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Ambitiouz Entertainment

Ambitiouz Entertainment

Ambitiouz Entertainment is a South African independent record label owned and founded by Kgosi Mahumapelo, a brother to the South African politician, Supra Mahumapelo. The label was founded in April 2015 and houses notable acts including Sjava and Saudi.[1][2]

Ambitiouz Entertainment
Parent companyAmbitiouz Group (Pty) Ltd
Founded2015 (2015)
FounderKgosi Mahumapelo
Distributor(s)Nyce Entertainment
GenreVarious
Country of originSouth Africa
LocationMidrand, South Africa
Official websiteambitiouz.co.za [9]

History

2015–2016: Birth and growth

The label was birthed in first half of 2015 boasting of 3 unknown acts, namely Emtee, Fifi Cooper and B3nchMarQ. In just a few months, these acts were considered some of the biggest names in the South African music industry, thus cementing Ambitiouz Entertainment as one of the most sought after record labels in South Africa.

2017: A-Reece, Fifi Cooper & B3nchMarQ exit & controversy

The record label went under much scrutiny after artists Fifi Cooper, B3nchMarQ, A-Reece and Flame left the label in a very public and ugly fight.[3][4] The artists claimed that they decided to part ways with the record label due to financial disagreements. Fifi Cooper went on to say that she had been signed for over two years to the label yet had not received a single cent from her gigs as well as royalties.

In late 2017, the record label filed a law suit against former artist Fifi Cooper, banning her from performing any and all songs that she had released while under the label. This caused an uproar from fans and supporters of the artist, which resulted in South African political party, Economic Freedom Fighters' lawyers stepping in to assist Fifi Cooper in the legal battle.[5]She won the case

2018–present: Amanda Black exit

Mid-2018, their biggest act Amanda Black, announced that she would be parting ways with the controversial record label. This did not come as a shock to a lot of fans, as the record label had become infamous for not paying their artists.

Roster

Current artists
  • Sjava

  • Miss Pru

  • Sipho

  • LaSauce

  • Kraizie

  • Lisa

  • KLY

  • Kid Tini

  • Blaq Diamond

  • Cici

  • Londie London

  • S.Villa

  • Loyiso Gijana

Former artists
  • Emtee (2015-2019)

  • Amanda Black (2016-2018)

  • Fifi Cooper (2015-2017)

  • B3nchMarQ (2015-2017)

  • A-Reece (2016-2017)

  • Flame (2016-2017)

  • Priddy Ugly (2017-2018)

  • DJ City Lyts (2015-2018)

  • Gigi Lamayne (2017-2018)

  • Neo (2016-2018)

In-house producers
  • Ruff

  • Blaq Diamond

  • Krezoe

  • S.Villa

Former in-house producers
  • SuperProducer Rapz (2015)

  • Ron Epidemic (2015-2016)

  • Christer (2015-2017)

  • Lunatik (2015-2017)

  • Tweezy (2015-2017)

  • MashBeatz (2016-2017)

  • BizzBoi (2015-2018)

Discography

Studio albums

YearArtistAlbum TitleAlbum detailsCertification
2015Fifi Cooper20FIFI
EmteeAvery
  • Released: 4 December 2015
  • Formats: CD, digital download
RiSA: 2x Platinum
2016SjavaIsina Muva
  • Released: 22 July 2016
  • Formats: CD, digital download
RiSA: Gold
A-ReeceParadise
  • Released: 21 October 2016
  • Formats: CD, digital download
Amanda BlackAmazulu
  • Released: 11 November 2016
  • Formats: CD, digital download
RiSA: 3x Platinum
2017EmteeManando
  • Released: 15 September 2017
  • Formats: CD, digital download
Blaq DiamondInqola
  • Released: 22 November 2017
  • Formats: CD, digital download
Priddy UglyE.G.Y.P.T.
  • Released: 24 November 2017
  • Formats: CD, digital download
LaSauceBroken Lipstick
  • Released: 27 November 2017
  • Formats: CD, digital download
SaudiD.R.U.G.S Inc
  • Released: 29 November 2017
  • Formats: CD, digital download
CiciBusisiwe
  • Released: 30 November 2017
  • Formats: CD, digital download
2018EmteeDIY II
  • Released: 21 September 2018
  • Formats: CD, digital download
KLYKeepLoveYoung
  • Released: 16 November 2018
  • Formats: CD, digital download
SjavaUmqhele
  • Released: 14 December 2018
  • Formats: CD, digital download

Extended Plays

YearArtistEP TitleEP Details
2016A-ReeceCutaways EP[7]
  • Released: 29 September 2016
  • Formats: Digital download
2018SjavaUmphako
  • Released: 6 July 2018
  • Formats: Digital download
Gigi LamayneVI EP
  • Released: 13 July 2018
  • Formats: Digital download

References

[1]
Citation Linkdrum.co.zaDayile, Qhama (11 April 2016). "Ambitiouz artists on the rise". DRUM Magazine. Retrieved 29 May 2016.
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[2]
Citation Linkwww.dailysun.co.zaMakhubo, Phumla (8 December 2015). "HIP HOP PAIR ON THE RISE!". Daily Sun (South Africa). Retrieved 29 May 2016.
Sep 29, 2019, 5:42 AM
[3]
Citation Linkwww.peoplemagazine.co.za"Fifi Cooper, B3nchmarq and A Reece Leave Ambitiouz | People Magazine". www.peoplemagazine.co.za. Retrieved 2017-12-29.
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[4]
Citation Linkwww.zalebs.com"The leaving of Ambitiouz Entertainment artists shouldn't come as a surprise". ZAlebs. Retrieved 2017-12-29.
Sep 29, 2019, 5:42 AM
[5]
Citation Linkwww.timeslive.co.za"EFF offers to help Fifi Cooper fight Ambitiouz Entertainment". Retrieved 2017-12-29.
Sep 29, 2019, 5:42 AM
[6]
Citation Linkitunes.apple.com"20Fifi by Fifi Cooper". 13 November 2015. Retrieved 29 May 2016.
Sep 29, 2019, 5:42 AM
[7]
Citation Linkitunes.apple.com"Cutaways - EP by A-Reece on Apple Music". iTunes. Retrieved 17 November 2016.
Sep 29, 2019, 5:42 AM
[8]
Citation Linkambitiouz.co.zaOfficial website
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[9]
Citation Linkambitiouz.co.zaambitiouz.co.za
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[10]
Citation Linkdrum.co.za"Ambitiouz artists on the rise"
Sep 29, 2019, 5:42 AM
[11]
Citation Linkwww.dailysun.co.za"HIP HOP PAIR ON THE RISE!"
Sep 29, 2019, 5:42 AM
[12]
Citation Linkwww.peoplemagazine.co.za"Fifi Cooper, B3nchmarq and A Reece Leave Ambitiouz | People Magazine"
Sep 29, 2019, 5:42 AM
[13]
Citation Linkwww.zalebs.com"The leaving of Ambitiouz Entertainment artists shouldn't come as a surprise"
Sep 29, 2019, 5:42 AM
[14]
Citation Linkwww.timeslive.co.za"EFF offers to help Fifi Cooper fight Ambitiouz Entertainment"
Sep 29, 2019, 5:42 AM
[15]
Citation Linkitunes.apple.com"20Fifi by Fifi Cooper"
Sep 29, 2019, 5:42 AM
[16]
Citation Linkitunes.apple.com"Cutaways - EP by A-Reece on Apple Music"
Sep 29, 2019, 5:42 AM
[17]
Citation Linkambitiouz.co.zaOfficial website
Sep 29, 2019, 5:42 AM
[18]
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