Black Coffee

Black Coffee, real name Nkosinathi Innocent Maphumulo, born on March 11, 1976 in Durban, South Africa, is a DJ and music producer. music producer . His meteoric rise on the international music scene began in 2017 when his album “Subconsciously” won the Grammy in the “Best Dance/Electronic Album” category.

In his youth, which was marked by the separation of his parents and a politically motivated attack, Black Coffee developed his love of music. After moving to Mthatha, he studied music in Durban and founded the vocal trio “Shana”. It was during this time that his affinity for electronic music .

His participation in the Red Bull Music Academy in 2003 was decisive for his career. His first album “Black Coffee” was released two years later and laid the foundation for his international recognition. At the same time, he built up his reputation in South Africa through social commitment and the promotion of young talent.

In 2010, he set a Guinness World Record by DJing non-stop for 60 hours. In the following years, he also expanded his influence abroad, including through collaborations with Drake and David Guetta .

His 2021 album “Subconsciously” not only earned him chart positions, but also a Grammy. In addition to his solo career, he has been involved in projects such as the remake of “Too Late for Mama” and Drake’s album “Honestly, Nevermind”. The collaboration “Rapture Pt. III” with &ME and Keinemusik shows his continued relevance in the music scene.

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