DJ Clock
DJ Clock | |
|---|---|
| Birth name | Kholile Elvin Gumede |
| Born | May 16, 1988 |
| Origin | Vosloorus, South Africa |
| Genres | |
| Occupation(s) | |
| Instrument(s) | Keyboards |
| Years active | 2008–present |
| Labels | AM-PM Productions |
Kholile Elvin Gumede, (born 16 May 1988),[2][3] better known as DJ Clock, is a South African DJ and record producer.
Career
2007-2010: The First Tick (2008), The Second Tick (2009)
His first album The First Tick was released on January 6, 2008, in South Africa.
At the South Africa Music Awards (2008),[4] The First Tick was nominated for SAMA Awards, as the Best Urban Dance Album and his single "Umahamba Yedwa" as Record of the Year.
After he established his owned record label ÄM-PM Productions, his album second studio album The Second Tick was released in 2009.
2010-2014: The Third Tick (2010); The 4th Tick: Clockumentary (2014)
His third studio album The Third Tick was released on July, 2010, features Rockboys, DJ Cleo, Bantu Soul, Mpho Maboi.[5]
He signed his label AM-PM production with Universal Music South Africa, and released his fourth studio album The 4th Tick: Clockumentary, which was commercial success certified platinum by the Recording Industry of South Africa (RISA).
Discography
Albums
- The First Tick (2008)
- The Second Tick (2009)
- The Third Tick (2010)
- The 4th Tick: Clockumentary (2014)
- The 5th Tick (2016)
Awards and nominations
| Awards | Year | Category | Nominated Work | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10th Metro FM Music Awards[6] | 2010 | Hit Single of the Year | DNB BEAT | Nominated |
| 21st South African Music Awards[7] | 2015 | SAMPRA Award | "Pluto (Remember You)" | Won |
| Best Selling Mobile Music Download | ||||
| Best Selling Ring-Back Tone | ||||
| Best Selling Full-Track Download | ||||
| Best Collaboration | Beatenberg and DJ Clock | Nominated | ||
| Best Dance Album | The 4th Tick: A Clockumentary – DJ Clock |
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