Spoek Mathambo

Who is Spoek Mathambo?

Spoek Mathambo is an artist, producer, singer-songwriter, rapper defined by his fusion of a wide array of musical influences and his coining the Township Tech, to describe the electronic music he produces.

Mathambo grew up in Soweto South Africa, his early work included collaborations with South African producer Sibot,

In 2010 his debut album ‘Mshini Wam’ was released on BBE Records The album includes an award-winning cover of Joy Division’s ‘She’s Lost Control’. The track received the Young Director Award at the 2011 Cannes Lions International Festival of Creativity. Meanwhile Mathambo was nominated in the Best African Act category at the 2011 Mobo Awards.

In 2012 Mathambo released his second album Father Creeper on Sub Pop, gaining him a second nomination for Best African Act, at the 2012 MOBO Awards. He was also nominated for Best African Act for the third time at the 2013 MOBO awards.

Mathambo is now working on his third full-length record after debut Mshini Wam and its follow-up Father Creeper.