- 歌曲
- 时长
简介
'Mo'rore 'Ray'mond 'K'amogelo 'Soul Singer' gives the name MORAYKS. A combination of his names plus 'S' singer. Born on the 1st of September in Bolobedu,Kgapane. Morore "Morayks" Mphahlele was raised in Ga-Mphahlele then at the age of 10 moved to Seshego, Polokwane, Limpopo. Morayks studied civil engineering but then realized his love for music. From a musical family and singing in church choirs, he knew he had talent but the talent needed polishing. He arrived in Pretoria, Gauteng in 2007 and studied music theory and practical at the South African State Theatre under MC Art. He then worked and shared a stage with the likes of Don Laka, Kwela Tebza Tlokwe Sehume, Vusi Mahlasela, Selaelo Selota to name a few He released his debut 'Lesotho' in September 2013. The album was produced by Morayks and co-mentored by Vusi Mahlasela and Selaelo Selota. The album consists of 13 tracks composed and arranged by Morayks, each track provides a combination of melodious vocals and heartfelt lyrics. It's a colourful album each track has it's own individual feel. The first track, Morore which means and Angel of God is sung in Sepedi,and has Sepedi rhythms as well as different rhythms from all the instruments, vocal percussions that yield a praise poem about where Morore 'Morayks' Mphahlele is from as well as almost all the Kings and Queens of Limpopo. The title track, Lesotho, was inspired by his travels in Lesotho and the reception he received,the track has a strong bass guitar feel and the accordion which is engraved with the Basotho culture. The album is diverse with love songs, songs of unity,Gospel songs,Afro-pop, Afro-jazz, Afro-contemporary and reggae elements. The singles 'Morore' and ' Lesotho' are currently played frequently on local, provincial and national radio stations. After an extensive media tour, the title track, 'Lesotho' has become a firm favorite in the Mountain Kingdom(Lesotho). Morayks is known for high voltage shows that inevitably gets everyone on their feet. Listening to the album, the same reaction will be evoked. Morayks music is a must have in your music library! He is a talented, traditional Afro-ethnic jazz musician who won Best African Jazz Album and was a nominee in the Best Sepedi Album category 2014 at the SATMA Awards held annually in October. He has also shared a stage with six time Grammy award winner Bebe Winans as his backing vocalist and performed in Europe at the common wealth games held at Glasglow in August 2014 with the international accredited artist "The voice" Dr Vusi Mahlasela For a young musician , he has a number of achievements and still striving for more through hard work and determination, including embarking on a Southern African Tour in 2015/2016 taking his music to the people. "Ke hlabirwa magana di itokonya" Jwale bare otla monyala ka eng,nna Kare' Ka magapu,ka Mafela le dinyoba #Gaaaaape Le dikgomo le dikgogo le dipudi