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MAD DOGG WELCOMES YOU
Born to Perform
Natural ability, a strong will, and intense determination has propelled MAD DOGG forward to this point in his music career. While he have achieved so much, there’s still a great deal he want to accomplish in the world of music.
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A Musical Journey
MAD DOGG is an influential Music Artist with a devoted following. Born July 21 1990, MAD DOGG, real name Thato Setseta is a South African hip-hop recording artist from Mahwelereng, Limpopo.
The artist is best known for being one of few independent artists in the country to reach commercial successs.
His music career kicked off in in 2009 when he self-released, self-marketed and hand-to-hand distributed his mix-tape beats, which received a lot of acclaim, with a number of original beats getting playlisted on several topping numerous music charts. On 15 March 2010, he independently released his debut single titled 'Respek'. The single was well-received and featured Trigger from The Hustlers.
Some of the songs from his singles featured on numerous charts including, Reverbnation Weekly Charts, Soundcloud Chart, Audiomack Chart, voted number in Mokopane for best producer Top 10 Chart. At that time, he became the first hip-hop artist to have two songs in the Top 10 of the Mokopane chart at the same time. Among his recognitions, he was nominated for top 5 beat makers in Mahwelereng.
On 8 November 2013, he released his third single 'Ke Summer Nou' through a licensing partnership between the artist and Electromode [Music and Business Solutions] and debuted at number 2 on Reverbnation Hip Hop chart.
On July 13, 2015, MAD DOGG's single titled 'Tsa Kasi' was released. The single features production from South African hip hop record label 3RD EYE 6EATS & Block Range Studios.
MAD DOGG has worked with a number of South African artists, namely, Pvpiii, Kayb Fresh, Trigger, Psycho Path, Nitchy Divyne, Leekay March, Da Koolkid, Vusi, X-Rays, Mkhure, Dj Nteeza, Dj Versatile and Isreal, Forbes, Slayzy and Leonaj. MAD DOGG has worked with numerous artists all over Limpopo, and African rapper and producer Tony Blaze from Ghana.
He has performed several times in different Provinces and has opened his very own Independent Record Label ‘3RD EYE 6EATS’, MAD DOGG start another career as Producer, Songwriter, Director, Photography, Actor.Nominated for BestUpComingArtistOfTheYear(2017/18&19)Opened stage for major artists that always recommend MAD DOGG.• MAKHADZI(Mahwelereng Stadium) • KING MONADA(Mogalakwena Beach Pub) • MasterKG (Rooibok Garden) • DJ Tira (Mogalakwena Beach Pub) • Prince Kaybee (Mogalakwena Beach Pub)
He then released his second EP titled "Jump Start" that was released on all digital platforms
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MUSIC
Best of the Best
Fusing vocal talent, precision, and skill with masterful production, MAD DOGG has created an impressive back catalogue. From up-tempo tunes to more mellow tracks, check out a selection of music recorded over their career.
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SHORTAGE EP
Spectacular Sound
With Shortage EP, MAD DOGG has created some of his most compelling and polished work to date. Listen and enjoy the superior sound quality of this album that’s been called an instant classic.
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“Music can change the world”
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MAD DOGG WELCOMES YOU
Born to Perform
Natural ability, a strong will, and intense determination has propelled MAD DOGG forward to this point in their career. While they have achieved so much, there’s still a great deal they want to accomplish in the world of music.
Home: Welcome
ABOUT
A Musical Journey
Born born July 21 1990, MAD DOGG, real name Thato Setseta is a South African hip-hop recording artist from Mahwelereng, Limpopo. The artist is best known for being one of few independent artists in the country to reach commercial successs.
His music career kicked off in in 2009 when he self-released, self-marketed and hand-to-hand distributed his mix-tape beats, which received a lot of acclaim, with a number of original beats getting playlisted on several topping numerous music charts.
On 15 March 2010, he independently released his debut single titled 'Respek'. The single was well-received and featured Trigger from The Hustlers.
Some of the songs from his singles featured on numerous charts including, Reverbnation Weekly Charts, Soundcloud Chart, Audiomack Chart, voted number in Mokopane for best producer Top 10 Chart. At that time, he became the first hip-hop artist to have two songs in the Top 10 of the Mokopane chart at the same time.
Among his recognitions, he was nominated for top 5 beat makers in Mahwelereng, Nominated by GAMA for Best Upcoming Artist Of The Year (2017/18/19).
On 8 November 2013, he released his third single 'Ke Summer Nou' through a licensing partnership between the artist and Electromode [Music and Business Solutions] and debuted at number 2 on Reverbnation Hip Hop chart. On July 13, 2015, MAD DOGG's single titled 'Tsa Kasi' was released. The single features production from South African hip hop record label 3RD EYE 6EATS & Block Range Studios.
MAD DOGG has worked with a number of South African artists, namely, Pvpiii, Kayb Fresh, Trigger, Psycho Path, Nitchy Divyne, Leekay March, Da Koolkid, Vusi, X-Rays, Mkhure, Dj Nteeza, Dj Versatile and Isreal, Forbes, Slayzy and Leonaj.
On 2018 he released his first stand alone EP titled "Jump Start" that which got multiple streams that encouraged him to release his second EP titled "HILLS & HOLES" that was release 07 Oct 2020.
From the year 2017, MAD dogg then began to receive cloud when he began opening stages for major artist like:• MAKHADZI (mahwelereng Park) • DJ Tira (Mogalakwena Beach Pub) • King Monada (Mogalakwena Beach Pub) • Master KG (Rooibok Gardens)• Prince KayBee (Mogalakwena Beach Pub)
MAD DOGG has worked with numerous artists all over Limpopo, and African rapper and producer Tony Blaze from Ghana. He has performed several times in different Provinces and has opened his very own Independent Record Label ‘3RD EYE 6EATS’, MAD DOGG start another career as Producer, Songwriter, Director, Photography, Actor,
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