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Ne-Yo, the three-time GRAMMY® Award-winning R&B hitmaker, iconic songwriter, actor, entrepreneur, and philanthropist, has sold a cumulative 20+ million adjusted albums worldwide. His debut single, 2005’s “So Sick,” hit No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100 and was certified quadruple Platinum. Since then, the Motown Records/Compound Entertainment recording artist has racked up a collection of hits including “Sexy Love,” “Closer,” “Because of You,” “Miss Independent,” and “Push Back” [feat. Bebe Rexha and Stefflon Don]. Three of his albums have entered SoundScan’s Top Current Albums chart at No. 1. Ne-Yo has also proven to be as powerful with his pen as he is in the studio and on stage. The Las Vegas native quickly became known as a go-to hitmaker, penning bangers like Rihanna’s “Unfaithful,” “Russian Roulette,” and “Take a Bow,” along with Beyoncé’s 2006 breakup anthem “Irreplaceable” and songs for such artists as Jennifer Hudson, Usher, Carrie Underwood, and Celine Dion, among others. Ne-Yo’s film and television credits include NBC’s World of Dance, Empire, Stomp the Yard, Save the Last Dance, Battle: Los Angeles, George Lucas' Red Tails, The Wiz Live!, and Starz’ Step Up: High Water. Most recently, Ne-Yo released a slew of new singles – “Stay Down” [feat. Yung Bleu], “Don’t Love Me,” and “You Got the Body” – paving the way for his anxiously awaited eighth album, Self Explanatory, due out July 15, 2022

1 Half of the Duo Four7&LukeM

Neelan Munnick and Luke Mains, better known in the music circles as Four7 & LukeM. The duo have had a series of mixtape releases with various bootlegs and remixes being showcased with downloads and plays in excess of 40 000 people per release.

Four7 & LukeM came together through mutual acquaintances and quite rapidly found that their love for music had drawn them to spending hours learning and feeding off one another’s style of production, as well as their individual musical influences. They are both self-taught music producers. Together, they have found a fresh sound that sets them apart from other up and coming DJ’s. One of their biggest remixes “Take Me Back”, of a local band from their hometown created waves across South Africa and abroad to neighbouring countries. Having their music being requested to their influential artists, Four7 & Luke M gained the support from South African legends such as DJ Fresh and DJ Kent, promoting the young producers music on 5fm. Four7 & Luke M managed to get their music across the country by making use of every opportunity and platform available. The Four7 and Luke M sound includes various elements and influences which seem to please their continuously expanding fan base.

Individually, the artists continue to experiment with new production techniques and house music sub genres which allows their sound to progress as a collective. The duo enjoy a large following in their hometown and throughout the country with them often headlining at some of the most well-known nightclubs in South Africa. Their bootlegs and remixes are very often heard on national radio stations and used by well established DJ’s in their sets.

These artists intend to continue progressing their music, believing in the fact that there is always more to learn and acquire on the path of their musical journey, hereby making a positive impact on the South African and global house scene whilst remaining true to the humble beginnings.


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