The winner of the current season 16 of the music competition will be signed to Oskido’s independent record label. This comes after the show parted ways with Gallo Record Company after three years. As Idols SA’s new recording home, Kalawa will be in charge of artists and repertoire (A&R), artist management and marketing.
Gallo has worked with Idols SA winners Luyolo Yiba, Yanga Sobetwa and Paxton Fielies during their partnership. They have also signed other Idols SA contestants such as Nolo Seodisha, Nosipho Silinda, the late Thami Shobede, Tebogo Louw and more
“We are bringing a Kalawa Jazmee blueprint that has produced new talent that went on to be superstars, We are looking forward to a new intake of University of Kalawa Jazmee students in the form of Idols winners, and to create South Africa’s next star.” said Oskido
“The new deal with Kalawa Jazmee ushers in a new era of entertainment and growth for the Idols SA contestants and this is an exciting partnership,” said Nomsa Philiso, director of local entertainment channels at M-Net.
“They have proven to be on the pulse of local youth culture and we have no doubt that the Idols SA winner will find a space that will allow them to thrive and conquer the tough music industry.
“We also wish to express our gratitude to Gallo Records, who nurtured our previous winners in the past three years with great success,” Philiso said.
Boasting a formidable arsenal of young producers under the guidance of legendary Kalawa Jazmee directors in Mandla “Spikiri” Mofokeng, a genius in composition and scoring; and Bruce Sebitlo a mixing and mastering guru, the Idols winner will be in good hands. Also in the stable are Zynne “Mahoota” Sibika and Emmanuel “Mjokes” Matsane who bring music creativity gravitas.
Kalawa Jazmee is an essential cog in the South African music industry. They continue to lead the way in newer genres such as Afro-house and Amapiano
With a proven track record for nurturing talent, the Idols winner and possibly some in the top 10 will receive the gold standard Kalawa Jazmee star development process offered by their Academy to train them in music production. A collaboration with a star signed to the company is a possibility.