Mkhululi Siqula (born 4 December 1991) professionally known as Heavy-K, is a South African DJ and music producer.[1] Born and raised in Veeplaas, Port Elizabeth, Siqula relocated to Johannesburg at the age of 21 to pursue his musical career. Mkhululi Siqula was born on December 4, 1991, Veeplaas, Port Elizabeth.[3] His father, Phindlie Siqula, was working as a mechanic.[3] Siqula attended Mzimhlophe Public primary school and Ndzondelelo Secondary School. In 2007, he produced “Lento” Professor’s single at the age of 16.[4] In 2013, he moved to Johannesburg to pursue his career in music.[5] His debut studio album Respect the Drumboss 2013 was released on January 1, 2013. In 2014, he produced Bucie’s single “Easy to Love” which peaked number 9 on Entertainment Monitoring Africa. On December 2, 2016, his third studio album 1950 was released in South Africa.[9] In August 2017, his single “Inde” featuring Bucie and Nokwazi was released. The song was certified 6× platinum. In early 2018, his single “Sphum’ elokshini” featuring South African vocalist Mondli Ngcobo was released.[12] On October 5, 2018, his fourth studio album Respect the Drumboss 2018 was released. In July 2020, his single “Uyeke” featuring Natalia Mabaso was released.[15] The song was certified platinum by the Recording Industry of South Africa with sales of 50 000 units.[16] On July 31, 2020, his fifth studio album Khusta was released. In November 2021, he announced his remix of Shivers in collaboration with Ed Sheeran, which was released on November 12. Mkhululi was reportedly working on his sixth studio album by February 2021.[20][21] On December 3, 2021, his sixth studio album Respect the Drumboss 21 (10 Years edition) was released.[22] It features Just Bheki, Simmy, Aymos, Nkosazana Daughter, Natalia Mabaso, Intaba Yase Dubai, Sino Msolo, Boohle, MSK, Bassie, Ntunja, Drumetic Boyz, and MalumNator. In early November 2022, he announced working on his upcoming The Underrated King EP and released its lead single “Ama Miliyoni” featuring Meez and Professor on November 18,2022.
