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词条 Mpho Pholo
释义

  1. Early life

  2. Trip to France

  3. Producer

  4. Discography

     Produced/Composed 

  5. Music Directing

  6. Awards

  7. See also

  8. References

  9. External links

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}}Mpho Pholo. (known as 37 mph)[1] is a Record producer, Pianist and Composer who specializes in Hip hop, Rhythm and blues, Drum and bass and House music. He has been a producer for more than 11 years from 2003 – present.[2]

Early life

Mpho was born in East London, Eastern Cape, South Africa.[3] He discovered music from an early age. He began playing piano in 1991. Then went to study music at Dale College Boys' High School in King William's Town. He was part of the choir, cadet band was the school pianist. He got involved in electronic music in Cape Town.

Trip to France

Mpho got an opportunity in 2014 to record an artist in France, he first got attention from a French producer when he produced a soundtrack for the movie Tsotsi, this allowed him to work further in France.[3]

Producer

Mpho’s first recognized work as a producer came in 2003, where he produced the track “A Wonderful World” for Mizchif.[4] Mpho moved to Johannesburg to pursue music career after producing hit song for Mizchif, "A Wonderful World". He signed to the label Ghetto Ruff. He would engineer for artist Zola and other label mates. The first artist that 37 mph worked with in Johannesburg was RJ Benjamin. The pair came up with the radio hit single "Cry" which was featured on Benjamin's "Who I Am" album. He has also collaborated with Tumi and the Volume, Morafe and JOZI to name a few.

Discography

Produced/Composed

  • Mizchif – Supernatural, My Return (Gallo) featuring the single “A Wonderful World”, 2003
  • Harambe Dope Sessions – Various Artists (African Dope/DIY Records), 2003
  • RJ Benjamin – Who I Am Ghetto Ruff featuring the singles “Cry” and “Play Around”,2004
  • Ishmael – Long Way Home Ghetto Ruff featuring the singles “Cell Number, Email Address feat Amu” and “Loving You Today”. This album won SAMA best R&B 2006,2005
  • Morafe – A ene, The Revelation Ghetto Ruff featuring the single “Lekwalo to Motswako”,2006
  • Jozi – Mutherland Crunk Ghetto Ruff featuring the singles “Far from Easy” and “Africa Unite”, 2006
  • Tsotsi Soundtrack Ghetto Ruff “CRAZY by Ishmael and Bongz”, “All in The Name of Fun”, 2006
  • Gumshev – Straight from Prison Ghetto Ruff featuring the sings “Hosh” and “Uthando Lwami”, 2006
  • Ntsiki Mazwai – “Sabangena”, 2006
  • Gift Gwe – “Two Lovers”, 2006
  • Slikour – Ventilation Mixtape Volume 2 (ventilation Productions) featuring the singles “Showbiz feat Tumi from the Volume” and “Space feat 37mph and Hip Hop Pantsula”, 2007
  • Malik – Bezula Ghetto Ruff featuring the “Baxabene Oxam”, 2007
  • M’changani – So Changaan Ghetto Ruff, 2007
  • Zola – Cell C Hola 7 Starter Pack featuring the single “Friend in Me”, which won 2 Gold Loerie Awards for best music and best sound design, 2007
  • MTV Base Advance Warning Artists – “Durela – Life in the Zanga” , “Kaha – Hala Kaha” and “Waje – Kolo”, 2008
  • Zuluboy – Inqolobane (Native Rhythms), 2008
  • 37 mph – 37 Energy Levels (Reck Shoppe Tunes/Electromode Music), 2008
  • JR – “Gata Le Nna” Hype (magazine) Best Hip Hop single 2008, 2008
  • RJ Benjamin – Who I Am Ghetto Ruff Co-Produced song “Don’t Wanna Be In Love”, 2008
  • Recorded album with French Rapper Negus in Paris, 2009
  • 37 Energy Levels, Debut instrumental album with radio single “Goodbye Baby” ft RJ Benjamin, 2009
  • Produced and released Nomsa Mazwai’s EP – Nomisupasta EP”, 2010
  • Produced Black Gold’s debut album – Welcome To The Family, 2010
  • Remixed “Before You Kiss Me” by singer Vanda May from Portugal for Sushi Raw Records, 2010
  • Remixed Danny K’s Number One Hit “I get up again” featuring Teargas, 2010
  • Recorded debut album of English Folk Music singer Leonie Spilsbury in Paris, 2010
  • Produced and mixed album of Negus entitled “A L’Ombre De La Lune La Noire” released in France, 2010
  • Young Nations – “So Unfortunate ft Charmaine”, 2010
  • Co-Produced “A Song for Hope” with RJ Benjamin, 2010
  • Produced album for Motif Records Rapper Reason called “Audio 3-D”, 2011
  • Produced his second album “Revenge of the Synth”, 2011
  • Composer of film for South African film “Blitz Patrolie”, 2011
  • Composer of South African kung-fu Comedy “The Adventures of Bhamuza, 2011
  • Recorded second album for Negus and his band in Paris, 2011
  • Produced JR’s Album, 2012
  • Completed work on Reason’s 2nd Album , released on Motif Records, 2012
  • Composed theme song for video game “Medal Quest” which was released on iPad/iPhone/Android/Sony PlayStation, 2012

Music Directing

  • Hansa Festival Of Legends [5]

Awards

  • Producer of the Year, South African Hip Hop Awards, 2012 [6]
  • Best Alternative Music: African, South African Music Awards, 2011 [6]

See also

  • RJ Benjamin
  • Mizchif

References

1. ^{{cite web|title=Butanwear! 37MPH|url= http://butanwear.com/brand-ambassadors/37mph/|work= butanwear.com|accessdate=3 August 2015}}
2. ^{{cite web|title=Profile of 37mph and Mpho Pholo the composer/producer|url=http://mphopholo.com/|work= mphopholo.com|accessdate=5 August 2015}}
3. ^1 {{cite web|title=EL-born artist hip-hops off for Nice gig|url=http://www.dispatchlive.co.za/news/oh-la-la-its-off-to-france-for-new-music-record-deal/work=|accessdate=5 August 2015}}{{dead link|date=February 2017}}
4. ^{{cite web|title=Profile of 37mph and Mpho Pholo the composer/producer|url=http://mphopholo.com/accessdate=5}}{{dead link|date=February 2017}}
5. ^{{cite web|title=Legends to headline Newtown fest|url=http://www.iol.co.za/tonight/music/legends-to-headline-newtown-fest-1.1486222#.VctUUSyqpBc|work=iol.co.za|accessdate=27 August 2015}}
6. ^1 {{cite web|title=SA hip hop awards a big rave|url=http://www.iol.co.za/the-star/sa-hip-hop-awards-a-big-rave-1.1429227#.VctTRSyqpBc|work=iol.co.za|accessdate=27 August 2015}}

External links

  • {{cite web|title=37MPH|url=http://butanwear.com/brand-ambassadors/37mph/|work=butanwear.com|accessdate=6 August 2015}}
  • {{cite web|title=For the love of hip-hop|url=http://www.news24.com/Archives/City-Press/For-the-love-of-hip-hop-20150429|work=news24.com|accessdate=27 August 2015}}
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