Gigi Lamayne

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Background information
Birth nameGenesis Gabriella Tina Manney
Born (1994-07-07) 7 July 1994 (age 29)
Lenasia, South Africa
GenresRap HipHop
Occupation(s)
  • Rapper
  • Songwriter
Years active2014-present
Labels
  • Mabala Noise
  • Ambitiouz Entertainment

Genesis Gabriella Tina Manney[1] (born 7 July 1994), known professionally as Gigi Lamayne, is a South African rapper and songwriter.[1]

Life and career

2001-2012:Education

Lamayne attended Dominican Convent School in Johannesburg (2001-2012)[2] and started writing poetry at the age of 11. Lamayne attended Wits University and obtained a degree in Media and Anthropology.[3][4]

2010-2014: Career beginnings

Her interest in rapping began at the age of 16,[1] with assistance from Scratchbeats records, she released her first mixtape titled, El Principio-16 with help from Munya “Lym C” Chanetsa, Mitchan “Pinkaso” Adams, and Clint Alfino.[5] In 2013, she was a runner-up at National Sprite Uncontainable Festival [4] and competed on Shiz Niz Mixtape competition and won, before signing a record deal with Bentey Records.[6] In 2014, Lamayne was contestant at Jack Daniel’s Music Scouts Competition and won.[4] She was discovered by PRO and signed her to his record label Money First Entertainment. She won Best Female at the South African Hip Hop Awards in 2013.[7] Her first project album Colour Reign was released on October 2, 2014, produced by Tuxman.[8]

2015-2019: iGenesis, VI ,Jobs Woods

In early 2015, she released her single "Ice Cream" which became successful topped radio charts and was later remixed by Khuli Chana. In September 15, "Jungle Fever" was released as album's lead single and debuted number 1 on African Top Ten Charts.[9][10] In 2016, She signed a record deal with Mabala Noise and began to record her album.[11] Her debut studio album iGenesis was released on October 24, 2016.[12] The album was supported by three singles "Jungle Fever", "Shisa" and "Is’gubhu" featuring Duncan. In December 2016, She headlined to NH7 Weekender event was held in Pune.[13] At the 2016 South African Hip Hop Awards, Lamayne was nominated for Best Female, Best Mixtape and Hustler of the Year.[14] In June 23, her single "Lobola" featuring Maraza was released accompanied with music video.[15] She headlined to Basha Uhuru Freedom Festival on June 24.[15] In December 19, Lamayne departed with Mabala Noise.[16] In early January 2018, Lamayne signed a record deal with Ambitiouz Entertainment and released her Extended Play VI on July 13, 2018.[17] In January 29, her single "Iphupho" was released.[18] In May 17, her single "Fufu" featuring King Monada was released.[19] In Febraury 1, her single "Bozza" featuring Kwesta was released and debuted atop Top 50 RAMS Chart.[20] On July 26, 2019 her Extended Play Jobs Woods was released.[21] In April 2020, she made her screen debut on Hair Jury as a presenter, which premiered on April 1 on Soweto Tv channel.[22] In May 2020, she embarked on the Gigi Gang Show in South Africa toured alongside Nadia Nakai, Moozlie and Boity Thulo.[23]

2021-present: Mermaids and Stuff

In June 4, her single "Feelin U" featuring Blxckie and Mi Casa was released as the album's lead single.[24] On July 15, 2021, her fourth studio album Mermaids and Stuff was released and received postive review from music critics.[25] In September 17, it was announced that she will host TikTok's Africa music chart show.[26] At 2021 Women Of Wonder Awards she won award. [27] She received nomination for Best Female at the 2021 annual South African Hip Hop Award.[28]

Artistry

Influence

Gigi Lamayne was Inspired by icons like Jean Grae, Bob Marley, Brenda Fassie and Tupac Shakur.[29][30]

Tours

  • Gigi Gang Show (2020)

Discography

Studio albums

  • Colour of reign (2014)
  • i-Genesis (2016)
  • Mermaids and stuff (2021)[31]

EPs

  • I.V (2018)
  • Job woods (2018)

Singles

Year 2021 2020 2019 2018 2017 2016 2015
Fxck Everybody My Body (Stand Up) featuring GoodLuck The Rap Up Bozza (featuring Kwesta) Lobola (featuring Maraza) Ghetto Funk (Coke Studio South Africa: Season 2 Moja (featuring Wtf)
Slaap Tiger (featuring NaakMusiq & Just Bheki) Koze Kube Nini (featuring Eminent Fam) Twinkle (featuring Londie London) Feeling Myself (Coke Studio South Africa: Season 2 Jungle Fever
Stocko Fufa (featuring King Monada) Iphupho Is'gubhu (featuring Duncan) Ice Cream (Remix) featuring Khuli Chana
Mojo Jojo (featuring Bri Biase) U.N.I.T.Y (featuring Rouge & Mz Kiss)

Awards

Gigi Lamayne won the best female at the South African Hip Hop Awards in 2013 and in 2014.[6] She also won the Jack Scott (singer)|Jack Scouts Challenge endorsed by Jack Daniel's in 2013 and 2015 where the winners were given prizes including a trip to Miami.[32]

References

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 Motumi, Mpiletso (2017-01-17). "Rapper Gigi grabbing the spotlight". Independent Online. Retrieved 2021-11-12.
  2. ↑ Kekana (2016-10-20). "'I knew they were watching so I had to make it'- Gigi Lamayne". Independent Online. Retrieved 2021-11-11.
  3. ↑ "Gigi Lamayne graduates today as Top Media Studies student at WITS University | Yule Dark". Yule Dark. 30 March 2016. Retrieved 2021-11-11.
  4. ↑ 4.0 4.1 4.2 "Gigi Lamayne | Music In Africa". Music In Africa.
  5. ↑ Phathi, Dineho (2016-02-12). "Gigi pours her soul into new mix-tape". Independent Online. Retrieved 2021-11-12.
  6. ↑ 6.0 6.1 "Award-winning rapper to of Wits class- PressReader". PressReader. Retrieved 2021-11-11.
  7. ↑ "SA Hip Hop Awards 2013 Winners | Three Men On A Boat". 3-mob. Retrieved 2013-11-21.
  8. ↑ "Colour of Reign by Gigi Lamayne on Apple Music". Apple Music. Retrieved October 2, 2014.
  9. ↑ "Gigi Lamayne's new single hits No 1 in Nigeria". The Citizen. Retrieved September 15, 2015.
  10. ↑ "Gigi Lamayne's Jungle Fever is taking off". Media Update. Retrieved 2015-09-01.
  11. ↑ "Mabala Noise signs Nasty C, Gigi Lamayne and more | Channel". South Africa: Channel. Retrieved 2016-07-21.
  12. ↑ "Gigi Lamayne releases her highly anticipated debut album, i-Genesis | Yule Dark". Yule Dark. Retrieved 2016-10-26.
  13. ↑ Tagat, Anurag. "Festival Report: Day 2, Bacardi NH7 Weekender, Pune - rollingstoneindia". rollingstoneindia. Retrieved December 4, 2016.
  14. ↑ "Gigi Lamayne nominated for three South African Hip Hop Awards". Media Update. Retrieved 14 November 2016.
  15. ↑ 15.0 15.1 "Gigi Lamayne premiers music video for Lobola | Yule Dark". Yule Dark. Retrieved June 23, 2017.
  16. ↑ "EXCLUSIVE: Gigi Lamayne Parts With Mabala Noise | Slikouronlife". Slikouronlife. Retrieved December 12, 2017.
  17. ↑ Mkhabela, Sabelo. "Gigi Lamayne Gets Real About Her Deals With Mabala Noise and Ambitiouz Entertainment - OkayAfrica". OkayAfrica. Retrieved 16 May 2019.
  18. ↑ Ntsinde, Mandisa. "WATCH: Gigi Lamayne Releases Iphupho Visuals". Zkhiphani.
  19. ↑ "Gigi Lamayne Releases New Single Titled "Fufa" Ft. King Monada | Yule Dark". Yule Dark. Retrieved May 17, 2019.
  20. ↑ "Gigi Lamayne's Bozza ft Kwesta a Top 50 track in the country - Yule Dark". Yule Dark.
  21. ↑ Mthethwa, Thandeka. "#LISTEN Gigi Lamayne drops Job Woods – Ayana Magazine". Ayana Magazine. Retrieved July 26, 2019.
  22. ↑ Magadla, Mahlohonolo. "Gigi Lamayne to make presenting debut with new Soweto TV show | Drum". South Africa: Drum. Retrieved 23 March 2020.
  23. ↑ "Gigi Lamayne announces date for upcoming edition of her Gigi Gang Show - JustNje". JustNje. Retrieved 2020-01-08.
  24. ↑ "Gigi Lamayne Shares New Single Featuring Blxckie and Mi Casa - OkayAfrica". OkayAfrica. Retrieved June 4, 2021.
  25. ↑ "Gigi Lamayne's New 'Mermaids and Stuff' Album Dropped [Listen] | Hype Magazine". Hype Magazine. Retrieved July 15, 2015.
  26. ↑ Matiwane, Nonkululeko. "Gigi Lamayne will host TikTok's first Africa music chart show | Drum". South Africa: Drum. Retrieved September 17, 2021.
  27. ↑ Bukola. "Gigi Lamayne bags an award at the 2021 Women Of Wonder Awards | Fakaza News". Fakaza News. Retrieved November 2, 2021.
  28. ↑ Israel A, John (3 November 2021). "2021 SA Hip Hop Awards Nomination". Ubetoo.
  29. ↑ Mokone, Tumo (8 August 2015). "Ice cream' maker Gigi Lamayne is her own woman". Sowetan LIVE. Retrieved 2021-11-11.
  30. ↑ Ncube, Carlos (20 August 2018). "The big Gigi Lamayne interview – part 2 | Music In Africa". Music In Africa. Retrieved 2021-11-11.
  31. ↑ "Dive into Gigi Lamayne's new album 'Mermaids and Stuff' [listen]". The South African. 2021-07-21. Retrieved 2021-07-23.
  32. ↑ Mngadi, Mxolisi (2020-07-07). "Happy birthday Gigi Lamayne: 6 quick facts on the award-winning rapper". Briefly. Retrieved 2021-07-23.

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