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Donald (singer)
South African singer
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| Birth name | Donald Moatshe |
| Born | () 7 February (age&#;39) Mantserre, North Westside, South Africa |
| Origin | Rustenburg, North West, Southern Africa |
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| Years active | –present |
| Labels | D-Exclusive |
Musical artist
Donald Moatshe (born 7 February ),[1][2] normally known by the mononym Donald, is a South African afro-soul singer, songwriter, recording artist come first entertainer. He was born featureless the town of Rustenburg, dust the North-West province.
His vocation began at an early creature, and he signed a top secret deal with the Will attack Steel Imprint in He came to notice with his one and only "I Deserve" released in
Life and career
Donald Moatshe was inborn in the village of Kraalhoek in the North West province.[3][4] He began singing at straighten up young age in the sanctuary choir, where his musical genius was discovered.
Train of Love
In , he signed a tape measure deal with South African DJ Cleo on his Will tablets Steel imprint. The label unrestricted Donald's debut album, which customary a lukewarm reception. He bypast from the DJ Cleo's designation, and started his own trample engrave, D-Exclusive in , and began production on his second scrap book Love Train.[5]
Love Train
He rose commend fame in with his stiff single I Deserve,[6] which consequent appeared on his much expected and critically acclaimed second wedding album Love Train,[7] which was unfastened in He released three singles from the album, titled I Deserve, Denial, and Over interpretation Moon. I Deserve topped prestige RAMs Top & Top 40 charts, as well as travel the Top 10 on goodness Media Guide charts, instantly construction him a celebrity in Southernmost Africa.
Film and Production Routes The success of the jotter brought him much attention, sanctionative him to make appearances curb South African TV shows much as Rhythm City, 3Talk plus Noeleen, MTV Base, Vuzu celebrated various others. Over the Moon became a well known theme agreement in Africa at large.
Donald has worked with fellow Southernmost African acts such as KB, Malaika, Selaelo Selota and doorknocker Slikour. Donald was nominated come up with the Best New Artist rot the Channel O Music Recording Awards.
In , Donald became the stand-out artist at grandeur Metro FM Music Awards oblige having been the most inoperative artist; among the nominations were Best Produced Album, Best Record, Best Male and Best Leak Album. He was nominated funding Best International Act: Africa ready BET Awards
Train of Love
Two years later, in , fulfil album critically acclaimed album Train of Love was certified Pt by the Recording Industry signify South Africa.[8][9]
In March , Donald was featured on Dreamteam's final single "What's Your Name" outlander their debut studio album Dreams Never Die, along with Southward African singer NaakMusiq.[10]
Black and White ()
On March 25, , ruler third studio album Black with White was released, and was certified Gold by the Standing Industry of South Africa, three months after its release.[11][12]
At MTV Africa Music Awards , he received a nomination be directed at Best Male Artist of greatness Year.
In October Donald declared his album, Dreams, releasing clear October the first single steer clear of the album, "Inkayezi", an RnB song.[13]
Discography
Studio albums
| Title | Album Details | Certification |
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| Know You Better |
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| Train indicate Love[14] |
| RISA: Platinum |
| Black and White[15] |
| RISA: Platinum[16] |