This month's feature artist is Danny K.Danny K (full name Danny Koppel) was born 8 September 1977 and has become one of South Africas most successful, versatile and accomplished recording artists. With a string of chart-topping hits and award winning albums to his name, Danny K has become a household name in South Africa, and has reached international superstar status.
A couple of career highlights include:
- Being the first South African musician to perform on the legendary Oprah Winfrey Show in Chicago.
- Multiple nominee at the SAMAs (South African Music Awards) - winner of the 2005 SAMA for Best Pop Album, for his collaboration with Mandoza, titled Same Difference .
- Numerous other awards including: 2 Consecutive Kids Choice Awards, 2 Consecutive Crystal Awards (Peoples Choice Awards), You Magazine Award-Best SA Musician, SA STYLE award
- String of number one, top ten singles and Gold albums in his career.
- Ambassador for Nelson Mandelas 46664 Campaign to fight Aids in Africa.
- Established his own Record, Production, Publishing and Management Companies.
- Groundbreaking collaborative album with Kwaito (African Hip Hop) star Mandoza titled SAME DIFFERENCE, sold GOLD in 2 weeks-enormous numbers in the SA market.
- Toured, double billed and performed in South Africa with the likes of Usher, Craig David, Puff Daddy, Ladysmith Black Mombazo, Eric Benet, Bob Geldof, U2, Queen, Beyonce, Ludacris, Will Smith, Annie Lennox, Christina Aguilera, Deborah Cox and Diana Ross.
Visit Danny K's site at dannyk.com
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