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His quirky, eccentric and authentic fashion style, matched by his bewitching raspy voice prove that he is anything but ordinary.The debut single“Sista Kunjani”intricately showcased his distinct way of moulding and carving a post-modern eclectic genre which was emulated by many young musicians but never matched.In 2004 he released “Piece of Mind”, which marked the arrival of a super-star, spawning multiple hits,Rich with enchanting Xhosa lyrics and immaculately marrying Funk, Jazz, Soul, Pop, Traditional and Rock -  he made being an alternative musician popular in a time when it was still misunderstood.He would mimic his favourite stars, already envisioning a life as a rockstar.He developed a bold live persona that made him a crowd favourite.Like a true veteran,made music with Hugh Masekela, The Floacist (Floetry), Keith Murray,BlackCoffee.He recently launched a new digital platform, Mlok.co.za, which aims to showcase indie musicians to a wider audience. The venture sees him growing more into an entrepreneur and a mentor. Now an icon in the South African music landscape, MXO, is still full of surprises and continuously stretches himself as an artist. In an era, where some artists fold under the pressures of the music industry, he maintains an admirable originality. He is still “The Real MXO”.

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