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Tuesday, January 14, 2025

Oskido — Imoto

: Oskido is widely recognized for his "I Believe" philosophy, mentoring younger artists (including Professor and more recently Kabza De Small) on staying humble and professional within the music industry.

: Oskido and Professor are credited with ushering in a style that merged traditional Kwaito sensibilities with house music rhythms, significantly prolonging the genre's lifespan in South Africa. Imoto Oskido

"Imoto" is the award-winning, chart-topping Kwaito anthem released in 2010 by South African musician (Mthokozisi Khumalo) under the legendary Kalawa Jazmee Records , a label co-founded by Oskido . : Oskido is widely recognized for his "I

: "Imoto" (meaning "The Car" in Zulu) became more than just a hit; it was a cultural phenomenon played at everything from road trips to major festivals, embodying the "soundtrack of memory" for many South Africans. : "Imoto" (meaning "The Car" in Zulu) became

: The track dominated the 2011 MTN South African Music Awards (SAMAs) , winning Record of the Year .

: As a co-founder of Kalawa Jazmee , Oskido provided the platform and trademark production style that allowed artists like Professor to dominate the airwaves for years.

While Professor is the lead artist, Oskido's role as a mentor and label executive was instrumental in the song's massive success, which came to define a new era of "Durban Kwaito". Release Year : 2010 (Album: University of Kalawa Jazmee ).