Blxckie
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Sihle Sithole (born 24 November 1999), known professionally as Blxckie, is a South African rapper, singer, songwriter and record producer from Sydenham Heights, Durban. His debut studio album B4Now (2021) was certified gold in South Africa.
Early life
Sihle Sithole was born on 24 November 1999 in Sydenham Heights, Durban, South Africa. His musical interest started at the age of 6 when he recorded music with his friends.
Sithole enrolled at the University of KwaZulu-Natal with a degree in Psychology, but failed to graduate due to the lockdown during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Career
In an interview with Akho Mabandla, he commented that he felt there was a disconnect between South African artists and their fans, saying "It's almost like when an artist blows up or gets a little bit of fame, that goes straight to their head. But what they forget is that the fans will always be the thing that stands between you and greatness. As much as they love the music, we need them to keep listening if we want to stick around, and that's what I'm all about."
In March 2020, Sithole visited Johannesburg as the country underwent a 21-day lockdown, as a result of COVID. Whilst in Johannesburg, his popularity soared as he released multiple songs on SoundCloud Early that same month, he was named Up Next artist by Apple Music. On 30 April 2021, his single "David" was released. The song was certified gold in South Africa.
On 10 May 2021, he announced a single "Ye ×4" featuring Nasty C and the release date via his Instagram account. The song was released 14 May 2021. "Ye×4" was certified double platinum with sales of over 40,000 units. His debut studio album B4Now was released on 21 May 2021. It features appearances from artists such as Nasty C, LucasRaps, FLVME, Rowlene, and LeoDaleo. The album was certified gold in South Africa with sales of over 10,000 units.
Blxckie embarked on his B4Now Tour on 26 November, kicking off in his home city of Durban at The Warehouse; that included 10 dates that ran through to December 2021. The tour was supported by A-Reece, Nasty C, Zakes Bantwini, Nadia Nakai, Sjava, Focalistic, Okmalumkoolkat, Big Zulu, Shizze, LeoDaLeo, 031Choppa, Clout Internet Boyz and itsbambino. He won Freshman of the Year and was nominated for Album of the Year (B4Now), Song of the Year ("Ye×4") and Best Collaboration at the South African Hip Hop Awards 2021.
In December 2021, he ranked number 1 on MTV Base: SA's Hottest MCs. "Cold" was released as his new EP's lead single on 3 February 2022, at the time of release he also announced the release date of his EP via his Instagram account. On 18 February 2022, his EP 4LUV was released. He later collaborated with fellow South African rapper A-Reece on the song "Sneaky". He would then be nominated as the Best International Flow at the BET Hip Hop Awards in 2022.
In November 2023, Blxckie signed a recording deal with Def Jam. Towards the end of February 2024, he was announced as supporting act on We Only Talk About Real Shit When We're Fucked Up Tour with Bas, commerced on 3 March in Dallas, Texas, and concluded in New York on 9 April. His extended play see u soon, was released on 26 July 2024. In September 2024 Blxckie and his girlfriend welcomed their daughter
Endorsement
In May 2022, he was announced as the ambassador of clothing brand Redbat x Sportscene.
Discography
Studio albums
| Title | Type | Album details | Certification |
|---|---|---|---|
| B4Now | Studio album | Release date: 21 May 2021Label: M4 EntertainmentFormats: Digital download | Gold |
Extended plays
| Title | Type | Album details | Certification |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eqnx II | EP | Release date: 2019Label: CCAFormats: Digital download, Streaming | |
| It Feels Like a Dream | Release date: 2020Label: BlxckieFormats: Digital download, Streaming | ||
| Blxck Panda (with Khumz) | Release date: 2020Label: Taylor RecordsFormats: Digital download, Streaming | ||
| 4LUV | Release date: 18 February 2022 Label: M4 Entertainment Formats: Digital Download, Streaming | ||
| The 4Mula | Release date: 2022 Label: Taylor Records Formats: Digital download, Streaming | ||
| see u soon | Released: 26 July 2024 Label: Def Jam Formats: Digital download, Streaming |
As lead artist
| Title | Year | Peak chart positions | Certifications | Album |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ZA | ||||
| "Come With Us" (featuring Shizze) | 2019 | — | Non-album single | |
| "End Zone" (featuring Slim Ego) | 2020 | — | ||
| "Uh Huh" (featuring Jon Fxrgo) | — | |||
| "Okay B.Y.E" (Priestdebeast, Blxckie) | — | |||
| "Big Time Sh'lappa" (featuring LucasRaps) | — | Non-album single | ||
| "Side Piece" (BossyX, Blxckie) | 2021 | — | ||
| "Stripes" (featuring Flvme) | — | |||
| "Do Me" (Sxdie, LuMai, Blxckie) | — | |||
| "Kwenzekile" (featuring Madumane, Chang Cello) | — | |||
| "Why Me?" (Audiomarc, Nasty C, Blxckie) | — | |||
| "Get It and Go" (Priestdebeast, Blxckie, Blikkyy2drill) | — | |||
| "TOXIC" (YGFXB, Blxckie, Leodaleo) | 2022 | — | ||
| "Khuphuka" | — | |||
| "Focus" (S1mba, Blxckie) | — | |||
| "Papa Fetti" | 2023 | — | ||
| "Stuck (Your Heart)" (Blxckie, Mayten, S1mba) | — | |||
| "Loving You" (Elaine, Blxckie) | — | |||
| "BECOME ONE" (Nicole Elocin, Blxckie) | — | |||
| "Back and Forth" (Nailah Blackman, Blxckie, J Dep ) | — | |||
| "Talk 2 Me" (Nanette, Blxckie featuring BGRZ) | — | |||
| "Survive" (Maximm, Blxckie, Khumz) | — | |||
| "Godly" (Maximm, Blxckie, PsychoYP featuring Loatinover Pounds) | — | |||
| "Back Into It" | — | |||
| "Out the Way" (Eli Sostre, Blxckie) | 2024 | — | ||
| "Coffin Freestyle" | — | |||
| "all faxx" | — | |||
| "Baby Jackson" (Blxckie, A-Reece) | — | |||
| "Abekho" (Sonwabile, Blxckie) | — | |||
| "Tholakuwe (Herc Cut The Lights, Blxckie, Sjava featuring Young Stunna) | — | |||
| "South" (Blxckie, Take A Daytrip) | — | Non-album single | ||
| "—" denotes a recording that did not chart or was not released in that territory. |
As featured artist
| Title | Year | Peak chart positions | Certifications | Album |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ZA | ||||
| "Sete" (K.O featuring Blxckie and Young Stunna) | 2022 | 1 | 2× Platinum | SR3 |
| "Slow Down"( Holly Rey featuring Blxckie) | 2023 | — | Non–Album single | |
| "—" denotes a recording that did not chart or was not released in that territory. |
Guest appearances
| Title | Year | Other artist(s) | Album |
|---|---|---|---|
| "Crown" | 2024 | Nelly Furtado | 7 |
Awards and nominations
BET Hip-Hop Awards
| Year | Nominee / work | Award | Result | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Himself | Best International Flow | Pending |
BET UK Hip Hop Awards
| Year | Nominee / work | Award | Result | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | Himself | Best International Flow | Nominated |
Clout Africa Awards
| Year | Nominee / work | Award | Result | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | Himself | Songwriter of the Year | Won |
South African Hip hop Awards
| Year | Nominee / work | Award | Result | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | B4Now | Fresheman of the Year | Won | |
| Album of the Year | Nominated | |||
| 2022 | Best Hip Hop Album | Won |