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Katlego Dusky Mabasa, better known by his stage name SiAR Maspila, is a South African DJ, Record Producer, Singer, Remixer, Songwriter and Record Label Owner in the South African music industry. He began his career around 2003 and has released Twelve albums thus far. One of the most admired and respected artists in the industry, Mabasa became prominent after participating in the 2015 “1s and 2 Masters of Spin Season 2 SABC 1 Competition” that was held in Johannesburg. In December 2015, He won the "Summer Song of The Year" award at Thobela Fm
Early Career:
Mabasa was born on 16 March 1988 in Pretoria Atteridgeville, South Africa. He later moved to Mogogelo Hammanskraal, The Mamelodi-based producer and DJ has worked for some of the best productions houses such as House Therapy, Super House Records and Two Tone Entertainment relationships which the release of some of his very first successful attempt as a recording artist, namely “Dj-Hu Nose Presents Themcass & Maspila, Super House Vol. 5, Jukebox Vol. 4, House Station 3, House Document 2 Presents Dj Themcass & Dj Maspila, Juke Box Vol. 3 & Black Boys. SiAR Maspila’s musical roots can be traced back to his early childhood when he spent extensive time with his neighbour who happened to be a producer. Going to his neighbour’s house every day, SiAR Maspila drew a tremendous amount of inspiration to produce music. Everything changed forever for SiAR Maspila when the neighbour asked him to help; SiAR Maspila was then hooked on producing forever.
SiAR Maspila, Nyekx and Mosco later in 2010 they formed an Afro-House band trio called Afrikan Roots which was signed to 999 Music in 2015, jump-starting him into the South African dance music scene when they won song of the year in 2015 for the song Ko Morago featuring Dj Buckz. His first big break was when He has taken part in the show called “1s and 2s Masters Of Spin Season 2” on SABC 1 and came out of position 4. He would also like to see Afrikan Roots as one of the best groups across the globe. he has experienced the hardships, the growth and the transition to Afrikan Roots brand. He has played a contributing role to what Afrikan Roots is currently. SiAR Maspila would like to be remembered by the “Chuba Cabra” music that they produce as Afrikan Roots and their captivating performances.
Music Career:
Albums:
- Tsako Teng Released 2005
House Therapy:
- Super House 5 Released 2006
Super House Records:
- House Documents Released 2006
Super House Records:
- Juke Box 3 Released 2006
Super House Records:
- Juke Box 4 Released 2007
Super House Records:
- House Station Released 2007
EMI:
- Masibambaneni Released 2013
Two-Tone Entertainment:
- On the 8th Day Released 2016
999 Music
- Bang TheDrums Released 2017
Roots Kooperative
- Dawn OF The 8th Day Released 2018
Roots Kooperative
- Prophetic Rhythm Released 2020
EP Releases & Remixes:
Deep London Records:
- Afrikan Roots ft Luciano - Bayethe 12Nov 2013
Nulu Records:
- O-ka-pi - Bolingo (Afrikan Roots Remix) 31Oct 2013
- Spilulu ft Evil - Tusha Kulewa (Afrikan Roots Remix) 22Dec 2013
- George Munetsi - Watiza Matter (Afrikan Roots Remix) 12Aug 2014
Ganyani Entertainment:
- Dj Ganyani ft Layla - Talk to Me (Afrikan Roots Remix) 2016
T.S Records:
- Dj Sbu ft Zahara - iNdlela Yami (Afrikan Roots Remix) 2014
Universal Music:
- Afrikan Roots & Gloria Bosman - House of Rythm 2014
- Andyboi - Wamuhle (Afrikan Roots Remix) 2015
- Linda - Language of Love (Afrikan Roots Remix) 2015
- Mayunga - Nice Couple (Afrikan Roots Remix) 2015
Universal Music U.K:
- Jonas Blue ft JP Cooper - Perfect strangers (Afrikan Roots Remix) 2016
Collaborations:
- Teddy Bears ft Afrikan Roots - Joni
- Lady x ft Afrikan Roots - Who
- Lady x ft Afrikan Roots - Seasons
- Adil & Afrikan Roots ft Lady Zamar - Buy me the moon
- Dj Qness ft Afrikan Roots & Kafele - Chocolate butterfly
- Dj Qness ft Afrikan Roots & Oliver Mutukudzi - Hatidi Hondo
- Dj Qness ft Afrikan Roots & Marisa Guzman - Look inside
- Vee Mampeezy ft Afrikan Roots – Yegela
Kalawa Dance:
- Afrikan Roots - Conga Chant
- Afrikan Roots - Shikisha
- Thebe ft Afrikan Roots - Bula Ma...
Mckenzie – Toro:
- Choppa - Magarida ft Mckenzie & Afrikan Roots
- Mckenzie & Afrikan Roots - Plea for Africa by John Knox Bokwe (Remake)
Zano Urban - Colours of Me:
- Zano ft Afrikan Roots - Take It Slow
DJ Shimza - Shimuzic:
- Dj Shimza ft Lu & Afrikan Roots - Looking for love
SoulStar - Back II Soul:
- Soulstar ft Afrikan Roots - Ga Re Bone Selo
ACHIEVEMENTS, PERFORMANCES AND APPEARANCES:
1st international Gig: 04 February 2012 Angola (Luanda)
1st Oversea Gig: Portugal
2st Oversea Gig: London
Other international gigs (Botswana, Mozambique, Namibia, Kenya and Swaziland)
2012- "Conga Chant" and "Better Half " by Xoli M, these topped charts in
the Afro house category by reaching top 10 and were also number 1 and 2
respectively @ Afrodesiamp3. Compiled from the E.P releases "Shikisha and
Better Half "
2012 - Collaborated with Dj Sylivi, who was rated as 2nd best in Angola. In
addition, created the hit song "Akuluwo with Bebucho Q Kuia,." The song
blew up in South Africa but had a huge impact in Angola thus winning 3
international awards in Angola.
2013 - Represented South Africa in one of Luanda's biggest Music festival
which was broadcasted nationally across Angola.
2015 – Participated in the Metro fm Heat wave experience tour in Kimberly
2015 - Signed with 999 music and managed to win the Summer Song of the
year for 2015 by the track “Ko Morago” at Thobela FM.
2015: “Ko Morago” Won Song of the year again in Botswana
2016 - On The 8th Day album released
2017 - Bang the Drums album Released
2018 - Dawn OF The 8th Day
2020 – Prophetic Rhythm
TV APPEARANCES:
- Live Amp
- Yo-Tv
- Moja Love
- Sun Rise
- Morning Live
- Club 808
- Chanel O Turn Up Music
- Jika Majika
- Fanbase
- Thursday Night with Robert Marawa (Super Sport 4)
