on 2023-10-21. Retrieved 2023-10-21.
  2. ^ Naidoo, Deepika (2020-11-20). "Musos behind 'Uthando' want to take amapiano to international stages". TimesLIVE. Archived from the original on 2021-11-28. Retrieved 2022-10-22.
  3. ^ "South Africa certifications". Recording Industry of South Africa. Retrieved 6 September 2024.
  4. ^ "Soa Mattrix "Akani" new Album". Metrobaze. 3 May 2024. Archived from the original on 4 May 2024.
  5. ^ "South Africa certifications". Recording Industry of South Africa. Retrieved 2023-10-21.
  6. ^ "Certifications 2023". www.risa.org.za. Archived from the original on 2023-10-30. Retrieved 2023-10-30.
  7. ^ "Soa Mattrix And Sir Trill Unite For New Single, 'Athandwe' | Slikouronlife". Slikour On Life. Archived from the original on 2023-11-01. Retrieved 2023-10-22.
  8. ^ Simelane, Nomonde. "Countdown to 30th SAMA Awards is underway". Bona Magazine. Retrieved 2024-08-14.
  9. ^ "SA AMAPIANO MUSIC AWARDS 2021: CONGRATULATIONS TO THE WINNERS - TRACE". Trace. 2021-10-26. Archived from the original on 2023-06-04. Retrieved 2023-10-21.
  10. ^ Shumba, Ano (2023-02-22). "SA Amapiano Awards 2023: All the nominees | Music In Africa". Music In Africa. Archived from the original on 2023-05-29. Retrieved 2023-10-21.