Mike Tuney

Mukhethwa Mukhadi (born 22 June 1997), known professionally as Mike Tuney, is a South African rapper, singer, director and record producer. He is known for his song "Secure the Bag" and rose to popularity after his song "Tonight" went viral in 2016.[1]

Mike Tuney
Notable workSecure the Bag

Mike Tuney
Mike Tuney in 2023
Background information
Birth nameMukhethwa Mukhadi
Also known as
  • Uncle Mike
Born (1997-06-22) 22 June 1997
Nzhelele , Limpopo, South Africa
OriginDzanani, South Africa
Genres
Occupation(s)
  • Singer
  • Rapper
  • Producer
  • Director
Instrument(s)
Years active2013–present
LabelsBlvck Entertainment
Websitewww.miketuney.com

Early life

Mukhadi was born and raised in a small village called Sendedza, which is located just outside Thohoyandou in Limpopo.[2] His love for hip hop began when he was only 12 and after few years, he started to write and record his own songs.[1]

Music career

After releasing two mixtapes and one extended play, Mike released his very first studio album[3] on his 23rd birthday in 2020,[4] called "I Wish I Could".[5] He gained recognition after releasing his first mixtape titled "X-Pectations" in 2016.[6] Mike Tuney released his first self-produced single called "Mama I'm Sorry" featuring Vhole in 2019, the single also appeared on his 2020 album.[1]

Prior to his album release in 2020, "Secure the Bag" featuring AB Crazy and Sense 2.0 was released as a lead single followed by a music video few months after the song was released.[7] The video premiered on MTV Base Africa and Channel O, then peaked at number 4 on MTV Base's SA Hits Countdown playlist in November 2020. On 26 May, Tuney released a music video for his song titled "i.".[8] Mike has also shared a stage with many well-known South African musicians, including the likes of A-Reece, Sjava and many more.[9]

On January 3rd, 2023, Mike Tuney released a collaborative EP with McSwagga titled "New Wave Leaders.[10] The EP consisted of five songs of which all of them were produced by God Sample, and it features ProVro, God Sample, LimitlessRaps, Young Lame, Fais Yung, & Mad-Slide. Mike released his latest solo EP on the 3rd of April 2023.

Awards and nominations
Year Award Categories Result Ref.
2021 City Awards Producer of the Year, Artist of the Year, Single of the Year Nominated [11]

References
  1. Bele, Maanda (8 June 2019). "Who is Mike Tuney?". Retrieved 4 October 2020.
  2. Colleta, Dewa (25 February 2021). "Mike Tuney enters the big leagues". Retrieved 4 June 2021.
  3. Boshego, Desmond (30 June 2020). "CATCH THE BUZZ ON MIKE'S NEW TUNES". Retrieved 1 October 2020.
  4. Deen, Viola (2 September 2020). "Mike Tuney drops his first album". Retrieved 11 June 2021.
  5. Bele, Maanda (13 August 2020). "Mike Tuney releases debut album". Retrieved 1 October 2020.
  6. "Mike Tuney – Secure The Bag Ft. AB Crazy & Sense 2.0". 7 October 2020. Retrieved 6 June 2021.
  7. Jabulani, John (7 October 2020). "MIKE TUNEY WANTS TO "SECURE THE BAG" WITH AB CRAZY & SENSE 2.0". Retrieved 6 June 2021.
  8. Mashahu, David (27 May 2021). "Mike Tuney releases new music video for single 'i.'". Retrieved 11 June 2021.
  9. Mametja, Anne (29 December 2022). "Multiple-award winner Mike Tuney boasts a love for hip-hop". Retrieved 12 January 2023.
  10. Bele, Maanda (19 January 2023). "Mike Tuney and McSwagga collaborate on new album". Retrieved 22 January 2023.
  11. "Mike Tuney nominated three times for City Awards". 25 February 2021. Retrieved 4 June 2021.
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