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I wasn't really talented and I knew nothing about music but but hardwork got me where I am today." Black Coffee 

I loved music but I discovered quite early that I couldn't sing. People get drawn into music when they can sing or play instruments but I just knew that I wanted to be in the music scene. 

Then the thought of being a DJ came to my mind though I couldn't really produce by then but I knew I could do it. Anything that had to with music in school or my neighborhood, I always tried to be involved so I could learn. 

Being successful is all about belief and taking chances. Most people are so afraîd to faîl that they don't even try. If you have a have a dream, just believe in yourself and work hard because we live in a world where people will always try to dîscourage you but all that matters is your belief because if you believe in yourself, you'd know what's best for you." Black Coffee

In whatever you do, people will always dîscourage you but all that matters is what you think of yourself.

I wasn't really talented and I knew nothing about music but but hardwork got me where I am today." Black Coffee 

I loved music but I discovered quite early that I couldn't sing. People get drawn into music when they can sing or play instruments but I just knew that I wanted to be in the music scene. 

Then the thought of being a DJ came to my mind though I couldn't really produce by then but I knew I could do it. Anything that had to with music in school or my neighborhood, I always tried to be involved so I could learn. 

Being successful is all about belief and taking chances. Most people are so afraîd to faîl that they don't even try. If you have a have a dream, just believe in yourself and work hard because we live in a world where people will always try to dîscourage you but all that matters is your belief because if you believe in yourself, you'd know what's best for you." Black Coffee

In whatever you do, people will always dîscourage you but all that matters is what you think of yourself.

Nkosinathi Innocent Maphumulo (born 11 March 1976), better known by his stage name Black Coffee, is a South African DJ, record producer and songwriter. Coffee established his own record label Soulistic Music, and released his debut self-titled album Black Coffee (2005), which incorporated elements of R&B and jazz.

His career began around 1994[5] and became prominent after participating in the 2004 Red Bull Music Academy,[6] since then he has released nine studio albums,[7] as well as a live DVD.[8]

Throughout his musical career his accolades include: 8 SAMA, 4 DJ Awards, 2 Metro FM Awards and 1 Grammy award.[9]

2005, Maphumulo launched his career with a remix of Hugh Masekela's 1972 hit Stimela.[20] Later that year he released his self-titled debut album,[19] and created his record company Soulistic Music.[21] The album sampled songs of notable South African artists like Thandiswa Mazwai, Hugh Masekela and featured Busi Mhlongo, among others.[22][11] He was well received in the country and was quickly lauded as a "rising star."[23] His album, 'Black Coffee', was created using very basic music-making software. Maphumulo himself stated,

2009, Maphumulo released his third album, Home Brewed, featuring Ringo Madlingozi, Zonke, Hugh Masekela, Zakes Bantwini and others.[33]

Between 2009 and 2010, new releases from Culoe de Song,[34] Tumelo[35] and Zakes Bantwini achieved gold and platinum sales.

On 5 February 2021, Black Coffee released his seventh studio album, Subconsciously.[78] The album won the award for Best Dance/Electronic Album at the 64th Annual Grammy Awards.[79]

In October 2021, he produced a remake of the single "Too Late for Mama" by Mpho Sebina, which was released on the extended play Music Forever.[80]

Coffee co-wrote and co-produced three songs on Drake's 2022 album Honestly, Nevermind.[81]

Coffee appeared on a collaboration with &ME, Keinemusik "Rapture Pt. III" released on June 9, 2023. It debuted at number 41 on the Billboard U.S. Afrobeats Song charts.

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Nkosinathi Innocent Maphumulo (born 11 March 1976), better known by his stage name Black Coffee, is a South African DJ, record producer and songwriter. Coffee established his own record label Soulistic Music, and released his debut self-titled album Black Coffee (2005), which incorporated elements of R&B and jazz.

His career began around 1994[5] and became prominent after participating in the 2004 Red Bull Music Academy,[6] since then he has released nine studio albums,[7] as well as a live DVD.[8]

Throughout his musical career his accolades include: 8 SAMA, 4 DJ Awards, 2 Metro FM Awards and 1 Grammy award.[9]

2005, Maphumulo launched his career with a remix of Hugh Masekela's 1972 hit Stimela.[20] Later that year he released his self-titled debut album,[19] and created his record company Soulistic Music.[21] The album sampled songs of notable South African artists like Thandiswa Mazwai, Hugh Masekela and featured Busi Mhlongo, among others.[22][11] He was well received in the country and was quickly lauded as a "rising star."[23] His album, 'Black Coffee', was created using very basic music-making software. Maphumulo himself stated,

2009, Maphumulo released his third album, Home Brewed, featuring Ringo Madlingozi, Zonke, Hugh Masekela, Zakes Bantwini and others.[33]

Between 2009 and 2010, new releases from Culoe de Song,[34] Tumelo[35] and Zakes Bantwini achieved gold and platinum sales.

On 5 February 2021, Black Coffee released his seventh studio album, Subconsciously.[78] The album won the award for Best Dance/Electronic Album at the 64th Annual Grammy Awards.[79]

In October 2021, he produced a remake of the single "Too Late for Mama" by Mpho Sebina, which was released on the extended play Music Forever.[80]

Coffee co-wrote and co-produced three songs on Drake's 2022 album Honestly, Nevermind.[81]

Coffee appeared on a collaboration with &ME, Keinemusik "Rapture Pt. III" released on June 9, 2023. It debuted at number 41 on the Billboard U.S. Afrobeats Song charts.

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