Collen Mmotla (born 4 June 1990) is a South African
DJ and music producer. Born and raised Diphale, Burgersfort, Chyma started his musical career in early 2000's as a pianist prior becoming a DJ.
His third studio album ''Musique'' (2022), debuted number one in South Africa.
Education
After completed his matric in 2007, he attended University of Technology studying Analytical Chemistry.
He also attended Boston College studied media and graduated in 2013.
Career
Chymamusique started his music career in 2000 as a
gospel
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and
jazz
Jazz is a music genre that originated in the African-American communities of New Orleans, Louisiana in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, with its roots in blues and ragtime. Since the 1920s Jazz Age, it has been recognized as a majo ...
pianist. He later developed an interest in
house music
House is a music genre characterized by a repetitive four-on-the-floor beat and a typical tempo of 120 beats per minute. It was created by DJs and music producers from Chicago's underground club culture in the late 1970s, as DJs began altering ...
in 2005 and started producing it in 2006. He released his first online single in 2010.
He founded and manages "Chymamusique Records" and is signed to the record labels House Afrika & Soul Candi. He was a Mofunk Records member from 2010 to 2013.
In DJing, Chymamusique has played internationally, and shared stages with DJs and producers including
Vinny Da Vinci
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Vincents
* Vinnie Anderson (born 1979), New Zealand rugby league footballer
* Vinny Appice (born 1957), American rock d ...
, Ralf Gum, Brazo Wa Afrika, Glen Lewis, QB Smith, Charles Webster and Atjazz.
In music producing, He has worked with Kaylow,
DJ Fresh
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, Anané Vega,
Monique Bingham, Brazo wa Afrika,
Brian Temba, George Lesley and Ree Morris.
In early September 2021, he announced his third studio album via Instagram.
''Musique'' was released on September 30, 2021.
The album features Afrotraction, Da Vynalist, DJ Tears PLK, Brian Temba, Rona Ray, and Buddynice.
It peaked at number one on Local iTunes album charts.
Awards and nominations
South African Music Awards
Metro FM Music Awards
Discography
Studio Albums
* ''House Afrika : House Dimensions'' (2012)
* ''After The Storm'' (2017)
* ''Musique'' (2021)
SINGLES & EPs
*Quarantine EP - 2020
*Bass & Synth - Single 2019
*Last Night (feat. O So T) - Single 2019
*Sax on Fleek - EP 2019
*Its so Amazing (Remix)
eat. Happy- Single 2019
*Perfectly Lovers (feat. P Tempo) - Single 2018
*Something About You (feat. Unqle Chriz) - Single 2018
*Artist Series, Vol. 1 - EP 2018
*Kubili - Single 2018
*Follow (Chyma's Rendition)
eat. Kent Smoke & YVES- Single 2017
*Music Express Session 1 - EP 2016
*Jazz vs. Soulful, Vol. 1 - EP 2014
*Jazz According to House (Remixes Part 2) - Single 2013
*World Is Good (Original Mix)
eat. Rona Ray- Single 2012
*Soul and Mind - Single 2012
*Chymatology - Single 2012
*Cant Get Enough - Single 2012
*Jazz According to House - Single 2011
*Lost in Words - Single 2011
References
External links
Chymamusique WebsiteChymamusique Music BioChymamusique on Traxsource
South African DJs
South African house musicians
South African record producers
People from Sekhukhune District Municipality
Living people
1990 births
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