Mr JazziQ is a South African Amapiano DJ and record producer, born Tumelo Manyoni on March 3, 1995, in Alexandra, Johannesburg. He is signed to Black Is Brown ENT and is widely recognized as one of the pioneers who popularized the Amapiano genre globally.

Early Life and Background

Tumelo Manyoni was born on March 3, 1995, in Alexandra, Gauteng, South Africa. He was raised by his grandmother in the township. His father and uncle, who had personal relationships with established artists like Oskido and Black Coffee, introduced him to music. He started his DJ career at fourteen and began producing at sixteen.

Career Overview

In 2017, he joined forces with Josiah De Disciple to form the Amapiano duo JazziDisciples. As one half of the duo, he helped pioneer the genre through albums like The Long Lasting (2018) and Disciples of Piano (2019). In early 2020, JazziQ struck out as a solo act with the release of his EPs 0303 and For the Babies. That same year, he collaborated with Busta 929 on Maba Jabul'abantu, while 2021's Party with the English was his first full-length project. Through his label Black Is Brown Entertainment, he has provided a platform for artists like Lady Du, Mpura, Reece Madlisa, and Zuma. In March 2026, he released the album 03:03 through ONErpm, a 14-track project featuring collaborations with MJ, Vigro Deep, Focalistic, and others.

Legacy and Impact

Mr JazziQ is considered one of the most influential figures in Amapiano. He continues to push the genre forward through his solo catalogue and label partnerships, cementing his status as a pioneer of the sound.