The 26th South African Music Awards (SAMA) nominations have been announced and it is with great pride that we at the Academy of Sound Engineering (ASE) congratulate all the past and current ASE students who were involved in projects that have been nominated.
Nominated for Remix of the Year:
SculpturedMusic - Sad To Think (FKA MASH GLITCH DUB)
Mashoto Lekgothoane aka FKA MASH
Nominated for Best R&B/Soul album:
Album: Elements by Elaine
Joshua Molotsi (above) aka Josh the Manager & Charles Shilowa (below) aka CLXRITY - Produced about 4 songs in the album. Josh The Manager is also her manager. Nqobile Mazibuko is her Music Director.
Nominated for Best R&B/Soul album:
My Heart To Your Soul - Lungisa Xhamela
Fundile Dlamini (above) produced - In My feelings & Never Meant
Nominated for Best R&B/Soul album:
Album: Pink Panther by Tshego
Luthando Lerato Phinhlela aka Lutchi mixed the whole album
Fun Fact: SAMA Award winning Mixing engineer for Shekhinah Donnell’s debut album, RoseGold.
Nominated for Best R&B/Soul album:
God Decides by Tellaman
Muano “XM” Ramakuele - Composed and wrote lyrics for the song 'Luxury'.
Nominated for Best African Indigenous Faith Music Album:
Album: Lona Baratang ho Phela - Amadodana ase Wesile
Kim Fields (above) - Recording & Mix Engineer
Tim Kraft - Recording, Mix and Mastering Engineer
Nominated for best Hip Hop Album:
Album: Njayam Vol 2 by DJ Sliqe
Kayz Tadiwa Gumbo aka 808x (above) composed and wrote lyrics for:
- Ya Dig, Fresh Jig and No Sleep
Muano “XM” Ramakuele - Luxury
Nominated for best Hip Hop Album:
Album: PTYUnltd by K.O.
Mfundo Mbuli aka Mus Scales (above) composer and producer- Bushiri
Congratulations and very well done on your achievements!
