Smiso Brian Zwane additionally referred to as Okmalumkoolkat turned into born on July twenty seventh, 1983 inside the Umlazi Township in Durban, South Africa. He is a rapper and one-half of of the rap / electronic duo, Dirty Paraffin which became shaped in Johannesburg.

 

Okmalumkoolkat is likewise a DJ, dancer, a Graphic Designer, and a songwriter. He is likewise recognised by some of monikers which includes Smart Mampara, DJ Sharp Sharp, Future Mfana, Mlazi Milano, Denzel Swekington, Zupa Sanyomfa, Zulu Michael Jackson, Zulu Computer, Zulu Skywater, Don Spovington, Bhut’Yangchaza, Malume Wengane, and Imbongolo YaseStudio.

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He started his tune profession in 2007. Since then, he is credited to have released various hit songs together with “Mswenkofontein” presenting Stilo Magolide & uSanele, “Gusheshe” with Cassper Nyovest, and plenty of greater.

He tied the knot along with his longtime female friend, Princess Zulu in December, 2019.

Family & Beginnings

Okmalumkoolkat changed into born, Smiso Brian Zwane in Umlazi, Durban, an area he referred to as “a coastal metropolis, a lot more constant than Johannesburg”. Following his commencement from university, he moved to Johannesburg in which he met Dokta SpiZee and fashioned Dirty Paraffin.

The lived together, and shared a mutual ardour for artwork. This brought about them collaborating collectively.

In the duo, SpiZee turned into responsible for the track manufacturing, while Okmalum handled the writing of the songs. The duo dropped an album titled “The Greatest Hits Vol. I” in 2009. Coupled with their side hustles, the two targeted more on pushing films and music remixes.

Following a robbery on the residence in which they lived collectively, the two decided to go task hunting. Okmalum put the competencies he learnt all through his college years to use and designed layouts and brands for numerous businesses which include Nike.

In 2012, he focused extra on his career and worked with London manufacturing trio, LV on their album, Sebenza which changed into released beneath Hyperdub.

In 2013, Okmalum become featured on Zintle Mbekeli’s “Amakamera ang’shoote”. Although she became his co-employee, he met her on Instagram. Their collaborative track turned into met with high quality evaluations. He afterward signed to Austrian label, Affine Records via which he launched his EP, Holy Oxygen.

In December 2016, he released his debut album Mlazi Milano which turned into supported via singles “Ntwana Yam” and “Gqi” offering Durban duo, Amadando. The songs were launched before the album dropped.

Education

Information about Okmalum’s education is unknown as he has never really spoken about it. He merely specializes in the tale of come-up.

Musical Milestones

Okmalumkoolkat commenced writing songs between 2007 and 2008 after shifting to Johannesburg and being prompted by using antique South African tune, DJ Shadow and Ladysmith Black Mambazo. He wrote his first music for the individual Okmalumkoolkat, which could go directly to come to be his maximum popular moniker. The song changed into written to introduce himself as an artist.

He later wrote another track referred to as “Big Bootyholic” over the tune “Trans-Europe Express” through Kraftwerk. After that, he started out critically writing songs as an artist.

He made his first large break whilst he featured on the music “Gusheshe” with Cassper Nyovest. The tune have become a large hit and garnered numerous awards. He has since released a few tasks as part of the duo, Dirty Paraffin, and several others as Okmalumkoolkat.

Okmalumkoolkat Albums

As Dirty Paraffin; as a member of the duo, Okmalumkoolkat launched three projects. They tune targeted particularly on films and music remixes.

The Greatest Hits Vol. I (2009)

Dirty Paraffin EP (2012)

Ten Cities (2014)

As Okmalumkoolkat;

Holy Oxygen (EP) (2014);

Okmalumkoolkat released his first solo mission, the Holy Oxygen EP in 2014. It become preceded by way of the subsequent singles “Ntwana Yam” and “Gqi” proposing Amadando which turned into launched a month before the album dropped. The EP announced him as a solo artist.

100k MaCassette (Mixtape) (2015);

In 2015, he dropped the 15-music mixtape, 100k Macassette which featured contributions from Riky Rick, Mashayabhuqe, KaMamba and greater. The Mixtape turned into preceded through the single “Free 100K Macassette”.

Mlazi Milano (Album) (2016);

In December 2016, Okmalum released his debut album “Mlazi Milano”. The album housed 17 tracks and featured contributions from AKA, Bra Sol and Sho Madjozi. It additionally contained a few songs off his previously launched initiatives such as Gqi proposing Amadando.

Holy Oxygen II (EP) (2017);

In March 2017, Okmalumkoolkat released the second installment of the Holy Oxygen EP. The EP was praised to be better than the first. The four-song EP turned into produced by using CiD Rim and written by Okmalum.

Bhlomington (EP) (2020)

After a protracted undertaking release drought, Okmalum released the Bhlomington EP in May 2020. The 6-track EP featured contributions from Da L.E.S and production Kenzie Beatz, Zoocci Coke Dope, 2 Kriss, and G Star Beatz.

Okmalumkoolkat Songs

Gqi toes. Amadando

Gusheshe (With Cassper Nyovest)

Ntwana Yam;

Free 100K Macassette;

Shark Attack

La Liga

Mswenkofontein (with Stilo Magolide, uSanele & Sibot)

Ooh Ya Ishu

Amakamera Ang’shoote

Okmalumkoolkat’s Performances & Media Presence

Okmalumkoolkat is thought for his energetic stage performances. He has appeared on various excursions and music events through the years. He’s additionally very energetic on social media however focuses more at the track.

Okmalumkoolkat’s Relationships

Smiso Zwane a.Ok.A Okmalumkoolkat married his longtime lover, Princess Zulu in a private occasion in December 2019. According to reviews, she is the woman who featured on his music, “Amalobolo”.

Okmalumkoolkat’s Net Worth

Okmalumkoolkat’s internet well worth is not public in the mean time however based totally on what he has in his musical portfolio and destiny sale out look, his performance on main streaming services, his worth is expected to be round $1 Million – $five Million. This is based on a 2019 estimate.

Okmalumkoolkat’s Songs Download, Stream, Buy & Watch

Okmalumkoolkat ’s songs are to be had on all most important music systems consisting of Spotify, Apple Music, Soundcloud, YouTube, Dreezer and plenty of more.

He is a man who has inspired so many young people in Mzansi . You can also find him on your social media platforms such as Instagram . On his latest post he shared with fans an amazing picture of him in the water which left fans in disbelief .